Destin Bayou Homes
Bayous are inlets from the Choctawhatchee bay that are characterized by deep water, silt bottoms, and are protected from winds and storms. Destin Bayou homes are desirable for these features and allow owners to dock large boats and other watercraft while also providing a great starting point to kayak, fish, or paddle board. Bayous also hold bait, which is essential to a good fishing trip. All Destin homes for sale are sought after, but for boaters wanting easy access to some great fishing, a house on the bayou is worth checking out.
View available bayou real estate in Destin, Florida, or learn more about some of our favorite bayou communities in Destin.
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New
$1,100,000
0000 E Bayou Forest Dr Lot 21, FREEPORT
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,628 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976942
New
$849,900
168 Waterside Ln, FREEPORT
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,135 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976909
New
$6,495,000
4518 Olde Plantation Place, DESTIN
5
Beds
6
Baths
7,027 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976839
New
$1,650,000
180 Bayou Edge Landing, SANTA ROSA BEACH
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,647 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976565
New
$1,250,000
931 Lighthouse Rd, FORT WALTON BEACH
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,316 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976560
New
$3,150,000
717 6th St, DESTIN
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,077 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976456
$1,300,000
95 Bluebell Cir, SANTA ROSA BEACH
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,105 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 976070
$925,000
7552 Coleridge Rd, PANAMA CITY
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,876 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 975874
$1,699,000
138 W Country Club Dr, DESTIN
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,100 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 975533
$1,896,000
182 My Way, SANTA ROSA BEACH
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,877 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 975330
$799,900
388 W Harborview Rd, SANTA ROSA BEACH
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,777 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 974229
$1,090,000
521 Eden Dr, SANTA ROSA BEACH
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,644 SqFt
Detached Single Family
MLS® # 974736
Market Stats for Homes in Destin Bayou
Destin Bayou Homes sales data is provided by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and reflects 12 months of sales data.
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# Listings |
Avg. DOM |
Avg. Price |
Highest Price |
Lowest Price |
Avg. Price/SqFt |
Highest Price/SqFt |
Lowest Price/SqFt |
| Active |
65 |
178 |
$2,606,130 |
$15,000,000 |
$495,000 |
$654 |
$1,885 |
$273 |
| Sold (Last Year) |
89 |
318 |
$1,512,958 |
$6,125,000 |
$220,000 |
$444 |
$1,056 |
$134 |
Last Year Sales By Month
Highest Sales by Month
May 2024 - 180 Grand Flora Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
Introducing 180 Grand Flora Way, a brand new waterfront residence in the prestigious Botany Bay Subdivision of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The 5-bedroom home offers 3,657sf of living with over 5000sf under roof including the garage and the outdoor patio...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,657
SqFt
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Jun 2024 - 2652 Edgewater Drive, Niceville, FL
Sold
This newly renovated Estate property is perfectly oriented on a 1.1acre waterfront oasis. This estate is located on the aquatic preserve area of Rocky Bayou across from Fred Gannon state park. The property features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. ...
Detached Single Family
6
Beds
5
Baths
5,617
SqFt
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Jul 2024 - 4500 Bellbuoy Landing, Destin, FL
Sold
A rare and exclusive waterfront home in the private, gated enclave of Kelly Plantation located in Destin, Florida. 4500 Bellbouy Landing is a trophy estate, constructed, finished, and fixtured throughout to a meticulous standard. Its impressive lot,...
Detached Single Family
6
Beds
6
Baths
6,506
SqFt
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Aug 2024 - 122 Indian Bayou Drive, Destin, FL
Sold
Extraordinarily Renovated, Deep-Water Estate on Indian Bayou in Destin, Florida! This spectacular trophy property has been meticulously renovated throughout its interior and exterior. The +/-.68-acre lot is superb, expanding +/-127' across Indian Bayou...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,958
SqFt
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Sep 2024 - 510 Botany Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
Nestled within the exclusive gated community of North Santa Rosa Beach, 510 Botany Blvd offers a luxurious retreat with breathtaking bayou and bay views. Designed by the renowned architect Geoff Chick and built in 2021, this bayou-front masterpiece spans...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
7
Baths
6,315
SqFt
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Oct 2024 - 2802 Edgewater Drive, Niceville, FL
Sold
Welcome to your dream waterfront home in the serene and picturesque Niceville, FL! Nestled on a sprawling 1.41-acre lot with an impressive 150 feet of frontage on Rocky Bayou, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom gem offers the perfect blend of luxury and...
Detached Single Family
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,110
SqFt
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Nov 2024 - 185 W Nursery Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
Take a slow drive down this quiet street just minutes from 30A's bustle and beaches but worlds away. Perfectly positioned along the water's edge and sitting high above a captivating bayou, you'll find this architecturally significant, modern coastal...
