Water Front Real Estate Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast of west central Florida has some of the most beautiful and useful water front homes and real estate on the entire East Coast.  We have the Gulf of Mexico, one of the most spectacular boating and fishing areas in the country.  Various fresh water rivers and streams, lakes and ponds also offer many thousands of feet of water frontage. Finding for you the very best water front, water oriented, water access home.......at the best price is a passion.

Water Front Property Is Very Scarce

Water, water everywhere and hardly a lot to spare.  Water front lots are finite.  Sure, there are many feet of fresh and salt waterfront.  However, the State of Florida has implemented restrictions on development of these lots that make new construction extremely difficult and expensive, especially Gulf frontage.  Building permits are limited.  So, the resale market is brisk and property scarce.  Knowing where to look and knowing the market values is your benefit from the value added by a knowledgeable local REALTOR.

Unique Properties

Water front properties are difficult to price because there are seldom two alike.  Individual property owners naturally try to sell their properties for as much as they can.  Giving you all the facts so you can make realistic offers in the current market is standard practice.

Where To Park The Boat

Our many water front communities have a limited number of water front homes, but also offer community access to marina slips and boat launch facilities. Often these communities will have club memberships to recreation facilities for families, restaurants and occasionally a golf course. So, while you may not be prepared to pay for waterfront real estate, there are also many water oriented communities with marinas, boat slips and launch areas for small boats.

Florida Means Water

Gulf front property is the most expensive, with few bargain homes for sale at reasonable prices. Fixer-uppers are sought but few exist since even the smallest single family home or condominium with Gulf frontage sells for a good price. Homes with Gulf access via the Intracoastal Waterway and various rivers are becoming scarce, with prices rising accordingly.  An abundance of smaller lakes and ponds continue to provide the serenity of a water view near the Gulf and beach amenities.

Whether you are in the market for a luxury Gulf or modest lake waterfront home, your jewel awaits.  Visit Find A Home to learn about properties currently available in our local market, or if you’ve already selected homes you’d like to visit, select Schedule My Tour at the top navigation bar.