Coastal Real Estate
Discover Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Based in Tallahassee with a team presence in Apalachicola, Century 21 First Story serves buyers and sellers along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Our coastal focus includes luxury homes as well as riverfront, bayfront, and Gulf-front properties.
Luxury Coastal Homes
Beach Homes
Waterfront Properties
Areas We Serve
Communities Along the Forgotten Coast
Six coastal counties from Wakulla to Bay, with the bays, beaches, and small towns that define Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
Franklin County
5 communities
Gulf County
2 communities
Bay County
1 community
Wakulla County
5 communities
Jefferson County
1 community
Taylor County
2 communities
Community pages open the area overview; where a community page is not available, the card opens active listings for that area.
Common Questions
Forgotten Coast Real Estate FAQ
Straight answers about the areas we serve, property types, and how to begin a search.
What is Florida’s Forgotten Coast?
The Forgotten Coast is the quiet stretch of North Florida’s Gulf Coast running through Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Franklin, Gulf, and Bay counties — known for Apalachicola, St. George Island, Carrabelle, Port St. Joe, and Cape San Blas.
Which coastal communities do you serve?
We serve waterfront and coastal communities across Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Franklin, Gulf, and Bay counties, including Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, and Cape San Blas.
What is considered coastal luxury on the Forgotten Coast?
For this market we treat $1,000,000 and above as the coastal luxury range, with a separate search for coastal homes under $1M so lower-priced listings do not dilute the luxury collection.
Can I search specifically for Gulf-front, bayfront, or riverfront homes?
Yes. We separate waterfront searches by Gulf, bay, and creek frontage where the MLS classification supports it. Buyers should confirm shoreline type, flood zone, and dock rights during due diligence.
Do you handle coastal land and lots?
Yes. We help buyers evaluate coastal land and lots, including buildability, flood zones, setbacks, and access. Coastal land is searched separately from coastal homes.
How do I start a coastal property search?
Start with one of the community links above or our waterfront search. Our agents can narrow the list by frontage, price, and property type before you schedule visits.
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From Gulf-front homes and bayfront retreats to coastal land, our team can help you find the property that fits how you want to live.