Watersound Beach

Welcome to Watersound Beach

This gated community, designed by renowned developer St. Joe Company, offers a variety of housing choices and amenities along Scenic Highway 30-A. Located just five minutes west of Watercolor, and 26 miles east of Panama City, Watersound is a quiet coastal town on 256 acres filled with trails, boardwalks and pedestrian bridges, which link the various nearby neighborhoods together.

Watersound Beach Real Estate for Sale

Unlike other beach developments, Watersound home buyers can choose from a variety of architecturally designed homes and cottages as well as condominiums. All wooden pathways, originally built to protect the sand dunes, lead directly to the Gulf of Mexico and provide easy access from any location within Watersound.

On the western border is Deer Lake State Park, which contains unique plant and wildlife along an unspoiled section of the beach.

On the eastern border of Watersound is Camp Creek Lake, a rare dune lake where homeowners can kayak, paddleboard or canoe.

Watersound Real Estate and Amenities

It’s no surprise that more and more people are asking about Watersound beach homes for sale. While nature is plentiful, so are the amenities. Four specially designed pools, with two being reserved for condominium owners only, along with plenty of common areas, an 18-hole and putting golf park and a fitness center are available for all residents and vacationers. The Yacht Pond is a shallow pond developed specifically for racing remote-controlled boats. Golf carts can be used on the private roads as well as along several boardwalks, with parking available at the pools and beach access areas.

There’s easy access to three of the best golf courses in the state here in Watersound as well. Camp Creek, designed by Tom Fazio, Shark's Tooth by Greg Norman and Origins by Davis Love III provide a great experience, no matter if you are just learning or you are a pro. The Watersound Beach Club offers exciting amenities for every person in the family. These include children's camps, a freeform 7,000-foot pool, a zero-entry children’s pool, private beach access via boardwalk from the beach club, an upscale full-service restaurant, Sunset Bar for viewing the Gulf while enjoying a drink, tennis, beach sports, holiday meals and activities, just to name a few. For dining options, residents can head to nearby Watercolor or any of the other bustling communities in South Walton for dining and shopping opportunities. There’s also a counter service area restaurant, the Dunesider Grill, open during the spring and summer at the larger pool in Watersound.

Watersound is conveniently reachable by car or by plane, as visitors and homeowners can access their favorite beaches through the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The airport designation is ECP, and it is only 31 miles from Watersound. It is also the first international airport built in the U.S. since 2011.

So, if you are craving the quiet and serenity of pristine beaches and untamed nature with plenty of activities and amenities only a stone’s throw away, take time to discover more about Watercolor, including the properties currently available for sale in this exquisite community.

Watersound

Watersound is an exclusive, gated community known for its natural beauty and architectural elegance. With over a mile of pristine beach frontage and rolling dunes, it offers a serene and private setting for its residents. The community's design emphasizes harmony with nature, featuring boardwalks, nature trails, and eco-friendly construction.

Lifestyle & Local Flavor

Residents of Watersound enjoy access to the Watersound Beach Club, which offers a zero-entry pool, dining options, and beach services. The community's extensive nature trails and boardwalks provide opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation. Nearby dining and shopping options are available in neighboring communities, ensuring convenience without compromising the area's tranquility.

Real Estate Snapshot

Watersound features luxury single-family homes, townhomes, and custom-built residences. Properties typically range from $1.5M to $6M, with some estate homes exceeding $10M. The community's exclusivity and natural beauty make it a premier destination for discerning buyers.

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Overview for Watersound Beach, FL

210 people live in Watersound Beach, where the median age is 57 and the average individual income is $107,514. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

210

Total Population

57 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$107,514

Average individual Income

Around Watersound Beach, FL

There's plenty to do around Watersound Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

19

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

46

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including 30A Olive Oil, Nigel's Bananas, and The Hidden Lantern Bookstore.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the 30A Olive Oil page on Yelp Search 12805 Hwy 98 E on Google Maps	Dining	4.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nigel's Bananas page on Yelp Search 124 Quincy Cir on Google Maps	Dining	3.21 miles	59 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Hidden Lantern Bookstore page on Yelp Search 84 N Barrett Sq on Google Maps	Shopping	4.54 miles	28 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the 30a Pontoon Rental page on Yelp Search 121 Firefly Way on Google Maps	Active	4.69 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires page on Yelp Search 4927 E County Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	0.31 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Austin Magee's Surf School page on Yelp Search 2236 E County Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	3.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 30A Bike Rentals page on Yelp Search 5399 E Co Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	0.34 miles	40 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 30A Airboat Adventures page on Yelp Search 1462 N County Hwy 395 on Google Maps	Active	4.77 miles	21 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Watersound Beach, FL

Population Households Employment

Watersound Beach has 113 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Watersound Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

210

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

57

Median Age

45.24 / 54.76%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

113

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$107,514

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Significant Sales

Sold
$20,000,000

77 South Green Turtle Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,046 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$17,600,000

96 Camp Creek Point Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 6,259 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$17,500,000

38 S Cartagena Lane, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,506 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$13,200,000

243 Wes Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,935 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$12,700,000

36 E St Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,523 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$12,390,000

2182 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,335 Sq.Ft.
Sold
Price Upon Request

200 Eastern Lake Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 7,154 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,950,000

61 W St Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,665 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,751,000

131 West Saint Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,126 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,000,000

122 Camp Creek Point Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,426 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$7,175,000

95 Little Redfish Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,647 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,400,000

409 Needlerush Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,086 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,250,000

147 Vermilion Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,287 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,150,000

165 North Charles Street, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,182 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$6,000,000

Lot 12 Old Beach Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold

$5,500,000

Lot 3 E Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$5,400,000

32 Hog Penny Aly, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,431 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$5,293,252

Lot 2 Lupin Beach Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,548 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,300,000

42 E Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,150 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,200,000

146 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,458 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,000,000

Lot 1 Lupin Beach Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,795 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,500,000

82 N Spanish Town Lane, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,112 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,450,000

3116 Merion Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,810 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,350,000

419 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,197 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,200,000

13 Bridge Cove Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,521 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,050,000

106 Spartina Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,922 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,900,000

119 Sandtrap Road, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 8 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 4,556 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,750,000

258 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 12 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 5,375 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,725,000

2192 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 3,494 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,675,000

9 W Salt Box Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,410 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,625,000

3202 Bay Estates Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,460 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,600,000

67 Cypress Grove Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,415 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,495,000

447 Pollard Cove East, Lot 105, Watersound, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,102 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$2,300,000

Lot 4 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold

$2,230,000

114 Logan Lane Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$2,150,000

169 Siasconset Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,884 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,875,000

4635 Sunset Pointe, Destin, FL 32541
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,602 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,810,000

34 N Barrett Square, 2E, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,387 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,800,000

1050 East Highway 98, 906, Destin, FL 32541
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,914 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,770,000

1050 Highway 98, UNIT 606, Destin, FL 32541
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,914 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,765,000

247 Matts Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,826 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$1,650,000

Lot 51 W Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$1,640,000

75 W Lifeguard Loop, Seacrest, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,354 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,555,000

90 Emerald Ridge, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,538 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,550,000

43 Siasconset Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,162 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,539,000

117 E Lifeguard Loop, Seacrest, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,600 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,525,000

14 S Pontchartrain, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,560 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,465,000

107 N Nickajack, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,545 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,450,000

8682 E Co Highway 30A, UNIT 303, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,264 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,412,500

2421 W County Hwy 30A, D304, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.