East 30A Beachfront Bargains

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 the exclusively gated world of Carillon Beach at 284 Beachside Drive. This stately 'Old Florida' styled beach home has four bedrooms, two ensuite luxury baths, a full hall bath, and a half-bath powder room. The gracious two-story residence encompasses almost 2,000 square feet featuring charming nautical light blue exteriors and white trim. It sits upon a sugary dune overlooking the private beach on a .35-acre parcel encompassing around 15,250 square feet. This home can provide you with the perfect family compound at the beach while also serving as a lucrative vacation rental property. Our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management team represents Eau Naturale and has reported recent gross annual rental income of $200,000.

The open living area has walls of windows offering abundant natural light and stunning views of the gulf. Comfortable tropically-styled furnishings include a white slip-covered couch, a matching love seat, two elegant accent chairs, and charming cushioned window seats.

A gulf-front columned veranda and an open sun deck span the width of the open living, dining, and kitchen area. The veranda has a dining set inviting you to enjoy favorite drinks and meals alfresco while relishing the dazzling gulf views. The sundeck has white Adirondack chairs overlooking the sensational seascape, and nearby beach access conveniently leads down to the beautiful white-sand shore.

Back inside, a rustic rectangular hardwood country table beneath a shaded vintage chandelier has six straw-woven chairs with cushioned seats on the other side of this sunny room.

The open kitchen has a richly veined granite top bar with four tropically styled raised bamboo chairs for additional wining and dining. The state-of-the-art kitchen features white custom cabinetry with some glass fronts and brushed stainless steel appliances with everything needed to create a fun family feast.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a decorative metal frame featuring four palm top posts. It faces a large flatscreen TV for evening viewing pleasure mounted on a regal straw-woven tropical dresser. Two tall windows flank a glass door leading out to a romantic beachfront balcony with seating. Here you may enjoy full moons that rise out of the gulf in the summer and experience majestic sunsets over the water during the winter. 

The ensuite luxury bath includes veined granite-topped double vanity sinks, a walk-in shower, and a deep soaking tub. 

Two sunny guest bedrooms are also upstairs. Both include multiple windows and comfortable creamy white cottage-styled furnishings with a full-size bed in one and twin beds in the other. They share a full hall bath with a tub shower combination.

A queen-sized guest bedroom on the first floor includes salmon-colored walls, unique tropically styled furnishings, and direct access to the front veranda. These quarters have access to a full hall bath with a tub shower combination, while an extra half bath serves as a powder room.

When it comes to real estate, it's all about location! This privileged gated residential community of Carillon Beach provides an enchanting sought-after golden Americana-styled setting spanning over 104 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. The community is centered upon a large lagoon beside the shimmering shoreline connecting to a rare Coastal Dune Lake known as Lake Powell. It has an estuary that meanders to the gorgeous gulf creating an exotic mixture of artisan spring-fed and salted waters through ongoing tidal action. This mixture supports a wonderful habitat of fish, waterfowl, and other coastal wildlife. The bright beach spans 3,900 linear feet beside the luminescent emerald-hued gulf.

This Carillon Beach community also features three palatial swimming pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground for kids. The well-manicured grounds include garden promenades highlighted by sculpture pavilions and eight classically columned pergola walkovers that provide gracious access to the beautiful beach. A village marketplace is also centered upon a serene fountain courtyard with a towering bell tower, specialty shops, restaurants, and bistros. A lush village green also hosts fun outdoor concerts and festivals throughout the year.

This wonderful, beautifully furnished beach house which may also serve as a lucrative vacation rental investment property, is listed at $4,950,000, which comes in at $2,479.96 per square foot. In comparison, two vacant beachfront lots are listed here at $4,300,000 for a parcel with 27,878 square feet and another priced at $3,995,000 that encompasses 19,602 square feet.

The Best Priced Beachfront Townhome

This gulf-front townhome located at 350 Beachfront Trail #2 in Seagrove Beach features stunning open southwesterly views of the glittering jewel-toned gulf with easy access down to the sugary shoreline. The raised two-level residence provides covered parking on the ground level and takes full advantage of the glorious views. It encompasses 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath that serves as a convenient powder room. It comes comfortably furnished and beautifully decorated, ready for immediate turn-key use upon closing. This vacation townhome provides a great setting for a family beach vacation but may also serve as a lucrative rental investment property. Rental projections come in between $85,000 to $115,000 for gross annual income. Our highly respected Ocean Reef Resorts property management team can provide detailed gross annual rental income figures for comparable residences upon request.

The first level includes an open living, dining, and kitchen area with a wall of sliding glass balcony doors showcasing the sparkling seascape from within. The beach balcony includes two dining sets inviting you to enjoy drinks and tasty treats while experiencing the vibrant views. The living area has a light blend of hardwood flooring, providing a warm, rich look. A dark plush couch and loveseat have gulf views and ensemble around a rectangular cocktail table facing a large flatscreen TV on a white credenza. A cream-colored pew bench with pillows sits near a door leading to a convenient powder room. 

