# Eli Duarte

> The Duarte Team (Coastal Realty Group) is a bilingual, fullservice residential brokerage serving Florida's Forgotten Coast - Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and nearby towns - combining decades of local experience with an IDX-driven consumer portal and community-rooted service.

Hyperlocal coastal expertise, bilingual service, full-service listings & buyer representation, land & investment sales, referral-driven community trust, seasonal/second-home and local buyer focus

## Neighborhood Guides

- [Carrabelle FL Real Estate - Explore Waterfront Homes](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/carrabelle): Carrabelle, FL real estate page with waterfront listings, neighborhood demographics, and nearby dining, nightlife, and outdoor points of interest.
- [Apalachicola, FL Real Estate - Explore with Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/apalachicola): A neighborhood listing page for Apalachicola, FL real estate, with property listings, census demographics, points of interest, and school data.
- [Port St Joe Real Estate Guide | Explore Homes for Sale](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/port-st-joe): Port St. Joe, Florida neighborhood page with listings, census demographics, walkability data, and nearby points of interest.
- [Explore Windmark Beach Real Estate - Luxury Coastal Living](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/windmark-beach): Windmark Beach real-estate listing page for Port St. Joe properties, centered on current homes and land for sale.
- [Cape San Blas Real Estate & Luxury Homes | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/cape-san-blas): Cape San Blas real estate listing page for Gulf County, FL, featuring coastal homes and neighborhood links.
- [Wewahitchka Real Estate | Homes & Land for Sale](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/wewahitchka): Neighborhood listing page for Wewahitchka real estate, homes, and land in Gulf County, Florida.
- [St. Joe Beach Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/st-joe-beach): St. Joe Beach, FL neighborhood listing page with local homes for sale, demographics, points of interest, and school info.
- [Mexico Beach, FL Real Estate | Area Guide | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/mexico-beach): Mexico Beach, FL real estate and neighborhood insights listing page.
- [Indian Pass | Neighborhood Guide | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods/indian-pass): Indian Pass real-estate directory featuring active listings in Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas.

## Featured Properties

- [Port St Joe & Mexico Beach Homes for Sale | Eli Duarte - Coastal Realty](https://eliduarte.com/properties/sale): Listings of homes and beachfront properties for sale in Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, FL.
- [Recently Sold Homes Port St Joe & Mexico Beach | Eli Duarte - Coastal Realty](https://eliduarte.com/properties/sold): Listing of recently sold single-family homes in Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, and Niceville, Florida.
- [200 Gautier Memorial Ln, Port St. Joe 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/200-gautier-memorial-ln-port-st-joe-32456-port-st-joe-fl-324428): Listing for a 4-bedroom, 3-bath bay-view single-family home in Villa San Pedro, Port St. Joe, Florida.
- [159 S Murphy Rd, 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/159-s-murphy-rd-32456-wewahitchka-fl-321458): 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home for sale at 159 S Murphy Rd in Wewahitchka, FL, near Brothers River.
- [3050 Hwy 98 # B23, Port St. Joe 32456 Unit: B23](https://eliduarte.com/properties/3050-hwy-98-b23-port-st-joe-32456-unit-b23-port-st-joe-fl-323887): Renovated turnkey 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath Barefoot Cottages listing at 3050 Hwy 98 Unit B23 in Port St. Joe.
- [189 Pridgeon Rd, 32465](https://eliduarte.com/properties/189-pridgeon-rd-32465-wewahitchka-fl-323869): 0.8-acre lot for sale in Wewahitchka, FL near water and public boat ramp; utilities and subdivision potential.
- [7707 Cr 30, Port St. Joe 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/7707-cr-30-port-st-joe-32456-port-st-joe-fl-323921): Listing for a furnished 3-bed, 3-bath coastal beach house with Gulf views in Port St. Joe, FL.
- [Lot 21 Palm Breeze Way, Port St. Joe 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/lot-21-palm-breeze-way-port-st-joe-32456-port-st-joe-fl-323799): Property listing for a 0.44-acre lot for sale near St. Joseph Bay in Port St. Joe, FL.
- [2003 Long Ave, Port St. Joe 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/2003-long-ave-port-st-joe-32456-port-st-joe-fl-324036): Listing for a turnkey 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home at 2003 Long Ave, Port St. Joe, FL.
- [135 Griffin Ave, Port St. Joe 32456](https://eliduarte.com/properties/135-griffin-ave-port-st-joe-32456-port-st-joe-fl-324210): Luxury 3-bed, 3-bath Gulf-view home in Money Bayou, Port St. Joe, FL, 2,731 sqft, first-tier.

## Buyer Guides

- [Buying House Guide - Port St Joe & Mexico Beach | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/buyers): Step-by-step buyer's guide for purchasing a home in Port St Joe and Mexico Beach.

## Tools

- [Port St Joe Home Valuation | Free Estimate | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/home-valuation): A Port St Joe home valuation landing page offers an online valuation request.

