I have said it once and I will say it again, There is no better place to invest in Real Estate than Mexico Beach! This is one of the few places that not only yield great short-term returns but also offer long-term profit that can impact future generations. Being only 49 miles from Seaside and 34 miles from Panama City Beach, we offer pristine beaches, beautiful sunsets, great fishing, and more for a fraction of the cost and without the traffic of 30-A. You don’t have to just take my word though. Listen to what the press has to say about the area. Southern Living named Cape San Blas “One of the Most Under-The-Radar Beaches” in 2023 and the LA Times deemed Mexico Beach as “The Next Preserve of the Rich” in Late 2022.
No area has grown as much as the Forgotten Coast recently; however, the area has still maintained the small town, low traffic atmosphere. I am a big statistics guy (You don’t become Mexico Beach’s Top-producing Agent by not knowing your numbers) and the numbers don’t lie in this case. Since 2018, there has been a 7.93% yearly increase in the average sales price nationwide. In Walton County alone, there has been an 11.59% average increase in that same period. Mexico Beach, however, has managed to more than DOUBLE the nationwide average, with an average yearly increase of 18%! This growth has no signs of stopping either as new developments are continuing to pave the way for future growth.
Here is a list of my Top 5 Investment properties in Mexico Beach. This list is gathered based on three key factors, readiness to rent, potential short-term profit, and ability to gain equity. From beachfront condos to coastal cottages, you will see it all! To see each listing, simply click on the address.
This beachfront condo is another one with an opportunity for instant equity. Unit 3D in the same complex closed for 675k months ago, over 20k above the current asking price. With no more room for beachfront condos in the area, the desire for these units will only continue to grow. Having a rooftop pool and hot tub, storage lockers for beach gear, covered parking and an elevator make it attractive to renters, causing more potential bookings. The unit comes fully furnished as well and was recently remodeled, including all new impact doors and windows, meaning the unit is ready to go the day of closing.
This is one of the best beachfront homes on the market. It offers instant equity upon purchase. The home just next door recently sold for $3.15M. The beachfront rental market has been trending upward to start 2025, and this home has all of the features that renters are looking for, including an elevator, heated pool, gulf-facing en-suites, and covered parking. It comes fully furnished and requires no work because it was recently remodeled.
This is a unique property that has a lot of potential. Despite it only having 2 bedrooms, it is within a block of the beach and has space for a pool and outdoor kitchen, boat parking, a hot tub, and a water view. with a little bit of work, this property could be a great rental for pet owners or small families. The house was built by Blackfin Construction in 2021 and is very low maintenance. A very similar-sized home on Americus that was built 11 years ago recently closed at $590k.
This beachfront townhome has lots of potential to be a phenomenal rental property. Not only is it beachfront and off of HWY 98, allowing for a barrier from the traffic, but it is also right beside where the Mexico Beach pier will be rebuilt. Being close to this pier will be an amazing rental point, along with the elevator, expansive decks, covered parking, and an open floor plan. The home is an end unit and has plenty of windows, which really open the space up. This property also has the ability to put in a pool and private boardwalk to the beach, which is rare among townhomes.
Waterside Village is a triple threat when it comes to rentals. They have direct canal access for boaters, are a block from the beach access, and have a pool and hot tub. This house has been a great rental, generating $50,000+ in GRI for multiple years now. The house just a few doors down recently sold for $680k, providing instant equity. It comes fully furnished with great furniture and was remodeled after Hurricane Michael.