Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

WaterSound and WaterColor have a few things in common, which includes superb Scenic 30A locations that overlooks the jewel toned waters of the gulf and are both prestigious picturesque residential communities in South Walton. However, each one has its own unique personality.

WaterSound is actually two different residential communities named WaterSound Beach and WaterSound Origins. WaterSound Beach is a private gated gulf front retreat perched upon a bright white crystalline dune overlooking the gulf between Deer Lake and Camp Creek Lake. This stunning setting is home to custom-built cottages, magnificent manors, and distinctively upscale condominiums.  The main entrance has a huge Gate House that arches over an open tunnel like drive that serves as…

Kelly Plantation is one of the most prestigious gated residential communities in Destin. It is named after a founding family who owned a giant timber plantation here many years ago. The premier location is just west of Destin Commons overlooking the vast expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay. You have probably seen it from the Mid Bay Toll Bridge when entering Destin from the north. This lushly landscaped community spans 900 acres of pristine property with natural lagoons, lovely lakes, forested trails and an award-winning championship golf course that runs along part of the shore. A classically columned clubhouse includes a swimming pool and five lighted tennis courts. The main entrance off of Scenic Highway 98 is exquisitely gated with double fountains that…

The greatest demand for residential real estate along Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast is for homes that are sitting directly on the beautiful white sand beach. This is not surprising since they each have private access to their own precious piece of sugary shoreline overlooking the jeweled waters of the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. These are considered the “best” properties due to their highly sought after location and they have the highest value.

How would you like to own both the best and the biggest AND get it at a great value? The opportunity is now yours for this well priced premier beachfront home in Panama City Beach that also happens to be the biggest one currently available. This spacious beachfront home at 9708 Beach Boulevard encompasses…

Say what? A beachfront home is for sale off Scenic 30A in South Walton listed at a record-breaking price of $3,400 per square foot! You probably already know that the new “millennium” translated to “millions” in property value along Scenic 30A, especially for beautiful beachfront property overlooking the luminescent waters of the jewel toned gulf. This lovely world has now officially become a top desired destination, providing privileged lifestyles for a fortunate few. It competes with top luxury locations around the world that command the price that goes with it. Christies International Real Estate in New York researched the cost of luxury with a comparison of priceless properties around the world. The highest priced primary residences included Hong Kong…

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…

You’ve heard it many times before that real estate value is all about location. Well now hear this! Conde’ Nast is a highly respected esteemed mass media company established in 1908 and headquartered at the One World Trade Center Freedom Tower in New York City. They have almost two million patrons of their luxury lifestyle publications that include Vogue, Glamour, Allure, GQ, Brides, Architectural Digest, World of Interiors, Golf Digest, Bon Appétit, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and Conde’ Nast Traveler to name a few. WaterColor was awarded recognition by Conde’ Nast Travelers as being one of the top ten resort communities in Florida for 2016. The New York Times recently said that this location was “a real estate gem and noveau beach chic at its best.”…

One of the biggest trends in real estate is the Small Home Movement.  The average American home is somewhere around 2,600 square feet.  Small homes come in just under 1,000 square feet and the boldest of downsizers are opting for Tiny Homes, which are anywhere from 100 to 400 square feet. Of course these smaller homes come in a range of shapes and sizes, but they all focus on living a more efficient lifestyle. 

There are many reasons buyers are drawn to smaller homes including environmental and financial concerns.  This small home for sale in Seaside is not for those finding themselves in the later category, as it a remarkable property in an impressive location. (Although it is value priced in comparison to neighboring properties.)  The old real…

Ocean Reef Real Estate has just listed for sale an amazing six-bedroom vacation home that has already grossed $150,000 in rental revenue for 2017! You now have the opportunity to own this unique prime piece of property that sits nestled beside a lovely lake in the heart of Dune Allen Beach and simultaneously overlooks the glistening waters of the jewel-toned gulf.

It is no wonder that this hospitable home, known as “30A Morning Surf” on our Ocean Reef vacation rental program, is such an exceptional revenue producer due to this awesome locale. Up to 16 fortunate guests may stay here paying weekly shared rental rates that range from $1,800 during parts of the winter up to $8,400 for most of the highly sought after summer season. Each uniquely styled…

A unique opportunity is available to buy a bank-owned property located only a block away from the jewel toned waters of the Gulf of Mexico at Inlet Beach. This could be the story of the ugly duckling and the swan. The “ugly duckling” in this case is an unusual octagonal shaped home located here that is not by any means ugly, but has a very creative different design. The “swan” of value is the vacant property around it that is at a highly sought after location in a prestigious residential community located at the far end of South Walton’s Scenic 30A, known as Inlet Beach.  The neighboring homes around it are multi-million dollar mansions and it is just an arrow’s shot away from the premier community of Rosemary Beach. This gives you an awesome location…

In recent years South Walton has become a popular haven for national celebrities who have discovered our shimmering sugary shoreline that borders the jewel toned waters of the glittering gulf. Properties along South Walton’s Scenic 30A are particularly sought after since picture perfect meticulously planned coastal villages have been created over the past dozen years.

One of them is the gated WaterSound Beach community and now a former Casino Boss has listed his deluxe Americana styled home for sale. He is well known in Mississippi for rebuilding one of their top casinos after Katrina. His stately home features seven bedrooms and encompasses almost 4,500 square feet. It was just completed in 2014 but the charming Cape Cod styled exteriors are…