Franklin Homes with Lock Out Int. Features

Franklin Homes with Lock Out Int. Features

Welcome to Franklin County, Florida, a hidden gem nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast. Known for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and charming small-town atmosphere, Franklin County offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit. With its rich history and vibrant culture, residents and visitors alike enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, from fishing and boating in the Apalachicola Bay to exploring the scenic trails of the nearby state parks.

One of the standout features of homes in this picturesque county is the availability of properties with lock-out interior features. These innovative designs are perfect for those seeking flexibility, whether you’re looking to accommodate guests, generate rental income, or simply enjoy the convenience of separate living spaces. Imagine having the ability to transform your home into a two-unit retreat, complete with private entrances and kitchens, while still enjoying the comforts of your own living area.

Franklin County's real estate market is diverse, with charming coastal cottages, modern waterfront homes, and spacious family residences, all featuring the desirable lock-out option. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for both full-time residents and seasonal visitors. The appeal of these homes is further enhanced by the county's commitment to preserving its natural beauty and fostering a welcoming community.

Whether you're drawn to the area for its stunning views, outdoor adventures, or the allure of a lock-out home, Franklin County is ready to welcome you with open arms. Discover the perfect blend of coastal living and modern convenience in this enchanting part of Florida!

Newest Franklin Homes with Lock Out Int. Features

$975,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 329076 MLS
Every once in a while, a home comes along that simply feels different. Tucked away on one of St. George Island's quietest streets, this custom-built coastal retreat offers front-row seats to breathtaking Apalachicola Bay sunsets while placing you just a quick golf cart ride from the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf. Designed with both luxury and livability in mind, this thoughtfully crafted home comfortably sleeps a crowd with a spacious primary suite, guest bedroom, custom bunk room, and an unforgettable tower loft where UNFORGETTABLE PANORAMIC bay views stretch for miles. Rich reclaimed wood accents from Hurricane Michael, soaring 10-foot ceilings, custom cabinetry, and designer finishes create a warm coastal character that's impossible to replicate. Whether you're looking for a personal island escape or a high-performing vacation rental, this home checks every box. Owner storage throughout the property, including climate-controlled space beneath the home, oversized closets, a custom pantry, and dedicated storage rooms, makes rental ownership effortless. Outside, the island lifestyle truly comes alive. Enjoy evenings around the covered outdoor space perfect for grilling and entertaining, rinse off in the private spa-inspired outdoor shower after a day at the beach, launch your kayak from nearby Sawyer Park, or gather with neighbors at the end of the street to watch the sky explode with color as the sun sinks into Apalachicola Bay. Built with Hardie siding, impact windows and doors, a metal roof, on-demand gas water heater, and quality craftsmanship throughout, this nearly new home is as practical as it is beautiful. Sold mostly furnished and turnkey, it's ready to enjoy from day one. Some homes are just places to stay. This one is where island memories are made. Schedule your tour and experience why 331 Bradford is one of St. George Island's most memorable homes. Price includes golf cart.

331 Bradford St, St. George Island
$2,900,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 329011 MLS
**Welcome to GRACIE**—a private bayfront legacy estate where timeless craftsmanship, Old Florida charm, and the natural beauty of St. Joseph Bay come together to create one of the most extraordinary waterfront properties on Florida's Forgotten Coast. Situated on **2.44 acres across two contiguous mixed commercial use parcels**, this remarkable estate offers privacy, tranquility, and endless possibilities. Whether you envision an exceptional waterfront residence, a multigenerational family retreat, an upscale fishing lodge, a luxury vacation rental, or an unforgettable wedding venue, this property provides the flexibility to bring that vision to life. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the quality, character, and attention to detail found throughout the home. Warm timber-frame construction, soaring ceilings, custom finishes, and expansive windows frame breathtaking views of St. Joseph Bay, while multiple screened porches and outdoor living spaces invite you to slow down and embrace the peaceful rhythm of coastal living. Enjoy evenings by the outdoor fireplace, entertain from the outdoor kitchen, relax in the hot tub beneath the stars, or simply unwind as spectacular sunsets paint the sky over the bay. A private boardwalk leads to your **private dock**, providing direct access to one of Florida's most pristine estuaries. Spend your mornings fishing for trophy speckled trout, redfish, and flounder, your afternoons scalloping in the crystal-clear waters of St. Joseph Bay, or exploring by kayak and paddleboard. Here, dolphins frequently pass by, coastal birds fill the skies, and every day feels like a vacation. The thoughtfully designed home offers generous gathering spaces perfect for entertaining family and friends while maintaining warm, inviting areas for quiet moments overlooking the water. Every room has been carefully crafted to maximize comfort, functionality, and the incredible waterfront views that define this one of a kind property. Both parcels are zoned **Mixed Commercial Use**, This allows for a variety of future uses, currently a luxury residence, boutique hospitality, vacation rental opportunities, wedding venue, fishing retreat, or other approved commercial ventures. The front parcel also offers the potential for short-term RV accommodations and includes a pole barn with power and water already in place, providing even greater flexibility. Properties of this caliber are rarely offered. Combining acreage, privacy, direct bay frontage, mixed commercial use zoning, and access to world-class fishing and scalloping, **GRACIE** is far more than a home it's a legacy investment, a destination, and a place where generations of family and friends will gather to create memories that last a lifetime. Experience the peace, serenity, and unmatched beauty of St. Joseph Bay where every sunrise inspires, every sunset amazes, and every day feels like you're exactly where you're meant to be.

