Destin Waterfront Homes

Buyers will find a variety of waterfront homes for sale in Destin and the surrounding area, including condos that overlook the Gulf of Mexico and beachfront estates with deep water dockage for large pleasure craft. You can choose from Intracoastal Waterway, ocean, bay, canal or bayou waters when looking for a waterfront property for you and your family. For a real treat, check out the waterfront homes overlooking rare coastal dune lakes in Destin and off the Scenic 30A Highway.

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Destin Waterfront Homes For Sale

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Destin Waterfront Homes For Sale - Market Stats

Waterfront Homes sales data is provided by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and reflects 12 months of sales data.

  # Listings Avg. DOM Avg. Price Highest Price Lowest Price Avg. Price/SqFt Highest Price/SqFt Lowest Price/SqFt
Active 129 134 $2,911,899 $14,862,508 $450,000 $701 $1,707 $221
Sold (Last Year) 202 316 $1,824,242 $9,000,000 $295,000 $533 $1,809 $175

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Mar 2023 - 458 E Shipwreck Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
458 E Shipwreck Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Boaters and entertainers will want to check out this stunning new bayfront home with its own private pool and carriage house. It goes beyond the norm with a deep-water dock, one of the last in Driftwood. The 60-ft. dock can easily accommodate a larger boat...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,537 SqFt
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Apr 2023 - 793 Bayou Drive, Destin, FL
Sold
793 Bayou Drive, Destin
This exclusive Waterfront Estate is located on a private 4.5 acre lot, featuring lush landscaping and large oak trees with over 281 feet of deep water frontage on Joe's Bayou. Hidden in the heart of Destin. Features of the spacious 9188 sq. ft home...

Detached Single Family

7 Beds
9 Baths
9,188 SqFt
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May 2023 - 61 Lands End Drive, Destin, FL
Sold
61 Lands End Drive, Destin
NEW PRICE - Seller is READY to sell! All of the views - Gulf, Beach, East Pass & the Jetties from this GULF FRONT home. Living and Entertaining fun on all three floors with an elevator from the ground floor up - main floor includes the living area, dining,...

Detached Single Family

7 Beds
7 Baths
5,538 SqFt
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Jun 2023 - 422 Harstvedt Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
422 Harstvedt Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Old English architecture meets contemporary coastal living in this remarkable manor nestled along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay with more than 30 acres, 640 feet of bay frontage, two docks and multiple dwellings on the property allowing for endless...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,975 SqFt
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Jul 2023 - 80 Woodland Bayou Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
80 Woodland Bayou Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
Welcome to the 'newly built' 80 Woodland Bayou Drive! Beauty and serenity are hallmarks of this superbly situated 3-acre, canal-front property with beautiful landscaping and unmatched privacy from the mature hard wood trees and panoramic driveway....

Detached Single Family

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,250 SqFt
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Aug 2023 - 337 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
337 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach
An extraordinary, nearly newly constructed, soft-contemporary dwelling stands poised among a covering of moss-draped live oaks and mature native landscaping. This home claims momentous presence over breathtaking 180 degree Choctawhatchee Bay views and...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,737 SqFt
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Sep 2023 - 3221 Bay Estates Circle, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
3221 Bay Estates Circle, Miramar Beach
Bayfront in Burnt Pine is a true treasure and waiting for you. This home has amazing sunset views of bay from almost every room. Completely updated in the last few years. One level; featuring chef's kitchen, MBR spa bath, 3 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms,...

Detached Single Family

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,364 SqFt
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Oct 2023 - 4714 Ocean Boulevard, Destin, FL
Sold
4714 Ocean Boulevard, Destin
Your personal oasis on the Gulf awaits! From the moment you step inside, this home will captivate your senses with it's intricate architectural details, natural stone floors and Tuscan style columns. The two story library at the entrance sets the tone for...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,436 SqFt
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Nov 2023 - 632 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL
Sold
632 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin
You will be swept up by the Mediterranean styling of this beautiful Gulf front home. Proudly situated on just over one acre, with a 110' expanse of gulf frontage, this property provides plenty of space for family fun! The expansive entry carries you to the...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,958 SqFt
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Dec 2023 - 531 Norriego Road, Destin, FL
Sold
531 Norriego Road, Destin
Spectacular New Construction on the Scenic Harbor of Destin, Florida!531 Norriego Road epitomizes perfection, aligning the superiority of not only one of the finest lots on deep-water in the exclusive beach and yachtsman's enclave known as Holiday Isle,...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,118 SqFt
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Jan 2024 - 815 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
815 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach
Perfectly crafted renovation on the gulf is ready for your unforgettable family retreat or lucrative short-term rental. Never rented under the current or previous owner, and renovated in 2023, this meticulously maintained beach front home is sold fully and...

