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2017 Semi-Annual Stats for Destin & 30A Market

Here are the semi-annual stats for the Destin and 30A market. You'll see they're broken down by area: 30A East, 30A West, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach / Sandestin Resort, Niceville and North Santa Rosa Beach. It's been a good year with gains in townhome, condo and single-family home sales.

Condo Stats for Destin & 30A

 Up 17% from last year, condo sales in Destin and the 30A continue to improve. Home values increased 4% overall with the biggest gains in Niceville - 34% and Fort Walton Beach - 13%.

Single-Family Home Stats for Destin & 30A

Single-family home sales increased by 6%. Prices went up by 11% on average, with exceptional gains in Miramar Beach - 13%, 30A West - 17% and North Santa Rosa Beach - 20%.

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Top Selling Destin & Emerald Coast Condos - YTD 2017

When it comes to top selling condos in Destin, Florida and along the Emerald Coast, Waterscape, Ariel Dunes and Sandpiper Cove have led the pack this year in popularity. Waterscape and Ariel Dunes are larger scale, resort-style condominiums, where Sandpiper Cove is more of a lowrise building, with townhome-style residences. All three are close to the Gulf and have lots of amenities either onsite or close by - important features to look for in an Emerald Coast condo.

Links to Top Selling Condo Listings

• Alerio
• Ariel Dunes
• Hidden Dunes
• Jetty East
• Luau
• Majestic Sun
• Maravilla
• One Water Place
• Palms of Destin
• Pelican Beach
• Sandpiper Cove
• Seascape
• Shoreline Towers
• Silver Shells
• Sterling Shores
• Summit at…

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Just Listed - Beachfront Condo in El Matador Under $350k!

Just Listed - Beachfront Condo in El Matador, Okaloosa Island

Only $345,800 for this exceptional 2-bedroom beachfront condo in El Matador, Okaloosa Island. Fully furnished, the new owners can begin renting immediately.

A host of resort-style amenities include two swimming pools (one heated), whirlpools, saunas, fitness room, tennis, pickelball and basketball courts, all within a gated, monitored community.

We'd love to give you a tour of this wonderful beachfront condo in El Matador. Interested in other options? Give us an idea of your price range and needs and we'll create a list of properties you probably never considered. Just or email Tim for more information.

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Living on the Gulf in Holiday Isle, Destin FL

The Holiday Isle Lifestyle

A home or property on Holiday Isle in Destin FL is the preferred choice for those seeking a quieter atmosphere, and close to the Gulf of Mexico. A boating utopia, this three-mile long peninsula is bordered by beach, harbor and pass. Man-made canals weave throughout the neighborhoods, leaving no shortage of private backyard docks. The East Pass is just a few minutes away by boat. Crab Island, the harbor, and other pleasure destinations are also close by.

There are only a handful of commercial establishments close to the entry on Holiday Isle, which greatly reduces traffic. It's not uncommon for Holiday Isle residents to leave the car parked at home and hop on a water taxi to their favorite harbor restaurant.

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Sought After Waterview Towers Listing, Destin, Florida

Gulf Front Condo for Sale - Waterview Towers: 240 Gulf Shore Dr 332, DESTIN, FL - $739,000

Holiday Isle condos at Waterview Towers offers the epitomy of a Destin waterfront lifestyle. Spectacular views of the East Pass are visible from most rooms in this residence. Large, deep water boat slip with lift ensures that your boat is safely stored right at your doorstep. From here, enjoy quick access to the Gulf for a day of boating, fishing, or an impromptu sunset cruise.

This Waterview Towers condo has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and measures a spacious 1,726 square feet. Perfect for company, the floor plan features two waterfront ensuites, a large modern kitchen with granite countertops and three full baths. 

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New Construction Projects in Destin & 30A - Spring 2017

New home construction in Florida is booming along the Gulf Coast. This includes new condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. Here are the latest spring construction projects in Destin, Highway 30A, Niceville and Okaloosa County.

Destin Condos & Townhomes New Construction

• 125 Crystal Beach
• Blu Condos
• 1900 Ninety Eight
• Destin Oaks Townhomes
• The Henderson Lofts
• Brownstones in Kelly Plantation

Freeport New Construction Homes

• Hammock Bay

Inlet Beach New Construction Homes & Townhomes

• Prominence
• WaterSound Origins

Miramar Beach New Construction

Homes & Condos

• Alerio Condos
• Villa Burago Condos
• Emerald Bay Homes

Navarre New Construction Homes

• Palmetto Lake Preserve

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Destin's Priciest Luxury Condos for 2017

Luxury condo sales in Destin and the surrounding area are off to a brisk pace with over 100 sold in the first quarter of 2017. About half the condo sales went to buyers planning on using them as vacation rentals while the balance will be used as primary or second homes. The most expensive closed for $2,000,000 while the median price was $659,500. The average days on market were 187, with 28% selling in 1 month or less.

Updates on Popular Luxury Properties

One Water Place

One Water Place was red hot with a total 6 sales in the first quarter. Located in Kelly Plantation, One Water Place overlooks the Fred Couples championship course and Choctawhatchee Bay. With more amenities than any other condo in Destin, there is not much need to…

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Top 10 Condo Sales for Destin & 30A - 1st Quarter 2017

Looking for a Gulf Coast condo near Destin or the 30A? Here are the top 10 condos by number of units sold for the first quarter in 2017. An an extended list of top performing condos is listed below. Whether you're seeking a seasonal, permanent or investment property, this will give you a good place to start looking.

Extended List of Top Performing Condos in Destin & 30A

10 - 15 UNITS SOLD

• Ariel Dunes I & II - 15 units
• Sandpiper Cove - 13 units
• Sterling Shores - 12 units
• Waterscape - 12 units
• Jetty East - 10 units

9 UNITS SOLD

• Majestic Sun
• Palms of Destin
• Sundestin

8 UNITS SOLD

• Alerio
• One Water Place

7 UNITS SOLD

• Beachside Villas
• Gulf Place
• Seascape

6 UNITS SOLD

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Hot Destin Condo Buys for February

There are a lot of great condo deals on the Destin market this February, but we've picked four that we think are extra special. 

Villa Coyoba

MLS# 737432 - 3016 Scenic Highway 98 103, DESTIN, FL – $1,264,999

Villa Coyoba is the type of luxury, beachfront resort that some people only dream of. Complimentary beach service on an uncrowded white sand beach, just steps from the heated infinity pool. The interior of this 4 bedroom, 3-bath condominium is impeccable with custom Manchester Cherry Cognac Cabinets, Santa Rita Beveled Granite Counter Tops with tumbled marble backsplash, and Travertine Marble Tile floors. With a proven track record of $120k in gross rental income for 2016, how can you pass this one up?

The Dunes of Crystal Beach

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2016 Top Selling Townhomes in Destin & 30A

There is no doubt that townhomes are one of the most sought after property types in Destin and 30A. In 2016, there were 363 townhomes sold in these areas with a total sales value of $136,828,304. The average sale price was $376,937, a whopping 12% increase from 2015. Townhomes averaged 98% of their asking price upon sale, and remained on the market about 93 days. The most expensive townhome in Santa Rosa Beach sold for $2,500,000, and the lowest price sold was $56,000 (which listed at $40k).

Why so popular now? We've seen a lot of new construction townhomes in desirable areas, and with a variety of price points. The mid-priced residences sold in Prominence at Inlet Beach and 125 Crystal Beach were flying off the shelves. Yet, the need for luxury…

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