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The Emerald Grande is the gorgeous crown jewel that soars above Harborwalk Village along Destin’s bustling marina. It opened at the height of the real estate boom in 2007 with such high-demand that lotteries were held for buyers to have a first choice of selections. The market changed drastically, so some who bought at peak lost equity and returned them to a bank. Now others have an opportunity to for ownership and acquisition of a rental investment property at a great price.

The Emerald Grande is an architectural masterpiece that resembles a Five Star hotel with an opulent lobby, an elegant restaurant as well as a Fitness Center with saunas, steam rooms, dressing rooms, a private club lounge and an indoor pool. A wraparound open sun deck at the…

You may be familiar with this Destin property for sale, as it was a well-known destination for tasty, affordable family meals. 

Even if you are not a patron of Golden Corral, chances are you've passed by this spot many times. Real Estate value is all about location, and this place is all that and then some. 

This commercial property offered for sale is located on a prime 2.23-acre parcel on the north side of Harbor Boulevard (Highway 98) just west of the Main Street juncture. The traffic count at this location averages almost 50,000 vehicles daily. Obviously, traffic counts are even higher during the busy tourist season. It has 144 linear feet of road frontage and a paved parking lot with 135 spaces.

A big bonus to this property is that it…

Destin’s bright white shimmering shoreline and jewel-toned waters of the glittering gulf have received international acclaim for being among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Over the past three decades here at Ocean Reef we have been the proud to help families and investors alike purchase real estate in this specials piece of paradise.

Prices of properties available for sale in Destin and along the Emerald Coast have soared due to the greatly increased demand that has far outpaced supply. However there are still a few opportunities for value for properties that are quite lovely. For those of you who may want to make Destin your second home or for others who are looking for an investment by owning a rental property yourselves take a look at…

It's not common that a prestigious penthouse comes on the market in Destin that has an amazingly low price due to unexpected foreclosure. This particular penthouse has cleared foreclosure procedures and is bank owned, so there can be a quick sale for those fortunate enough to take advantage of this bargain opportunity. In fact the bank is so motivated to move this property ‘off their books” that they are even offering unusual special bank financing to approved buyers.

It also has “Location” in spades since it crowns the exclusive Grand Harbor and encompasses almost 5,000 square feet. This coveted complex of luxurious residential properties towers above Destin’s bustling harbor on two and one half lushly landscaped grounds.

It has 500 linear…

Destin is all about the beautiful beaches, right? Well there is a lot to be said for our sugary shoreline and shimmering white quartz crystal sand but once you discover boating - you will say Destin is all about the water! The dazzling jewel toned waters wrap around our entire island-like peninsula and are filled with a cornucopia of fish. One of the best places to own a boat is on Holiday Isle, a prestigious locale where gorgeous single-family homes were constructed to take advantage of this “off shore” location near the heart of Destin. The Destin Harbor borders Holiday Isle on the north side and the glistening gulf spans an expansive beach along its southern shore. East Pass connects here to the open gulf so many big private vessels are docked behind…

How would you like to own a piece of history in Destin at a classic home that sits on one of the highest elevations overlooking sensational scenery above the harbor? This charming home at 626 Habor Boulevard encompasses almost 2,800 square feet and was built in 1940 at a time when Destin was still lighted up by kerosene lanterns! It has truly sweeping panoramic views of Destin’s bustling harbor, Holiday Isle and the glistening gulf in the distance.

Ongoing views of pristine sunrises, heavenly sunsets and magical moonlight over the harbor are breathtaking. These views are highlighted by twinkling lights on the water at night and the omnipresence of boats that skim across the water. You may join them on your own boat since this hospitable harbor home…

Beautiful bay front lots in Destin range in price from around $500,000 to $2,000,000. This special particular parcel of property for sale sits right on the bay in a sought after part of Destin and is priced well below the average. Location is always key when it comes to real estate value and this property has it in spades! This ½ acre waterfront lot is conveniently close to Destin’s Harborwalk Village placing it minutes away from abundant restaurants, lively bars, shopping, seasonal festivities and free concerts. It faces northwest out across the Choctawhatchee Bay just north of Crab Island near Marler Bayou with enough room to dock a boat that can motor off into the glistening gulf. Spectacular sunsets occur over the bay from spring till early fall. The…

Destin is established with a rich mix of single-family homes and condominiums. Destin was founded over 150 years ago around a flourishing fishing enterprise, and became known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” In the 1970s high rise condominiums and vacation rental homes started to be developed on its spectacular sugary shores.  Championship golf course communities, resorts, restaurants and shopping venues followed, which were carefully planned for meticulous development. Unincorporated Okaloosa Island was created by tourism in the 1960s and is actually the “beach” for neighboring Fort Walton Beach. Okaloosa Island is comprised almost entirely of…

Destin's Emerald Coast has been a dazzling destination for many years. Visitors have come to experience the sugary shore, jewel toned gulf, championship golf courses, world-class fishing, fine restaurants, friendly beach bars, awesome shopping venues, seasonal festivals, abundant amusements and outdoor concerts.  Our vacation rental division, Ocean Reef Resorts has been managing distinctive private vacation rental properties here since 1982. The popularity of this paradise has attracted people from all over the southeast and many have made this their “beach home away from home”. Picturesque coastal villages and fabulous resorts have become established in a startlingly short period of time.  The large portion of the growth here has been spurred by people…

LOL! No, that doesn’t stand for “lots of laughs” but Lap of Luxury! That certainly applies to these two gorgeous penthouses that are available for purchase right in the heart of Destin. Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is pleased to share photos and information about these two beautiful pieces of property for sale that share a premier prestigious position on Destin’s Harbor Boulevard. Each one offers an amazing panoramic pelican’s eye view of the entire Destin harbor, Holiday Isle, East Pass and the jeweled emerald toned waters of the glistening gulf.

One of these penthouses is in the Destin Yacht Club #1205 at 320 Harbor Boulevard. This glamorous residence comprises 3,715 square feet and features three bedrooms, four baths and a big dock slip for your…