The Most Affordable Home in Each 30A Town

Until recent years the forested coastline and sugar-white shore along the eighteen-mile stretch of Scenic Highway 30A was somewhat undiscovered territory. Remote rustic old towns like Dune Allen, Grayton Beach, and Seagrove were there but very small. This all changed in the 1980s when Seaside was created, introducing an Americana-styled pedestrian-friendly village design on the pristine shoreline. It immediately received international architectural acclaim and introduced "New Urbanism" to the rest of the world.

This altered everything since other picturesque meticulous master-planned coastal villages from 2004 thru 2006 blossomed almost overnight. They included Watercolor, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. Each wonderful coastal village has its own stylish personality. Architecture ranges from an Old Florida look to a Cape Cod feel and from alabaster white Greek island designs to enchanting Dutch West Indies colonial styling. Almost all of them include restaurants, beach bars, fashion boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops. Some also have amphitheaters or village greens available for concerts, fun festivals, and seasonal firework celebrations.

The overnight growth was not surprising upon discovery since this coastline has an extensive list of superlatives and a stunning setting. Besides the shimmering white crystalline shoreline, many thousands of acres of preserved forests and state beach parks hug the coast here. This area also encompasses over one dozen coastal dune lakes. These rare precious natural treasures are found hardly anywhere else in the world. The exotic bodies of water have creek-like tributaries that connect across the dunes to the gulf creating a magical mixture of artisan spring-fed and salted waters with regular tidal action. This mixture creates a habitat that supports an abundant array of wildlife, fish, waterfowl, and plant life. The sugar-white shoreline beside them overlooks the gulf's glowing jewel-toned waters. They have received multiple acclaims of excellence throughout the years and have been designated as being among the most beautiful beaches in the entire nation.

Today these charming coastal villages on Scenic 30A running from west to east include Dune Allen Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. Here is a brief look at the current most affordable homes listed for sale in each one of these captivating, picture-perfect coastal villages.

Dune Allen Beach

This charming Old Florida-styled home with four bedrooms, three full baths, and a half bath powder room encompasses 2,160 square feet. It is located at 68 Sugar Sands Dr in a new residential community in northern Dune Allen Beach, only five minutes away from the bright, beautiful beach. This neighborhood is surrounded on three sides by a forest preserve studded with ponds and a small lake. This home looks out upon a lovely waterfront setting. The open living area has a three-panel glass door leading to a breezy columned veranda that frames the scenery. A curvy community swimming pool nearby includes a spacious paver stone patio and a chic cabana with a cathedral ceiling, a full kitchen, a dining area, and restrooms. This home is unfurnished, and short-term rental properties are not permitted. The list price is $875,000.

Santa Rosa Beach

This home on Woodshire Dr in northern Santa Rosa Beach is only a short distance from the beach. It is currently under construction in a brand new residential community. It encompasses 1,636 square feet with two bedrooms, two private ensuite luxury baths, and a half bath powder room off the open concept living space. It includes ten-foot-tall ceilings, high-impact windows, advanced wireless media systems, and state-of-the-art appliances. The new buyers may still select custom cabinetry, finishes, flooring, and countertops. This home is listed for $484,000.

Blue Mountain Beach

This captivating 832 square foot home is located at 38 Barracuda St with two bedrooms, one full bath, and a half bath powder room. The outstanding location is in the historic "Brickyard" community in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach. It is within walking distance of the beautiful beach, local eateries, bars with live music, and Walton County's oldest health food store. This classic cottage has received extensive renovations, including exterior painting, a concrete patio, a Trex outdoor deck, outdoor landscaping, and a new privacy fence. The interior has received new paint, flooring, warm honey-toned beadboard ceilings, recessed lighting, wood-framed arch portal openings, HVAC, a French cabinet-styled refrigerator-freezer, and a washer and dryer. This cottage is listed at $750,000.

