RARE OPPORTUNITY! Prime Island Living on a Huge Corner Lot! Discover one of the best opportunities on Tarpon Drive—an oversized corner lot offering exceptional value and unbeatable access to island amenities. Enjoy sparkling Sound views right across the street, with the Gulf of Mexico just moments away, making beach days effortless and sunset strolls a part of everyday life. Nestled near the quieter end of the island, this location delivers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. From boating the Intracoastal Waterway, paddleboarding the Sound, or biking to nearby restaurants and shops, you're surrounded by everything that makes coastal living extraordinary. Build the dream home you've been envisioning and elevate your lifestyle in a setting that truly has it all. Call us!
This 0.35-acre lot, located at 253 Eglin Parkway NE in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is zoned for mixed use, offering versatile development opportunities for both residential and commercial projects.
Extraordinarily rare legacy waterfront assemblage favorably zoned ''MX-2 Mixed-Use'' (pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach land development code) for high density redevelopment to achieve economies of scale involving a plausible host of viable development scenarios. Its prime ±248 fronting footage on the scenic Sound of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, as well as ±248' along Miracle Strip Parkway, is within ±½ mile from the spectacular Brooks Bridge (under development and construction), as well as a pedestrian friendly, short walk to the historic downtown district of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The combined total waterfront acreage is ±2.47, while the dimension of the two contiguous, combined parcels is as follows: 248' x 230' x 248' x 218'. The assemblage is offered as-is, where-is, with no attributable value to the current structures onsite. Buyer must verify zoning, potential development entitlements, riparian rights (dock / "marina") through the City of Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, and including but not limited to the Corp. of Engineers, and the FDEP. Access to the property is strictly prohibited unless properly scheduled with advance notice through the listing agent(s). Please inquire for additional information. "MX-2 Mixed High Use" was defined as follows: MX-2 Mixed-use (High Intensity) Zoning District. The mixed-use zoning district is established to provide for a wide variety of land uses, including multifamily structures, commercial and office uses, artisan studios, and cottage industries. Accessory uses for residential developments include onsite amenities, such as recreation facilities, carports, garages, storage buildings, parking lots, transit stops, and community buildings. Accessory uses for nonresidential developments include such onsite amenities as parking lots, parking structures, storage buildings, or transit stops. Open space in the form of plazas and courtyards may be provided. Waterfront locations may include accessory uses such as docks, boardwalks, or facilities for direct water access to support water-dependent uses. Uses within the MX-2 zoning district may be mixed within one (1) parcel or lot and may be mixed within one (1) building. The maximum density is thirty (30.0) dwelling units per acre. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum density up to forty-five (45.0) dwelling units per acre. The maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential development is two (2.0) FAR. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum floor area ratio of three (3.0) FAR.
LOT READY TO BUILD BY TRACY ACREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. There is a plan ready to build featuring 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms. LOT WILL NOT BE SOLD AS A LOT ONLY, MUST USE BUILDER/OWNER TO BUILD.
LOT READY TO BUILD BY TRACY ACREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. There is a plan ready to build featuring 5 bedrooms, two of which are primary suite style, 4 bathrooms, and 3 car side load garage. Custom home plans are also a possibility. $825,000 MINIMUM TO BUILD, THIS WILL BE A LUXURY HOME WITH NATURAL GAS STOVE, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, QUARTS COUNTER TOPS, UPGRADED CABINETRY. LOT WILL NOT BE SOLD AS A LOT ONLY, MUST USE BUILDER/OWNER TO BUILD.
LOT READY TO BUILD BY TRACY ACREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. There is a plan ready to build featuring 5 bedrooms, two of which are primary suite style, 4 bathrooms, and 3 car side load garage. Custom home plans are also a possibility. $825,000 MINIMUM TO BUILD, THIS WILL BE A LUXURY HOME WITH NATURAL GAS STOVE, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, QUARTS COUNTER TOPS, UPGRADED CABINETRY. LOT WILL NOT BE SOLD AS A LOT ONLY, MUST USE BUILDER/OWNER TO BUILD.
Rare find! Kenwood waterfront - 1.3 acres! This is a beautiful wooded estate lot with over 120 feet of frontage on protected Chula Vista Bayou. Great neighborhood - high elevation - no HOA fees! This is the perfect lot for construction of your dream getaway. Just the right amount of street frontage (+-70') but over 700 feet deep for amazing privacy.
Prime Commercial Development Opportunity in Downtown Fort Walton Beach Address: 23 SE Miracle Strip Pkwy & 207 Shell Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL Property Overview: Seize this rare opportunity to own a premier commercial lot in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach. This property includes two connected parcels—23 SE Miracle Strip Parkway and 207 Shell Avenue—offering just over an acre of prime real estate with high visibility and excellent accessibility. Key Features: Strategic Location - Situated on the bustling Miracle Strip Parkway, a major thoroughfare with strong traffic counts and excellent exposure. Size & Versatility - Combined, these lots provide ample space for retail, office, restaurant, or mixed-use development. Downtown Accessibility - Located in the vibrant downtown.. Investment Potential - A growing area with strong commercial demand, making this an ideal site for future development. This property offers a prime opportunity for investors and developers looking to establish a presence in one of Fort Walton Beach's most sought-after locations.
It has approximately 1.18 acres and features 78 feet of frontage along Eglin Parkway, ensuring prominent visibility and accessibility. Boasting an enviable location along Eglin Parkway, with a traffic count of 46,500 AADT, and nestled adjacent to the esteemed TownePlace Suites by Marriott, this property presents an ideal setting for commercial development. Zoned as Mixed Use (MU), the outparcel offers a versatile canvas for various potential uses. Ground Lease considered.

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Fort Walton Beach is located in Florida. Fort Walton Beach, Florida has a population of 20,805. Fort Walton Beach is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.99% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.79%.
The median household income in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is $55,623. The median household income for the surrounding county is $67,390 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fort Walton Beach is 39.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 90 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 65.8 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.