For real estate and homes for sale in Ft Walton Beach, Florida

From a population of 90 in 1940 to over 100,000 in 1998, the Greater Fort Walton Beach area has enjoyed growth in many areas. Undiscovered for many years, the area abounds with both large and small businesses, beautiful residential neighborhoods, sophisticated condominium complexes, an active industrial park engaged in light, clean industry, and many opportunities for outdoor sports and activities.

A civic auditorium, council chambers, library complex, and attractive parks give the city its core of activity, Fort Walton Beach has an unusual number of fine restaurants and entertainment facilities. A top rated educational system provides students with the opportunity of a kindergarten through graduate school education. This city has many chruches of every denomination as well as numerous clubs and civic orgranizations.

Situated on the beautiful white sands of the Emerald Coast on the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Walton Beach draws from a business area of more than 171,000 people.

The beautiful Gulf Coast shore along southern Fort Walton Beach, plus the lovely bays and bayous, are the settings for attractive residential areas throughout Fort Walton Beach. Most homes reflect the subtropical climate and range from comfortable bungalows to large estates. Because of the nature of the land and water, many large condominiums have been built along the water. Prices range from modest to substantial. Within the city can be found both homes reflecting earlier times and those exemplifying the most contemporary of styles. Many family-oriented subdivisions and developments are offered allowing the conveniences of city living with the advantage of a less structured life style. A moderate 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sells for an average price of approximately $123,712. The surrounding area offers acreage for farming agricultural and dairy commodities. The subtropical climate provides year round production of crops. Whether you prefer city living or country living, Fort Walton Beach can offer you a wide selection of housing to meet your needs.

The Eglin Complex is one of the largest Air Force bases in the-world. The base encompasses 724 square miles of land area and 97,963 square miles of water ranges in the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1935,the military reservation has 10 auxiliary fields including Hurlburt and Duke Field. Eglin is home to the Air Force Materiel Command's Air Armament Center, the focal point for Air Force armaments. The Center is responsible for the development, acquisition, testing, deployment and sustainment of all air-delivered weapons. AAC plans, directs and conducts tests and evaluations of U.S. and allied air armament, navigation/guidance systems and command and control systems. It operates two Air Force installations, providing host support not only to Eglin, but also to Kirtland A.EB., NM. The center supports the largest single base mobility commitment in the Air Force

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