Condo in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · 27 units · built 1983
Island Sands Condominiums
862 Scallop Ct, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6067
Overview
Island Sands Condominiums offers a prime beachfront location with quiet, uncrowded surroundings and easy access to the Gulf. The community is appreciated for its low-rise development style and proximity to local dining and shopping. However, common areas and certain units experience ongoing maintenance challenges, including outdated interiors and occasional structural observations like steel support posts. Amenities feature a pool and beach access, though parking availability and the lack of an elevator are notable considerations for visitors.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1983
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 4 themes
27 residential units on record.
Is Island Sands Condominiums 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 Island Sands Condominiums?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly
What is the flood risk at Island Sands Condominiums?
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 residents say about living at Island Sands Condominiums
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is Island Sands Condominiums 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 Island Sands Condominiums?
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Does Island Sands Condominiums 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 Island Sands Condominiums in a flood zone?
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