Franklin Homes with Canal Front Waterfront description

Franklin Homes with Canal Front Waterfront description

Welcome to Franklin County, Florida, a hidden gem nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast. This picturesque region is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, charming coastal towns, and a relaxed lifestyle that invites you to unwind and savor life. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and vibrant wildlife, Franklin County offers an idyllic setting for those seeking both adventure and tranquility.

One of the most alluring features of Franklin County is its wealth of waterfront properties, particularly homes with canal front access. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of water lapping against your dock, with your private canal providing direct access to the sparkling waters of the Gulf. These homes are perfect for boating enthusiasts, anglers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of waterfront living.

Canal front homes in Franklin County often boast expansive outdoor spaces, ideal for entertaining or simply soaking up the sun. Many properties feature private docks, allowing for easy access to fishing, kayaking, and exploring the nearby coastal islands. The serene surroundings and picturesque views create a perfect backdrop for a relaxing lifestyle, whether you're enjoying a morning coffee on your patio or hosting friends for a sunset barbecue.

In addition to the stunning homes, Franklin County is rich in recreational opportunities. From hiking in the Apalachicola National Forest to exploring the charming shops and restaurants in quaint towns like Apalachicola and Carrabelle, there's always something to discover.

Embrace the enchanting lifestyle that awaits you in Franklin County, where waterfront living meets the beauty of nature. Your dream home on the canal is just waiting to be found!

Newest Franklin Homes with Canal Front Waterfront description

$679,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 329502 MLS
Welcome to your coastal getaway, offering comfortable waterfront living with convenient access to the water. A standout feature of the property is Boat Slip #4, which can accommodate up to approximately a 28-foot boat and features a new boat lift. The property also has a new roof and pilings, both completed approximately two years ago. Inside, the home offers a bright, comfortable coastal atmosphere with an open living area and plenty of space for family and guests. The fully equipped kitchen provides ample cabinet and counter space and flows into the adjoining dining area.Sleeping accommodations include private bedrooms along with a bunk area for additional sleeping space. The primary bathroom features a tiled walk-in shower and double vanity, while the second full bathroom offers a tub/shower combination and spacious vanity. Outside, a private patio provides a relaxing place to enjoy morning coffee, coastal breezes, or unwind at the end of the day. With waterfront access, recent improvements, two full bathrooms, additional bunk sleeping, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, this property is ready to enjoy as a coastal retreat.

4202 Hwy 98 Unit 1, Mexico Beach
$595,000
329499 MLS
Rare opportunity in the St. George Island Plantation! One of the largest bay front homesites at approximately 1.90 acres & currently the only bay front lot offered for sale in the Plantation. An exceptional feature is the existing elevated waterfront gazebo-a type of structure no longer permitted for new construction in this location-plus an existing boat dock. For buyers envisioning a larger, longer dock, Seller is offering a $30,000 credit at closing toward a future dock expansion or replacement. Plantation living offers an exceptional array of amenities, including two swimming pools, pickleball & tennis courts, a clubhouse with exercise room, biking & walking paths, underground utilities, an airfield, pet-friendly surroundings, & 24 hour security. The gazebo roof & screens were replaced in 2023. A New Buyer Fee of .50% is payable to SGPOA at closing.

1835 Bayview Dr, St. George Island
$350,000
329484 MLS
Commercial waterfront lot with Highway 98 frontage and direct canal access in Apalachicola. This .58-acre parcel offers approximately 135 feet of frontage along Highway 98, providing excellent visibility and convenient access for a future commercial venture. The property is canal front and includes an existing dirt boat ramp, creating additional appeal for marine, aquaculture, seafood, service, storage or other water-oriented uses. Located immediately adjacent to 516 Highway 98 West, the parcel carries the same commercial zoning and may be purchased independently or considered in conjunction with the neighboring improved waterfront facility. The site is largely open and offers flexibility for future development, equipment storage, parking, staging or expansion, subject to applicable zoning and permitting. Its location along the Highway 98 corridor, combined with waterfront access and proximity to Apalachicola Bay, makes this an especially versatile commercial site. Whether used as a stand-alone development parcel or paired with the adjoining property, this tract offers a compelling mix of road exposure, usable land and access to the water.

