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About Destin, Florida

Do you like paradise? If so, you might want to check out Destin, Florida. It’s a beautiful beach town located in the Florida Panhandle. Not only is it a very popular vacation spot, but it’s also a great place to be a permanent resident and the real estate market is booming.

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Destin — Paradise on the Emerald Coast


With over 24 miles of white sand beaches in Destin, FL, it’s harder not to find a gorgeous beach than to find one. Since Destin is on a very skinny peninsula, the entire area is surrounded by beaches on all sides.

Thankfully, you get to use the beaches as much as you want. After all, it’s warm and sunny year-round in Destin.

Founded by a Fisherman


Destin is named after a fisherman, Captain Leonard Destin, who came to fish the Gulf and eventually settled in the area in around 1850.


Captain Destin isn’t the last to fish the area. People still love coming here to fish. Destin is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”


It’s no coincidence either; there are innumerable king mackerel, blackfin tuna, amberjack, and grouper just off the shore by the edge of the continental shelf. The city has the largest and best-equipped fishing fleet in the whole state of Florida.

Abundant Activities and Enjoyment


The Destin area offers many ways to spend your time. In this small, yet significant area, there are:


● Award-winning golf courses such as Kelly Plantation Golf Club
● Water sports such as snorkeling, paddle boarding, scuba diving, and kite surfing, as well as several water parks such as Big Kahuna’s Water Park
● The Destin Harbor Boardwalk and shopping centers such as the Destin Commons
● Incredible fishing with the edge of the continental shelf 20 miles offshore
● Nature trails and sand dunes in Henderson Beach State Park

How Is the Housing?


The housing market in Destin, Florida is absolutely booming. According to Redfin, the median sale price of a home in Destin was $617,500 in June 2022 — a 22.9% increase year-over-year.


That being said, it’s certainly not tapped out. The area’s homes have been steadily rising in value for more than five years and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Takeaway


The area of Destin, Florida is a wonderful place to live if you love warm weather, the ocean, and spending time outdoors in the sun. If you’ve ever dreamed of living in paradise, rather than just visiting, consider Destin a great place to make your new home.


With water on all sides, a great safety profile, and its location in the Panhandle, Destin is the perfect place to raise a family. Best of all, there are dozens of other beach towns close by if you ever want to switch it up.


If the only thing holding you back from moving is your mortgage or house, contact us over here at Purple Egg Real Estate for easy, stress-free purchase of your home. Or, if you already own property in Destin, contact us now to take advantage of the competitive market.

We’re doing a few examples so you can understand a bit more about the local real estate market beyond what you can get in the typical MLS listings.

Address: 100 Gulf Shore Dr Unit xxx, Destin, FL 32541

Description: A beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom, 1275 sq ft fully furnished condo located in the heart of Destin in a gated community. Located near the beach, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, entertainment, and all the wonderful things Destin has to offer. This unit includes a living room, dining room and kitchen, three bedrooms, an inside laundry room, and a covered balcony. The complex is a 12-acre gated community that includes a clubhouse, 3 pools, picnic areas, BBQ grills, RV & boat storage, bike racks, fishing, and tennis courts. Perfect for a primary home, second home, or rental. Listed: $1,200,000.

Address: 520 Gulf Shore Dr Unit xxx, Destin, FL 32541

Description: This is a 2 bedroom / 2 bath 1080 sq ft condo, which is located on Holiday Isle. The condo features an open layout of the kitchen/dining and living room, as well as an oversized balcony. The condo is tiled throughout – no carpeting – with crown molding, beautiful drapes, and granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Community amenities include a community pool, grilling area with a gazebo, 4 tennis courts, a single reserved parking space for owners, and over 700 ft of private beach. Listed: $810,000.

Address: xxxx Biscayne Bay, Destin, FL 32541

Description: This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2700 sq ft property can be used for short-term rentals, and is currently booked in 2022 for $108,000. It is a short walk to the beautiful ocean and its white sands. In addition to the beach, it’s easy to enjoy the open-air shopping, many restaurants, and the movie theater at Destin Commons. Listed: $1,800,000.

Address: xxxx Emerald Bay Dr, Destin, FL 32541

Description: A gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 2800 sq ft home is located in the Emerald Bay Neighborhood. This community features a guard gate, a large golf course, a clubhouse, a pool, and 5 tennis courts. It has a wet bar area that leads you into your dream chef’s kitchen. Equipped with a large island, quartz countertops, custom cabinets, gas range, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and an open concept to the dining and living space is great for entertaining. Listed: $1,300,000.

Address: 4000 Gulf Terrace Dr #xxxx, Destin, FL 32541

Description: This is a beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bathroom 970 sq ft furnished condo located in the heart of Destin. Located conveniently near the beach, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, entertainment, and all the wonderful things Destin has to offer. This unit includes an open living room, dining room, and kitchen, split bedrooms, an inside laundry room, and a covered balcony with private views. The complex is a 14-acre gated community that includes a clubhouse, 3 pools, picnic areas, BBQ grills, RV & boat storage, bike racks, fishing, and tennis courts. Listed: $320,000.

Purple Egg Real Estate is local and family-owned. We are not real estate agents so you never have to worry about realtor fees with us. We are committed to the local real estate market in the Florida Panhandle and Lower Alabama. By using a locally established firm, you can help ensure local housing remains local, and help rejuvenate our neighborhoods by using someone who values the local community.

Zip Codes We Serve in Destin, Florida

32540, 32541

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