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The Empress Condos for Sale in Miramar Beach

The Empress is a boutique 44-residence luxury condo tower at 1272 Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach, built in 1998. It sits directly across Scenic Gulf Drive from the beach, and semi-private elevators open into foyers shared with just one neighbor. Owners get a gated entry, a pool and hot tub overlooking the lake, a fitness center, climate-controlled storage and deeded parking. Short-term rentals are allowed, but only 14 units can rent at a time, so most owners use it as a second home.

  • 3 for sale
  • Asking $1.1M–$1.65M
  • 3 sold in the last 12 months
  • Only 44 residences
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Listing counts and prices from the Emerald Coast MLS, checked November 12, 2026. The listings below update automatically.

What The Empress condos are selling for

Unit type Sales (12 mo) Sold range Median $/sq ft Asking now
3BR/3BA · about 2,675 sq ft 3 $1,150,000–$1,625,000 ~$512 $1,650,000
3BR/3BA · about 1,926 sq ft 0 None — $1,100,000 and $1,299,000
What this means for buyers: The Empress rarely trades. Only 3 units sold in the past year, all 2,675 sq ft 3-bedroom floor plans, closing between $1,150,000 and $1,625,000 (about $430 to $607 per square foot, median around $512). Three units are for sale now. The 2,675 sq ft unit asking $1,650,000 works out to about $617 per square foot, slightly above the best recent sale. The two 1,926 sq ft units, asking $1,100,000 and $1,299,000 (about $571 and $674 per square foot), have no recent sales of the same floor plan to compare against, so floor, view and condition will drive what they actually bring.

The Empress at a glance

Address
1272 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Area
Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach (Walton County)
Built
1998
Building
44-residence tower with semi-private elevators, across Scenic Gulf Drive from the beach
Unit mix
3BR/3BA floor plans of about 1,926 and 2,675 sq ft
Rentals
Short-term rentals allowed, capped at 14 units at a time
HOA
Current listings show $5,316.63 per quarter (about $1,772 per month) for a 2,675 sq ft unit. Confirm for your unit
Pets
Listings show pets allowed. Confirm restrictions with the association

Amenities

Beach
Directly across Scenic Gulf Drive, a short walk to the sand
Pool
Pool and hot tub overlooking the lake
Fitness
Fitness center
Security
Gated entry and on-site maintenance staff
Elevators
Semi-private, opening to foyers shared with one neighbor
Storage
Climate-controlled storage and deeded parking

Building details come from MLS listing data and public sources, and should be confirmed with the association's current documents before you buy.

Buying it as a rental?

Only 14 units at The Empress can rent short term at once. Get a rental income estimate for the unit you're looking at, plus where the rental cap stands, with HOA, insurance and management costs included.

Own at The Empress?

Find out what your unit would sell for today, priced against recent sales of the same floor plan and view.

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The Empress FAQ

Can you rent out a condo at The Empress?

Yes, but short-term rentals are capped. Only 14 owners can rent short term at any one time, so check where the cap stands before you buy if rental income matters to you. Confirm current association rules.

How much are HOA fees at The Empress?

Current listings show $5,316.63 per quarter, about $1,772 per month, for a 2,675 sq ft 3-bedroom. Ask for the current budget and the fee for the specific unit you're considering.

How much do condos at The Empress cost?

Three units are for sale, asking $1,100,000 to $1,650,000. The 3 sales in the past 12 months were 2,675 sq ft 3-bedrooms that closed between $1,150,000 and $1,625,000.

Is The Empress on the beach?

The Empress sits directly across Scenic Gulf Drive from the beach, so the walk to the sand is short. It is not a Gulf-front building, which is part of why it costs less per square foot than Gulf-front towers nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Empress?

Listings show pets allowed, but rules can differ for owners and rental guests. Confirm with the association before you buy.

When was The Empress built?

The Empress was built in 1998. Florida now requires milestone inspections and structural reserve studies for condo buildings three stories and taller, so ask for those reports and the reserve funding status as part of due diligence.

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