THE 30A COMMUNITY GUIDE SERIES
Serenity at Dune Allen DUNE ALLEN BEACH
ANDERSON GROUP 30A
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SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A
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WELCOME
A quiet cottage neighborhood on the west end of 30A Serenity sits directly behind Stinky's Fish Camp, a block
There is no gate, no clubhouse, no fitness center. What
north of Scenic 30A rather than fronting it. You turn in
there is instead is a genuinely walkable position on the
off Woodward Drive and the road immediately
quiet end of the beach road.
becomes brick paver, the pines close in overhead, and the road noise disappears.
Most homes here are second homes and vacation rentals, with a smaller group of full-time residents. It
It is compact by design — roughly eighty-seven
keeps the rhythm of a beach neighborhood rather
homesites on small lots, most built between 2017 and
than a year-round one — busy in season, very quiet in
2022, arranged around a central pool and a boardwalk
January.
out to a gazebo over the preserve.
AT A GLANCE LO CAT I O N
ENTRY
SIZE
West end of Scenic 30A, Dune Allen
North on Woodward Drive, beside Stinky's
Approximately 87 original homesites
B U I LT
TYPICAL HOME
TYPICAL LOT
Primarily 2017–2022
2–4 bedrooms, 1,500–3,000 sq ft
About 37 × 75 feet, 0.06–0.09 acres
STREETS
HOA DUES
AMENITIES
Private brick paver, HOA maintained
$900 quarterly · $3,600 a year
Pool, preserve boardwalk and gazebo
BEACH
R E N TA LS
SCHOOLS
Regional access, ¼ to ½ mile
Permitted in original Serenity
Butler · Emerald Coast · South Walton
SERENITY AT DUNE ALLEN
WELCOME
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THE SETTING
Pines, dune lakes, and the Gulf beyond Dune Allen is the westernmost of the eleven towns
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park borders Dune Allen to
along 30A, and the quietest. It is also where the coastal
the west — 1,640 acres of old-growth forest, high
dune lakes are most visible — Allen Lake sits across the
dunes and trails. The Timpoochee Trail runs the length
road behind Stinky's, Oyster Lake a short ride east.
of 30A right out front, so a bike or a low-speed vehicle
These lakes are a landform found in only a handful of
reaches Gulf Place and Ed Walline without touching a
places worldwide.
highway.
S E R E N I T Y F R O M A B O V E — T H E P R E S E R V E , A N D T H E G U L F B E YO N D
DUNE LAKE AND PRESERVE, JUST NORTH
SERENITY AT DUNE ALLEN
ROOFTOPS TO THE GULF — A QUARTER MILE
THE SETTING
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THE HOMES
Coastal cottages, vertically arranged The look is the familiar modern 30A cottage — white and pale coastal colors, standing-seam metal roofs, deep front porches and stacked balconies. Because the lots are small, the houses go up rather than out, which is how a 2,800square-foot home with five bedrooms fits comfortably onto six hundredths of an acre. Most of the neighborhood is only four to nine years old, so it reads considerably newer than the older pockets of Dune Allen around it.
OPEN MAIN LEVEL — KITCHEN, LIVING, DINING
T I L E D S H O W E R S A N D Q U A R T Z S U R FA C E S
WHAT TO EXPECT SCALE
L AY O U T
Two or three stories, 1,500–3,000 sq ft, three to five bedrooms.
Open main level; bedrooms above; a second living space upstairs is common.
LOTS
PA R K I N G
Small and level, roughly 37 × 75 ft. Porches do the work yards do
Paver drives, typically two spaces. Ground-level gear storage, no
elsewhere.
garages.
FINISHES
EXTERIORS
Quartz, tile and LVP or hardwood, tankless gas water heaters,
Hardie-type siding, standing-seam metal roofs, deep stacked
impact glass.
porches.
SERENITY AT DUNE ALLEN
THE HOMES
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TWO GENERATIONS
Original Serenity and The Reserves It helps to think of Serenity as two neighborhoods sharing one name. The original community is the 2017–2022 cottage build-out around the pool. The Reserves is the newer enclave completing along Caba Cove and the far end of Charming Way — larger four- and five-bedroom homes at a higher finish level, with four residences planned to have private pools. The two are recorded as separate subdivisions, which matters more than it sounds like it should.