456 Hwy 98 W, Apalachicola
$1,450,000
329483 MLS ⋅ Apalachicola Oyster Company BLDG.
Purpose-built WATERFRONT commercial facility on Two Mile Channel in Apalachicola, with a commercial dock. Constructed in 2019 and originally designed for oyster spat production, this substantial metal building offers approximately 5,915 square feet under roof, including approximately 3,855 square feet of heated space, on a .75-acre site with direct deep-water access. The property's commercial dock extends into Two Mile Channel, providing exceptional access for marine-based operations, aquaculture, seafood production, research, or other water-dependent commercial uses. The building is designed around functionality, with expansive covered work areas, multiple roll-up doors, substantial concrete surfaces, elevated construction, extensive utility infrastructure and large open production and storage areas. Existing tanks, piping and filtration-related infrastructure reflect its original aquaculture use and may offer significant value to an operator seeking a facility already configured for a water-intensive business. A screened upper-level area overlooks the channel, while the elevated design creates additional usable covered space below. An upstairs apartment adds another layer of flexibility for an owner, manager or onsite personnel. The property combines industrial capability with a waterfront setting rarely found in a commercial facility, with sweeping views across the channel toward Apalachicola Bay. Highway 98 frontage provides convenient regional access while the dock connects directly to the surrounding waterways. For an aquaculture operator, seafood-related business, marine contractor, research facility or entrepreneur needing both substantial workspace and direct water access, 516 Highway 98 West offers a compelling combination of infrastructure, location and adaptability. Adjacent .58 acre lot to the east is also listed for sale!

516 Hwy 98 W, Apalachicola
$2,999,900
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 329478 MLS ⋅ Amistad BLDG.
Welcome to 138 Canal Parkway, a 6BR/4.5BA home in Mexico Beach with both Gulf and canal views. Built in 2023 with pre-stressed concrete pilings, spray foam insulation, HardiPlank siding, and a metal roof, this home was constructed to handle the coast without giving up an ounce of style. Moving into the home, the main level opens into a dramatic great room with 10-foot cypress ceilings, shiplap walls, and Gulf views from nearly every window, flowing into a kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a large island, and a walk-in pantry. Also on this floor is the primary suite, with a spa-inspired en-suite bath and doors leading to the balcony that wraps around to the living and kitchen area. Upstairs, you will find five more bedrooms and three full baths finished to the same standard, including two jack-and-jill suites and a bunk room, making this one of the rare homes in Mexico Beach that truly sleeps a crowd. Large trex balconies on both levels take in the sunsets. The ground floor is set up for entertaining with a covered seating area, TV, and a fish cleaning station with high-density polyethylene countertops for the day's catch, plus parking for up to six vehicles or your boat under the home. A nicely landscaped yard leads to the saltwater pool, which is surrounded by a spacious sun deck. Built in 2023 with HardiPlank siding, a metal roof, and pre-stressed concrete pilings, this home was constructed to handle the coast without giving up an ounce of style. Sold fully furnished and already on a rental program, this property grossed $109,200 in 2025. The City of Mexico Beach owns slips right across the street with direct access to the Gulf, and you can rent the slips by the week, month, or year, fitting almost any fishing boat; you are also just down the road from the only beach access in Mexico Beach that allows dogs and bonfires. Call today!

138 Canal Pkwy, Mexico Beach
$1,100,000
329477 MLS
Limitless opportunities along the Apalachicola River at this 18 acre parcel 3.5 miles north of the Apalachicola Bridge. Approx 9 acres of uplands along the Breakaway Canal have road infrastructure for a previous PUD. 780' of frontage along Breakaway canal from the mainland, w/43 boat slips and 9 acres of wetlands along the river. Historically the site of Breakaway Lodge and re-zoned to Tucker's Landing PUD in 2006. Seller makes no warranties of utilities, condition of seawall or county regulations regarding prior approved PUD.

144etal 144etal Waddell Rd, Apalachicola
$480,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 329449 MLS
Your opportunity has arrived! Embrace the Florida lifestyle by owning a stunning, 2nd-story condo minutes from the beach. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, granite countertops, appliances, and carpet have been recently replaced. Dock your watercraft just steps away with a personal boat slip, #11, on the canal. The timing is great if you're looking for a short-term rental. This 2BR/2BA unit, with built-in bunkbeds, provides low maintenance ownership. The Tranquil Harbour condo is completely furnished and ready to be put on the market for bookings. Owners and guests will love the proximity to the pool, hot tub, fitness room, and grilling area.

