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⚓Saltwater Canals & Riverfront Estates (From $289k)
Discover waterfront gems featuring 157 feet of canal frontage, private boat lifts, and multi-generational layouts in North Carolina and Florida.
🌅 Today’s Waterfront Picks: 5 Dreamy Properties by the Water
Every day, new waterfront properties are listed — but these five? They offer the perfect blend of stunning views, luxurious living, and serene locations.
From a bridge-free Hudson retreat and a high-and-dry riverfront sanctuary in Jacksonville, these waterfront gems are calling your name. Dive into your next dream home!
⚓ Hudson Waterfront Modernized Retreat – $329,975

3 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,440 sq ft • 5,667 sq ft lot
🚤 A professionally rehabilitated, move-in-ready waterfront home offering direct, bridge-free access to the Gulf of Mexico, perfect for effortless boating and the "Salt Life."
⚓ Direct Gulf Access located on a saltwater canal with a private dock and seawall; no bridges mean easy passage for larger boats directly to open water and local waterfront dining.
🛡️ Permitted Safety Upgrades featuring brand-new impact-rated windows and doors, along with updated electrical systems for modern reliability and storm protection.
✨ Turnkey Interior fully renovated with new luxury vinyl flooring, solid wood kitchen cabinetry with stone counters, and designer tile showers in the updated bathrooms.
🛋️ Effortless Living Layout including a 215 sq ft kitchen/family room combo, separate laundry room, and multiple outdoor spaces including a screened and enclosed rear porch.
📍 Convenient Gulf Coast Location situated just 30 minutes from the historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and roughly 45 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
🌅 St. Johns Riverfront Sanctuary – $899,000

4 Beds • 3 Bath • 2,842 sq ft • 0.66 acres
🚤 An exceptional riverfront estate in the Julington Terrace area, featuring a high-end private dock with a boat lift and an upper-level observation deck for world-class sunset views.
⚓ Premium River Amenities including a newer dock equipped with a boat lift and a rare upper-level deck, perfect for sunbathing or panoramic river viewing.
🛌 Primary Suite Retreat occupying the upper level with a spacious walk-in closet and a private balcony overlooking the water for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
🍳 Entertainer’s Backyard featuring a large covered patio with a built-in grill, seamlessly connecting the home's interior to its 0.66-acre riverfront grounds.
🔥 Character & Comfort highlighted by an inviting living space with a beautiful brick fireplace and a versatile flex room suitable for a home office or gym.
📍 Top-Tier Schools located in the highly sought-after St. Johns County school district, including the 10/10 rated Fruit Cove Middle School.
🏔️ Mountain View Retreat in Rumbling Bald – $925,000

3 Beds • 3 Bath • 3,844 sq ft • 0.64 acres
🌲 A refined mountain escape nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within the gated Rumbling Bald community, offering a perfect blend of modern comfort, guest privacy, and resort-style amenities.
🖼️ Breathtaking Vistas featuring a dramatic wall of windows that flood the open-concept living space with light while framing winter mountain peaks and seasonal lake views.
🍳 Chef-Inspired Kitchen redesigned with stylish butcher block countertops, modern painted cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a social eat-in bar.
🛁 Main-Level Primary Sanctuary offering ultimate convenience with two walk-in closets and a newly updated, spa-inspired en-suite bathroom.
🛋️ Multi-Generational Layout featuring a fully finished walk-out lower level with two bedrooms, a full bath, a large recreation room, and a secondary kitchenette—ideal for a vacation rental or hosting guests.
⛳ Resort Lifestyle Amenities providing exclusive access to golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, private beach access, a fitness center, and community pools.
🛠️ High-Value Upgrades including a whole-home generator, updated main-level HVAC, radon mitigation system, and modernized plumbing for worry-free ownership.
🛶 Hyco Lake Waterfront Charm – $585,000

3 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,400 sq ft • 1.3 acres
🛶 A cozy, A-frame style waterfront retreat on the shores of Hyco Lake, offering a perfect blend of rustic character and modern outdoor amenities on a generous 1.3-acre lot.
⚓ Private Water Access featuring a personal boat dock equipped with boat lifts and a dedicated jet ski lift, providing immediate access to one of North Carolina’s premier fishing and boating lakes.
🌲 Expansive Outdoor Living with a newly finished deck and a peaceful screened-in porch designed for year-round lake views and entertaining.
✨ Rustic Interior Finishes highlighted by warm hardwood floors and shiplap siding throughout, creating a timeless "lake house" aesthetic.
📐 Functional One-Level Living spanning 1,400 sq ft with a durable metal roof and stone countertops for low-maintenance living.
🦆 Sportsman’s Paradise situated on an oversized 1.3-acre lot with direct lake frontage, located in an area known for excellent fishing, deer, and duck hunting.

🌊⚓ $289,900 — a foundational price for a 1966 Florida waterfront classic with 157 feet of sailboat-ready canal frontage and a massive 2+ car garage.
✨ Direct Gulf access + a new metal roof (2023) = a prime, no-HOA boater’s canvas with enormous workshop and parking potential.
⭐ Standouts
• 🚤 Prime saltwater canal frontage with 157 feet of waterfront.
• 🏗️ Oversized 25x30 garage that fits over 2 cars plus a large workshop.
• 🏠 New metal roof (2023), newer electric panel, and beautiful new laminate flooring.
• 🪟 Perfect for entertaining with an open layout, a screened lanais for enjoying the views.
• 📍 Centrally located in Port Charlotte near shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and, of course, the beautiful water
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