For sale

$515,000

Est. $3,435/mo —

•

1,783

sq ft

144 Backwater Rd, Port St Joe, FL 32456

About this home

Welcome to 144 Backwater Road, a charming Craftsman-style home in the sought-after Windmark Beach community of Port St. Joe. This single-story Rhett floor plan offers four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, approximately 1,774 square feet, and an open-concept design perfect for relaxed coastal living and entertaining. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the main living spaces, while tray ceilings, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and brushed-nickel finishes add stylish touches throughout. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, covered patio, Hardie Plank siding, and smart-home technology. Windmark Beach offers a resort-style lifestyle along beautiful St. Joseph Bay. Residents can enjoy community pools, a clubhouse, playground, Village Green and amphitheater, scenic nature trails, boardwalks, golf-cart paths, a fitness center, and beach walkovers providing access to miles of breathtaking shoreline. The Village Center also offers dining, shopping, and rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, and beach bikes. Whether you are searching for a primary residence or a coastal getaway, this home provides the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and the laid-back lifestyle Port St. Joe is known for.

Single-familyProperty Type

2021Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$289Price/Sq.Ft.

$180/moHOA Dues

2 car garageParking

Listed by The Golden Collective • Empire Real Estate of Florida LLC

Listed by Stephanie Mahoney • Empire Real Estate of Florida LLC

Listing updated: Aug 8, 2026 at 08:38am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CPARMLS #793139

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$3,435 per month

Principal and interest$2,707

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Port St. Joe Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi

5/10

Port St. Joe High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

144 Backwater Rd · $515,000

Strong offer

$515K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $515K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 104 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Main level primary

Bedrooms
Three first-floor bedrooms plus a primary bedroom on the main level
Bedrooms approximately 11 x 12 (three) and primary room approximately 16 x 14 — buyer to verify all measurements

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms

Sale and tax history for 144 Backwater Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CPARMLS #793139

Jul 24, 2026

Listed

$515,000

$289/sq ft

RAFGC #306435

May 21, 2021

Sold

$364,250

$204/sq ft

Dec 9, 2020

Listed

$364,250

$204/sq ft

+33

This is the Rhett floor plan. Standard features of this home include Whirlpool Stainless Appliances with stove, microwave and dishwasher, LVP flooring throughout common areas, carpet in bedrooms, recessed lighting, ceiling fans in living area and bedroom 1, trey ceilings and brushed nickel hardware on beautiful interior doors. A standard Smart Home package is included with Kwikset Keyless Entry, an Echo Dot device, Qolsys IQ touch panel and Skybell doorbell. Windmark beach is a tranquil community in a natural setting with boardwalks, walking paths, bike trails, roving security and private beach access. Images, descriptions, SF and room sizes are approximate.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2021

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,783

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,783

Year built

2021

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Gulf County

APN

04259-534R

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 69-77% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Port St Joe, FL • 32456

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Sun exposure

71/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 144 Backwater Rd

$508,437

$6,563 under list price of $515K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $500K to $525K.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$500,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
199 Pond Cypress Cv, Port St Joe, FL 32456
$6/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$525,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
459 Sea Grove Way, Port St Joe, FL 32456
$8/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD MAY 23, 2026
$512,500 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths2,142 sq ft
803 Backwater Rd, Port St Joe, FL 32456
$50/sq ft
smaller lot
2 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $2,682 per month, based on comparable rentals

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