WEWAHITCHKA REAL ESTATE

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285 Old Bay City Rd, Wewahitchka

$199,900

285 Old Bay City Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,344 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329557
469 Old Bay City Rd, Wewahitchka

$289,500

469 Old Bay City Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,608 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329395
539 S 2nd St, Wewahitchka

$229,900

↓ $20,000

539 S 2nd St, Wewahitchka

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,688 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329353
1607 Hwy 71 S, Wewahitchka

$259,900

1607 Hwy 71 S, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 911 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329329
132 Ernie Dr, Wewahitchka

$124,500

132 Ernie Dr, Wewahitchka

0 Beds 1 Bath 480 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329277
351 Douglas Landing Rd, Wewahitchka

$189,900

↓ $10,000

351 Douglas Landing Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,512 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329219
6757 Hwy 71, Wewahitchka

$673,500

6757 Hwy 71, Wewahitchka

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,352 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329179
361 Seven Springs Dr, Wewahitchka

$289,000

361 Seven Springs Dr, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,400 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329145
174 Audubon Ln, Wewahitchka

$99,900

174 Audubon Ln, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 1 Bath 934 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329136
411 Hwy 71 N, Wewahitchka

$259,000

411 Hwy 71 N, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,072 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329074
1350 Pleasant Rest Rd, Wewahitchka

$160,000

↓ $15,000

1350 Pleasant Rest Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,568 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329072
105 Riverview Dr, Wewahitchka

$279,000

105 Riverview Dr, Wewahitchka

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,432 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329035
580 Old Transfer Rd, Wewahitchka

$349,900

↓ $15,100

580 Old Transfer Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,526 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329031
184 Chellsey St, Wewahitchka

$179,900

184 Chellsey St, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 2 Baths 896 SqFt Residential MLS® # 329030
571 W 2nd St, Wewahitchka

$219,900

↓ $5,100

571 W 2nd St, Wewahitchka

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328881
223 High Roller Soldier Rd, Wewahitchka

$89,900

↓ $5,000

223 High Roller Soldier Rd, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 1 Bath 900 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328830
518 Chipola Ave, Wewahitchka

$85,000

518 Chipola Ave, Wewahitchka

1 Bed 1 Bath 320 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328778
6947 Blossom Hill Rd, Wewahitchka

$119,900

6947 Blossom Hill Rd, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 1 Bath 504 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328777
1350 Stone Mill Creek Rd, Wewahitchka

$149,900

↓ $7,100

1350 Stone Mill Creek Rd, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 2 Baths 980 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328765
145 Margies Ln, Wewahitchka

$415,000

↓ $10,000

145 Margies Ln, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,568 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328681
205 Riverview Dr, Wewahitchka

$245,000

↓ $5,000

205 Riverview Dr, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,560 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328675
111 Bayberry Dr, Wewahitchka

$515,000

↓ $15,000

111 Bayberry Dr, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,690 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328659
7145 David Whitfield Rd, Wewahitchka

$175,000

↓ $14,900

7145 David Whitfield Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,232 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328627
303 Angela Ct, Wewahitchka

$229,000

303 Angela Ct, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,212 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328599
125 Ridgecrest Ln, Wewahitchka

$89,900

↓ $10,000

125 Ridgecrest Ln, Wewahitchka

4 Beds 2 Baths 3,222 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328565
130 Goldenrod Ln, Wewahitchka

$875,000

↓ $24,900

130 Goldenrod Ln, Wewahitchka

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,670 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328557
279 Seven Springs Dr, Wewahitchka

$270,000

279 Seven Springs Dr, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,137 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328526
1185 E River Rd, Wewahitchka

$199,900

1185 E River Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,280 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328498
280 Hurd St, Wewahitchka

$169,000

↓ $20,000

280 Hurd St, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328429
6088 Ganley Rd, Wewahitchka

$225,000

↓ $14,900

6088 Ganley Rd, Wewahitchka

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,216 SqFt Residential MLS® # 328402
Home of Tupelo Honey

Wewahitchka

Wewahitchka is an Indian name meaning "water eyes." A perfect pair of eyes is formed by two oblong lakes in the center of town. Locally known as “Wewa”, this small, quiet town has national recognition through it’s Tupelo Honey and Dead Lakes. A fisherman’s dream- the lakes, rivers, and bays near Wewahitchka offer unlimited opportunities. Affordable homes, small farms, acreage, estate lots and waterfront property make up the real estate market of North Gulf County. Come explore the old Florida.


The Real Estate of Wewahitchka 


Wewa is a small, rural community with distinctly small-town friendliness and charm. Wewahitchka property offers great value and convenient access to the Gulf shore beaches and Panama City. The homes here are almost entirely single-family detached homes ranging from large, secluded lakeside homes perfect for fishing getaways to cozy manufactured homes on small lots.


Wewahitchka real estate offers many perfect options for home buyers who are seeking a base for fishing vacations or an investment property.  Maybe you're just looking for a change of pace in a nice quiet rural Florida setting.  Or perhaps you're looking for acreage that's still convenient to the Gulf Coast.  No Matter what your reasons for wanting to be in Wewahitchka, BJ Smiley can show you the perfect property. 

