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Explore Kelly Plantation homes for sale in Destin, Florida, a gated golf and waterfront community along Choctawhatchee Bay. Kelly Plantation is known for its nine distinctive neighborhoods, natural surroundings, championship golf course, and a selection of luxury homes, waterfront estates, golf course residences, townhomes, and condominiums. Its location in the heart of Destin offers convenient access to Gulf beaches, shopping, restaurants, and other local services.
Kelly Plantation spans approximately 900 acres and includes a 250-acre nature preserve, parks, walking and jogging trails, and an 18-hole golf course designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates. The community's homes and amenities vary by neighborhood and property, so buyers should confirm details with the applicable association.
View Kelly Plantation homes for sale and explore the community's neighborhoods and property options below.
Kelly Plantation is located between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in Destin. Unlike beachfront neighborhoods directly along the Gulf, Kelly Plantation offers a bay-side residential setting with wooded areas, wetlands, lakes, golf course views, and selected waterfront homesites. The gated community is close to Destin Commons, grocery stores, restaurants, fitness studios, and the beaches along the Emerald Coast.
The community is organized into nine neighborhoods, each with its own residential style and setting. Buyers can compare traditional single-family homes, golf course residences, patio homes, luxury townhomes, bayfront estates, and condominium living within the larger Kelly Plantation community.
The Kelly Plantation Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates. The course extends through the community's natural landscape, with mature trees, lakes, bayous, and views of Choctawhatchee Bay. The golf club operates separately from the homeowners association. Buyers should contact the club directly to confirm current public play, membership options, and fees.
Learn more about the Kelly Plantation Golf Club.
The Kelly Plantation Owners Association lists a variety of recreational facilities and shared spaces for owners. Community amenities include:
Amenities, access rights, hours, and use policies are subject to current association rules. Buyers should review the applicable documents and verify which facilities are available to a specific property.
For current community information, visit the Kelly Plantation Owners Association website and its amenities page.
Kelly Plantation is made up of nine neighborhoods, each with a distinct layout and selection of property types.
The Brownstones consist of luxury townhomes situated on approximately five acres. The neighborhood's design takes advantage of views toward Choctawhatchee Bay, the golf course, and the nature preserve.
Carriage Place features patio-style homes adjoining several holes of the golf course. The association provides individual lawn maintenance, which may appeal to buyers seeking a lower-maintenance home. Confirm the current scope of services and fees before purchasing.
Club Commons is located near the Owners Club and Golf Club. The neighborhood also borders Bayou Park, with a scenic overlook of Joe's Bayou.
The Crossings is a smaller neighborhood of golf course homes near the equestrian center and natural preserve areas. Its setting combines residential streets with nearby open space.
One Water Place offers luxury condominium residences within a separately gated section of Kelly Plantation. Buyers who prefer condominium living can compare One Water Place with the community's single-family homes and townhomes. Condominium fees, services, rules, and amenities should be reviewed for each unit.
The Plantation was the first development phase of Kelly Plantation. It includes single-family homes near natural areas and a freshwater lake. Plantation Cove includes private waterfront homesites, while other sections offer homes near the golf course.
Plantation Place features homes with traditional architectural details and a coordinated neighborhood streetscape. Buyers can compare individual homes based on floor plan, lot, updates, and location within the community.
Stonebridge is a golf and lakefront neighborhood with luxury homes and views of the golf course, lakes, parks, and nature preserve.
Waterford is an exclusive gated neighborhood within Kelly Plantation. It includes estate homes on larger waterfront homesites, with deep-water access identified as a feature of the neighborhood. Buyers should verify dock rights, water depth, navigability, permits, seawall condition, and any applicable easements for an individual property.
For additional details about each neighborhood, visit the official Kelly Plantation neighborhood guide.
Kelly Plantation real estate includes a range of property styles. Depending on current inventory, buyers may find:
Property values vary with location, square footage, lot size, construction, condition, renovations, views, and access to waterfront or golf course features. Buyers should compare recent sales and current competing listings rather than relying on neighborhood-wide price assumptions.
When evaluating Kelly Plantation homes for sale, consider the property's location within the community, age and condition, roof and major systems, renovations, lot characteristics, and views. For waterfront properties, investigate seawalls, docks, boat access, permits, flood zone, elevation, insurance, and easements.
Kelly Plantation has a master association and distinct neighborhood sections. Buyers should obtain and review all applicable association documents, fees, architectural requirements, maintenance responsibilities, leasing restrictions, and any additional neighborhood association requirements. Fees and rules may differ between property types and neighborhoods.
Buyers considering seasonal use or rental income should verify current leasing restrictions directly with the applicable association before making an offer. Do not assume that rental rules are the same throughout Kelly Plantation.
Browse the current Kelly Plantation real estate listings below to see homes currently offered for sale in this Destin community. Listing details may include asking price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, photographs, and property features. Inventory and prices change as properties are listed, updated, placed under contract, and sold.
To explore more properties nearby, visit our Destin homes for sale and Destin condos for sale pages.
For assistance buying or selling a home in Kelly Plantation, contact Emerald Coast Realty Pros. Call or text 850-912-9826 to discuss available properties or arrange a showing.
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