Top Selling Homes & Condos in Destin & 30A - Nov 2017

Here it is, at a glance, a summary of the top selling Destin and 30A homes and condos for the last 90 days. There are several reasons why these areas might come up on top: price, available inventory, location, amenities, the list goes on. For this particular time period, these were the most sought after condos and single-family home communities.

Listing Stats for the Top Selling Destin & 30A Neighborhoods

August - October 2017

• Highest Price Listing: 8,560,000
• Average Days on Market: 87
• Average Selling Price: $566,909
• Average Size: 2,179 square feet

Listing Stats for the Top Selling Destin & 30A Condos

August - October 2017

• Highest Price Listing: 2,925,000
• Average Days on Market: 121
• Average Selling Price:…

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30A Beachfront Home for Sale, Santa Rosa Beach FL

Beachfront Home in Gulf Trace, Santa Rosa Beach FL

285 Gulf Shore Dr, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – $4,100,000

Gulf Trace is like an oasis tucked between Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach, with State Park on 3 sides and facing the Gulf of Mexico on the other. 'Tangled in Blue' is one of the few residences sitting directly on the Gulf, just steps from the sand. When it comes to 30A beachfront homes on the Gulf Coast, it really doesn't get much better than this. Huge, bright windows, and balcony access on both sides of the house ensure the bright, turquoise Gulf waters are always in full view.

This Gulf Trace home is currently on a rental program, but would serve nicely as a family home or vacation residence. Built for big groups, there are 5…

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NEW! Sound Side Lofts - Waterfront Townhomes in Fort Walton Beach

New Waterfront Townhomes in Fort Walton Beach

Everyone is talking about Sound Side Lofts, the new waterfront townhomes under construction in Fort Walton Beach. Spanning 2 acres at 340 Bonita Avenue, Sound Side Lofts will feature twenty residences in two, 10-unit buildings. Situated along Santa Rosa Sound, every loft will have Intracoastal and Okaloosa Island views, with one building directly overlooking the water.

Townhome residences will feature a contemporary two-story plan with high 14-foot ceilings, and luxury upgrades. Each loft comes with garage and boat slip.

The following styles will be available:

• 16, three-bedrooms with 2 1/2 bathrooms - prices starting in the mid $400s
• 4, four-bedroom units with 3 bathrooms - prices…

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Destin & 30A Real Estate Report - 3rd Quarter 2017

Real Estate Sales in Destin and along the Emerald Coast remained strong during the third quarter. Inventory is at historically low levels leaving many buyers waiting for new properties to be listed. Destin and 30A home and condo prices have increased in almost all markets.

Destin & 30A Condo Sales

Condo sales in Destin & the 30A were up 7% in the 3rd quarter, compared to 2016. The average sale price increased by 9% overall. Notable areas included Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+10%), Destin (+14%), Niceville (+20%), and 30A East  (+31%).

There were 71% fewer active listings this quarter, whatever people were listing, was selling quickly.

Hot Selling Condo Properties

Destin

• 1900 Ninety Eight
• Harbor Landing
• Islander Condo
• One…

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Top 10 Destin Beachfront Condos

Who doesn't dream of living on the waterfront? Maybe a beach condo right on the sand, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of people return every year to our fair city to experience that dream. Some are renting, some are lucky owners of vacation condos and seasonal homes along the Gulf coast.

Maybe you've considered taking the leap from renting to buying, or might be looking for a change. Either way, here are our top 10 choices for Destin beachfront condos. These were chosen because they represent a good sampling of Gulf front condos that offer:

• Close proximity to the beach
• Have good value for the money
• A good assortment of amenities
• Close proximity to Destin attractions and conveniences
• In many cases, have a strong rental…

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SOLD! Affordable Beach Cottage in Village at Blue Mountain Beach, FL

SOLD! 25 Nancy Taylor Ln, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – $375,000

This contemporary Florida cottage has a modern decor, but still exudes the charm of a cozy beach home. Situated in the gated community of Village at Blue Mountain Beach, in Santa Rosa Beach, everything you could want is a short drive or golf-cart ride away. Head to the beach, go to the Creamery for an ice-cream or shop a the nearby Seaside village.

Community amenities include fitness center, swimming pool, Tiki Bar with cabana, lighted shuffleboard courts, BBQ grill and pavillion.

Quick Facts About this Home

• 1,200 square feet
• 2 bedrooms, 3 baths
• Kitchen breakfast bar
• Hardwood floors
• Modern cabinets

You can view this listing here, or call (850) 325-0004 for more…

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30A Beach View Home Sold by Destin Real Estate - $4.2 Million

Just Sold by Destin Real Estate: Paradise by the Sea Home, $4.2 Million

Congratulations to the new owners of this incredible beach view home in Paradise by the Sea. This magnificent 7 bedroom, 9 bath estate home epitomizes contemporary, coastal living at its finest. Located between Rosemary and Aly's Beach, this is a prime example of 30A luxury real estate. 

This gorgeous 30A home sold by our very own, Niki Noblin, for 93% of the asking price. Her buyers were thrilled to find just what they had been looking for.

Similar Gulf Front Listings

Although this house is no longer on the market, there are other lovely properties in the area that might fit the bill:

226 Paradise By The Sea Blvd, SEACREST, FL – $4,300,000

The "Andalusia"…

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Guide to Fall Events in Destin & 30A

You'll see several of your favorite Destin and 30A Fall events showing up again this year. From the Destin Fishing Rodeo, returning for the 66th year, to the Sandestin Triathlon, and the 39th Annual Seafood Festival. If you've never attended these events, maybe it's time to see what all the excitement is about.

NOVEMBER 2017

Blues, Brews & BBQ - Saturday, Nov 4 from 11am - 4pm
Hot BBQ, Cold Brews, and Live Entertainment! Area restaurants will again compete in a spirited and fun BBQ competition.
Tasting wristband: $30 in advance, $35 day of event, $30 military, $50 VIP., Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Bourbon Dinner - Thursday, Nov 9 at 6:30pm
Enjoy a special Bourbon dinner featuring 5 gourmet courses specially selected by…

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Blue Mountain Beach Home for Sale - Perfect for Active Families - NOW SOLD!

186 Matt's Way, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – $599,422 - SOLD!

This coastal craftsman style home in Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach is typical of what you'll find in this desirable Santa Rosa Beach neighborhood. Perfect for large groups or families, the house offers 2,253 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths,1 half bath and separate HVAC on each floor.

This home is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, paddling and fishing in the nearby Big Redfish Lake, or soaking up the sun on the white sand Gulf of Mexico beach. There's more than enough storage for all your toys, golf cart, including a garage and a carport. With over 517 square feet of covered porches, you can set up the grill plus have several sitting areas.

The open kitchen overlooks the…

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Top Selling Luxury Neighborhoods in Destin & 30A

Over 825 single-family luxury homes and townhomes were sold in the Destin area and along the 30A Highway in the last 6 months. We've put together a list of the top selling neighborhoods for these luxury home sales. This is great information for potential buyers, and to give sellers an idea of which areas are the hottest.

The median selling price for luxury homes was $815,000.  These luxury Destin and Gulf coast homes averaged 148 days on the market, and sold for 95% of the asking price. The average size was 3,020 square feet.

Top Selling Destin & 30A Communities for the Past 6 Months

Search homes in these popular Gulf Coast communities:

• Watercolor - 67 home sales
• WaterSound - 64 home sales
• Naturewalk at Seagrove - 34 home sales
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