2331 Sr 30-A, Port St. Joe
$849,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 328956 MLS
Experience low maintenance coastal living at Dockside Village, a premier waterfront community in the heart of Port St. Joe, Florida. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home overlooks George Core Park and offers unobstructed views of St Joseph Bay. Designed for modern living with stylish finishes throughout, the oversized living area flows into the dining and kitchen, creating a welcoming space for guests or room to relax. Ideally located, this home provides unspoiled natural scenery out one door and from the other, you find yourself steps from Point South Marina and its access to the Gulf, or a short walk to experience local restaurants, retail and nightlife! Community amenities include a resort-style pool and professionally managed HOA. Dockside Village and the City of Port St. Joe are golf cart friendly, meaning you can park the car and ride from place to place with ease! Short term rentals are allowed, providing excellent flexibility for personal use, investment or a blend of both. Furniture packages are available for a turnkey, move-in ready experience - start living the Port St. Joe lifestyle today!

268 Dockside Dr, Port St. Joe
$975,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 328946 MLS
BEACH SIDE OF HWY 98! A brand-new 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom townhouse in beautiful Mexico Beach, Florida, that offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and coastal charm—just steps from the Gulf's white sands and emerald waters. Designed with families and groups in mind, this spacious home features five well-appointed bedrooms, each with its own private en-suite bathroom. Top floor features a large bunk room with plenty of bunk beds for kids. A full bathroom is conveniently located just outside the room.The heart of the home is a high-end kitchen with fresh gleaming gold accents and a gorgeous tiled backsplash. Look out to the combination dining/living area, ideal for gathering, dining, and recounting the day at the beach. The insulated floors keep you climate controlled in summer or winter. Four balconies with Trex decking to catch a Gulf breeze, making them perfect spots for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. An outdoor shower adds convenience after beach days, while a fenced-in yard with additional seating and a grill area adds even more options for enjoying the outdoors. Private parking for up to four vehicles and also includes an EV charger. With safety in mind, this home was built with current code impact windows and doors. This turnkey coastal retreat offers everything you need for a relaxed and memorable vacation—location, comfort, and views all in one perfect package. When you cannot be there, you can enjoy the income from this very popular vacation rental. Or perhaps you want a luxe retirement option, a peaceful and quiet atmosphere just moments from the shoreline. Sold fully furnished, it is a turn-key opportunity for a place in paradise! Step into instant cash flow. Call today to schedule your showing.

111 S 38th St Unit 8, Mexico Beach
$899,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 328912 MLS
Located in the gated Plantation community on St. George Island, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a landscaped corner lot just a short walk (approximately 800 feet) to the Gulf with deeded beach access. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this home offers the best of coastal living. With over 3,000 square feet under roof (2,018 heated and cooled), the floor plan features three private bedroom suites, two spacious living rooms (one on each floor), and two large screened porches that create comfortable indoor-outdoor living year-round. The upper porch even offers a view of the Gulf. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and opens to the main living area, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends. Outside, enjoy your own heated in-ground pool with a new pool heater and recently gel-coated finish, outdoor shower, fish cleaning station, picnic area, bike racks, covered parking, and owner storage. Exterior decking and stairs have also been recently refinished. It is being sold fully furnished (with a few personal exclusions), including indoor furnishings, dcor, poolside furniture, bikes, beach equipment, and more—making it truly move-in or rental ready. This property brought in $70,301 in rental revenue in the past 365 days, and buyers have the option to continue with the current property manager and existing bookings for a seamless turnkey investment. Plantation owners enjoy outstanding amenities, including:? Gated community with 24-hour security? Deeded Gulf beach access? Two community pools? Clubhouse with fitness center and meeting rooms? Bayfront dock? Scenic biking and walking paths? Private 3,300-foot airstrip? EV charging stations Homes in The Plantation are known for their privacy, natural beauty, and resort-style amenities. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well maintained island home with proven rental history.

