Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

Sandestin is an exclusive gated resort in northwest Florida that spans across 2,400 acres of lushly landscaped grounds from the jewel-toned waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the vast, serene expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay. It features four nationally acclaimed championship golf courses and fifteen tennis courts. A charming New Orleans French Quarter-inspired village called Baytowne Wharf and an upscale town center known as Grand Boulevard, feature a wide array of restaurants, lively bars, specialty shops, musical concerts and seasonal festivals with fireworks.

Sandestin’s main claim to fame is its prominent location in the heart of the Emerald Coast, where the dazzling gulf waters border a sugary shoreline of shimmering pure white quartz crystals. The…

This exceptional 2,150 square foot three bedroom condominium is exclusive in two ways. First of all, it is located at A La Paix -  a private residential enclave that only contains four total units. Secondly, although it has a very prestigious highly sought after Rosemary Beach address, it is actually right next door in Seacrest Beach, enabling it to share the same privileged locale with a far less expensive price tag. A similarly sized three bedroom condo currently listed in Rosemary Beach with 1,992 square feet is priced at $1,755,000.

This larger 2,150 square foot unit is listed at $899,000. Currently, only three condos with the same number of bedrooms or more are listed for sale in Rosemary Beach. They include the one priced $1,755,000 with 1,992…

Certain words immediately come to mind when describing this home - opulent, magnificent, elegant, majestic, and breathtaking! It is located at 130 West Country Club Drive in Indian Bayou, the most established prestigious neighborhood in Destin.

This spectacular Spanish style villa on lushly landscaped waterfront grounds encompasses 5,600 square feet and has five bedrooms.

The water depth on Indian Bayou is highly sought after by yacht owners, and this home for sale features a weather-proofed dock, a covered boat slip as well as a Jet Ski lift.  This gracious residence has amenities as well as technologies that are state of the art and over the top. The beautiful Bermuda styled warranted hard stucco exteriors and handsome Mediterranean roof are…

You now have an opportunity to own a fashionably furnished two bedroom waterfront condominium on Holiday Isle in Destin for only $339,000.

This property offered for sale is located in a small residential complex of only 44 units distributed among two low rise buildings. This complex is named “Sun King” and features a lovely lagoon shaped pool on the waterfront, a Yacht Club House and a large marina with dock slips. If you are a resident with a boat, you may reserve a spot from the Dockmaster after you close and only have to pay for electricity costs. The beautiful beach access for Holiday Isle is also close by, so you have the best of all worlds.

197 Durango Road Unit 3A encompasses 1,035 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths. It was…

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!  If you are scrambling around trying to find a safe, lucrative investment for your big upcoming 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange requirement, an excellent opportunity has just become available in Destin. A profitable 4,020 square foot active Sherwin Williams store located at 3628 Emerald Coast Parkway has just been listed. It has a coveted location with a .45 acre corner lot on the south side of the highway that includes a signal light intersection for easy access. It is near the northern gate of the exclusive residential community of Destiny just east of Regatta Bay with a very high traffic count, which averages 40,000 vehicles per day. The massive store was constructed in 2014 by the reputable Lord and Sons contractor and been actively…

This fully renovated Santa Rosa Beach Cottage for sale is located at 46 Cypress Pond Road, off Highway 393 on a large .42 acre lot nestled beside the Point Washington State Forest. This serene forested setting is south of Highway 98 and less than a mile from the Ed Walline public beach access on Scenic 30A. In two minutes you can go from your front porch over to the bright white beach. This access point sits perched high upon a sugary dune with parking, bathroom facilities, and a handicapped friendly ramp that leads all the way down to the beautiful beach. The panoramic views of the glittering jeweled gulf are quite stunning, and due to this high elevation, you can even see it from the distance as you approach Scenic 30A. Gulf Place, which serves as the…

Property value is always primarily determined by location, and this home exemplifies that fact. It has a prominent perch on Allen Lake across from the Gulf of Mexico in the delightful laid-back residential community of Dune Allen Beach, which serves as the western gateway to South Walton's Scenic 30A.

This property boasts 330 linear feet of frontage on this rare coastal dune lake that comes with two mini-islands and an abundance of natural wildlife. Your own private dock allows you to launch a kayak or paddleboard to enjoy this precious piece of paradise while watching Cranes or Herons and even catching a fish or two!

This gracious home for sale has three bedrooms with private en-suite baths and an additional full bathroom for use as a powder room…

“Everything old is new again,” and that certainly applies to this 2,405 square foot home which was just completed in 2016 but was designed using the popular Mid-Century Modern architectural style. These designs were initially established in the mid 20th century introducing modernism to America by Scandinavian and Brazilian architects. This style created homes with open floor plans and walls of windows with the intention of opening up interiors to the outdoors.

This stunning three bedroom home in Destin incorporated all of these concepts for a contemporary masterpiece creating space that reflects a bright light open ambiance.  Multiple oversized windows that are hurricane fortified throughout look out upon sensational scenery and that includes live…

You now have the opportunity to purchase this gorgeous bank owned 4,146 square-foot home that graces a country estate spanning across almost eighty acres of beautiful lush grounds. This one of a kind property is located in Bonifay, Florida which is about one hour north of Panama City Beach.

The big brick gracious two-story residence has four bedrooms with four full baths, an additional half bath powder room and is in immaculate condition.  A long tree-lined driveway features a circular entry point with a landscaped island in the middle adorned with a fountain. A walkway leads up to a columned porch that spans all the way across the front. The foyer has a two-story ceiling crowned with an arched window and a suspended chandelier for light.

On one…

You’ll be on top of the world in this opulent distinctively modern two-story penthouse available for a fortunate buyer in Destin. The fabulous location at the prestigious new residential tower known as 1900 Ninety Eight boasts a premier placement that overlooks the jewel-toned Gulf of Mexico.  It is minutes away from everything Destin has to offer including Harborwalk Village on the marina which features an abundance of restaurants, lively bars, and exciting seasonal festivals. Destin’s private jet airport is also less than five minutes away!

This remarkable residence encompasses 5,066 square feet of bountiful space spanning across the top two floors of 1900 Ninety Eight with southwestern exposures, allowing you to experience magnificent sunsets.…