Owl's Head

[6thGen]

Website is up.

http://www.owlsheadfla.com/

 

[dbuck]

What an attractive, informative and navigable web site. Someone did an outstanding job.

 

[TooFarTampa]

DPZ and a Palmer course, in Freeport? With prices starting at $200K? The mind reels.

This is much more interesting than St. Joe trying to sell off mosquito-infested woodlands.

 

[Smiling JOe]

DPZ and a Palmer course, in Freeport? With prices starting at $200K? The mind reels.

This is much more interesting than St. Joe trying to sell off mosquito-infested woodlands.

I poked around a little bit on the site. Glad to see it is more than a cover page now. Nice site. I did not see a price page, but I doubt you will see $200K on any home in Freeport, as currently you cannot find a home for under $275K. Perhaps you are referring to the homesite's price.

I recall finding a starter website for Freeport Plantation about a year ago, and it announced prices starting around $30K for homesites. Of course, the info was a bit dated, as prices for lots in Freeport were around $95K to start. Perhaps if the homes in Owl's Head are quoted as starting at $200K, the data is not up to date, but if it is correct, sign me up today!!!

 

[Jennifer Steele]

I poked around a little bit on the site. Glad to see it is more than a cover page now. Nice site. I did not see a price page, but I doubt you will see $200K on any home in Freeport, as currently you cannot find a home for under $275K. Perhaps you are referring to the homesite's price.

I recall finding a starter website for Freeport Plantation about a year ago, and it announced prices starting around $30K for homesites. Of course, the info was a bit dated, as prices for lots in Freeport were around $95K to start. Perhaps if the homes in Owl's Head are quoted as starting at $200K, the data is not up to date, but if it is correct, sign me up today!!!

I thought it said lots started at $80k with homes from $200-$800k. I assumed that was above lot cost. Does seem a bit too good to be true, though. Better move fast!!!!

 

[TooFarTampa]

I poked around a little bit on the site. Glad to see it is more than a cover page now. Nice site. I did not see a price page, but I doubt you will see $200K on any home in Freeport, as currently you cannot find a home for under $275K. Perhaps you are referring to the homesite's price.

I recall finding a starter website for Freeport Plantation about a year ago, and it announced prices starting around $30K for homesites. Of course, the info was a bit dated, as prices for lots in Freeport were around $95K to start. Perhaps if the homes in Owl's Head are quoted as starting at $200K, the data is not up to date, but if it is correct, sign me up today!!!

There was a link to what's new and a story in the Walton Sun (so consider the source). It said that homesites would start at $80K -- they do seem kind of small -- and "units" at around $200K, so that must be condos or townhouses. Still relatively affordable. Lovely architecture. I'm just starting to worry about so many people living up in Freeport and driving to the beach. For example, around here, just to drive to Clearwater beach even in the offseason is a total nightmare. How much road widening is planned? Shuttles? Parking? Anything?

 

[Smiling JOe]

I thought it said lots started at $80k with homes from $200-$800k. I assumed that was above lot cost. Does seem a bit too good to be true, though. Better move fast!!!!

That may make better sense. I could see maybe the small townhomes going for $280K+.

ps- we missed you last night.

 

[Smiling JOe]

There was a link to what's new and a story in the Walton Sun (so consider the source). It said that homesites would start at $80K -- they do seem kind of small -- and "units" at around $200K, so that must be condos or townhouses. Still relatively affordable. Lovely architecture. I'm just starting to worry about so many people living up in Freeport and driving to the beach. For example, around here, just to drive to Clearwater beach even in the offseason is a total nightmare. How much road widening is planned? Shuttles? Parking? Anything?

TFT,
Your point is very valid. Parking for Beach Access is potential going to be a major problem in SoWal as Freeport gets built out. Fortunately, most locals don't visit the beach often. Wierd I know, but true. However, as more units are built, the beach access parking needs to be addressed today, instead of after the fact.

 

[TooFarTampa]

TFT,
Your point is very valid. Parking for Beach Access is potential going to be a major problem in SoWal as Freeport gets built out. Fortunately, most locals don't visit the beach often. Wierd I know, but true. However, as more units are built, the beach access parking needs to be addressed today, instead of after the fact.

Not weird. I live on a peninsula (South Tampa) within a peninsula (Florida), and I can go two weeks or more without seeing the water. And it's only a half-mile away or so. The beach? Forget it. I drive 6 hours to go to the beach every 3-6 months!!

But if SoWal ends up like Clearwater, I won't be coming up so much I don't think.

 

[Kurt]

It will take awhile, but just the developments south of the bay will stress all infrastructure and traffic will become a nightmare.

As for beach accesses - my guess is the State Parks will add a lot of parking and facilities, and become very popular places for beachgoers.

At some point, Grayton Beach will be closed to vehicles.