1800 Denise Ct E, St. George Island
$1,620,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 328899 MLS ⋅ Paradise BLDG.
There are homes, and then there are rare coastal sanctuaries that leave a lasting impression — this is one of them. Perfectly positioned on North Cape San Blas, this home is a thoughtfully designed, custom-built beach retreat completed in 2024, offering sweeping Gulf views, refined craftsmanship, and a sense of calm that's hard to find and impossible to forget. From the moment you step inside, the attention to detail is unmistakable. A stunning pecky cypress ceiling anchors the main living space, adding warmth, texture, and timeless coastal character that beautifully complements the home's modern elegance. The open-concept layout was designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, with soaring ceilings, wide plank flooring, and a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring quartz countertops, premium appliances, a statement range hood with pot filler, and a wet bar with wine storage — ideal for gathering after a day on the beach. Tasteful dcor throughout the home strikes the perfect balance between luxury and relaxed coastal living, creating an atmosphere that feels elevated yet inviting. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home offers generous space and privacy for owners and guests alike. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat, complete with tray ceilings, custom closet storage, and a spa-inspired bathroom designed for true relaxation. Additional guest accommodations are equally well-appointed, including a private suite with its own balcony and Gulf views. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite you to take in sunrise & sunset views, while the private backyard oasis offers a heated saltwater pool, lush landscaping, outdoor shower, & grill area, creating the perfect setting to unwind or entertain. With no HOA restrictions & close proximity to the beach, this property offers freedom, flexibility, and an unmatched coastal lifestyle.

185 Swirly Sun Dr, Cape San Blas
$1,999,700
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 328880 MLS ⋅ Flamingo Bay BLDG.
Custom Built, BAY FRONT home with private dock. PRIVATE BEACH. NO MARSH to wade through. Excellent fishing! Reds and trout caught right off the dock! Top of the line appliances including: WOLF gas range, NEW refrigerator, BOSCH dishwasher, leather topped granite kitchen countertops. On demand water heater, and AC installed 2018, New Air Handler 2025. New septic blower, pump & control panel in 2020. NEW 2025 DRAIN FIELD. Brilliant Pine flooring & ceiling add to the beauty of this home. The fireplace and comfortable High End furnishings as well as the view of the BAY, make the perfect setting to watch sunsets. The Florida Room off the master bedroom adds to the privacy of the Master Suite. It shares an entrance to the attached BAY SIDE fully screened in porch with a extra long dining table, comfortable sitting area and a porch swing. With EXCELLENT VIEWS and ENTERTAINING this bay side porch has a kitchen window pass through, for all your culinary items. Wrap around hurricane shutters offer the protection needed for storms. The attached, drive through garage is a great place to store your boat, golf cart and all of your recreation items. NEW rip rap along the entire bay side shoreline. Sand Beach inside entire line of rip rap. The outdoor shower and a 1/2 bathroom are easily accessible on ground level. Take the NEW Lift/ Elevator up to the street side porch or either of the three stairways to reach the one level living space. Handicap accessible. Owners stay in the house several weeks throughout the year. INVESTORS - GREAT RENTAL!! Community offers: pickleball, tennis, two swimming pools, club house, weight room, bike path, air strip, security... Great opportunity to own this waterfront one of a kind, GORGEOUS, beautifully staged, FULLY FURNISHED home in the Plantation, on St. George Island. If uncompromising, High End Quality, is important to you, purchase this exquisite home! Projected 2026 income $100K. HOA Buy In fee .5% purchase price

1419 Dove Ln, St. George Island
$835,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 328847 MLS
Just an easy walk to the sugar-white sand and a dedicated boardwalk beach access, this beautifully updated Mexico Beach home sits on an oversized 100' x 150' lot and features one of the area's most inviting outdoor living spaces. Designed for entertaining, the lush backyard is connected by grass pavers leading from the covered back porch to the detached pool house, oversized fire pit, garage, and designated future pool area. The pool house is equipped with air conditioning, water, electric, cable, furnishings, and a full-size refrigerator. This space is perfect as a pool house, game room, home office, hobby space, or a guest retreat. There's plenty of room for boats, RVs, golf carts, and beach toys. Plus, there's no HOA. Inside, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a coastal-inspired interior that's move-in ready. You're less than a mile from the public boat ramp. This home is ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. Your Mexico Beach coastal retreat awaits!

