NEW CONSTRUCTION

For sale

$454,900

Est. $2,884/mo —

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1,799

sq ft

1917 Backwater Rd, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

WindMark Beach built by D.R. Horton

About this home

Welcome to 1917 Backwater Road, located at the enchanting Windmark Beach community in Port St. Joe, Florida. The Rhett is one of our popular one-story floor plans used in many communities in this area. With this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, you will see 1,799 square feet of spacious living perfect for a small family to enjoy comfortably. As you walk inside the Rhett, you will see the long main hallway leading you to the open living room and kitchen. The 9' ceilings throughout the home open up your living space with tray ceilings in the primary bedroom and living room as an added feature. Engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the home offer a sleek, low-maintenance way to keep your floors looking new and easy to clean from sandy days at the beach. The kitchen and bathrooms feature granite countertops and white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a large island ideal for family and guests to enjoy your meals together. The primary bedroom has its own bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in closet, a double vanity, and a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub. Each room in the house has large windows that allow plenty of natural light in to brighten your mood and home. The exterior of this home features Hardie Color Plus Siding and is uniquely engineered to stand up to the harshest elements from wind, rain, fire, freezing temperatures, and hail. Dimensional shingles with 30-year warranty. A landscaped front flower bed at entry way and fully sodded yard. Our Windmark community features underground utilities making it less susceptible to damage from severe weather leading to fewer outages and more reliable service. The Rhett features a covered lanai back patio with a covered front porch. Located directly across from the Gulf, you will find beautiful beaches within walking distance, and local restaurants close by. These homes offer easy access to Tyndall Air Force Base (21.7 miles away), Panama City Beach (39 miles away), and downtown Port St. Joe (only 6 miles away). Enjoy all that Windmark Beach has to offer featuring a town center complete with food, shopping, a gym, and more! There are sidewalks, boardwalks, bike paths, golf cart paths, and multiple beach accesses along with two large community pools and breathtaking views of the Gulf! Schedule an appointment to tour Windmark Beach today!

Single-familyProperty Type

2026Year Built

4,835 sq ftLot Size

$253Price/Sq.Ft.

$180/moHOA Dues

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mark Miles • DR Horton Realty of Emerald Coast, LLC

Listed by Paul Hanlon • DR Horton Realty of Emerald Coast, LLC

Listing updated: Jun 24, 2026 at 08:09pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CPARMLS #791828

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$2,884 per month

Principal and interest$2,483

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Port St. Joe Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.1mi

5/10

Port St. Joe High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi

4/10

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Experience WindMark Beach

Welcome to the cozy, sunny, and elegant community of WindMark Beach, a new home community located in Port St. Joe, Florida. Featuring multiple single-family homes as well as townhomes directly across from the water, WindMark Beach is the beach community you've been looking for. Located just 36 miles east of Panama City and Tyndall Air Force Base along North Florida's Emerald Coast rests this desirable community of white sand dune beaches, nature and aquatic preserves, and easily walkable and charming downtown. This community is home to lovely residents, beautiful homes, as well as a village complete with food, shopping, a gym, and more. There are several sidewalks, bike paths, golf cart paths, and beach accesses along with 2 large community pools with breathtaking views of the ocean. If you haven't seen a sunset here yet, you're missing out. Our Tradition series of homes come equipped with many desirable upgrades too, including durable Hardie Board siding, Smart Home technology, spacious open concept floor plans, and more. Featured are multiple floor plans ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms, up to 3.5 baths, and one and two-car garages. Multiple single-family homes as well as townhomes are built with these upgrades including granite countertops, white cabinetry, EVP flooring throughout, stainless-steel appliances, and more. Also featured at WindMark Beach is our Emerald series of homes featuring even more upgraded features. Check out our WindMark Beach Emerald Series page for more information on these homes by the water. Port St. Joe is known for being a small, welcoming community with beautiful beaches, friendly people, live music, and great seafood. Outdoor music festivals are hosted throughout the year creating a fluid indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The closest public park is Frank Pate Park in Port St. Joe Florida where the facilities provide children's league organizations of basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, football & cheerleading. The park also features a jungl

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Sales office

216 Vermilion Circle, PORT SAINT JOE, FL 32456

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun 1-6pm

(850) 783-1087

Offer insights

1917 Backwater Rd · $454,900

Strong offer

$456K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $456K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 123 days.

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Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Interior features
Double pane windows
Smart home technology
Smart thermostat
Double vanity
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Walk-in closet(s)
Main level primary

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Two additional first-floor bedrooms
One second-floor bedroom
One more first-floor bedroom

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms

Kitchen
Electric range
Plumbed for ice maker

Laundry & utility
Electric water heater

Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric, forced air)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 1917 Backwater Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Zillow #3483236EE75E

Sep 8, 2026

Listed

$454,900

$253/sq ft

+23

Welcome to 1917 Backwater Road, located at the enchanting WindMark Beach community in Port St. Joe, Florida. The Rhett is one of our popular one-story floor plans used in many communities in this area. With this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, you will see 1,799 square feet of spacious, comfortable living. As you walk inside the Rhett, you will see the long main hallway leading you to the open living room and kitchen. The 9' ceilings throughout the home open your living space up and there are tray ceilings in the Primary bedroom and living room as an added feature. Engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the main areas offer a sleek, low-maintenance way to keep your floors looking great while soft carpet in the bedrooms keep your feet cozy. The kitchen and bathrooms feature granite countertops and white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a large island ideal for family and guests to enjoy your meals together. The primary bedroom has its own bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in closet, a double vanity, and a separate walk-in shower and tub. Each room in the house has large windows that allow plenty of natural light in to brighten your mood and home up. On the exterior of the home, you will see Hardie Board on all sides of the home. Each home comes standard with gutters, a sodded yard, dimensional shingles, and more. The Rhett features a covered back patio and certain Rhett plans have a covered front porch. Sidewalks line every street so you can enjoy the unbeatable Florida sunsets

RAFGC #328781

Jun 26, 2026

Listed

$454,900

$253/sq ft

+45

Welcome to 1917 Backwater Road, located at the enchanting WindMark Beach community in Port St. Joe, Florida. The Rhett is one of our popular one-story floor plans used in many communities in this area. With this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, you will see 1,799 square feet of spacious living perfect for a small family to enjoy comfortably. As you walk inside the Rhett, you will see the long main hallway leading you to the open living room and kitchen. The 9' ceilings throughout the home open your living space up and there are tray ceilings in the Primary bedroom and living room as an added feature. Engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire home offer a sleek, low-maintenance way to keep your floors looking great. The kitchen and bathrooms feature granite countertops and white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a large island ideal for family and guests to enjoy your meals together. The primary bedroom has its own bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in closet, a double vanity, and a separate walk-in shower and tub. Each room in the house has large windows that allow plenty of natural light in to brighten your mood and home up. On the exterior of the home, you will see Hardie Board on all sides of the home. Each home comes standard with gutters, a sodded yard, dimensional shingles, and more. The Rhett features a covered back patio and certain Rhett plans have a covered front porch. Whatever room in this house you're in, you will feel right at home. Contact us today to find your home at WindMark Beach!

CPARMLS #791828

Jun 24, 2026

Listed

$454,900

$253/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 2025

Sold

$1,105,000

$614/sq ft

Public record

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4,835 Sq. Ft.

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Style

Vacant Land

County

Gulf County

APN

04229-244R

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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Historical weather

Port Saint Joe, FL • 32456

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Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Port Saint Joe. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 1917 Backwater Rd

$450,471

$4,429 under list price of $455K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $420K to $525K.

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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
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$451,585 Last sold price
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1 year older
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