Detached Single Family

6 Beds
7 Baths
4,058 SqFt
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Feb 2024 - 401 Churchill Oaks Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
401 Churchill Oaks Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
Designed by architect Matt Savoie and built to the highest standards by Custom Coastal Builders' Tim O'Hara, this exceptional Bayfront home is one of just four in Churchill Oaks to have a private dock. This beautiful home offers 150 linear ft of bayfront...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
6 Baths
3,881 SqFt
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Mar 2024 - 4502 Olde Plantation Place, Destin, FL
Sold
4502 Olde Plantation Place, Destin
Nestled within the exclusive gated community of Kelly Plantation, this meticulously crafted deep water estate offers over 220' of prime frontage on the Choctawhatchee Bay, set on an acre of land for unparalleled privacy. Boasting exceptional proximity to...

Detached Single Family

9 Beds
11 Baths
8,360 SqFt
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Destin & Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Properties

Real estate buyers looking for a house along the water will find a beautiful array of styles to choose from in Destin and the Fort Walton Beach area. There are golf homes in Emerald Bay, Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay that also offer water access and beautiful views. Indian Bayou and Joe’s Bayou offer deep, protected waters ideal for dockage and slips for large watercraft. Destin boat homes are very popular with the sport fishermen and boating enthusiasts who come to Florida seeking the ultimate in fishing and boating opportunities.

Choctawhatchee Bay, with its many communities, offers a variety of beachfront homes right on the Bay, from posh condos overlooking the water to dock front estates with their own deep water boat slips. Communities on Choctawhatchee include Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso, and several neighborhoods in North Santa Rosa Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay homeowners have direct access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the sheltered waters of the Bay, deep water fishing and the Gulf of Mexico.

The Intracoastal Waterway runs from Carrabelle, FL to Brownsville, TX. Choctawhatchee Bay is a part of this 1050-mile inland waterway. Completed in 1949, the Intracoastal Waterway is mainly used for barge transportation, but is also used for tours, recreational boating and access to Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf. In the Destin area, waterfront properties on the Intracoastal Waterway also afford their owners some incredible wildlife viewing.

Beach or Gulf Front Communities in Destin

If you're seeking a Gulf front home in Destin - one that actually sits on the sand, just steps from the Gulf waters, then the following beachfront communities should be added to your shopping list:

Holiday Isle

Holiday Isle canal front homes are another option for boating enthusiasts. Holiday Isle is a small, 3-mile-long island just across from Destin with 18 sumptuous Gulf front properties spanning over 2,000 linear feet of soft white sand. The island has ample room for pleasure-craft along the sides of the canals, which provide access to Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf front homes, canal front houses and Destin-facing properties are all available.  View homes for sale in Holiday Isle

Destin Pointe

Situated next to the East Pass access from the Gulf of Mexico to the Intercoastal Waterway, Destin Pointe is a desirable gated community on Holiday Isle. Beachfront addresses in Destin Pointe range from 48 to 71 Lands End Drive. View homes for sale in Destin Pointe

Dunes of Destin

Dunes of Destin features eleven beachfront lots ranging from 112 to 132 Sandprint Circle. This gated beachfront community in Destin has 600 feet of private deeded beach, heated community pool and a fishing lake - all in the heart of the finest restaurants and shopping in Destin. View homes for sale in Dunes of Destin

Crystal Beach

It's not uncommon to see beach homes upwards of 12,000 square feet side-by-side next to charming beach cottages in Crystal Beach. Twenty eight beachfront lots range from a spacious 1/3 to 1/2 acre in size and are found in addresses from 2938 to 3486 Scenic Highway 98. View Homes for sale in Crystal Beach

Destiny by the Sea

When it comes to beachfront communities in Destin, Destiny by the Sea is considered the crème de la crème. There are approximately thirty-six Gulf front homes or lots in Destiny by the Sea, spanning 2,000 feet of beach, houses may be found from 4700 to 4772 Ocean Blvd. View Homes for sale in Destiny by the Sea

Contact Tim Shepard to get the latest information on waterfront homes in the Destin area.

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