Destin Waterfront Homes

Buyers will find a variety of waterfront homes for sale in Destin and the surrounding area, including condos that overlook the Gulf of Mexico and beachfront estates with deep water dockage for large pleasure craft. You can choose from Intracoastal Waterway, ocean, bay, canal or bayou waters when looking for a waterfront property for you and your family. For a real treat, check out the waterfront homes overlooking rare coastal dune lakes in Destin and off the Scenic 30A Highway.

Read more about waterfront communities in the area, or view all Fort Walton Beach and Destin waterfront homes for sale.

Destin Waterfront Homes For Sale

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Destin Waterfront Homes For Sale - Market Stats

Waterfront 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 168 153 $2,706,592 $15,000,000 $470,000 $716 $2,098 $186
Sold (Last Year) 164 333 $1,819,391 $11,100,000 $359,000 $523 $1,429 $181

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May 2024 - 1331 E Nursery Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
1331 E Nursery Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Bay front dream home offered turn-key ready and Fully Furnished! Perfectly located with just a short drive to 30-A, close to the 331 bridge for easy I-10 access, and amazing neighborhood restaurants you can quickly get to also by boat such as North Beach...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,638 SqFt
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Jun 2024 - 491 Pisces Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
491 Pisces Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
Nestled along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, this extraordinary bayfront home has been completely reinvented and reimagined to offer the epitome of coastal luxury living. With an impressive 147 feet of pristine bay frontage and a spacious 3,934...

Detached Single Family

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,997 SqFt
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Jul 2024 - 4500 Bellbuoy Landing, Destin, FL
Sold
4500 Bellbuoy Landing, Destin
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
122 Indian Bayou Drive, Destin
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 - 337 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
337 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Welcome to 337 Driftwood Point Rd, where luxury meets paradise in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach. This exquisite home boasts 6737 Sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths, ensuring ample space for comfort and relaxation. The breathtaking...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,737 SqFt
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Oct 2024 - 51 Junop Court, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
51 Junop Court, Santa Rosa Beach
Primely positioned on an irreplaceable double homesite spanning an impressive 150'+ along the historic Choctawhatchee Bay, 51 Junop Court is an extraordinary Legacy residence nestled within the prestigious gated enclave of Churchill Oaks. Iconic...

Detached Single Family

6 Beds
7 Baths
7,587 SqFt
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Nov 2024 - 138 W Beach Drive, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
138 W Beach Drive, Miramar Beach
Experience the epitome of coastal luxury living with this extraordinary 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom sanctuary, poised to generate over $650k in rental income. Embraced by 100 feet of pristine beach frontage on a generous .5-acre lot, this haven promises an...

Detached Single Family

6 Beds
7 Baths
7,768 SqFt
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Dec 2024 - 3023 Club Drive, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
3023 Club Drive, Miramar Beach
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 - 257 Open Gulf Street, Miramar Beach, FL
Sold
257 Open Gulf Street, Miramar Beach
Experience exceptional coastal living and breathtaking Gulf views in this newly constructed beachfront residence. Modern design, premium finishes, and spacious living areas complement the seven bedrooms, two additional sleeping areas, seven full baths, and...

Detached Single Family

7 Beds
9 Baths
5,832 SqFt
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Feb 2025 - 4616 Paradise Isle, Destin, FL
Sold
4616 Paradise Isle, Destin
Your chance for a piece of Destiny in Crystal Beach! Prime location to James Lee Park, providing a spacious beach, amble parking, restrooms, playground, and more. This home has Primary/Secondary/Vacation possibilities. 5 bedrooms, first floor primary...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,135 SqFt
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Mar 2025 - 400 Coleman Point, Destin, FL
Sold
400 Coleman Point, Destin
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 - 26 Driftwood Court, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
26 Driftwood Court, Santa Rosa Beach
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Detached Single Family

6 Beds
7 Baths
6,388 SqFt
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May 2025 - 1521 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sold
1521 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Positioned along the tranquil shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, this extraordinary home in Driftwood Estates offers an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle. Built in 2019, the 5,822-square-foot residence is a showcase of Low Country elegance, combining refined...

Detached Single Family

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,822 SqFt
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Destin & Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Properties

Real estate buyers looking for a house along the water will find a beautiful array of styles to choose from in Destin and the Fort Walton Beach area. There are golf homes in Emerald Bay, Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay that also offer water access and beautiful views. Indian Bayou and Joe’s Bayou offer deep, protected waters ideal for dockage and slips for large watercraft. Destin boat homes are very popular with the sport fishermen and boating enthusiasts who come to Florida seeking the ultimate in fishing and boating opportunities.

Choctawhatchee Bay, with its many communities, offers a variety of beachfront homes right on the Bay, from posh condos overlooking the water to dock front estates with their own deep water boat slips. Communities on Choctawhatchee include Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso, and several neighborhoods in North Santa Rosa Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay homeowners have direct access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the sheltered waters of the Bay, deep water fishing and the Gulf of Mexico.

The Intracoastal Waterway runs from Carrabelle, FL to Brownsville, TX. Choctawhatchee Bay is a part of this 1050-mile inland waterway. Completed in 1949, the Intracoastal Waterway is mainly used for barge transportation, but is also used for tours, recreational boating and access to Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf. In the Destin area, waterfront properties on the Intracoastal Waterway also afford their owners some incredible wildlife viewing.

Beach or Gulf Front Communities in Destin

If you're seeking a Gulf front home in Destin - one that actually sits on the sand, just steps from the Gulf waters, then the following beachfront communities should be added to your shopping list:

Holiday Isle

Holiday Isle canal front homes are another option for boating enthusiasts. Holiday Isle is a small, 3-mile-long island just across from Destin with 18 sumptuous Gulf front properties spanning over 2,000 linear feet of soft white sand. The island has ample room for pleasure-craft along the sides of the canals, which provide access to Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf front homes, canal front houses and Destin-facing properties are all available.  View homes for sale in Holiday Isle

Destin Pointe

Situated next to the East Pass access from the Gulf of Mexico to the Intercoastal Waterway, Destin Pointe is a desirable gated community on Holiday Isle. Beachfront addresses in Destin Pointe range from 48 to 71 Lands End Drive. View homes for sale in Destin Pointe

Dunes of Destin

Dunes of Destin features eleven beachfront lots ranging from 112 to 132 Sandprint Circle. This gated beachfront community in Destin has 600 feet of private deeded beach, heated community pool and a fishing lake - all in the heart of the finest restaurants and shopping in Destin. View homes for sale in Dunes of Destin

Crystal Beach

It's not uncommon to see beach homes upwards of 12,000 square feet side-by-side next to charming beach cottages in Crystal Beach. Twenty eight beachfront lots range from a spacious 1/3 to 1/2 acre in size and are found in addresses from 2938 to 3486 Scenic Highway 98. View Homes for sale in Crystal Beach

Destiny by the Sea

When it comes to beachfront communities in Destin, Destiny by the Sea is considered the crème de la crème. There are approximately thirty-six Gulf front homes or lots in Destiny by the Sea, spanning 2,000 feet of beach, houses may be found from 4700 to 4772 Ocean Blvd. View Homes for sale in Destiny by the Sea

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