3606 Hwy 98, Unit 204, Mexico Beach
$349,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 329439 MLS ⋅ Once Upon A Tide BLDG.
Positioned on the first floor of Waterside Village, this well-appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers an appealing combination of coastal convenience, resort-style amenities, and proven income potential. The open living and dining area creates an inviting gathering space with direct access to the private balcony, providing an easy transition to outdoor living. Its location within the community is especially desirable—close to the dog-walking area and just a short stroll to the pool, yet tucked far enough away to enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxed evenings on the balcony. The community boasts one of Mexico Beach's most impressive pools, complete with a spillover spa/hot tub, creating a true vacation-resort atmosphere. Situated along the canal, Waterside Village also offers day-docking options, making it convenient for those looking to enjoy the area's exceptional boating and fishing opportunities. The spacious primary suite features a large en suite bath with double vanities and a generous walk-in closet, creating a comfortable private retreat. The second bedroom is designed with vacation guests in mind, offering two sets of bunk beds to maximize sleeping capacity and rental appeal. Thoughtfully furnished for guests, the condo also includes a beach wagon, pack-and-play, and high chair—practical extras that add convenience for families and help make this a turnkey vacation destination. Whether you're searching for a coastal getaway, an income-producing investment, or a combination of both, this Waterside Village condo offers a compelling opportunity in a highly desirable Mexico Beach setting.

3300 Hwy 98, Unit 109, Mexico Beach
$599,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 329413 MLS
FISHERMAN'S PARADISE! Rare opportunity to own a house with both a private dock AND a private boat ramp on a St. George Island bay-front canal, giving you direct access to Apalachicola Bay from your own yard, all with no HOA. In addition to the private 8' x 40' dock and adjacent boat ramp, this canal-front St. George Island property also features an 18' x 31' metal boat barn and room to launch, dock and store your boat with ease. The fenced 0.37-acre corner lot has access from both West Bay Shore Drive and Wing Street. The 1,344-square-foot manufactured home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen and dining areas, a living room, a long enclosed porch, tile and engineered flooring, and a 10' x 10' storage shed. Extensive decking and many palm trees surround the house, with plenty of room for outdoor activities and entertaining. Several recent upgrades have been made, including a new LG refrigerator that produces large, round ice balls for those cocktails at the end of the day as you relax on your deck or dock and watch the fish jump! A metal roof was installed in 2010, and a new power pole, electrical box and seawall were installed in 2022. This property has been a beloved “Old Florida”-style family getaway for the previous owners, and now it's your turn to experience the Forgotten Coast lifestyle. Whether you keep the house as is with its vintage, ramshackle charm or take it in a new, more luxurious direction, this is a rare find for anyone who enjoys life on the water.

525 W Bay Shore Dr, St. George Island
$945,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 329308 MLS
Location Location! Gulf Coast of Free Florida in the historic Port Town of Port Saint Joe, this French Country rebuild downtown on Patton Bayou, couldn't be in a better spot. Off Hwy 98 on the very private Sunset Circle, you can enjoy the roosting of the herons in the backyard trees and listen to the music downtown if you feel like staying in. Or jump on the golf cart and be in the middle of all the action, or Historic Reid Ave shopping in 5 minutes. Floor plan in Documents. Rebuilt from floor trusses to roof trusses, CO in 2024, there are only 5 homes on this Bayou and only 3 on the quiet, private Sunset Circle on the saltwater tidal Patton Bayou filled with waterfowl, migrating birds, otters and many species of fish right outside your back door. Gorgeous Sunset views and bay breezes, this Corporate Home was built to entertain and Chef your heart out on the 36" gas stovetop. 3 BR/3 BA, and two of the bedrooms are ensuite. Custom Chicago style bar with 100+ year old mahogany, room for 6 barstools, 4 convey. Cook's kitchen makes entertaining or family meals a pleasure. This home was renovated in the French Country style with fortified barn doors for the garage and house wide Impact Windows for your peace of mind. Double British laced brick (super fortifying), 3 porches and a NOLA inspired Courtyard with a pergola covered in grape vines right off the office/den. A true private retreat right downtown. Sit on your porches in the evening and listen to live music from downtown- there is nothing like this property or location. 2 Stories, 4 levels, sump pump system under the house and French Drains move rain and storm water underground to the canal on the side of the house to the bayou. Louvered protected boathouse with storage loft. Brand new boathouse and home Roof installed August 2026, with top of the line HDZ Cat Hurricane rated textured architectural shingles. New interior and exterior paint. 16ft beamed ceiling in living room show off the full-length floor to ceiling Brick wall with a floating fireplace and granite hearth. Open cell insulation through interior of home to include the attic space and closed cell underneath the home with a 2 Zone HVAC making electric bill for most of the year under $300 per month French Country tray ceiling with antique copper chandelier in the dining room. Sherwin Williams Cashmere paints in Morning Sun, Belvedere Cream ceiling and Softened Green custom cabinetry. Dark LVP flooring and Umber Rust trim give the home a warm nod to the past and estates of the NE. Custom wood Bahama Shutters set off the front of the home. Electrical, HVACs and most plumbing and other systems replaced in the rebuild of 2021-2024. All hardware is high end and heavy duty in oil rubbed bronze, including the garage barn door hardware. Formal entry way, good storage, built in bookcase on the 2nd floor gallery. This is a well-built, unique home that has no rivals. Survey available. Owner is a Real Estate Licensee.

