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Top Selling Gulf Coast Townhomes in Florida

Most Popular Townhomes in Destin, Florida & the 30A

Gulf coast townhome sales in the Destin, the 30A and surrounding areas have remained constant throughout 2019. It's a flexible market satisfying a number of buyers from investors, permanent residents and retirees looking to downsize. A Destin townhome offers the low maintence benefits of a condo, but with the privacy and yard similar to a single-family home.

Gulf Coast Townhome Stats - 2018 - 2019

In 2019 the lowest price was $43,500 for an older townhome in Shalimar, and the highest sold price was $2,395,000 for a luxurious townhome in Alys Beach. Sizes average 1,562 square feet and the average selling price $331,762.

Popular Townhomes in the Destin Area & the 30A

These are some…

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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 & 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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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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2016 Top Selling Townhomes in Destin & 30A

There is no doubt that townhomes are one of the most sought after property types in Destin and 30A. In 2016, there were 363 townhomes sold in these areas with a total sales value of $136,828,304. The average sale price was $376,937, a whopping 12% increase from 2015. Townhomes averaged 98% of their asking price upon sale, and remained on the market about 93 days. The most expensive townhome in Santa Rosa Beach sold for $2,500,000, and the lowest price sold was $56,000 (which listed at $40k).

Why so popular now? We've seen a lot of new construction townhomes in desirable areas, and with a variety of price points. The mid-priced residences sold in Prominence at Inlet Beach and 125 Crystal Beach were flying off the shelves. Yet, the need for luxury…

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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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All About Townhomes in Destin & the Scenic 30A

Have you ever considered buying a townhome? In the Destin and Scenic 30A area there were 1,773 listings sold in the last three months. Townhomes made up 10% of these sales, behind single-family homes and condos.

Destin Townhomes differ from condos in a very specific way. With a condo, you share ownership of the roof, the underlying ground, and other common areas. With a townhome, you own the ground up to and including the roof. The only thing you share in a Destin townhome with your neighbor is the wall that separates you and any common amenities such as pool or tennis courts.

Destin townhomes offer a low maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing the space one is used to in a single-family home. Sizes range from cozy patio homes under 1000 sq. ft.…

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Resort-Style Townhouse Living in Destin

The Brownstones at Kelly Plantation & 125 Crystal Beach Drive

For anyone seeking a low maintenance lifestyle in a resort setting, have we got news for you. Two exciting new Destin townhome developments are are now available - 125 Crystal Beach Drive and The Brownstones at Kelly Plantation. These are also ideal for anyone looking for a ground floor investment opportunity. 

125 Crystal Beach Drive

125 Crystal Beach Drive is a resort-style townhome located in the Gulf front community of Crystal Beach. The townhomes are situated 3 blocks from the water, but walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Panera Bread, Starbucks or the AMC Movie Theater are all just a short walk. Pricing starts at $309,000.

Choose from two floor plans:

Sea…

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