New Bass Pro Shop in Destin
Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on
Destin, the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" just got luckier!
Make way for the expansion of Bass Pro Shops in Destin. The renovation will total 16,600 square feet and should be completed in the Fall of 2016.
Shoppers can look forward to:
- more retail space
- boat pad increasing from 5 boats to 15-20
- three additional checkout counters
- new fitting rooms
- aquarium remodel
- new energy-efficient LED lighting in store
With a huge population of anglers and boaters, this new development will be welcomed.
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Recently Walton commissioners voted to remove signs, ropes and any obstructions from the beach. This meant that homeowners with "private property" or "no trespassing" signs on their beachfront lots would face penalties if they didn't take them down.
Although slightly down from May, Destin home sales in June 2016 reflected an active market with almost $23,000,000 in sales volume. The average price was $658,345 and houses closed at an impressive 93% of asking price. 708 single family homes were sold in the Emerald Coast area for a total volume of $285,426,540. The average sale price was $403,145 with homes selling an average 98% of their asking price.
The Destin Log recently printed an article, "Destin a pricey destination, but tourists say it's worth it." They reported that the average visiting family can expect to spend approximately $5,000-7,000 a week on their trip.
Sold: 06/10/2016 $1,495,000 | MLS #752153
New homes are coming to the upscale development of Watersound Origins. This sought after South Walton community in Watersound FL will be adding 107 new lots that are expected to be available next summer. Situated next to the activity center and close to parks and the Village Commons.
