2019 Third Quarter | Condo & Home Market Highlights

The Emerald Coast saw another busy summer and early fall in real estate! Compared to the same time last year, home sales increased for the areas of Destin (+23), North Santa Rosa Beach (+11), 30A East (+6), and 30A West (+30), while Miramar Beach/Sandestin (-4) and Okaloosa Island (-66) saw a decline. Condo sales were down across most areas including Destin (-10), Miramar Beach/Sandestin (-19), 30A East (-29), and 30A West (-12), while Okaloosa Island (+42) saw an increase, and North Santa Rosa Beach (-0) held steady.

Needless to say, we've been busy and are continuing strong in the last quarter of the year!


Check out a few more highlights:

The highest-priced condo sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:  

Grand Dunes

Miramar Beach

$4,000,000

6 Bed | 5.5 Bath

4,956 Square Feet  

The highest-priced home sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:  

1976 Co Hwy 30A

30A – Seaside

$6,800,000

3 Bed | 3.5 Bath

2,748 Square Feet

Would you like to know more about the market in a specific area? 
Give us a call or email us and we'll get you all the info you need.

Just Sold | 203 Tropical Breeze | Santa Rosa Beach, FL

5 Bed  |  3 Bath  |  2,683 Square Feet  |  Selling Price: $594,000

This sale in Cypress Breeze Plantation was the second for our clients! Having already purchased a home to use as a vacation rental, they decided the 30A lifestyle is just too good not to live full time! Now that they've reached their 50's the – warm weather, laid back, flip flop, golf cart, beach life – is calling. This brand new home is sure to give our clients a wonderful place to make joyful memories in the years ahead. We were excited to assist and advise them on their second purchase here in Santa Rosa Beach!

Walking into the open floor plan, you will immediately notice the 9-foot entrance and 10-foot tray ceiling in the living room. Other notable features include the master on the first floor, with the master bath highlighting a freestanding bathtub and large walk-in shower that is tiled from floor to ceiling. Two additional bedrooms downstairs, two more full-sized bedrooms upstairs, each with their own large walk-in closet. The kitchen comes complete with an island, granite countertops, coastal subway tile backsplash, and sleek white cabinetry. This beautiful home also has a two-car garage providing plenty of storage. The exterior of the home is complemented by both a front and rear covered patio, adding plenty of outdoor living space.

Cypress Breeze Plantation features the largest private community pool in South Walton. The 13,000 square foot three-tiered pool features multiple rock cascading waterfalls and sunning decks. Live the 30A lifestyle with an easy bike ride, golf cart ride, or leisurely walk to shopping and restaurants at Gulf Place, or to the stunning beaches and the Gulf of Mexico.

Click here to view other homes for sale in Cypress Breeze Plantation!

Click here to view other homes for sale along 30A!

Thinking of selling or buying? Give us a call!

850.865.3711

jagnew@destin30abeaches.com

Emerald Coast Events | October 2019

October is truly a special time here on the Emerald Coast. The weather starts to cool, sunsets are somehow even more remarkable than usual, and some of the best events of the year take place. If you haven't made a visit here this year – now is the time! If you're lucky enough to be local, enjoy it all! 

FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:

41st Annual Destin Seafood Festival

When: October 4th-6th

Where: Harborwalk Village @ Destin Harbor

Description: Come out to the world's luckiest fishing village for a great weekend of seafood, live music, and family fun. More than 70,000 locals and visitors are expected to attend, and this three-day festival will be filled with great seafood and live entertainment on the Destin Harbor. Free admission. 
Friday, October 4th, 4 pm - 10 pm 
Saturday, October 5th, 10 am - 10 pm 
Sunday, October 6th, 11 am - 4 pm

Panama City Beach Oktoberfest

When: October 4th-6th

Where: Panama City Beach @ Aaron Bessant Park

Description: Enjoy three days of German and locally brewed beer, food, music, as well as activities for kids and families. The event will feature a massive tent decorated like the authentic Oktoberfest tent in Munich, Germany, as well as two outdoor beer gardens and a VIP section under the tent. Enjoy three days of fun!
Oct 4 | 5 - 11pm 
Oct 5 | 11am - 11pm 
Oct 6 | 11am - 5pm
Purchase tickets at https://pcboktoberfest.com/

