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2018 Year to Date Market Snapshot for Destin & the 30A

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

• 30A East: 49%
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Destin & 30A Top Selling Neighborhoods - 1st Quarter 2018

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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Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - 1st Quarter 2018

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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Destin 2017 Year-End Real Estate Report

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.

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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Destin & 30A Real Estate Report - 3rd Quarter 2017

Real Estate Sales in Destin and along the Emerald Coast remained strong during the third quarter. Inventory is at historically low levels leaving many buyers waiting for new properties to be listed. Destin and 30A home and condo prices have increased in almost all markets.

Destin & 30A Condo Sales

Condo sales in Destin & the 30A were up 7% in the 3rd quarter, compared to 2016. The average sale price increased by 9% overall. Notable areas included Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+10%), Destin (+14%), Niceville (+20%), and 30A East  (+31%).

There were 71% fewer active listings this quarter, whatever people were listing, was selling quickly.

Hot Selling Condo Properties

Destin

• 1900 Ninety Eight
• Harbor Landing
• Islander Condo
• One…

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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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2016 Real Estate Summary for Destin & 30A

2016 Was a Good Year for Destin Real Estate

Overall the Destin and Scenic 30A real estate market saw a 5% increase in the number of properties sold. Average sale prices also increased by 5% overall with the biggest gains in townhomes at 14%.

Destin & 30A Single-Family Homes 2016

Single-family home numbers increased by 6% with a 5% increase in average sale price. Homes remained on the market only an average of 101 days in 2016, compared to 110 in 2015.

Destin & 30A Condos 2016

The average sale price of Destin and 30A condos went up 4% from 2015, but the number of sales decreased by 1%. There were less people selling which meant fewer active listings.

Destin & 30A Townhomes 2016

Townhomes demonstrated the most gains in…

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Destin Market Summary - November 2016

We had a busier than average November for the Destin and Scenic 30A real estate market. There were 24% more homes and condos sold vs the same time last year. Properties took a little longer to sell, but real estate prices also increased substantially.

Condo prices increased 28% from November 2015, and single family home prices were 19% higher in November 2016.

Destin townhomes continue to be a huge draw for both mid-price and luxury buyers. Where else can you get a virtually maintenance-free home in a prime setting close to or directly on the beach. All About Townhomes in Destin & the Scenic 30A gives you a quick snapshot for the local townhome market along with a list of top selling properties.

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Destin Market Summary - October 2016

Sales in Destin and along Scenic 30A remain brisk as we enter fall. While units sold declined slightly, total dollar volume of sales increased. Inventories are near an all time low and we are seeing upward pressure on prices.

The next 8 weeks represent the seasonally best buying opportunity of the year. Most are focused on the holidays allowing savvy buyers an opportunity to negotiate with more anxious sellers.

For those taking advantage of this prime time of year for buying, we've included some tools to assist with your search. Secrets to Buying a Profitable Condo Rental, is worth a read, especially for anyone considering a possible rental investment. Spotlight on Seagrove Beach highlights a less commercial area of the Emerald Coast, perfect for a…

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Destin Market Summary - September 2016

Here is the latest summary of the Destin real estate scene for September 2016. This gives you a snapshot of home, condo and land sales in Destin FL and the surrounding Emerald Coast.

Total residential sales for Destin and the surrounding towns were $267,488,702 with an average sale price of $432,830. Properties averaged only 123 days on the market with a closing price of 96% of the asking price. This was a robust September market, that sold more single-family homes and townhomes then the same time in 2015. Condo sales were down slightly, but prices increased 11%.

Strong September performing areas included:

• Fort Walton Beach: 141 sales
• Navarre: 122 sales
• Destin: 85 sales
• Niceville: 79 sales

Destin Home Sales

72 single-family…

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