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Destin Beachfront Condos Under $400,000

Destin beachfront condos are surprising affordable. You'll find plenty of quality listings to choose from in today's market. By starting your search with a beachfront property, you're going to get the best return for your money. These are, by far the most sought after types of real estate on the Emerald Coast.

Here are a few of our favorite choices for Destin beachfront condos under $400,000:

Summerwind West: 8573 Gulf Blvd. 702, Navarre, FL - $395,000 - MLS# 742323

This Navarre condominium in Summerwind West is truly a hidden gem. Just minutes from the excitement of Destin, your beachfront condo is a sanctuary that you can return to each day. Take the private walkway to the quiet, uncrowded beach or spend an afternoon fishing, or wildlife…

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Emerald Coast Beaches Voted Among Best in the U.S.

Trip Advisor has just released the winners for the 2016 Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. Four of the selected beaches were from our beautiful Emerald Coast!

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach is located south of the actual town of Pensacola on the barrier island of Santa Rosa Island. Home to a large snowbird population in the winter, Pensacola Beach is also great for families. The bar and tourist scene is much tamer here, with nothing but miles of seashore to explore. Walk barefoot on the soft white beach and find out why Pensacola Beach has been nicknamed "the talking sands," due to the high quartz content.

Panama City Beach

With 27 miles of white sand and two State Parks Panama City Beach prides itself on expansive, clean beaches. Walk for miles…

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DESTIN REAL ESTATE UPDATE - January 2016

This Destin real estate update gives you a snapshot of home, condo and land sales in Destin FL and the surrounding Emerald Coast areas for January, 2016.

Destin Homes

Destin home sales decreased slightly when compared to last year. However, much of the change can be attributed to new lending rules that delayed up to 20% of our closings. While the average sales price in Destin was $888,000, over half the homes sold, closed below $443,000.

Homes in 30A East, which includes the neighborhoods of WaterColor, Seaside, WaterSound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach; posted an impressive average sales price at $1,051,548.

Most Expensive Home Sold: $6,200,000 for a beautiful beachfront home in Destin

Least Expensive Home Sold: $100,000 for a log…

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 3: Holiday Isle

Largest Beachfront Lots in Destin

For the largest beachfront lots in Destin, Holiday Isle is the place to be. Here, you'll find rare one acre beachfront homesites, or spacious 100 foot by 400 foot lots. Eighteen spectacular Gulf front properties span over 2,000 linear feet of soft white sand in Holiday Isle. A home with a larger property offers so many more choices. The yard can easily accommodate a beach house 10,000 square feet or larger, with swimming pool, and ample parking and storage for boats, or an RV. 

Architectural styles in Holiday Isle include Beach Mediterranean and Modern with two-story designs that maximize the incredible Gulf views.

Live the Beachfront Lifestyle

 Located close to the harbor, a home in Holiday Isle…

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No End in Site for Tourists in Okaloosa County

2015 has been an outstanding year for owning a rental property in Destin. We're still waiting to see the typical drop off in tourism that usually happens in September and October, because this year, it hasn't happened. In fact, Destin News recently reported that due to the amount of tourists still flocking to the beaches, lifeguard patrol will be extended until November 1. Usually, that service ends by October 15.

This is great news for anyone with a rental property, or local Destin business that depends on tourism. To put it in perspective, the permanent resident population of Okaloosa County is approximately 180,000. Just over 13 million people visit the Emerald Coast each year, and every dollar they spend gets pumped into our local economy 1.8…

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 2: Destiny-by-the-Sea

Beachfront Living in Destiny by the Sea

This week our quest for the ideal beachfront home in Destin takes us to the most prestigious community in the city, Destiny by the Sea. Over 2,000 feet of  crystalline white sand beach and turquoise Gulf waters serve as the canvas for just 36 exclusive beachfront homes.

The Homes

The Mediterranean inspired architecture, complete with stucco tiled roof creates a Tuscan theme in this gated community. Homes in Destiny by the Sea range from 2,500 square feet to over 12,000 square feet of palatial luxury. Generous sized lots are 90, 50, 34 or 64 feet in width, providing ample space.

True beachfront residences can be found in the distinguished addresses from 4700 to 4772 Ocean Boulevard.

Secure,…

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 1: Destin Pointe

The quest for a true Destin beachfront home is not as easy as you would think. There are beach view, harborfront, waterfront properties, but this blog series, 'Living on the Beach in Destin' addresses only the true beachfront homes. Those magnificent properties you might view from the water that border the Gulf of Mexico. As an owner, you literally walk out of your back door onto white, sandy beach.

In the Destin area, the most common areas to find a Gulf beachfront property include Destin Pointe, Holiday Isle, Dunes of Destin, Crystal Beach, and Destiny by the Sea.

This week we're covering Destin Pointe real estate, but be sure to bookmark this series as we feature a new area each week. If you've ever had doubts about purchasing one of these…

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8 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Destin Beachfront Home

Most people don't need to be talked into buying a Destin beachfront home, but in case you're having doubts, here are a few reminders why this is probably the smartest real estate decision you'll ever make.

1. Great Investment

The investment can't be beat, even after a down market, beachfront real estate is the first to recover. Upscale gated communities such as Dunes of Destin with prices well into the millions, still have a strong market.

2. Lucrative Rental Properties

Rental properties closest to the beach are typically the first to be rented and for higher leasing fees than listings further from the water. Areas such as Crystal Beach, Destiny by the Sea, or Holiday Isle offer extremely lucrative and high demand beachfront vacation…

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Regatta Bay - Love Where You Live!

Regatta Bay in beautiful Destin FL, is all about quality of life. It's about living in a relaxed setting surrounded by acres of unspoiled nature with all the things you love, right at your doorstep.

The Homes in Regatta Bay

From 3,000 square foot patio homes, cozy golf villas, to multi-million dollar bayfront estates, residents experience an unparalleled quality of life in Regatta Bay. Several neighborhoods offer a variety of architectural styles, each in settings more stunning then the next. Search all Regatta Bay homes for sale here

Those seeking unobstructed views of the Choctawhatchee Bay should put Commodore Point at the top of their list. Regatta Lakes offers a scenic locale, surrounded by natural preserve, lakes and fairway views. …

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Deep Water Bayou Home in Kelly Plantation Sold

We just sold this gorgeous bayou front home in Kelly Plantation for $1,499,000.  This spectacular property features over 7000 sf under roof with 4800 sf heated and cooled. Located on Tom's Bayou, the deepwater dockage will accomodate several vessess ranging in size from  70 ft. yachts to pontoons, jet skis,  and fishing boars. The Grounds have been meticulously maintained with lush landscaping, containing a mix of native plants and tropical palms, surrounding the property . The buyers looked at many Destin Bayoufront Homes for Sale but ultimately decided on this one.

There are two bayous in Kelly Plantation, Tom's and Jone's, but Tom's is the only one with year around deepwater. Tom's is very protected and it is common to see other vessels take…

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