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Wewahitchka Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $255K
Lowest Price $85K
Highest Price $875K
Total Listings 47
Avg. Price/SQFT $175

Property Types (active listings)

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Living the Wewahitchka Lifestyle

The Tupelo Honey Festival takes over Lake Alice Park every third Saturday in May, and it is worth planning a trip around. Beekeepers, artisans, and honey tasters fill the park for a day that has turned a single tree blossom into a town wide celebration. Wewahitchka's honey fame runs deep enough that Hollywood noticed. The 1997 film Ulee's Gold, starring Peter Fonda, was set here and told the story of a local beekeeper, and the town has worn that connection with quiet pride ever since.

The Chipola River winds through the northern edge of town, feeding the Dead Lakes and giving paddlers and boaters a put in close to home. Downtown Wewahitchka moves at its own pace, unhurried in a way that feels increasingly rare in Gulf County. You know your neighbors here.

State Road 71 leads south out of Wewahitchka toward Port St. Joe, about 24 miles down the road, though that route lands you on St. Joseph Bay rather than the open Gulf. To reach an actual Gulf beach, the drive continues on County Road 386, which meets Highway 98 right at the line where Mexico Beach meets St. Joe Beach, and where Gulf County becomes Bay County. It is a genuine drive either way, not a quick hop, and that distance is part of what keeps Wewahitchka's pace so different from the beach towns down the road.

Cross the Intracoastal Waterway heading south and you also cross a time zone. Wewahitchka runs on Central time, while Port St. Joe and the coast run Eastern, a detail that trips up plenty of newcomers until they learn to set their phone manually instead of letting it swap zones on its own.

Wewahitchka Real Estate Today

Current inventory ranges from affordable starter homes and manufactured houses on small lots up through larger homes on acreage, with waterfront property along the Dead Lakes and the Chipola River commanding a premium. You will find century old farmhouses on established in town streets alongside newer construction on the outskirts, plus a handful of named pockets like Gulf County Farms, Anglers Point, and Dairy Farm Estates.

Most of Wewahitchka's real estate carries no homeowners association at all, and that openness is a big part of the draw for buyers who want to build, farm, or simply spread out.

Short term rentals are allowed on most properties, though that is rarely the reason people buy here. This is a market for owner occupants, second home buyers, and fishing camp seekers first. Home sizes vary just as widely as lot types, from compact cottages to spacious four bedroom houses, so there is very likely a fit here whether you are downsizing or putting down roots.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wewahitchka Real Estate


Where is Wewahitchka, Florida located?

Wewahitchka sits inland in Gulf County, Florida, north of the Intracoastal Waterway. It is part of the Forgotten Coast region, connected to the coast by State Road 71.

Are short term rentals allowed in Wewahitchka?

Short term rentals are allowed on most Wewahitchka properties, though most buyers here are looking for a primary residence, second home, or fishing retreat rather than a rental investment. Always confirm restrictions on a specific property before purchasing.

What kind of homes are available in Wewahitchka?

Wewahitchka's real estate market is almost entirely single family detached homes, ranging from cozy manufactured homes on small lots to larger homes on the Chipola River or Dead Lakes. Small farms, acreage, and estate lots round out the inventory for buyers who want more room to spread out.

What is Wewahitchka best known for?

Wewahitchka is known as the Tupelo Honey Capital of the World, home to the Dead Lakes, and the setting for the 1997 film Ulee's Gold. The town hosts the Tupelo Honey Festival at Lake Alice Park every third Saturday in May.

How do I get from Wewahitchka to the Gulf beaches?

State Road 71 leads south out of Wewahitchka into Port St. Joe, about 24 miles away, though that route reaches St. Joseph Bay rather than the open Gulf. For direct Gulf beach access, the drive continues on County Road 386, which meets Highway 98 at the line where Mexico Beach meets St. Joe Beach, the same point where Gulf County becomes Bay County.

Does Wewahitchka use a different time zone or mailing address than the coast?

Yes. The Intracoastal Waterway marks the line. Wewahitchka and addresses north of it fall in the Central time zone, while Port St. Joe and the coast to the south run on Eastern time. Many locals set their phones to one zone manually rather than letting them switch automatically, since that can cause confusion with appointment times.

Why do buyers choose Wewahitchka over the coast?

Buyers drawn to Wewahitchka are usually looking for acreage, privacy, and a genuinely rural pace of life, often centered around fishing on the Dead Lakes or the Chipola River, while still keeping the coast within reach.

Who can help me find a home in Wewahitchka?

Billy Joe Smiley of Port Realty Group specializes in Forgotten Coast real estate, including Wewahitchka, and can help you find the right property, whether you are looking for a fishing camp, acreage, or a full time home.


Wewahitchka is a beautiful place and we are the local experts. Contact Billy Joe Smiley today and arrange to see some of your favorite properties!

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