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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$1,395,000

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252 Pisces Drive, Santa Rosa Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,963 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 998179

$615,000

7001/7005 Old Spanish Trail, Milton

3 Beds 2 Baths 771 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 998081

$1,470,000

↓ $5,000

138 W Country Club Drive, Destin

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,100 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 997356

$590,000

↓ $5,000

4758 Bayside Drive, Milton

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,140 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 997170

$1,750,000

N/a Blvd Of The Champions, Shalimar

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,300 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 978589

$2,500,000

↓ $100,000

2677 Ferol Lane, Lynn Haven

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,520 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 996595

$439,900

↓ $15,000

190 L Street, Santa Rosa Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,152 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 996542

$1,600,000

↓ $100,000

402 Barataria Lane, Fort Walton Beach

3 Beds 4 Baths 4,076 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 996021

$1,300,000

506 Amelia Street, Fort Walton Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,106 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 995019

$689,000

↓ $10,000

403 Highway 2297, Panama City

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,701 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 994924

$2,349,000

1164 Cove Pointe Drive, Panama City

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,487 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 978870

$1,200,000

↓ $50,000

27 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,108 SqFt Detached Single Family MLS® # 994758

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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.

	# Listings	Avg. DOM	Avg. Price	Highest Price	Lowest Price	Avg. Price/SqFt	Highest Price/SqFt	Lowest Price/SqFt
Active	66	142	$2,347,995	$15,000,000	$439,900	$563	$1,099	$227
Sold (Last Year)	98	324	$1,646,380	$5,750,000	$400,000	$478	$1,369	$154

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May 2025 - 309 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, FL

Sold

Insane views from almost every room in the house!! This newer construction home built in 2023 is a rarity on the water in Niceville. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms plus an elevator this deepwater home sits right on the 'infamous' Boggy Bayou. First floor...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,276 SqFt

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Jun 2025 - 261 Churchill Oaks Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Sold

Nestled within the prestigious Churchill Oaks community, this newly constructed home offers a perfect balance of modern elegance and peaceful waterfront living, with serene bayou views and exclusive access to a private marina. This rare combination of...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

5 Baths

4,275 SqFt

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Jul 2025 - 239 Ne Yacht Club Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Sold

Worldbid Auction - Qualifying round sealed bids due no later than July 15 th Noon 2025CT. Bidders within the top 50% by price will be notified to submit the Final sealed bid on July 15 th 3pm CT 2025 and their Final bid is due no later than July 16th...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

6 Baths

7,555 SqFt

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Aug 2025 - 66 Indian Bayou Drive, Destin, FL

Sold

This exceptional home offers deep-water moorage and 100 feet of waterfront on Indian Bayou. Enter to a great room with a stunning 28-foot cathedral ceiling and large windows showcasing beautiful water views. The gourmet kitchen has been fully renovated...

Detached Single Family

3 Beds

4 Baths

3,834 SqFt

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Sep 2025 - 255 Churchill Oaks Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Sold

Framed by sweeping views of Churchill Bayou, the home offers a front-row seat to stunning sunsets and the serene rhythm of the water, visible from multiple vantage points throughout the property, including the main living area, primary suite, and expansive...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,089 SqFt

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Oct 2025 - 128 Indian Bayou Drive, Destin, FL

Sold

$100,000 price reduction. Fabulous Deepwater, Bayou front Estate with incredible Bay & Bayou views with 150' of waterfront. Home boasts of 5509 SF with multiple living areas, 5 spacious ensuite bedrooms, (4 bedrooms with bay views) 2+ in home offices,...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

5 Baths

5,509 SqFt

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Nov 2025 - 229 Ne Mooney Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Sold

***PRICED BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL! Built in 2019. Lower Insurance costs! Sold mostly Furnished with Few Exclusions! *** Live the Waterfront Dream in Fort Walton Beach! This custom-built masterpiece offers 273 feet of pristine water frontage at the...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds

5 Baths

5,352 SqFt

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Dec 2025 - 150 Kali Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Sold

Rare Find! Incredible Estate on the Bay perched on 3.38 acres with 240 feet of Choctawhatchee Bay frontage, this fully renovated 6-bedroom estate offers over 5,700 sq. ft. of luxurious living space and unparalleled privacy. Outdoor living is a true...

Detached Single Family

6 Beds

6 Baths

5,730 SqFt

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Jan 2026 - 737 Bayou Drive, Destin, FL

Sold

Introducing an unparalleled opportunity to acquire one of Destin's most distinctive waterfront estates—a custom-designed masterpiece nestled on .92 acres of protected deep water frontage in the highly coveted enclave of Joe's Bayou. This remarkable...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

5 Baths

6,456 SqFt

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Feb 2026 - 400 Coleman Point, Destin, FL

Sold

Set across nearly an acre and a half with 385 feet of uninterrupted bayfront, this estate feels like its own peninsula of stillness and sky. The grounds sweep outward in all directions, shaped by mature gardens, cypress-lined privacy, and water that curves...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

5 Baths

5,794 SqFt

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Mar 2026 - 630 Mallet Bayou Road, Freeport, FL

Sold

Welcome home to this stunning Mediterranean custom-built residence, perfectly situated on Deep Water Mallet Bayou. Set on over an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds with uplighting throughout, this home offers a unique blend of elegance and...

Detached Single Family

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,302 SqFt

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Apr 2026 - 82 Indian Bayou Drive, Destin, FL

Sold

Life on the water takes center stage in this newly constructed Reiker Homes residence offering more than 4,500 square feet of refined living space. With 100 feet of deepwater frontage and seamless access to Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,582 SqFt

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May 2026 - 59 Arboleda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Sold

Designed by renowned architect Geoff Chick, this unique Arboleda Point home is one of just six homes in a gated golf-cart-friendly enclave that embraces privacy and nature. With 100 feet of private waterfront, this exclusive residence includes a 40-foot...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds

6 Baths

5,174 SqFt

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Popular Destin Bayou Communities

Joe’s Bayou

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

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

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

Jones 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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Contact Tim Shepard and the Destin Real Estate for more information about buying a bayou home in Destin. We'd love to take you on a tour of some of the area to find the best location for your needs. Call (850) 325-0004 .

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