New Homes Coming to Watersound Origins FL
Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on
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.
Part of this new development means re-routing the Watersound Trail so that it passes through the new phase. Unfortunately, the trail will be closed until 2017 when construction is complete. The five-mile trail begins at Watersound Origins Village Commons, and connects to Gayle's Trails in Panama City Beach.
Currently homes can be purchased in Watersound Origins starting in the mid $400,000s.
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Sold: 05/10/2016 $425,000 | MLS #751262
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