Seagrove Beach Offers a Laid-Back Escape with Genuine Old Florida Atmosphere
Seagrove Beach, Florida, has been drawing families with its simple and genuine beach lifestyle for generations. In the words of its Founder, CH McGee, Seagrove is "where mother nature did her best." The community was founded in the late 1940s by McGee and is known for its well-preserved nature of oak, hickory, and magnolia trees. With approximately two miles of coastline, there is likely more beachfront than any other neighboring community, and even locals tend to come to the area for its laid-back lifestyle. Seagrove Beach has a wide array of home styles, from old beach cottages to traditional family homes and even brand-new modern luxury builds; there is a little something for everyone in this coastal town.
Boundaries
Seagrove Beach has Seaside as its west boundary and Watersound Beach as its eastern boundary.
Architectural Style
Architectural style in Seagrove Beach varies with time, but many of these homes are reminiscent of European and Mediterranean influences. For example, some residences are old-school beach-style cottages, often one story tall, with picket fences and decorated with cute flower boxes on window sills. Some dwellings are cozy, traditional family homes with large wraparound porches and a second story to help catch the beautiful views of the beach sunset. The most recent builds are very modern, built with high-end luxury in mind, with multiple levels, large windows, and sleek designs. No matter your home preference, there is something for all buyers in Seagrove Beach. The town succeeds in blending these home styles by building around the natural landscape to help preserve the wild floral and fauna and maintain privacy for its residents.
Real Estate Options & Price Range
There are dozens of neighborhoods between the Point Washington State Forest, the beach, and around Eastern Lake. Some come with an HOA, and some without an HOA or design restrictions. One Seagrove Place Condominiums is the only high-rise condominium complex on all of Scenic 30A. Additionally, there's a variety of over 30 different condominium complexes for buyers to choose from. Buyers can expect residential prices to range from $500K on the low end and $25M on the high end. Search Available Seagrove Properties
History & Uniqueness
In the 1950s, Seagrove Beach was a remote beach community offering quiet seclusion. There was no 30A. If you wanted to travel to Grayton Beach or Blue Mountain, you had to walk the beach or drive north on 395 to 98. Mr. McGee developed Seagrove Beach along with his son Cube McGee, Jr. over a 50-year period with seven different additions.
Today, one notable feature is the number of beach accesses available to the public in Seagrove Beach. There are approximately 22 pedestrian or neighborhood access points and one regional (with public parking, bathrooms, handicap access, etc.) Another regional beach access is coming soon across from Cafe 30A.
Seagrove is home to one of 14 coastal dune lakes in South Walton and surrounding towns. Coastal dune lakes are found in only a few places worldwide, making Eastern Lake a rare gem! The dunes serve as barriers to natural disasters and are heavily protected in order to best preserve the community.
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Things to Do in Seagrove Beach
Some of 30A's best eateries are located in Seagrove Beach, including the Seagrove Village Market, a local icon established in 1949. The casual market's signature deep-fried seafood sandwiches are a must! Next to the Village Market Cafe is a more upscale restaurant called the Surfing Deer, at Highway 30A and 395 South. A short ride up Highway 395 will lead you to a plaza with a variety of places to run all of your errands, such as getting groceries at Publix, stopping by the local bank, getting your nails done, working out, and even stopping by Pizza by the Sea for their delicious Pizza. The Perfect Pig is a great brunch spot, and traveling west on Highway 30A through Seagrove will bring you to various places to shop, with jewelry stores, souvenir shops, bicycle rentals, ice cream shops, and bakeries. Cafe Thirty-A is known for its award-winning food, so plan on making a reservation and trying its signature dishes. Cowgirl Kitchen is an excellent place for casual comfort food with a southern flair, and seafood lovers will want to check out Goatfeathers seafood market to take advantage of their fresh seafood selection.
Adventurists should look into Timpoochee Trail, which runs from Seaside all the way to Rosemary Beach, for a scenic tour of Seagrove and the communities surrounding it.
Buyers Favor Seagrove Beach
Repeatedly, Seagrove Beach is the top-selling community with buyers on Scenic 30A - probably because there is so much diversity of properties from quaint cottages to upscale modern, and there are plenty of ways to get to the beach as a resident or a vacationer. For a unique and diverse atmosphere with homes of all types, Seagrove Beach is the perfect destination for buyers looking to become full-time residents in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
