2023 Forgotten Coast Annual Market Report | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of FL

2023

Annual Report

FORGOTTEN COAST

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MARKET REPORT 2021 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

Resilience | a year in review Resilience can be defined as the power or ability of a material to return to its original form or position after being bent or stretched. After the extreme highs of the postpandemic market to the inevitable slowdown during 2023, the Northwest Florida real estate market has certainly proved its ability to withstand unpredictable market conditions such as climbing interest rates while still maintaining value for buyers with average sales prices remaining consistent or even rising in many market sectors.

Similarly, our real estate professionals at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida have shown an unflappable resilience for navigating changing market conditions while still successfully servicing the needs of both buyers and sellers. Over 900 families were served by our agency in 2023, allowing us to remain at the forefront of real estate sales along the entire stretch of the Northwest Florida coastline from St. George Island to Navarre Beach.

In the same vein, the resilience of this unique slice of Florida is proven again and again. While adjusting to ever-increasing full time populations along with the continued steady stream of visitors to our beachside communities, the Northwest Florida coast has continued to thrive, steadily adding new infrastructure, businesses, and services to make life along the Gulf of Mexico better than ever.

Anticipating the trajectory of the 2024 real estate market, we foresee a landscape shaped by continued resilience and adaptation. As we delve into the new year, the market is expected to further shift, reflecting an equilibrium between buyers and sellers. With the lessons learned from the challenges of 2023, we anticipate a more stabilized environment, offering opportunities for both buyers and sellers to make informed decisions. The influx of inventory is likely to persist, creating a dynamic market with diverse options for prospective homeowners. While certain areas may exhibit pockets of strength, others may experience increased flexibility, fostering a balanced and sustainable market.

Established in 2007 and affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices since 2016, our agency became wholly owned by HomeServices of America in 2022. Our brand is built on trust, integrity, stability, and innovation. As an international leader in property sales and promotion, we are well positioned to guide you through any market conditions. Our experienced sales executives are ready to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

As we look forward to brokering real estate sales along our coast in the new year, we feel blessed to have served so many extraordinary people in 2023. We eagerly welcome the opportunity to serve you in 2023 and beyond, navigating this resilient real estate landscape together.

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

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OFFICE LOCATIONS

1 Ft. Walton Beach

Choctawhatchee Bay 331

98

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5 Destin Sandestin 4 Blue Mountain Beach WaterColor Seaside Seagrove WaterSound Beach Rosemary Beach

Northwest Florida Beaches Internationa Airport

79

6

West Bay

Panama City Beach

Gulf of Mexico 1. destin 151 Regions Way, Suite 4A Destin, FL 32541 850.502.2120

2. watercolor main 28B WaterColor Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.534.3006

3. watercolor crossings 49A WaterColor Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.213.5450

4. watersound beach 6652 E Co Hwy 30A, Ste 110 Watersound, FL 32461 850.213.5150

5. watersound community discovery center 34 Origins Main Street, Suite 101 Watersound, FL 32461 850.213.5170

6. pier park 15750 Panama City Beach Pkwy, #140 Panama City Beach, FL 32413 850.252.4160

7. windmark beach 101 Goodmorning Street Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850.296.3716

8. st. george island 140 West 1st Street, Ste B St. George Island, FL 32328 850.990.0020

