Destin Real Estate News and Blog - Home Buying Tips

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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Top Selling Destin & Emerald Coast Neighborhoods - YTD 2017

These are the top selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast from January to June this year. We've also included a few notables from Niceville and Freeport's Hammock Bay. That new development has taken off and is sure to stimulate new growth in Freeport.  Watercolor and Watersound are brimming with new construction and the Inlet Beach neighborhood of Prominence is still hot.

Links to Top Selling Areas

Click through to the top selling areas below to view current homes and townhomes for sale as well as sold stats.

Alys Beach

Destin

• Crystal Beach
• Destiny by the Sea
• Indian Bayou
• Kelly Plantation

Freeport

• Hammock Bay

Inlet Beach

• Prominence

Miramar Beach

• Frangista Beach

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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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Holiday Isle Condo - REDUCED BY $100K

Act now - this Holiday Isle condo in Harbor Landing has just been reduced by $100,000! 

725 Gulf Shore Dr Unit 201a, DESTIN, FL

2,388 sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom | 3 Bath | Panoramic Views | Gated Beach Access - Just $659,000

View the listing here, or just , or email Tim for more information.

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Emerald Coast Real Estate Stats - January - May 2017 vs 2016

Real estate sales along the Emerald Coast, including Destin and 30A Highway has been especially active this year. From January until the end of May 2017 we've seen steady increases resulting in higher sales, compared to the same period in 2016.

Here are the stats for Single-Family Homes, Condos and Townhomes:

Emerald Coast Single-Family Homes

The Emerald Coast single-family home market saw an increase of just 7% overall. Homeowners seemed content to remain where they were, as there was far less inventory then in 2016. Whatever went on the market has been selling quickly for an average of 97% of the asking price.

The Freeport single-family home market saw a huge 52% increase this year. Other top selling areas include 30A East (23%) and Destin…

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Refinancing Options for That Home Renovation

Make Your Home Renovation Dreams Come True

There's nothing like a renovation to make your home feel new again. Small jobs like painting, adding new trim, or flooring, are usually pretty manageable, but bigger jobs like a new roof, dream kitchen, swimming pool or other large scale projects, might require a bit of creative financing.

When researching current options for financing a home improvements in the Destin area, we went straight to the expert and spoke to Jason Hebert, Vice President Mortgage Loan Originator at Trustmark National Bank, Destin FL. He outlined the following two solutions as the most common choices for refinancing a home renovation. 

1. "Cash-Out" Refinance

A "cash-out" refinance enables a borrower to take out the…

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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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Design the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams

When the weather gets hot, the hot get going! Now it's time to spend lazy afternoons and evenings on the deck or patio in your new outdoor kitchen. Soak up that sunshine, ocean views and glorious sunsets. A functional patio with an outdoor kitchen takes outdoor entertaining to another level. There's no more running back and forth to refill drinks, or grab the dishes for the barbeque. Everything you need is right at your fingertips.

Once your guests leave, clean up is a snap. In fact, most spills can be taken care of with the garden hose. If you have a pool, there are no wet bodies running in and out of the kitchen for drinks and snacks if you've included a fridge in your outdoor kitchen design.

Where to Begin?

Start with a budget of about…

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Open House at Tops'l Beach Manor, Unit 404 - Friday, March 24, 3:30-5:30

Know anyone looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with a stunning Gulf view? This residence at Tops'l Beach Manor is worth a look.

Contact Candace Floyd at 850-902-2625 or candace@browsedestin.com for more information.

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Okaloosa County Homes Sell in 6 Days!

Both of these beautiful Okaloosa County homes sold in just 6 days, making for two very happy sellers. 

SOLD $422,000 - 1012 Napa Way, Niceville, FL

This Niceville home was a lovely 1-story in Chardonnay Estates, in the Bluewater Bay area. Sold in just 6 days, this 2,500 square foot house was immaculate and featured an inground pool landscaped with brick pavers, spacious, and bright floor plan, large eat-in kitchen, transoms above windows, walk-through shower and much more.

SOLD $225,000 - 724 Vintage Circle, Destin, FL

This West Destin home sold quickly in 6 days for 100% of list price! In perfect condition, right in the heart of Destin, this affordable bungalow was a seller's dream.

If you've been considering a sale of your home,…

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