Nearby, the dining area includes creamy white cottage-styled furnishings and a regal cabinet with glass shelves displaying decorative art. Four white cottage-style chairs sit around an octagonal glass-topped table beneath a unique beach-inspired beaded chandelier.

Two raised cane-backed chairs sit beside a richly mottled granite bar near the open kitchen for additional entertainment space. The kitchen has a bright, crisp look with a sunny window, white custom cabinetry, and matching appliances.

The stylish primary and guest bedrooms are on the top level featuring white contemporary and cottage-styled furnishings. The primary bedroom includes blue and white nautical colors with curtains that frame a wall of sliding glass doors leading out to a romantic beach balcony. The breezy balcony has an intimate table for two and a couple of straw-woven chairs where you can relax while relishing the lovely views. Magnificent sunsets occur directly over the gulf during the winter months, while magical full moons rise out of the waters during the summer months providing an enchanting experience. A queen-sized bed beside a wall of glass doors allows you to awaken to sparkling gulf views first thing in the morning. 

The private ensuite bath includes granite-topped double vanity sinks and a glass-walled walk-in shower. 

A sunny guest bedroom has a wide window looking out upon tropical palm tree tops. These quarters include a queen-sized bed and a special bunk nook with two twin beds.

A neighboring hall bath has a granite-topped vanity sink and a tub-shower combination.

This beachfront townhome that can also serve as a rental investment property is listed for $1,625,000, priced at $1,354.17 per square foot. Currently, there are eleven other beachfront residences for sale ranging in price from $835,000 for a one-bedroom property with 792 square feet up to $7,650,000 for a four-bedroom condo with 4,216 square feet. The average list price for beachfront condos in this area is $1,495.88 per square foot.

The Best Priced Beachfront Condo

This beachfront condominium has an outstanding location that provides stunning views of the spectacular seascape at 561 Eastern Lake Road #104 in Seagrove Beach. It encompasses 792 square feet and includes one bedroom with one full bath. The condo also includes a hallway bunk nook with two twin beds and a queen size sleeper sofa accommodating up to six beach-going guests. It is located at Commodore's Retreat, a beachfront condo complex with only twenty-four properties in a four-story tall condominium. Besides the private beach, this location also features tropically landscaped grounds studded with towering palm trees, a large rectangular swimming pool, a relaxing sun patio, and a community grilling area.

Commodore's Retreat #104 is newly updated with cozy upscale furnishings and beautiful appointments. The open living, dining, and kitchen area provides a bright setting with a wall of sliding glass balcony doors that frame views of the glowing jewel-toned gulf waters. The living area has a stylish coastal look with a white couch festooned by blue patterned pillows and nautically colored drapes on each side of the glass balcony doors. A large flatscreen TV is provided for entertainment mounted above a rustic handsome hardwood cabinet next to a white regal throne-like tropical chair.

Step out onto the balcony with straw-woven cushioned chairs inviting you to enjoy a savory drink and the dazzling gulf views. The panoramic vista includes the sugar-white sand dunes adorned with golden Sea Oats, the gorgeous gulf, the wide white ribbon of beach, and an estuary that connects to Eastern Lake. Coastal Dune Lakes of this kind are a rare natural treasure found hardly anywhere else in the world. They provide an abundant habitat for a variety of fish, waterfowl, and wildlife. Besides enjoying the beautiful beach, residents and their fortunate guests can try their luck fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding the lovely lake.

The nautical look continues into the dining area with a round creamy white pedestal-based table flanked by decoratively carved navy blue cottage chairs. 

Three fashionable vintage modern metal stools saddle up to a black and white mottled granite kitchen bar for additional entertaining space. The kitchen includes crisp white cabinetry with matching appliances and is accented by a subtle hexagon-patterned backsplash.

The primary bedroom has an inviting look with a sunny window and cream-colored cottage-styled furnishings, including a queen-sized bed flanked by white wicker side tables.

A full bath includes a white dresser with a vanity sink, a tub-shower combination, and a direct connection to a stacked washer and dryer.

This condo is the best-priced beachfront property on the market, located in Seagrove Beach and listed at $835,000, which comes in at $1,054.29 per square foot. Since it can accommodate up to six guests, it may also be used as a short-term rental investment property. Our Ocean Reef Resorts property management division would be happy to provide you with comparable gross rental income data upon request.

Now that you know the three best value-priced beachfront properties currently available on East Scenic 30A, enjoy taking a closer look for the one that may best serve your needs. Contact our professional, friendly Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales team right away at 877-392-6085 if you are ready to take advantage of one of these great beachfront offerings. We will provide you with a full comparative market analysis, including the properties listed for sale in this area, pending contacts, and all that have sold here within the past twelve months. Once you are fully informed about the South Walton real estate market, we will be happy to schedule your private tour.