Grayton Beach

This enchanting stately bungalow-style residence at 86 Grayton Village Rd in Grayton Beach has three bedrooms, two full baths, a half bath powder room, and 1,928 square feet. It has been completely renovated and newly furnished, ready for immediate use. Stylish décor throughout and comfortable furnishings feature a chic coastal look. The classic exterior includes a river stone base columned veranda that spans its entire width. A glass front door is flanked by two windows on each side framed by lantern lights. Extensive renovations include new hardwood flooring, tile work, a new kitchen with custom cabinetry, state of the art appliances, a laundry room with a washer and dryer, a tankless water heater, a new primary ensuite luxury bath, a metal roof, an outdoor deck with a gas grill, a brick paver driveway, and landscaping. This home may also serve as a lucrative vacation rental for extra income. It is listed at $1,775,000.

Watercolor

This classic Old Florida-styled two-story home at 33 South Wisteria Way in Watercolor has 2,232 square feet, four bedrooms, three ensuite baths, and a full hall bath. It comes complete with plush, elegant, comfortable furnishings, premium appliances, a wet bar, quartz countertops, and luxurious baths. The entire home is richly appointed with decorative art, marine life sculptures, seascape paintings, and nautical accouterments. A lower-level screened porch is crowned with a covered veranda above, which is privately accessed from the master bedroom suite. This home is a short distance away from this coastal village's elaborate amenities, including several swimming pools, a dock on a lovely lake, and a huge beachfront clubhouse. The list price is $2,449,900.

Seaside

This three-story townhome residence with a rooftop observation sun deck spans 2,583 square feet at 307 E Ruskin Place in the heart of Seaside. This sensational setting resembles the enchanting park-like Jackson Square quarters of New Orleans and is home to many local artists. It also has the zoning to establish a gallery or retail establishment on the first floor. This home comes lavishly appointed with comfortable coastal style furnishings and beautiful decor throughout. The main living area is downstairs, with a primary and guest bedroom on the second floor and two more guest quarters on the third floor. An elevator and a gracious open staircase with a sunny skylight provide easy access to the upper levels. The master bedroom includes a balcony overlooking the park, and all bedrooms include luxurious ensuite baths. Travertine marble and golden hardwood flooring provide a rich, warm look. This townhome has received new interior paint, a new kitchen with quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, a new sink with faucet, garbage disposal, a washer and dryer, updated bathrooms, a new rooftop tiled deck, exterior lighting, and new outdoor furniture. This townhome is listed at $3,295,000.

Seagrove Beach

This residential setting has a fantastic location at 2826 S County Hwy 395 in Seagrove Beach. It is only a short stroll away from the beach access and sits on a .27 acre parcel of property. Real estate value is always about location, and this property can also provide additional space for multiple residential units. It currently includes a rustic little studio-styled beach cottage with one bedroom and one bath that covers only 196 square feet. It has a kitchenette and a private bath with an antique clawfoot tub beneath a stained glass window. An outdoor sand patio with Adirondack chairs has a large gleaming galvanized steel tub with a wooden "pier" bar that serves as a plunge pool. The list price is $1,095,000.

Watersound Beach

This charming cottage at 27 Quarter Moon Ln in the exclusively gated Watersound West residential community has three bedrooms with private ensuite luxury baths and encompasses 2,103 square feet. The first floor includes the open living, dining, and kitchen area and one of two master bedrooms located on this level. The furnishings, which have a stately yet comfortably casual look, are accented by rich hardwood flooring throughout with lots of windows for natural light. This home comes furnished with a few limited exceptions. A glass door leads out to a furnished screened porch out back that overlooks a walkway that connects to a lavish community swimming pool and the sunny beach. This gorgeous, lushly landscaped pool features a geyser at one end, a spacious deck patio, a clubhouse with restrooms, and an outdoor kitchen. This home is listed at $1,874,900. It currently has a pending contract but may be available for backup offers.

