A Gulf-Front Luxury Vacation Rental Opportunity in Indian Pass

There are beach homes — and then there are properties that immediately make you imagine morning coffee with Gulf views, afternoons by the pool, and evenings spent entertaining under the coastal sky.

Welcome to 178 Red Hawk Ln in Indian Pass, Florida, a Gulf-front single-family vacation rental property in Indian Pass designed for buyers who want more than a second home. This is a luxury coastal retreat with the kind of setting, space, and lifestyle appeal that can make it especially attractive in the high-end vacation rental market.

Gulf-Front Luxury Designed for Coastal Living

Set along the natural beauty of Indian Pass, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath Gulf-front home offers a rare…

29 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Memorial Day Breaks the Market Loose on the Forgotten Coast

Memorial Day weekend has a way of breaking the market loose. People spend a long weekend down here, walk the beach at Cape San Blas, eat a few good meals, and somewhere between the sunset and the drive home the conversation shifts from "wouldn't it be nice" to "let's actually look." This week's numbers reflect exactly that kind of energy. Eighteen homes closed across the Forgotten Coast in a single seven-day stretch, and the pipeline of buyers under contract is holding strong at 22. The coast is open for the season, and the market knows it.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this week?
For the week of May 18–24, 2026, the Forgotten Coast recorded 18 residential…

93 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

What Do Cape San Blas Buyers Need to Know About CBRA Flood Zones and Insurance?

The majority of Cape San Blas sits within a Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) zone, which means properties there cannot be insured through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Private flood insurance is the only option, and costs vary significantly by flood zone: Zone VE (Gulf-front, wave action) typically runs $5,000 to $20,000 or more per year on a high-value coastal property, Zone AE (bayfront, lower-lying parcels) runs $2,000 to $10,000, and Zone X (low risk, elevated) runs $400 to $1,200 with no mandatory requirement. Knowing the flood zone, the CBRA status, and whether a LOMA might apply before you make an offer means the insurance picture is expected…

184 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report — May 11–17, 2026

May has a way of changing the feel of the Forgotten Coast. The snowbirds are wrapping things up, the summer crowd is a few weeks out, and this in-between stretch tends to reveal exactly where the real market stands. No seasonal noise. No end-of-year scrambles. Just buyers and sellers moving when the numbers make sense.

This week, 11 residential homes closed across the coast, and the spread in what sold tells a clear story about who is buying and where. Cape San Blas carried the luxury side of the ledger with five closings averaging just under $1.9 million. St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach answered with five more at a much more attainable average of $473,000. Inventory is deep at 598 active…

147 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Spacious Wewahitchka Home Near White City Boat Launch | 6672 Gardenia St

Looking for a home that offers more room, convenient water access, and proximity to Port St. Joe? 6672 Gardenia St in Wewahitchka, Florida brings together everyday comfort and outdoor lifestyle appeal in one Gulf County location.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers approximately 1,938 square feet of living space on a 0.64-acre homesite, giving buyers room to spread out while staying close to boating, fishing, dining, shopping, and coastal recreation. The property is currently listed at $239,000 through Port Realty Group.

A Spacious Home on 0.64 Acres in Wewahitchka

Set on a generous homesite, this Wewahitchka property provides the kind of space many…

68 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Mother's Day weekend slowed the coast down, which is typical for this stretch of May. Real estate goes quieter when families are together. The week behind us posted the lightest closing pace of the spring. The week ahead looks different. Twenty-one homes are under contract, the most we have logged in months.

What is the Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market doing this week?

For the week of May 4 to May 10, 2026, the Forgotten Coast logged 9 residential closings and 3 land sales across Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, and St. George Island. Active inventory sits at 600 residential listings and 381 land parcels. Closing volume dropped sharply over the holiday weekend, but the high end carried what did move, pulling the weekly…

110 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

5 Acres For Sale on Hwy 71 S in Wewahitchka, Florida

Looking for land for sale in Wewahitchka, Florida? This 5-acre parcel at 5581 Hwy 71 S offers a valuable combination of space, visibility, and access in North Gulf County. With approximately 300 feet of road frontage on Hwy 71 plus paved rear road access, this property gives buyers flexibility for future planning, driveway placement, and site layout.

Whether you are searching for a future homesite, homestead, recreational property, or long-term land investment, this Wewahitchka acreage offers room to create your vision.

Property Highlights

This Gulf County land listing features:

  • 5 acres in Wewahitchka, FL
  • 300 feet of Hwy 71 road frontage
  • Paved road access behind the property
    • …

120 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Late April flips into May this week, and the coast is feeling it. Snowbird season is mostly over for the regulars. The summer crowd is showing up early. Boat traffic at Indian Pass is picking up, and Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks out. The market noticed.

What is the Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market doing this week?

For the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026, the Forgotten Coast logged 20 residential closings and 3 land sales across Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, and St. George Island. Active inventory dropped to 590 residential listings and 374 land parcels. Months of supply tightened to roughly 6.8 from 9.3 last week, moving the coast meaningfully closer to a balanced market. Port St. Joe is now under 4 months…

392 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post