889 Backwater Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (MLS# 784634)

889 Backwater Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

$539,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,127 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,795 Status: Active

Current Price: $539,000 List Date: 2/03/2026 Last Modified: 7/24/2026

Overview

Description

ANY OFFERS ACCEPTED PRIOR TO JULY 31ST will include a golf cart to be sold with the property! COASTAL COMFORT LIVING AT WINDMARK BEACH! This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal craftsman cottage offers the perfect blend of everyday comfort and vacation-inspired style, all just steps from the community pool and moments from breathtaking sunsets along Windmark Beach. The property has a proven track record of strong rental income, making it an excellent option for buyers seeking both lifestyle and investment value. Inside, the home features a bright, open layout filled with natural light, with quartz countertops anchoring the heart of the home–ideal for beachside breakfasts, relaxed evenings, and casual gatherings. Neutral finishes and a thoughtfully designed floor plan create an easy, welcoming atmosphere that makes coastal living feel effortless. A standout feature is the in-law suite with a private entrance, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, or enhanced rental perfor … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 784634

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 253.41

Location

Area: 07 – Gulf County
Street #: 889
Street Name: Backwater
Street Suffix: Road
State: FL
Zip Code: 32456
County: Gulf
Sub Area: 0702 – Gulf County – St. Joe Beach
Subdivision: Windmark
Community/Resort: None
Waterfront: Yes
Gulf Access: No
Parcel ID: 04241-216R
Elementary School: Port St. Joe
Middle School: Port St. Joe
High School: Port St. Joe
Directions: From Hwy 98 turn onto Discovery L. left onto Backwater Rd. Home will be on the right.
Legal Description: S 16 T7S R11W LOT 82 WINDMARK BEACH CREEKSIDE PHASE 1C PB 8 PGS 45-49 ORB 769/946 FR WINDMARK JV LLC MAP 32B

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Craftsman Style
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2127
SqFt Source: Prop App Site
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Year Built: 2023
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Construction Status: Construction Complete
New Construction: No
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Spaces: 2
Lot Dimensions: 62 x 109
Acreage: 0.16
Lot Size (SqFt): 6795
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community

Listing Info, Tax and Legal

Homestead: No
HOA Fee: Yes
HOA Amount: 490
HOA Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Annual Amount: 1960
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 150
New Buyer Fee Paid: $
Last Taxes: 6254
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: ANY OFFERS ACCEPTED PRIOR TO JULY 31ST will include a golf cart to be sold with the property! COASTAL COMFORT LIVING AT WINDMARK BEACH! This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal craftsman cottage offers the perfect blend of everyday comfort and vacation-inspired style, all just steps from the community pool and moments from breathtaking sunsets along Windmark Beach. The property has a proven track record of strong rental income, making it an excellent option for buyers seeking both lifestyle and investment value. Inside, the home features a bright, open layout filled with natural light, with quartz countertops anchoring the heart of the home–ideal for beachside breakfasts, relaxed evenings, and casual gatherings. Neutral finishes and a thoughtfully designed floor plan create an easy, welcoming atmosphere that makes coastal living feel effortless. A standout feature is the in-law suite with a private entrance, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, or enhanced rental performance. Located within the peaceful Windmark Beach community, residents enjoy scenic walking and biking trails, resort-style amenities, and a short golf cart ride to the village for dining and community events. The community pool is just steps away, while the beach offers nightly sunset views that are a favorite among guests and owners alike. Outdoor recreation is always close by, including fishing, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking, with historic downtown Port St. Joe just a short drive away for marina access, waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and local entertainment. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, vacation retreat, or high-performing short-term rental, this Windmark Beach home delivers comfort, location, and income potential. Call for your private tour and LIVE THE BEACH LIFE.

Dining Room

First: Yes

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Mother-In-Law

First: Yes

Pool Features

Inground: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range – Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Heater – Tankless: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Floor – Vinyl Plank: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting – Recessed: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Window – Treatment All: Yes

Construction/Siding

Foundation – Slab on Grade: Yes
Roof – Dimensional Shg: Yes
Siding – Hardie Board: Yes

Exterior

Patio Open: Yes
Porch Open: Yes

Association Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Beach: Yes
Community Room: Yes
Dock: Yes
Ground Keeping: Yes
Legal: Yes
Management: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Furnished

Furnished: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Lot Features

Covenants & Rescrictions: Yes
Flood Insurance Req: Yes
Improved Lots: Yes
Interior Lot: Yes
Subdivision – Recorded: Yes
Retention Pond: Yes
Survey Available: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Lot Access

Comm/Own/Maint: Yes
Paved Road: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Garage Attached: Yes

Present Zoning

County: Yes
Resid Single Family: Yes

Association Amenities

BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Beach: Yes
Boardwalk: Yes
Community Room: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Retail Shops: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Dining: Yes
Recreation Facilities: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Mother-In-Law: Yes

Showing

ShowingTime: Yes

Utilities

TV Cable: Yes
Electricity – Connected: Yes
Garbage: Yes
Internet – Broadband Available: Yes
Public Sewer – Connected: Yes
Public Water – Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Waterview

Other – See Remarks: Yes

Waterfront Type

Other: Yes

Primary Bedroom

First: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Primary Bdrm/Primary Bath

MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBed First Floor: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range – Electric; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater – Tankless Primary Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Exterior: Patio Open; Porch Open Association Fees Include: Accounting; BBQ Pit/Grill; Beach; Community Room; Dock; Legal; Ground Keeping; Management; Playground; Pool; Recreational Faclty Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Furnished: Furnished Kitchen: First Living Room: First Lot Features: Covenants & Rescrictions; Flood Insurance Req; Improved Lots; Interior Lot; Retention Pond; Subdivision – Recorded; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Lot Access: Comm/Own/Maint; Paved Road Dining Room: First Mother-In-Law: First Pool Features: Inground Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Parking Features: Driveway; Garage Attached Association Amenities: BBQ Pit/Grill; Beach; Boardwalk; Community Room; Dining; Fishing; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Recreation Facilities; Retail Shops; Waterfront Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Mother-In-Law Showing: ShowingTime Utilities: TV Cable; Electricity – Connected; Garbage; Internet – Broadband Available; Public Sewer – Connected; Public Water – Connected; Underground Utilities Waterfront Type: Other Waterview: Other – See Remarks Present Zoning: County; Resid Single Family

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	First	10 x 17	10.00	17.00
Dining Room	First	9 x 17	9.00	17.00
Kitchen	First	10 x 17	10.00	17.00
Primary Bedroom	First	14 x 15	14.00	15.00
Bedroom	First	11 x 12	11.00	12.00
Bedroom	First	11 x 12	11.00	12.00
Mother-In-Law	First	10 x 14	10.00	14.00	Living room
Mother-In-Law	First	9 x 11	9.00	11.00	Bedroom
Mother-In-Law	First	10 x 14	10.00	14.00	Kitchen

Listing Office: Beach Properties Real Estate

Last Updated: July – 24 – 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.