109 Sunset Cir, Port St. Joe
$4,999,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 329269 MLS
Welcome to 110 N 39th Street, a Mexico Beach legacy property and one of the finest homes on the canal. Being one of only ten canalfront homes with a private pool, this thoughtfully crafted 4BR home stands in a class of its own. Completed in 2021 on two lots with over 250 feet of canal frontage, this 3,083 sq ft residence is also one of the few canal properties to offer a good Gulf view. Built for the serious boater and fisherman, the covered boathouse features a 25,000 lb lift big enough for a 40+ ft boat, a fish cleaning station, a seating area, and a fish feeder, with enough canal frontage to add a second boathouse. Coming from the boathouse, you will find Mexico Beach's nicest rod room with a television and seating area and space for 30+ rods and reels, connected to a bar area, a powder room, and adjacent to an extra storage room equipped with an ice machine and freezer. The ground floor is perfect for entertaining, featuring a roll-up door opening to the backyard and canal beyond. No detail was spared inside, where there are very high-end finishes and furniture, and shiplap walls on every floor, a 3-stop elevator, plenty of natural light in each room, and custom wooden blinds on almost every window in the house. A 4-panel sliding glass door creates a 10 ft opening from the living room to the screened porch, where you look directly down 39th St, at the Gulf, and stand on top of Trex decking. The kitchen is as good as they come, with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including a custom range, floating shelves, and a walk-in pantry with antique double-acting doors. The main-floor master is just a short walk from the living area and has a great view overlooking the canal, balcony access, electric curtains, a walk-in closet, and the en-suite bathroom not only has a walk-in shower and vanity chair for getting ready, but connects to the laundry room, making laundry day a lot easier. The upstairs holds an oversized bedroom with two queens and plenty big enough to turn into an en-suite, 2 additional bedrooms which both have queen beds, a sleeping nook equipped with an outlet and light, and leads up to the loft with wrap-around windows that could be used for an additional sleeping area or an office setup with a gulf view that almost no other house on the canal has. For the non-boating days, the 10x20 pool was built with a seating ledge on one side, sits within a fenced-in area, and is just a few steps away from the covered outdoor shower running hot and cold water. With a separate indoor stairway coming from the garage and a ground-floor front entrance, no rainy day will ever be a problem at this house. Parking for 10+ cars, a two-car garage, and the multiple closets for additional storage round out the many unmatched features that come with this house. Homes of this caliber very rarely come available. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own one of Mexico Beach's finest homes. Call today!

110 N 39th St, Mexico Beach
$1,199,900
328971 MLS
Build your dream coastal retreat on this desirable canal-front lot in beautiful Mexico Beach, Florida. Offering direct water access to the Gulf of America, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for boating, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the laid-back waterfront lifestyle that makes this community so special. With approximately over 100' of seawall and dock in place, one can save tens of thousands of dollars for improvements. Imagine stepping from your future home to your boat and heading out for a day on the open water. Conveniently located near the sugar-white beaches, local restaurants, shopping, parks, and other community amenities, this homesite is well suited for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. The canal frontage adds tremendous appeal for buyers seeking easy access to world-class fishing and boating while remaining close to everything Mexico Beach has to offer. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water, unforgettable sunsets, and the relaxed atmosphere of one of Florida's most charming coastal communities. With nearby access to Port St. Joe and Panama City, you can enjoy a quiet beach-town setting without sacrificing convenience. Whether you envision a custom waterfront residence, second home, or vacation rental, this property provides an outstanding canvas for your coastal vision. Canal-front opportunities with access to the Gulf of America are increasingly limited, making this a chance you will not want to miss. Per the owner; Seawall was reinforced about 2 to 3 years ago. Sewer and water tap convey with the sale. The city of Mexico Beach has stated verified that two homesite are possible since the parcel contains two platted lots. Some dimensions were obtained by the Bay County Property Appraiser's website, Please verify if important.

116 N 36th St, Mexico Beach
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