Miramar Beach
Parasailing, snorkeling and swimming at Miramar Beach
Miramar’s beaches are made for sunbathers and adventure seekers alike. The soft, sugar-white sands are prime for lounging and soaking in the sun, while the clear waters of the Emerald Coast invite beachgoers to swim and fish. Snorkelers can get an up-close look at marine life at Dolphin Reef, one of the man-made, near-shore reefs made by the South Walton Artificial Reef Association. Those with a need for speed can rent jet skis to explore the open waters or enjoy sky-high panoramic views of the ocean on a parasail ride. Scenic Gulf Drive, also known as Old Highway 98, is an original beach cruising spot with a paved 3-mile trail popular with joggers, bikers and longboard skateboarders. The area is also home to several illustrious golf courses, including Burnt Pine Golf Club and Emerald Bay Golf Club.Shopping at Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Shopping and dining destinations are plentiful in Miramar Beach. Many residents get their retail therapy fix at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, which has more than 100 stores and restaurants. Grand Boulevard in Sandestin has upscale shops, fine and casual dining and a park. “There’s awesome fine dining at Fleming’s, and Cantina Laredo has great tacos,” Baeza says. “Grand Boulevard also has a lot of events, like an art festival and a year-round weekly farmers’ market.” Locals and visitors alike enjoy the Caribbean-style seafood and gumbo at Pompano Joe’s, a vibrant beachfront eatery. Groceries are available in town at Winn-Dixie and Publix at Grand Boulevard. Miramar Beach is also home to Smith’s Antiques Mall, which has more than 50 vendors in a 25,000-square-foot building.Condos, single-family homes and ocean-front mansions
Miramar Beach has a mix of full-time residences, vacation homes and short-term rental properties and a wide range of homes at various price points, from one-bedroom condos and simple ranch-style homes to luxury properties with views of the ocean. The median price is $720,000, and the average price per square foot is $517. Homes on the inland come with a lower price tag, ranging from $460,000 to $820,000 for a two-bedroom home. Properties that face Choctawhatchee Bay can cost $850,000 and rise up to $5 million for upscale homes within reach of prestigious golf courses like Burnt Pine Golf Club or Emerald Bay Golf Course. However, the most expensive real estate lies along the Gulf of Florida. Gulf-front mansions with five or more bedrooms and amenities like a pool can range from $1.7 million to $17 million.Highly rated schools in Walton County School District
Kids can attend Van R. Butler Elementary School before heading to Emerald Coast Middle School, which are both rated A-minus by Niche. Teens can attend South Walton High School, also rated A-minus by Niche. The high school offers nine career and technical education course programs, including culinary arts, wildlife management, criminal justice and digital design.Drive or ride on an EC Rider bus
U.S. Route 98 is a major east-west corridor that connects Miramar Beach to Destin to the west and the coastal communities of Scenic Highway 30A to the east. Traffic can be a bear during the peak tourism season of April through October, and U.S. 98 is frequently under construction.Environmental factors
Miramar Beach is at risk for hurricanes and flooding. “We’ve had our share of hurricanes, but we have ample time to evacuate,” Baeza says. “Anything built after 2003 has to follow a universal code to withstand storms and bad weather.” Protected sea turtles lay their eggs along the beaches of the Emerald Coast, and most artificial lights are turned off during nesting season to protect baby turtles.
Written By
Leslie Klosterman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sherry Agee-Smith
Sherry Agee-Smith
simpliHOM
(615) 379-9092
40 Total Sales
2 in Miramar Beach
$535K - $985K Price Range
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Sona Chambers
Sona Chambers
Compass
(470) 427-7852
31 Total Sales
3 in Miramar Beach
$507K - $680K Price Range
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Patricia Williams
Patricia Williams
Responds QuicklyERA American Real Estate
(850) 716-1808
277 Total Sales
3 in Miramar Beach
$155K - $995K Price Range
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Dorothy Krupa
Dorothy Krupa
Krupa & Associates Real Estate LLC
(866) 535-1981
61 Total Sales
2 in Miramar Beach
$240K - $915K Price Range
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Rodney Waits
Rodney Waits
Equity & Trust Realty Inc
(850) 613-0473
77 Total Sales
1 in Miramar Beach
$725,000 Price
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Paula Sherman
Paula Sherman
ERA American Real Estate
(850) 812-5635
278 Total Sales
3 in Miramar Beach
$299K - $915K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Grand Park
Coffeen Nature Preserve
Siver Sands Play Area
Playground At The Wharf
Baytowne Village Park
Deer Lake
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Cabin 1084
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Miramar Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Miramar Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Miramar Beach, Destin sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Miramar Beach, Destin over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$425,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$339,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,496
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,886
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,531
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,198
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
803
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
457
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
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Tuesday, Aug 510am - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$7,490 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,238 Sq Ft
- 42 Topaz Cove
- Unit ID1056196P
- Miramar Beach, FL
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,272
Median Age
59
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,608
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
60.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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