Detached Single Family
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,588
SqFt
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Dec 2024 - 3023 Club Drive, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
Major Price Reduction! ONE OF A KIND BAYFRONT HOME, SITTING ON 1.5 ACRES, AT THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE, GATED NEIGHBORHOOD of BURNT PINE at SANDESTIN GOLF & BEACH RESORT. This Totally RENOVATED 5800 SQ. FT. Home has 4 Bedrooms Plus Office, 6 Bathrooms has...
Detached Single Family
4
Beds
6
Baths
5,800
SqFt
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Jan 2025 - 281 Grove Lane, Freeport, FL
Sold
Discover the perfect blend of Craftsman architecture and natural beauty in this exceptional one-of-a-kind home featuring 300' of breathtaking bay frontage, a private dock, and a separate boat house. This thoughtfully designed custom home was lovingly...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
5
Baths
7,690
SqFt
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Feb 2025 - 120 Bayou Drive, Niceville, FL
Sold
120 Bayou Dr., a private and secluded waterfront oasis located on one of the highest points in Niceville and offering a deepwater dock with boat and jet-ski lifts, as well as a private beach! Luxury meets Southern hospitality in this one-of-a-kind home...
Detached Single Family
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,552
SqFt
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Mar 2025 - 400 Coleman Point, Destin, FL
Sold
This stunning Waterfront Bay Estate is a rare gem nestled within the private gated golf course of Kelly Plantation. Spanning over a Double Lot, the property boasts over 385 ft of Bay/Bayou Water Frontage, providing breathtaking 270-degree Water Views. With...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,794
SqFt
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Apr 2025 - 97 Beacon Point Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
Boater's dream! Deepwater dock large enough to accommodate a 42 foot boat and it also includes a jet ski lift. In addition the adjoining Bayou Front Lot can be purchased with the house for a total price of $2,720,000. Relax in your spa pool surrounded...
Detached Single Family
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,978
SqFt
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May 2025 - 802 N Walton Lakeshore Drive, Inlet Beach, FL
Sold
With an acceptable offer, the seller will include the St. Joe Watersound Beach Club membership initiation fees--adding exclusive beachside luxury to an already extraordinary lakefront lifestyle. Experience the best of both beach and lake living at 802 N...
Detached Single Family
5
Beds
6
Baths
6,047
SqFt
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Popular Destin Bayou Communities
Joe’s Bayou is the largest, deepest, and most expansive bayou in Destin. Navigating the large inlet is easy for even the novice boater. On a warm sunny day, it’s common to see paddle boarders getting in a vigorous workout and boats heading out to the Gulf. At night, anglers love to fish the docks of these awesome Joe’s Bayou homes.
Real estate in Joe's Bayou varies in age from the 1960’s to new construction, set on estate sized lots that approach 1 acre in size, and are elevated 20 or more feet above sea level. Located near the East Pass, homes on Joe’s Bayou are always at a premium. The two streets that you will find most houses are Bayou Drive and Beach Drive. View listings for homes in Joe's Bayou
Cobb’s Point is a subsection of Joe’s Bayou and defined by its absolutely stunning natural beauty. Live Oaks and long leaf pines are abundant here and homes on Cobb Point are owned by some of the most successful businessmen in the area. If you want to drive around the area, Bambi Drive is the only street on Cobb’s Point. View listings for homes in Cobb's Point
Indian Bayou is another large bayou with homes that line each side. The bayou is navigable year round except for a few weeks in the winter. Even then, boats less than 30 feet in length don’t experience many issues. Indian Bayou homes are in high demand.
Since Indian bayou narrows at its extremities to little more than a canal, buyers can purchase homes in these locations at much reduced prices. You still get great dockage but the views aren’t as expansive. Indian Bayou homes can be accessed from Indian Bayou Dr. North, or from the neighborhood of Indian Bayou. Real estate ranges in age from the 80’s up to present day. View listings for homes in Indian Bayou
Jone’s Bayou is a little further east and is located in Kelly Plantation. Homes of more than 15,000 square feet have been sold here in Destin’s only gated bayou home neighborhood. Kelly Plantation is in a cobra zone which requires a LOMA letter to mitigate flood plain concerns. View listings for homes in Jone's Bayou & Kelly Plantation
Marler’s Bayou
Marler’s Bayou is the closest bayou to the East pass, but it’s also the smallest and most shallow bayou in Destin. The inlet is impassable at certain times of the year. However, the water in the bayou is reasonably deep and will accommodate decently sized boats. You can see homes on Marler’s Bayou from a small area of Calhoun Street.
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