30A Luxury Homes sales in 2015 set new records as the demand for luxury real estate grew throughout the United States and along the Emerald Coast. The world’s most expensive home the Chateau Louis XIV, located outside of Paris sold for $301 million in 2015 shattering all past records. To make our Top 5 most expensive list on 30A, the selling price needed to be over $6mil dollars. In 2014 only three of the top 5 homes would have made it onto the list. This year newer construction homes in Seagrove and Blue Mountain Beach dominated the list. Of the top 5 on our list only one was built before 2011 and two were essentially new construction homes. Price per square foot for luxury homes on 30A averaged over $1,000/sf for our top gulf front luxury homes. Alys Beach continues to set records in the 30A luxury home market with 33 Sea Foam Alley selling with the highest price per square foot at $1,751/sf. Two of the homes on this year’s list in Alys Beach sold off market before they hit the MLS. The most expensive gulf front lot sold in 2015 was sold in Alys Beach for $6.75mil for 35′ of gulf front or $193,000 per foot! As a comparison, the average price per gulf front foot for vacant lot is approximately $30,000/ft on 30A. 2015 was a spectacular year for luxury home sales on 30A and I hope you enjoy this list. I look forward to an amazing and exciting 2016.
30A Luxury Sales by the Numbers
To say luxury home sales on 30A in 2015 broke records would be an understatement. Luxury home sales shattered all past records and set a bar very high for 2016. To put things in perspective, only one home on the top 10 list in 2013 would have made this years list! The 1oth most expensive home sold in 2015 at $5.195mil which would have been ranked 2nd in 2013. Sales volume for homes on 30A over $2mil has increased 181% since 2012 with 107 homes sold in 2015 versus 38 in 2012. Number of homes sold over $1mil increased 29% from 2014 to 2015. We can attribute luxury home sales climbing across the country with the improving economy and stock market in 2015. However, with the upcoming election year and crumbling financial market in 2016, it will be interesting to see how it will affect our luxury home market in the short term. New construction luxury homes continue to dominate our market as buyers preferences sway towards the newer construction over older homes that may need extensive renovations.
2015 30A Homes Sold Over $1 Million – 293, totaling $592,218,255
2014 30A Homes Sold Over $1 Million – 227, totaling $441,820,397
2013 30A Homes Sold Over $1 Million – 186, totaling $359,539,627
2012 30A Homes Sold Over $1 Million – 142, totaling $244,332,592
2015 30A Homes Sold Over $2 Million – 107, totaling $329,400,886
2014 30A Homes Sold Over $2 Million – 71, totaling $223,197,450
2013 30A Homes Sold Over $2 Million – 67, totaling $190,694,405
2012 30A Homes Sold Over $2 Million – 38, totaling $101,813,500
2014 Most Expensive Homes Sold on 30A
2013 Most Expensive Homes Sold on 30A
2012 Most Expensive Homes Sold on 30A
2011 Most Expensive Homes Sold on 30A
2010 Most Expensive Homes Sold on 30A
Most Expensive Homes Currently for Sale on 30A
#1 Most Expensive Home Sold on 30A – 768 Blue Mountain Rd in Blue Mountain Beach
Now this is 30A luxury living: a 4-story, 7,925sf home with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, an elevator, and a Gulf front pool with hot tub. 768 Blue Mountain Rd boasts some of the best entertaining spaces on the 2015 list of most expensive 30A luxury homes sold. The outdoor living space features a Gulf front pool and hot tub, a fire pit, and a summer kitchen surrounded by 500sf of terrace while the 4th level living area captures panoramic views of the Gulf and features a kitchenette for easy entertaining. This 30A luxury home sold for $7,528,750 at $950/sf in December 2015.
#2 Most Expensive Home Sold on 30A – 3034 Hwy 30A East in Seagrove
Coming in at #2 on our list of most expensive sold 30A homes for 2015 is this new construction Gulf front beach retreat in Seagrove, near Seaside and Watercolor. Just imagine having the beach right in your back yard, with luxury amenities like a Gulf front pool, summer kitchen, and third floor terrace to admire the spectacular Gulf views. This new construction 7 bedroom home with full carriage house sold for $7.1 million at $1,098/sf.
#3 Most Expensive Home Sold on 30A – 2940 E. Co Hwy 30A in Seagrove
Sophisticated, coastal elements brimming with elegance set the tone for 2940 E. Co Hwy 30A, the 3rd most most expensive 30A luxury home sold in 2015. This striking Gulf front Seagrove home which sold for $7.1 million in 2015 was thoughtfully designed by Thurber Architects and features luxurious finishes and artful details throughout, including a spacious gourmet kitchen. Situated atop a high beach dune, this one-of-a-kind 4276 sq. ft. residence boasts a generous 60 ft. of gulf-frontage with private direct beach access. This luxury gulf front home in Seagrove sold for $7,100,000 at $1,660/sf.
#4 Most Expensive Home Sold on 30A – 356 W Water St in Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach is consistently a top pick on 30A for some of the best luxury homes, which makes it no surprise that 356 W Water St in Rosemary Beach is #3 on our list of most expensive homes sold on 30A in 2015. With 5,673sf including the fully appointed carriage house above the 2-car garage, this Rosemary Beach luxury home sold for $6.25 million. In addition to countless luxury finishes throughout, this home features a 4th floor viewing tower with sweeping views of the Rosemary Beach rooftops and the Gulf, complete with a bar and seating area. This amazing gulf front Rosemary Beach home sold at $1,101/sf for $6,250,000.
#5 Most Expensive Home Sold on 30A – 95 Stallworth Blvd in Stallworth Preserve
This gulf front home in the gated community of Stallworth Preserve is adjacent to Topsail State Park and the rare coastal dune lakes on 30A providing ultimate privacy. The stunning Palladian design with French flair is a unique architectural delight. Including 806sf of climate controlled garage space, this home is a spacious 6,103sf with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. 95 Stallworth Blvd – located on the west end of 30A near Gulf Place, Old Florida Beach, The Retreat, The Village of White Cliffs, and other 30A luxury communities – and sold for $6,195,000 at $1,140/sf in 2015.
