Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

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…

The Village at Grayton Beach is a brand new South Walton community that combines high-quality craftsmanship with an astounding location just north of Scenic 30A in Grayton Beach. This elegant residential coastal development will encompass only 47 homes with charming Old Florida exteriors and thoroughly modern upscale interiors.

The site borders about 2,000 acres of preserved forest and park near a precious coastal dune lake. The white bright beach offers miles of unspoiled sugary shoreline and is just minutes away. Outstanding restaurants, friendly beach bars, boutiques, galleries, outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals are all nearby representing the very best of the idyllic Scenic 30A lifestyle. Besides the beautiful beaches, this area provides…

Located at Inlet Beach on the far eastern end of South Walton’s Scenic 30A, a unique opportunity is now available to become the owner of a gated beachfront community that is 50% complete. 

This prestigious highly sought after location includes five beach homes that sit upon a sugary dune on 1.27 acres of precious land overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The community’s private beach spans across 173 linear feet of shimmering shoreline with views all the way to the southern horizon across the jewel toned gulf. It has been designed by the renowned architectural firm of BOHEME, who have established a reputation over the years for creative excellence and the delivery of spectacular custom built private residences in Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Blue Mountain…

This remarkable brand new home in Destin’s Crystal Beach includes six bedrooms, seven and one half baths and encompasses almost 5,000 square feet.

The property offered for sale has a prominent placement that wraps around a corner lot on Scenic Highway 98 with a rear entrance at 4478 Ocean View Drive in Crystal Shores. This tremendous locale is almost directly across the street from the neighborhood access to the beautiful beach, which is just a stone’s throw away. The three-story home is brand new but has a charming Old Florida Americana design with an almost palatial presence.

The sides of the home are adorned with towering palms. It is bordered by a white picket fence with a gated arbor entrance across from the beach and a long swimming pool…

When Frangista Beach first debuted back in 2000, the Master Plan Development was so stunning it was televised on HDTV and written about in Coastal Living Magazine.  It is now among the most precious treasured settings along Scenic Gulf Drive in Destin’s Miramar Beach. This upscale residential community has a private beach access and a lushly landscaped oasis that features a gated community pool courtyard set amongst tropical plants. This serene secluded area includes a sheltered patio that is adorned with columned arbors and includes bathroom facilities with showers.

The premier part of this community is lined with towering palm trees that line this part of the drive paralleling the coast. These homes represent the crème de la crème of Frangista…

Waterfront homes have the absolute best locations along Florida's Emerald Coast. These highly sought after properties are at the top tier of value, often with prices to match. Gulf front residences are listed in the multiple millions. Although many people like to be right on the gulf, many others prefer the being on the wide expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay – it is three to miles across off the mainland and the views are spectacular! Sensational sunsets occur over the bay during the summer months, full moons rise there during the winter and the view of twinkling lights across the water at night are always magical.

72 Carolyn Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is a bank owned three bedroom bay front home that is listed at $799,000. This compares to other…

Churchill Oaks is a stellar new exclusively gated residential community that provides a beautiful bay front setting for your ultimate dream home. It is located on 40-forested acres nestled beside Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach on the inlet of Churchill Bayou. This convenient locale is just north of the Scenic 30A junction to Emerald Coast Parkway and less than five miles away from Miramar Beach.

The marvelous meticulously planned community includes a total of 95 home sites scattered across the shore of the bay and around two spring fed lakes that are stocked with Bass. Almost half of the 40 acre property is permanently set aside to preserve the natural lush landscaping providing a magical setting with a magnificent canopy of moss draped Live…

This impressive South Walton beach home has a groundbreaking modern contemporary design and achieved national fame when it was featured in Coastal Living Magazine. The property was showcased due to its distinct design and style that provides a true sophisticated setting for beachfront living.

It is an architectural masterpiece that includes five bedrooms, six and one half baths and encompasses almost 6,000 square feet of space. It was designed by renowned architect Scott Ballard of Houston and is located in the prestigious gated residential enclave of Gulf Dunes in South Walton’s Santa Rosa Beach.

The open design includes walls of windows that provide spectacular views of the jewel toned gulf from almost every room in the house. The main open…

This modern five bedroom is sensational due to a double distinction of extraordinary sophisticated design and a prestigious location. Its premier location at 11 Park Row Lane places it in the wonderfully meticulous planned residential community of Watercolor.

This picturesque coastal village is nestled beside the glistening gulf along the forested shores of Western Lake and an expansive park preserve that provides heavenly views of the sensational scenery. The Old Florida styled exterior evokes the golden charm that is a hallmark of this community while its interiors are scintillating with a stunning sophisticated contemporary design.

The open entry foyer atrium is breathtaking with Carrera marble flooring and a sweeping staircase that wraps…

You have heard it before. Real Estate value is primarily based upon... ”Location, Location, Location!” Well this certainly applies to this premier South Walton property that is located in one of the most sought after locations on Scenic 30A, which is the renowned community of Seaside. This iconic coastal village received international acclaim and fame in the 1980s by becoming the first town to usher in the “new urbanism” architectural design movement for the recreation of a picturesque pedestrian friendly Americana lifestyle.

Besides being a part of the “crown jewel” of the Emerald Coasst, the location of this particular home (2288 E Co Hwy 30A) offers the very best views here of the crystalline bright white beach and glittering gulf waters of the…