Destin Real Estate News and Blog - Holiday Isle, Destin

Destin Pointe Furnished Home - Ready to Rent, or Just Enjoy!

This home is completely furnished, is situated steps from incredible beaches or the Destin Harbor. It's also ready to rent, or keep just for yourself.

NOW UNDER CONTRACT! Home in Exclusive Destin Pointe, Destin, Florida

3596 Waverly Cir, DESTIN, FL – $1,275,000 | MLS #889130

Browse other homes for sale in Destin Pointe, or let us know if you'd like to be put on a waiting list to be notified when a similar listing comes on the market.

Quick Facts

• 2,679 square feet: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (2 full, 1 half)
• Furnished
• 3-stories with 4 balconies
• Gated
• Waterfront: Lake
• Waterview: Gulf, Lake
• 2 Covered Garage Space
• Short term rentals allowed
• Inground pool
• Air-to-Air Heat Pump
• Sprinkler System
• Multiple beach…

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2021 Destin & 30A Real Estate Sales Report

2021 Property Values Continue to Climb in Destin & 30A

2021 was an aggressive year for buying and selling real estate in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Florida Gulf Coast. Buyers were faced with high prices, a leaner choice of inventory, and bidding wars. The offers with fewest contingencies and often higher than asking price were often the winners.

Home and condo sellers in 2021 saw their property values increase beyond the norm. They often reaped the benefits of a quick sale that was close or over their asking price. They also faced the challenging prospect of finding a new place to live, in a difficult market. 

2021 brought significant increases to the Destin, Florida real estate market and surrounding Gulf Coast:

• Sales Volume was…

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From Bay to Gulf, Featured Waterfront Condos for Sale in Destin, Florida

From bay, to harbor to Gulf, we've got some waterfront condos in the Destin area that you need to see. Most of these are furnished and ready for you to move in and enjoy. Many also accept short term rentals, and would make exceptional investment rental properties. 

REDUCED! Waterview Towers Yacht Club - Where the Bay Meets the Gulf!

200 Gulf Shore Drive, Unit 223, Destin, FL 32541
MLS #885034 | $1,675,000 

View listing here, or browse other condos for sale in Waterview Towers Yacht Club

Quick Facts

• 2,610 square feet: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
• Furnished
• Gated
• Waterfront: Gulf/Pass
• Waterview: Gulf, Gulf/Pass, Harbor
• 1 Covered Garage Space
• Short term rentals allowed
• 1-Story unit on the 2nd Floor
• Beach access, community…

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Furnished Gulf Condo w/ Huge Boat Slip, Destin, Florida

East Pass Towers Condo w/ Boat Slip, Destin Florida

100 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 601, Destin, FL 32541

MLS# 882936: $1,495,000

If you have a BIG boat, this is the condo you've been looking for. This 6th floor unit in East Pass Towers, Destin, FL offers fabulous views of the Gulf and East Pass from its large balcony, and it's being SOLD with a BOAT SLIP! This waterfront condo is a beauty inside and out, having been transformed with stunning renovations that include top of the line custom kitchen cabinets and appliances, stone floors, modern furniture, updated bathrooms and more. The condo has three spacious bedrooms with a large open concept living, dining and kitchen area perfect for entertaining.

Although this would be the ideal holiday…

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2021 Emerges With a Strong Seller's Market on Florida's Emerald Coast

2021 real estate in Destin and the surrounding Emerald Coast has one of the most active seller's markets we've seen in years. We're seeing a lot of interested buyers purchasing from out of state. As "work from anywhere" has become the norm, many are seeking a sunny, beachfront in-home office to work from. Others are just taking advantage of the great interest rates.

