Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach

This beautiful Okaloosa County resort community, home to approximately 22,000 residents, is located on the Santa Rosa Sound on the state’s western panhandle. Fort Walton Beach enjoys proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the sugary white sands of the Emerald Coast. Pensacola is about 40 miles away while Eglin Air Force Base is only about five miles away. The economy of Fort Walton Beach is based upon tourism, the high-tech industry and the military. Fort Walton Beach’s favorable climate, featuring very mild winters, is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation and beach fun. The city has approximately 20 parks, three recreational centers and 12 championship golf courses. Fort Walton Beach is also haven for water sports lovers. Residents journey to nearby Henderson Beach State Park and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park for numerous recreational activities. A further trek to Blackwater River State Park, near the Alabama border, provides yet another recreational option. Fort Walton Beach is home to the Gulfarium – the nation’s second oldest marine park – which provides education and entertainment to a wide variety of ages. Okaloosa County Schools serve the community’s educational needs. Students attend classes at approximately six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools in town. Real estate is affordable, with single-family homes available along with a wide variety of low-maintenance condominiums and townhouses. The relaxing lifestyle, ideal climate and healthy economy of Fort Walton Beach make it an excellent place to call home.

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The real estate market in Fort Walton Beach is a mix of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to $1 million and more for luxury homes and estate properties. A limited selection of land is also available for custom building, including some waterfront lots.

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Herm Vanderheyden: Herm is the “REALTOR® of Choice” for the Panhandle. His extensive industry experience, outgoing personality and intimate knowledge of the local market make him a force to be reckoned with in real estate. Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Herm worked in commercial, industrial and residential investment. He was also a general construction contractor, helping him gain a solid understanding of finance and building. He has now held a real estate license for five years, but has been buying and selling real estate for 25 years, using his personal experiences to help his clients avoid common pitfalls and obtain satisfying results. His work ethic, sense of humor and honesty have earned him countless loyal clients and a repeat and referral rate of 60 percent. In addition to being a people person, Herm is a problem-solver and strong negotiator. He believes that, to be successful, you should bite off more than you can chew and then go do it. This enthusiastic approach to life makes him a strong advocate for his clients, earning reliable, measurable results. In the little time in which he is not helping his clients, Herm plays ice hockey in a local men’s league, is a certified hockey referee and private pilot. When deciding whether to buy or sell, partner with Herm and the SupHerman Team at Keller Williams Pensacola.

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