Some of the most elite addresses are found in the beachfront communities along Florida's Scenic 30A Highway. Here are the market stats outlining the best of the best.

beachfront condos in Destin, Florida

Top Beachfront Investment Rentals in Destin & the 30A - January - September 2018

Probably one of the first questions a prospective renter asks is "how close is it to the beach?" There is no doubt that beachfront rentals are among the most lucrative choices for investment real estate in Destin and the Emerald Coast.  Homes, condos and townhomes sitting directly on the beach with the Gulf of Mexico laid out before them, are often rental machines. The following blog post will explain:

  • What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Condos in Destin & the 30A
  • Links to Top Selling Investment Condos
  • What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Areas for Single-Family Homes
  • Links to Top Selling Areas for Beachfront Investment Homes
  • How to Find…

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Top Investment Rentals YTD 2018 for Destin & 30A

This list represents the top selling investment rentals in the Destin and 30A area up to July 2018. If you're considering such a purchase, this will give you a good idea of where to begin. All of these properties have great proximity to the beach, local hot spots, restaurants and shopping, and vary in the selection of amenities. Many of the rental listings for sale are pretty much turnkey operations, being sold completely furnished with confirmed reservations on the books.

We can provide more detailed information about these and other good prospects for vacation rental investment properties in Destin and the Emerald Coast. View current listings for:

  • Investment Condos
  • Investment Homes &…

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top selling homes in Destin June 2018

These are the top selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast from January to June 2018. Watersound, Prominence and Watercolor remain in the lead, but we're also seeing strong results from Niceville communities. Some of these include, Parkwood at Bluewater Bay, Caribbean Village, Swift Creek, and Rocky Bayou.  Click to view  more Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - YTD 2018.

1. Watersound

Popular areas of Watersound include Origins, West Beach and now the emerging Watersound Beach neighborhoods. Situated closest to the Gulf and Watersound Beach Resort, homes here have incredible Gulf of Mexico views and are just a short walk to the sand. View all listings in Watersound

2. Prominence

Prominence real estate is still booming with…

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top selling condos ytd in Destin

Here are the stats for the top selling condos in the Destin, 30A area from January to June, 2018. Compared to the same period in 2017, condo sales in Destin and the 30A have increased by 9% in the Number Sold, and 12% in Average Sale Price. The biggest price increases were prevalent in 30A West (12%), 30A East (19%) and Miramar/Sandestin Resort (20%). View all Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - YTD 2018.

Featured Condos 

The following Destin and 30A condos receive our personal recommendation for high quality properties with long term investment value.

1. Henderson Lofts

Buyers are anxious to take advantage of the pre-construction prices at Henderson Lofts. These types of condos in Destin don't come around often. Located close to the beach…

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Destin market report for June 2018

Here are the Destin and 30A real estate stats for the period covering January to June 2018. You'll find a comparison to the same period last year.

  

2018 YTD Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

Destin condo sales increased by 24% with a 5% increase in Average Sales. The new Henderson Lofts has really taken off with 34 sales during this time period. Holiday Surf & Racquet, Silver Shells and Sterling Shores.

Condos in Miramar / Sandestin Resort showed a 21% increase in Number Sold and a substantial 20% Price Increase. Popular properties included Alerio, Amalfi Coast Resort, Ariel Dunes, Grand Dunes, Luau I & II, Tides at Tops'l and Tops'l Beach Manor.

Condos in 30A East were slightly lower in number, -3% from last period, but prices have…

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It's been a busy spring for real estate in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Miramar Beach, Sandestin Resort, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. We've got a good supply of inventory, but could always use more. Prices in most areas have increased since the same time in 2017 as well as the number of sales.

Here is a quick snapshot of 2018 year to date condo and single-family home sales and price increases in Destin and the 30A, along with the areas with top results. Whether you're buying or selling, this will give you an idea of where real estate is hot right now.

Year to Date Condo Stats for Destin & the 30A

Top Condo Sales

condo sales volume

Condo sales were up 32% overall, with huge increases in most areas. Some of the top producers were:

  • 30A East: 49%
    • …

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2018 neighborhood stats Destin

These are the hottest selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast from January to March 2018. Similar to last quarter, Watersound, Prominence and Watercolor remained in the top three. Overall, the volume of sales is similar to the same time in 2017, with sale prices increasing an average of 3%. Click to view  more Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - 1st Quarter 2018.

1. Watersound

Watersound continues to lead the pack with ultra-luxury homes in Watersound Beach, and a variety of price points in Watersound Origins. This community appeals to those seeking both established homes or lots with custom opportunities. View all listings in Watersound

2. Prominence

The triplex townhomes in Prominence continue to attract buyers. The interiors…

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2018 Destin market stats

Thinking of buying or listing a home or condo in Destin or along the 30A? The following stats show you the top selling markets, overall sales stats comparing the 1st quarter in 2017 vs 2017, and where we've seen the highest price increases.

  

2018 1st Quarter Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

Condos in the Destin and 30A area saw more substantial increases with a 21% gain overall in average condo prices. Several areas saw huge price increases including: 30A East (+71%), 30A West (+35%), Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+31%), and Niceville (+13%). There were 500 condos sold in the first quarter 2018 for an average 96% of list price.

The highest price condo sold was $2,200,000 in Sanctuary by the Sea.

Check out our blog post "2018 Top Selling…

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2018 Destin condo stats

The numbers are in for the top selling condos in the Destin, 30A area. The new Henderson Lofts, Sandpiper Cove and Palms of Destin took the top three spots. The first quarter started with a bang with 500 condos selling in 2018 (a 10% increase from 2017). The average selling price also increased by a substantial 21%. View all Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - 1st Quarter 2018.

Not to Be Overlooked

Sometimes the best properties aren't always those that have the highest selling volume. The following Destin and 30A condos receive our personal recommendation for high quality properties with long term investment value.

1. Silver Shells Resort

Spanning 30 acres of prime Destin real estate, Silver Shells Resort excels in every way. With over 1,000…

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Here are the year-end real estate stats for homes and condos in Destin and the surrounding Emerald Coast. Find out which areas were hot sellers for condos, homes and townhomes and, where did prices go up, or down - it's all here.

Destin 2017 stats

 

2017 Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

The number of condos sold along the Emerald Coast increased by 12% compared to 2016. We saw huge increases in Niceville (+68%) and North Santa Rosa Beach (+50%). Average sale prices increased by 5%. Niceville condo owners will appreciate a 20% increase in average sale price and and 11% increase for Destin condos.

Top 10 Selling Condo Properties in 2017

Here are the top 10 selling condos by volume in 2017. Check out our blog post "2017 Hottest Selling Condos in Destin &…

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