Condo in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL · 198 units · built 1977
Jetty East
500 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541
Overview
Jetty East Condominiums offers a prime beachfront location in Destin with direct beach access, a large heated pool, and an expansive pavilion equipped with grills. The community is widely praised for its family-friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and reliable gate security. While guests consistently enjoy the gorgeous views and convenient amenities, recurring observations point to dated building elements, ongoing construction, occasional elevator delays, and limited parking during peak times.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1977
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 4 themes
198 residential units on record.
Is Jetty East safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at Jetty East?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Destin, FL 32541
ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly
What is the flood risk at Jetty East?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What guests say about staying at Jetty East
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026
- Parking — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026
- Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2023-2026
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is Jetty East safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at Jetty East?
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Does Jetty East require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is Jetty East in a flood zone?
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