Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

A unique purchase opportunity is available at 56 Spires Lane E-16 at the acclaimed Santa Rosa Beach coastal village center of Gulf Place. This offer includes a commercial space downstairs with approximately 1,100 square feet and a three-bedroom, double-level townhome that sits above it.

This locale is fantastic for retail and commercial ventures since Gulf Place currently has specialty shops, fashion boutiques, galleries, restaurants with bars, a pizza place, an ice cream parlor, a nail salon, and a bakery. A grassy amphitheater hosts outdoor concerts, art shows, and fun seasonal festivals in its center, lined with towering royal palm trees. Gulf Place is known as the place “Where 30A Begins” since it is the western gateway to this scenic route…

This incredible beachfront home has a prestigious location at 38 Bramble Grove Place in Seagrove Beach, just off Scenic 30A. It sits upon a dune on nearly a half-acre of precious gulf-front property with its own portion of private beach.

The stately two-story home encompasses 4,065 square feet, including five bedrooms, three luxury ensuite baths, a full hall bath, and a powder room. It features solid mahogany exteriors with cedar accents. Multiple walls of windows fill this home with abundant natural light, and the upper level showcases gorgeous views of the glowing jewel-toned gulf.

As soon as you enter this gracious home, you are impressed by the bright, spacious open design. The renowned Benecki Homes of Atlanta group created the upscale…

Finding a "bargain" for a residence along Scenic 30A can be nearly impossible, especially since this picturesque world has become a popular destination among the rich and famous. The crystalline white shoreline and glowing jewel-toned gulf waters have been proclaimed one of America's most beautiful beaches. However, at Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales, we present the three best current beachfront values along East Scenic 30A. They include a single-family residence in Carillon Beach, along with a townhome and a condo in Seagrove Beach.

The Best Priced Beachfront Residence

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is pleased to offer a new listing that represents the best value for a gulf-front single-family residence in the current market. It is located in…

Over the past twenty years or so, Scenic 30A has become the top destination among the rich and famous - and Seaside was the original epicenter. This iconic picture-perfect coastal village received international architectural acclaim for creating the first pedestrian-friendly (i.e., "walkable") town in the world. This beachfront home at 2094 E Scenic County Hwy 30A is a testament to the continued desire to have a home here, even if it isn't a primary residence. This 784-square-foot home was listed for $2,650,000 and went under contract in a day!

This is in large part due to the idyllic privileged lifestyle found here along one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire nation. The shimmering crystalline shoreline and glowing jewel-toned waters of…

A unique residence on a huge expanse of private bayfront property spanning over 19 acres is now offered for sale. Although the stunning natural setting at 487 W Nursery Rd in Santa Rosa Beach is seemingly remote, it is only ten minutes away from the coastal village center of Gulf Place on Scenic 30A.

This raised two-story home was built in recent years, encompassing 1,800 square feet, including three bedrooms with luxury ensuite baths and a half-bath powder room. It could become your private family compound and serve as an occasional vacation rental property. The home is located just two minutes north of Hogtown Bayou, famous for being a top destination among anglers providing an abundant cornucopia of fish. This wide bayou is a large inlet into…

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is pleased to present a new offering at 63 Sandy Ln #201 in the charming historic village center of Grayton Beach, just a short stroll away from the sugary shoreline. It has a sense of exclusivity, with only six units in the two-story complex.

Grayton Beach Villas #201 is only a couple of houses away from the gorgeous jewel-toned gulf. In fact, the beach access is right off your parking area. You can be at the beach in less than a one-minute walk. This updated condo can provide magical memories for your family near the beautiful beach and also serve as a rental investment property. Our esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property management team represents many vacation rentals for private owners in this highly desirable part…

This rare Gulf-front property measures almost an entire acre at 5533 W Co Hwy 30A in Dune Allen Beach, with a classic beach bungalow offered for sale. The recently renovated home comes beautifully furnished with four bedrooms and the ability to sleep almost a dozen fortunate beachgoers. It includes three luxurious ensuite baths and an additional full-hall bath serving as a powder room.

This home can serve as your forever dream vacation home and a lucrative short-term rental investment property. Our highly esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property management team represents many vacation rentals for private owners along Scenic 30A. Gross rental income projections for this home come in at $225,855 per year.

A wraparound balcony and covered…

Pleased to present this new value-priced offering, Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales brings to you a brand new listing for a six-bedroom vacation home for sale at 4535 Luke Dr in Destin. It is just a short stroll away from the sugary shoreline in the fashionable, highly sought-after neighborhood of Crystal Beach. This coastal-inspired home can sleep up to twenty fortunate folks.

Comfortable furnishings and beautiful decor complete this gracious home, which currently serves as a lucrative short-term rental investment property. In 2022, annual gross rental income totaled $208,000. This is no surprise given the popular locale, spacious two-story accommodations with 3,297 square feet, and a refreshing private swimming pool. It is filled with charm and lots…

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is offering a brand new listing for a beautiful 3,342-square-foot home with four bedrooms at 111 Emerald Ridge on the Santa Rosa Beach Golf Course. A paver stone driveway leads up to this single-story Santa Rosa Beach home featuring a gracious stately look with classic Mediterranean styling and lush landscaping. It also includes an attached carriage house with one bedroom and one bathroom for visiting guests.

When you purchase a home in the gated non-rental Bellamar community on Scenic 30A, you are buying more than a house. You are purchasing an idyllic lifestyle. This home overlooks a fairway of the eighteen-hole Santa Rosa Beach Golf Course. Some of the lush rolling fairways include glorious gulf views. Golf Magazine…

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales proudly presents a charming vacation home for sale at 121 Cottage St in the idyllic golden Americana-styled village of Carillon Beach. It boasts four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, and accommodations for eleven beach lovers.

Coast Awhile features wonderful quarters for a magical family beach vacation but may also provide lucrative rental income as an investment property. It is currently on our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management program, bringing in a gross annual rental income of $67,367 in 2022. This is no surprise with its highly sought-after location in the exclusively gated residential resort community of Carillon Beach at the far western end of Panama City Beach. This home comes complete…