T H E O R I G I N A L CO T TA G E B U I L D - O U T
THE RESERVES ENTRY MONUMENT
Original Serenity
The Reserves
Approximately 87 homesites · Built 2017–2022 · Two to
New construction completing 2025–2026 · Four and
four bedrooms, 1,500–3,000 sq ft · Charming Way,
five bedrooms, 2,500–3,650 sq ft · Caba Cove and upper
Conscience Way, Magical Place, Clear Lane, Serene
Charming Way · No-carpet packages, quartz, custom
Way, Constant Avenue, Old Winston Circle and Peaceful
tiled showers, multiple ensuites · Four residences
Lane · Short-term rentals permitted · Many homes sold
planned with private pools · Model home at 162
furnished and rental-ready · Community pool and
Charming Way · Lots about 0.08 acres · Ground-level
preserve boardwalk · Lots about 37 × 75 ft
storage and paver drives
B E F O R E Y O U R E LY O N R E N T A L U S E
Confirm whether the property is recorded in Serenity at Dune Allen or Reserves in Serenity at Dune Allen, then read that plat's declaration. Rental rights are set by the governing documents rather than an MLS field, and the two sections may not carry the same terms.
SERENITY AT DUNE ALLEN
TWO GENERATIONS
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THE POOL & THE BEACH
One pool, and one very good beach access
T H E CO M M U N I T Y P O O L , C E N T R A L LY P L A C E D
R E S T R O O M S AT T H E R E G I O N A L B E A C H A CC E S S
NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES
Community swimming pool with paver deck, pergola and lounge seating Boardwalk to a shaded gazebo overlooking the preserve Private brick paver streets and landscaped common areas Golf-cart, bike and walking access to 30A and the beach Direct connection to the Timpoochee Trail along the beach road
DUNE ALLEN REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS ADDRESS
5999 W County Highway 30A — directly across from the neighborhood
OPENED
December 2019, the first new access in South Walton in over a decade
SIZE
1.51 acres with 220 feet of beachfront
AMENITIES
Restrooms, parking, lifeguard tower, ADA boardwalk and parking, water fountain, picnic pavilion, conditions flag
SERVICE
Managed Beach Vendor program — chair and umbrella rentals on site
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POOL & BEACH
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REAL ESTATE
What it costs to own here As of 31 August 2026 there are nine active listings recorded in Serenity at Dune Allen, at a median list price of $999,500 and an average of $534 per square foot, with 64 days on market. The cottage inventory below shows the working range; homes in The Reserves list separately and generally higher. ADDRESS
B E D S / B AT H S
SQ FT
B U I LT
LIST PRICE
15 Constant Avenue
4 BR / 5.5 BA
2,947
2023
$1,700,000
64 Old Winston Circle
5 BR / 4.5 BA
2,955
2021
$1,499,900
23 Conscience Way
4 BR / 4 BA
2,801
2023
$1,450,000
59 Conscience Way
4 BR / 4.5 BA
2,340
2022
$999,500
52 Charming Way
3 BR / 3 BA
1,978
2019
$995,000
21 Magical Place
3 BR / 2.5 BA
1,937
2019
$900,000
62 Charming Way
2 BR / 2.5 BA
1,512
2020
$750,000
OWNERSHIP ESSENTIALS A S S O C I AT I O N
Serenity at Dune Allen Homeowners Association, Inc. — Florida non-profit, established June 14, 2006, Walton County
DUES
$300 monthly / $900 quarterly. Covers management and accounting, ground keeping, common-area repairs, recreational facility and master association
R E N TA L S
Original Serenity permits short-term rentals. A Florida DBPR license and an annual Walton County vacation rental certificate are both required before advertising
TAX E S
Non-homesteaded property is reassessed at sale with no Save Our Homes cap — budget from the purchase price, not the seller's current bill
INSURANCE
Wind and flood are the largest variable carrying costs. Request an elevation certificate and a real quote early
PA R K I N G
County rules set one space per 900 sq ft of conditioned area for post-ordinance rental units. Confirm the certified count before underwriting occupancy
Figures reflect public MLS and county records as of August 2026 and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Dues, covenants, assessments and rental rules should be confirmed from the current estoppel or resale package for the specific property.
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THE 30A COMMUNITY GUIDE SERIES
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