Walton County Fair

When: October 7th-12th

Where: Walton County Fairgrounds

Description: The Walton County Fair 2019 takes place October 7-12 at the Fair Grounds in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Lots of family fun for the week! For info including a schedule of events, rides, pricing, youth activities, contest entries, live entertainment, and more visit: http://waltoncountyfair.com/home.
Adults | $5 
Children Ages 6-12 |  $3 
Children 5 & under | Free
Armbands $15-$18

30A BBQ Festival

When: October 11th

Where: Gulf Place on 30A

Description: Come on out and kick off the weekend 30A style. Enjoy live music from Heritage Band while you meander the beautiful green of Gulf Place, tantalizing your taste buds with all the best BBQ creations from local restaurants and chefs. 100% of this event's proceeds will benefit The Sonder Project and support their mission to end extreme poverty through high-impact, sustainable solutions. 
Tickets will be available at the door: 
Adults | $35 
Children 6-12 | $12 
Children 5 & Under | Free 
VIP Tickets (include: VIP tent, open bar & lounge seating. If still available) -$125

Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival

When: October 11th-12th

Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf @ Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

Description: Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds and ales! The main event will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available at the event, offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live entertainment will be also featured during the festival with Luke Langford Band from 2-4pm, and then The Shakedown from 4:30-6:30pm. Cheers! To purchase tickets visit: http://www.baytownebeerfestival.com/

Boggy Fest

When: October 18th-20th

Description: The annual festival honoring the mullet began in 1976 as a small event unheard of outside of Niceville. Today, Boggy Fest is one of the South’s most celebrated festivals and in 2011 was named one of the top 12 food festivals in the nation. 

Friday, October 18th 5:00 PM to 12 Midnight 
Saturday, October 19th 10:00 AM to 12 Midnight 
Sunday, October 20th 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 
 Get your Pre-Sale Tickets now! www.BoggyFest.com/Tickets/

27th Annual Flutterby Arts Festival

When: October 19th-20th

Where: Watersound Origins

Description: The Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 26th year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area with art activities, live music, theatre, and dance performances, art exhibits, and a butterfly parade! Click here for more info!

Animoré | A Weekend Benefit for the Love of Animals

When: October 18th-19th

Where: Future Home of Alaqua Animal Refuge

Description: Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to the first annual weekend festival in celebration of and for the love of animals. Animoré will take place on the grounds of Alaqua Animal Refuge's future home in Freeport, Florida. The weekend showcases two events: The 6th Annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner and the Inaugural Barn Jam. Don't miss out on this incredible event to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge's capital campaign to build their new facility! All proceeds of this event will be matched thanks to the Dugas Family Foundation, so your dollars count double for the animals! To find out more about the weekend and get your tickets, learn about our incredible line-up, and the generous sponsors who are making it all happen, visit: https://www.animore.org

Best of the Emerald Coast

When: October 19th

Where: Grand Boulevard

Description: Emerald Coast Magazine holds the annual Reader’s Choice Poll for the best restaurants, shopping, services, entertainment and businesses along the Emerald Coast. Join the Emerald Coast community as the 2019 winners will be on display at Grand Boulevard for the 20th annual Best of the Emerald Coast celebration. The public is invited for an evening of food, fun, fashion, and entertainment – including food, beer, wine and drinks from the winning restaurants. Click here to purchase tickets.
General Admission | $40 in advance | $50 week of event 
VIP | $100 in advance | $115 week of event

Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins & Primrose

When: October 20th

Where: The Henderson

Description: Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins and Primrose will give the community the opportunity to experience fashion, family, and flavors of fall at The Henderson. The epicenter of the event will be a newly added pumpkin patch provided by The Village Church for guests to purchase a pumpkin to take home. The pumpkin patch will also adorn an oversized decorated backdrop to give local residents a place to bring their kids and take fall-themed family photos to commemorate the season. There will be a grand prize raffle featuring a deluxe stay at The Henderson including room accommodations, spa treatments, and meals at their pristine restaurants. Along with The Henderson package, the grand prize will also include exclusive items from every vendor in attendance. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event and one hundred percent of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Sonder Project.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Farmer's Markets

Every Saturday @ Seaside & Grand Boulevard

Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach

If you're looking for some indoor activities to do check out our additional blog post: 10 Things to Do Indoors In Destin. 

Planning to be in town? 

Let's Chat!