111 14th St, Mexico Beach
$889,999
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 328816 MLS ⋅ Looney Dunes BLDG.
Looney Dunes is a Stunning Beach Property on St. George Island Discover your dream beach home today. This beautifully renovated property boasts breathtaking views and steps away from the beach. The bike path is perfect for leisurely strolls or a bike ride into town. With its modern updates and stylish finishes, this home promises comfort and elegance. Projections indicate a Gross Rental Income (GRI) in the 80s, similar to the successful year of 2022, making it a lucrative investment opportunity. Each of the 4 bedroom"s has it's own bath. There is a refreshing Private pool, perfect for relaxation after a day at the beach. Don't miss out on your chance to own this slice of paradise ! Come visit or stay for a lifetime.

533 W Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island
$2,395,000
6 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 328794 MLS ⋅ Cool Change BLDG.
Welcome to "Cool Change," your ultimate beachfront escape tucked away in the private, gated neighborhood of Sunset Beach Estates on St. George Island's quiet East End! With 6 spacious bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 2 half baths spread across nearly 5000 square feet of gorgeous living space, this coastal haven is all about effortless luxury and unbelievable Gulf views. Step out of your private elevator and into a bright, open layout designed for easy beach living. Crisp, freshly painted interiors, with loads of windows to soak in the bright sunshine, and a warm fireplace set the stage for relaxing after a day at the beach. The open chef's kitchen is a dream for hosting, complete with a massive breakfast bar, a center island, premium appliances, and plenty of room for everyone to gather around. The clever split-bedroom layout gives everyone their own private space to unwind. Outside, the magic really happens. Multi-level decks, a covered porch, and a sunny patio offer front-row seats to the sugary white sands on the Gulf of Mexico. There's plenty of under-house parking along with ample gathering space for outdoor games & your own private boardwalk leads you straight to the beach. Owning in Sunset Beach means you get access to incredible community amenities including a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a shaded pool pavilion. Currently a highly successful vacation rental generating $126,000 in gross income so far for 2026, "Cool Change" comes fully furnished and ready to use! Whether you're looking for a dream family getaway, a forever home, or a stellar investment, this slice of paradise is ready to welcome you home! Call to arrange for a private showing, you'll be glad you did!

1880 Sunset Dr, St. George Island
$795,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 328761 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled on a private 1-acre lot in the desirable St. George Island Plantation. Located just a short walk from Apalachicola Bay and the popular Nick's Hole, this property offers the perfect blend of modern updates and peaceful coastal living. Completely remodeled from top to bottom, the interior features all-new flooring, countertops, cabinetry, fixtures, appliances, and furnishings, creating a move-in-ready home with a fresh, contemporary feel. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of essentially a new home within an established island setting. Outside, you'll find two separate screened porches, providing the perfect spaces to relax, entertain, or enjoy the natural beauty and privacy of the surrounding landscape. The expansive one-acre lot offers ample room to spread out while enjoying the serenity of the Plantation. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, second home, or vacation getaway, this meticulously renovated property is ready for immediate enjoyment. Note: A buyer fee equal to 0.5% of the purchase price is payable to the St. George Island Plantation at closing.

1667 Forsythia Trl, St. George Island
$875,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 328732 MLS ⋅ Sweet Nancy's Bay House BLDG.
Nestled along the pristine waters of St. Joseph Bay, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, tranquility, and waterfront living. Surrounded by native vegetation and breathtaking bay views, this fully furnished 1,352-square-foot home features an open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a spacious screened porch designed for enjoying spectacular sunsets and gentle bay breezes. A private dock extends into the bay, providing easy access for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply taking in the beauty of one of Florida's most treasured estuaries. The comfortable split-bedroom floor plan, updated kitchen, and inviting outdoor living spaces make this home ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. Located just minutes from the Gulf beaches and the amenities of Salinas Park, this hidden gem offers a rare opportunity to experience Old Florida living at its finest. Call today for your chance to view 1143 Cape Can Blas Rd!

1143 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe
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