We are from Atlanta ... and we will be visiting South Walton this summer for two weeks. We have had a long term dream to own a house near the beach as our 2nd home. But because of land/home prices, we have resigned ourselfs to the fact we cannot own beachfront.
Tis summer we want to look at land in a few communities. Primarily, we are interested in WaterSound "north" and WindMark Beach. We are attracted the the wide array of amenities at these properties. But, we have some concerns:
- seems nothing is selling at Watersound
- Watersound's access to the beach
- Windmark's beaches and ocean not as pretty as 30a
Does anyone have any recent info and/or opinions on these developments ... are they selling ... are they priced fairly ... is one a better investment that the other?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!
caseycaseyBeach Comber21 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
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31Thank you all so much ... I cant believe how much this thread has evolved and how much I have learned over the past 24 hours. YOU ALL HAVE BEEN GREAT ... THANK YOU!
a little more of our info:
- this would be a 2nd home ... maybe one day our retirement home
- I am disabled ... so beach access either needs to be a 250 yd walk OR drive and park
Thank you again!
a little more of our info:
- this would be a 2nd home ... maybe one day our retirement home
- I am disabled ... so beach access either needs to be a 250 yd walk OR drive and park
Thank you again!
TooFarTampaTooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
TooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderWhat about Grove by the Sea? It is a sweet little neighborhood and more residential, right? Anything in there that Casey should check out?
Casey if you have a disability, it will be hard to beat free tram service to the beach. Seacrest might be the way to go, though it has less of a "retirement home" feel than a "family friendly" feel. Maybe Treetop will be more residential. :idontno: It is fairly far from the beach but if you know there will be tram service, you might be happier there.
Casey if you have a disability, it will be hard to beat free tram service to the beach. Seacrest might be the way to go, though it has less of a "retirement home" feel than a "family friendly" feel. Maybe Treetop will be more residential. :idontno: It is fairly far from the beach but if you know there will be tram service, you might be happier there.
retirement is a ways off ...family friendly amenities is the current priority.
iwishiwasthereiwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticMy two cents worth: if you are looking for a vacation home only then I would try stick to any number of places up and down 30A, especially if you have kids because they will LIVE outdoors in the summer, spring and fall and the sheer number of activities to do is great and as a parent it is all about options!!
If you are going to live here full time then I would also encourage you to look in point washington area because of value - beautiful lots.
Good luck - either way do take your time to look - there are bargains out there right now -I have no idea how long they will or will not last but one thing I can tell you for 100% sure - it is absolutely awesome living here full time!!!!! It is great when tourists come pouring in and this place becomes lively, entertaining and funn - and it is just as nice when season winds down and us locals can see more of each other in calmer environments - best of both worlds!!!
I :wub: you!!! Wonderful way to look at the tons of tourists. I really like your idea " Best of both worlds":clap_1:
beachmousebeachmouseBeach FanaticBluewater Bay, FL3,499 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
beachmouseBeach FanaticBluewater Bay, FL3,499 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI checked out some model homes at WSN last week. Good amenities and a lot of house for the price. Also good lot prices. They have several builders on board and some awsome prefab houses. Don't be fooled by the fact that they are prefab. They are VERY nice and priced right. They are marketing to permanent residents and true second home buyers rather than as a resort. So if you want to feel like part of a community it is a good choice. When you are close to the beach you may just have a different set of neighbors every week during the season and none the rest of the time.
This is a very good point if you're looking at it as a possible retirement home and don't have plans to put it in the short term rental market.
As others have mentioned, there's something to be said for living a little bit back from the spring and summer madness. We rented down at the beach for the first couple years we lived here, but when it came time to buy, we went inland because we wanted to be able to come home to a more cohesive community where it was a little bit quieter, even if we are across the bridge from the beach now.
Seacrest is a beautiful place, but it's very very busy, and the homes are so very close together.
Julie DorneyJulie DorneyBeach Comber17 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Hi Casey,
It sounds like everyone is giving you lots of great advice! We love 30A and have a place in Blue Mountain-We also have a place in Wild Heron, which is not on 30A but close,overlooks Lake Powell and has fastastic amenities! There are many, many lots on the market. Ours is too pricey for you (I think?), but easily you can get within your price range. It will be a great investment property because it is so beautiful but also because it is close to the new airport. This development is on the golf course with a club. There is a beautiful pool, fire pit, tennis courts, and shuttle to the beach club (beachfront) a few streets down. The shuttle service takes you right to the beach club door. It is a great place for families and for retirement. Many of the lots do not have a build out time frame. Anyway, check it out- www.wildheron.com. Let me know it you are interested and I can give you some names of agents. There are several properties on the market! YOu get the best of amenities and the beautiful gulf, and lake access! good luck! Julie
It sounds like everyone is giving you lots of great advice! We love 30A and have a place in Blue Mountain-We also have a place in Wild Heron, which is not on 30A but close,overlooks Lake Powell and has fastastic amenities! There are many, many lots on the market. Ours is too pricey for you (I think?), but easily you can get within your price range. It will be a great investment property because it is so beautiful but also because it is close to the new airport. This development is on the golf course with a club. There is a beautiful pool, fire pit, tennis courts, and shuttle to the beach club (beachfront) a few streets down. The shuttle service takes you right to the beach club door. It is a great place for families and for retirement. Many of the lots do not have a build out time frame. Anyway, check it out- www.wildheron.com. Let me know it you are interested and I can give you some names of agents. There are several properties on the market! YOu get the best of amenities and the beautiful gulf, and lake access! good luck! Julie
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