Alys Beach

This townhome at 46 Butterwood Alley in Alys Beach is a stunning residence that exemplifies architect Floyd McCollum's award-winning designs in this bright white coastal village. These classic European courtyard-styled homes include a walled-in landscaped patio centered upon a long decorative pool. This home encompasses 2,369 square feet and consists of three bedrooms with private ensuite baths and an additional half bath powder room. It also comes completely furnished with upscale, tropically styled furnishings, vibrant abstract paintings of seascapes, nautical accents, and beach-inspired décor. A columned veranda around the pool courtyard includes a dining area, and a second-level open deck includes an outdoor entertainment area. This locale is a short stroll away from the Beach Club, the opulent tropical Caliza Pool with drinks, dining, cabanas, and the Zuma Health Center. The list price for this unique residence stands at $3,650,000.

Seacrest Beach

This fully furnished and beautifully appointed home at 396 Bike Way in Seacrest Beach includes 2,360 square feet with four bedrooms, three full baths, and a half bath powder room. It has a regal yet inviting exterior with two levels of columned verandas off the downstairs living area and upstairs primary bedroom. This spacious suite includes a king-sized bed beneath a soaring palatial triple tray ceiling, a luxurious private bath, and a large sitting area. It is furnished with dark, handsome leather reclining chairs and a love seat that faces a large wall-mounted flatscreen TV for nighttime viewing pleasure. The bright interiors of this spacious open concept home include multiple windows and glass French doors opening out onto the entry-level veranda. Travertine marble-type flooring and a mottled granite-topped bar facing the open kitchen provide a rich accent. The kitchen also features white custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. This home is a very short stroll away from a magnificent community resort-style swimming pool that spans 12,000 square feet of sparkling fun. It features a cascading fountain at its elevated connected end, pool patios, gardens, and lush tropical landscaping. A complimentary neighborhood tram takes residents and their fortunate rental guests to the beautiful beach in no time at all. This home is listed for $1,740,000.

Rosemary Beach

This lovely two-story home with three bedrooms located at 63 E Long Green Rd is in the heart of the coastal Rosemary Beach village center. It encompasses 2,724 square feet, and each bedroom comes with a full ensuite luxury bath. A half bath powder room is also conveniently located off the main living area downstairs. It is adjacent to a porch crowned by an upper-level covered balcony off a second living area overlooking the village green lawn lined with Live Oak trees. The master bedroom is on this level, while a second primary bedroom and guest bedroom are upstairs. They each have access to a spacious connected upstairs wraparound veranda, providing breezy scenery views. This home is on a larger property parcel than most and has room for expansion if desired. Its location is a short stroll away from dining establishments, bars, galleries, specialty shops, the beautiful beach, and fun festivals on the village green lawn. This home is listed at $3,200,000. It currently has a pending contract but may be available for backup offers.

Inlet Beach

This 2,560 square foot home with four bedrooms is located at 70 Pinecrest Cir in Inlet Beach. The home's highly prestigious gated community consists of only fourteen homes. It has an established stately look with a square columned front veranda crowned by an upper-level covered balcony. It is framed by twin live oak trees adorned with palmetto palms. Each of the comfortably appointed bedrooms comes with private ensuite baths. Another half bath is provided as a convenient powder room. This home also boasts two separate living areas with access to outdoor entertainment space. It comes complete with contemporary coastal style and fashionable, colorful vintage modern furnishings. This "rental-ready" place can provide lucrative extra income if desired. It is steps away from the exquisite community pool and shimmering crystalline white beach. The list price is $2,695,000.

If you are shopping for your forever vacation home or rental investment property along Scenic 30A, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide a complimentary comparative market analysis showing homes currently for sale, pending contracts, and others that have sold within the past twelve months. We will ensure that you are fully informed before scheduling your own private tour. Our highly respected Ocean Reef Resort property management division has represented fine distinctive vacation rental properties for private owners along the coast here for many decades. We can happily provide important gross annual rental income data upon request. You may want to stay in one of these vacation rentals while shopping for soon to be private beach home. Our user-friendly website includes aerial views, detailed descriptions, vivid property images, seasonal rental rates, and calendar dates available for reservations. We would enjoy helping you find your own personal piece of paradise!