For the period of January, 2021 we saw the following Percent of List rates and Average Sale Prices:

Townhome or Attached Residences:
Percent of List: 99%
Average Sale Price: $418,352 - a 38% increase from 2020

Condos:
Percent of List: 97%
Average Sale Price: $494,404 - a 28% increase from 2020

Single-Family Homes:
Percent of List: 98%
Average Sale Price: $640,529 - a 31% increase from…

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Top Selling Condos in Destin & the 30A for 2020

Hottest Selling Condos in Destin and the 30A Area for 2020

Quick Condo Facts From January 1 to December 31, 2020

# of Condos Sold: 2,515

Average sale price was $475,199

Average Sqft: 1,268

Average Days on Market: 106

Highest Sold Price: The highest price for a condo sold in the Destin area was $4,750,000. Selling in just 18 days, this 4-Bedroom, 5-Bath turn-key villa at Thirty-One on 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and boasts unobstructed Gulf of Mexico and beach views.

Top Selling Condos by Price

This list is derived from the top selling condos in 2020. Sorted by price range, you'll find listings for most budgets: from $300,000 to over $1 million. At a glance, this gives you an idea of the most popular Destin and 30A…

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Investment Condo in Holiday Isle UNDER $200,000! - Under Contract in 5 Days!

$189,000 - Condo in Island Home, Holiday Isle - Under Contract in 5 Days!

485 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 106, Destin, FL 32541

This condo in Island Home is the one you've been looking for. Affordably priced, and located in Holiday Isle with deeded beach access, this listing won't last long. In fact, condos in Island Home don't come up for sale very often, and when they do, usually get grabbed up right away. This condo has been recently updated with fresh paint, backsplash, new fixtures, gorgeous tile floors in the living/kitchen area, and LTV floors in the bedroom.

Although this would make a lucrative rental investment, you may be tempted to keep it for yourself!

Condo Perks

• Deeded beach access
• Close to the harbor and access via…

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Luxury Waterfront Condo in Grand Harbor, Destin - Ready to Move In

4-Bedroom Luxury Waterfront Condo in Grand Harbor - Furnished & Newly Renovated

662 Harbor Boulevard UNIT 840, Destin, FL 3254

$960,000 - MLS #851119

You'll love the striking Gulf and harbor views from this Destin waterfront condo in Grand Harbor. This fabulous condo is sold completely furnished and move in ready. Singular attention was paid to every detail including the state of the art, whole home, audio/video system that was installed at a cost of more than $40,000.

Boating enthusiasts may be interested in the super sized 70' x 22' boat slip that may be purchased separately.

View this complete Grand Harbor Condo listing now

Quick Facts

• Waterfront views include: Gulf, Gulf/Pass, Harbor & Intracoastal Waterway
• Gated…

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Spring Home Sales by Destin Real Estate

The team at Destin Real Estate is happy to congratulate these Spring home buyers and sellers on their new purchases and sales. After a stressful few months, the restraints on the market were lifted and it was back to business as usual in the Destin market. You'll notice from the "Days on Market" that these Destin and surrounding Emerald Coast listings weren't on the market for long.

The following Destin area homes and condos have either been "Sold" or accepted "Under Contract" in the last 2 months.

 Don't hesitate to contact Tim, or any of the team at Destin Real Estate to set up a private viewing of any Destin or nearby homes that interest you.

SOLD!

SOLD! Gulf Terrace Condo in Destin, FL 

4000 Gulf Terrace Drive 150, Destin, FL…

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Finding Investment Properties in Destin & the Emerald Coast, Florida - June 2020

The timing couldn't be better to purchase a Florida investment property in Destin or the surrounding Emerald Coast.

Now that vacation rentals in the Destin area are once again open for business, we're starting to see a huge demand for these properties. In fact, the number of new condo listings from the beginning of May to June 15, 2020 is already 7% higher than the same time in 2019. People are starting to list again and the buyers are coming out of the woodwork.

Average sale prices are up by 10% for condos and 16% for single-family homes. Interest rates are at all time lows. It's a win/win for both buyers and sellers of Destin homes and condos.

- Buying an Investment Rental Home
- Buying an Investment Rental Condo

Top Selling Home & Condo…

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