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Condo in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL · 280 units · built 1984

Sundestin International Resort

1040 US-98, Destin, FL 32541-2938

280 units Built 1984 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

SunDestin Beach Resort offers a prime beachfront location with stunning ocean views and convenient beach access, but the property has faced persistent challenges regarding extensive ongoing construction, limited parking availability, and operational disruptions. Guests frequently note loud noise levels from elevators and construction work, as well as strict rules regarding beach amenities. While several visitors praise the helpfulness of specific staff members and the clean, spacious rooms with great views, others highlight issues with outdated interior conditions and maintenance delays.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 1984
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
7 themes

280 residential units on record.

Is Sundestin International Resort safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1984 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

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 Sundestin International Resort?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

Local condo market — Destin, FL 32541

Median sale price $563,000 Source: Redfin
Median days on market 109 days Source: Redfin
Year-over-year price change -1.3% Source: Redfin

ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly

What is the flood risk at Sundestin International Resort?

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 Sundestin International Resort

What works

Good locationClean common areas

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceElevator outagesPool closuresPoor communicationParking shortageNoiseUnresponsive management

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2024-2026
  • Parking — raised repeatedly, 2024-2026
  • Noise
  • Communication

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 Sundestin International Resort 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 Sundestin International Resort?

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Does Sundestin International Resort 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 Sundestin International Resort in a flood zone?

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