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20

231

Tallahassee

Lynn Haven Panama City Tyndall AFB

Mexico Beach

98

71

Apalachicola National Forest

7

WindMark Beach

Port St. Joe

Carrabelle

Apalachicola

Eastpoint

8 Cape San Blas

Apalachicola Bay

St. George Island

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

forgotten coast S T. G E O R G E I S L A N D 8

A PA L AC H I C O L A 1 0

CAPE SAN BLAS 12

P O R T S T. J O E 1 4

M E X I C O B E AC H / S T. J O E B E AC H 1 6

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

FORGOTTEN COAST CAPE SAN BLAS | ST. GEORGE ISLAND

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

% GROWTH 2014 - 2023

154%

$1,000,000

$800,000

$570,107

$617,147

$672,758

$654,059

$790,518

$1,071,145

$1,246,885

$1,203,200

$200,000

$563,336

$400,000

$489,459

$600,000

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

% GROWTH 2014 - 2023

66%

400

300

200

6

218

176

207

356

121

127

64

57

82

0

244

100

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

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FORGOTTEN COAST

PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

% GROWTH 2014 - 2023

124%

$600

$500

$400

$300

$268

$277

$298

$307

$311

$366

$485

$573

$550

$100

$245

$200

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

NUMBER OF SALES

% GROWTH 2014 - 2023

16%

300

250

200

158

155

165

169

144

269

323

261

171

100

147

150

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

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ST. GEORGE ISLAND

1248 E GULF BEACH DRIVE 8

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ST. GEORGE ISLAND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

% OF LIST PRICE SOLD

2022

120

$153,697,348

$1,280,811

$589

77

95%

2023

88

$114,853,600

$1,305,155

$596

98

95%

PERCENT CHANGE

27%

2%

1%

27%

0%

27%

596 $

589 $

2023

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

2022

25%

2022

2023

1%

95% 2022

95% 2023

0%

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ. FT.

PERCENTAGE OF LIST PRICE SOLD

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

88

SOLD VOLUME

120

NUMBER OF SALES

NUMBER OF SALES

YEAR

77 2022

98 2023

27%

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

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APALACHICOLA

28 7TH STREET 10

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

APALACHICOLA SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

% OF LIST PRICE SOLD

2022

46

$17,687,505

$384,511

$234

121

94%

2023

42

$15,746,500

$374,917

$253

122

93%

9%

11%

2%

8%

1%

1%

2023

9%

$

42

2022

$

46

NUMBER OF SALES

PERCENT CHANGE

2022

2023

8%

94% 2022

93% 2023

1%

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ. FT.

PERCENTAGE OF LIST PRICE SOLD

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

253

SOLD VOLUME

234

NUMBER OF SALES

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

YEAR

121 2022

122 2023

1%

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CAPE SAN BLAS

952 INDIAN PASS ROAD 12

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

CAPE SAN BLAS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

141

$171,739,729

$1,218,012

$559

40

97%

2023

83

$90,893,675

$1,202,253

$500

65

95%

PERCENT CHANGE

41%

47%

1%

11%

63%

2%

41%

$

2023

$

2022

2022

2023

11%

97% 2022

95% 2023

2%

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

2022

PERCENTAGE OF LIST PRICE SOLD

% OF LIST PRICE SOLD

500

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

559

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ. FT.

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

83

SOLD VOLUME

141

NUMBER OF SALES

NUMBER OF SALES

YEAR

40 2022

65 2023

63%

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PORT ST. JOE

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ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

PORT ST. JOE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ. FT.

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

% OF LIST PRICE SOLD

2022

112

$39,265,573

$350,585

$233

43

96%

2023

86

$32,446,530

$377,285

$234

63

95%

17%

8%

0%

47%

1%

23%

$

2023

$

2022

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

86

23%

112

NUMBER OF SALES

PERCENT CHANGE

2022

2023

0%

96% 2022

95% 2023

1%

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

PERCENTAGE OF LIST PRICE SOLD

SOLD VOLUME

234

NUMBER OF SALES

233

YEAR

43 2022

63 2023

47%

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MEXICO BEACH | ST. JOE BEACH

8105 HWY 98 STEPHEN TEEKELL PHOTOGRAPHY

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ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA

MEXICO BEACH | ST. JOE BEACH SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

% OF LIST PRICE SOLD

2022

166

$102,395,361

$616,840

$329

46

93%

2023

217

$136,220,671

$627,745

$323

112

97%

PERCENT CHANGE

31%

2%

2%

143%

5%

31%

323 $

329 $

2023

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

2022

33%

2022

2023

2%

93% 2022

97% 2023

5%

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ. FT.

PERCENTAGE OF LIST PRICE SOLD

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

217

SOLD VOLUME

166

NUMBER OF SALES

NUMBER OF SALES

YEAR

46 2022

112 2023

143%

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