## Featured Blog Posts

- [Port St Joe Living Guide: Practical Local Insights](https://eliduarte.com/blog/living-in-port-st-joe-a-practical-guide): A practical Port St. Joe guide covering housing, insurance, schools, utilities, and coastal living considerations.
- [Spanish Homebuying Guide Port St Joe | Explore Steps](https://eliduarte.com/blog/forgotten-coast-homebuying-guide-for-spanish-speakers): Spanish-language buying guide for Port St. Joe and Gulf County homebuyers covering budgeting, preapproval, flood risk, closing, taxes, and homestead rules.
- [Carrabelle Waterfront Home Buying Guide | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/how-to-buy-waterfront-property-in-carrabelle): A Carrabelle waterfront buying guide covering docks, permits, flood insurance, marinas, and due diligence for coastal buyers.
- [St. Joe Beach Land Supply & New Builds: Buyer Guide](https://eliduarte.com/blog/is-land-scarce-in-st-joe-beach): Guide to St. Joe Beach land scarcity, coastal permitting, and buildability checks for Gulf County buyers.
- [Mexico Beach New Construction Guide | Plan Your Build](https://eliduarte.com/blog/planning-a-new-build-in-mexico-beach): Guide to planning a new build in Mexico Beach, covering zoning, flood rules, utilities, permits, and coastal lot due diligence.
- [February Market Recap and Updates | Blog | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/february-market-recap): A real estate blog page for a February market recap on Eli Duarte's site.
- [St. Joe Beach Short-Term Rentals: Essential Owner Guide](https://eliduarte.com/blog/short-term-rental-basics-in-st-joe-beach): A guide to St. Joe Beach short-term rental rules, taxes, seasonality, and management costs for owners in Port St. Joe and Gulf County.
- [Apalachicola Historic Home Buying Guide & Local Tips](https://eliduarte.com/blog/buying-a-historic-home-in-apalachicola): Guide to buying historic homes in Apalachicola, covering inspections, flood risk, permits, insurance, and preservation incentives.
- [Discover Local Gems: Your Guide to Hidden Treasures](https://eliduarte.com/blog/local-spotlight): A blog index of local real-estate articles and featured links for Eli Duarte's Port St. Joe area site.
- [Golf Cart Rules St. Joe Beach & US98 | Permits & Routes](https://eliduarte.com/blog/golf-carts-and-lsvs-rules-around-st-joe-beach): Guide to golf cart, LSV, and beach-driving rules around St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe, and Gulf County.
- [Remote Buying on Cape San Blas Step by Step](https://eliduarte.com/blog/remote-buying-on-cape-san-blas-step-by-step): A Cape San Blas buying guide explains how out-of-town purchasers can research, inspect, insure, and close coastal properties remotely.
- [Avoid First-time Homebuyer Mistakes - Learn How Now](https://eliduarte.com/blog/5-common-mistakes-first-time-homebuyers-make): Eli Duarte's blog lists common mistakes first-time homebuyers should avoid, from down payments to neighborhood testing.
- [Forgotten Coast Real Estate Guide for Port St. Joe](https://eliduarte.com/blog/what-the-forgotten-coast-means-for-homebuyers): Guide to buying in Port St. Joe's Forgotten Coast, covering coastal lifestyle, housing types, and buyer due diligence.
- [Port St Joe Housing Trends Guide for Motivated Sellers](https://eliduarte.com/blog/port-st-joe-housing-trends-for-motivated-sellers): A Port St. Joe seller guide explains why the market favors buyers and emphasizes pricing, presentation, and local comps.
- [1031 Exchange for St. Joe Beach Investors | Guide](https://eliduarte.com/blog/1031-exchange-basics-for-st-joe-beach-investors): Guide to 1031 exchanges for St. Joe Beach investors covering qualifying property types, deadlines, boot, and coastal-market planning.
- [Cape San Blas vs St. Joe Beach: Which Fits You Best?](https://eliduarte.com/blog/choosing-between-cape-san-blas-and-st-joe-beach): A comparison guide to Cape San Blas and St. Joe Beach covering lifestyle, housing, rentals, and daily convenience.
- [Price Your St. Joe Beach Home Today | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/how-to-price-your-st-joe-beach-home-today): Guide to pricing a St. Joe Beach home using local comps, coastal risk factors, and current buyer-market conditions.
- [Cape San Blas Second Home Loans | Essential Guide](https://eliduarte.com/blog/second-home-loan-basics-on-cape-san-blas): Guide to Cape San Blas second-home loans covering conventional, jumbo, portfolio options, insurance requirements, and lender qualification basics.
- [Mexico Beach Home Upgrades That Sell | ROI Guide](https://eliduarte.com/blog/upgrades-that-sell-in-mexico-beach): Guide to storm-smart home upgrades that help Mexico Beach listings sell, emphasizing durability, documentation, and insurance-friendly features.
- [Carrabelle Marinas & Boating Guide: Ramps & Local Tips](https://eliduarte.com/blog/carrabelle-boating-and-marinas-guide): Carrabelle boating guide covering ramps, marinas, fuel, safety rules, and tips for river, bay, and Gulf access.
- [Community Moments Week of June 1-7, 2025 | Blog | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/market-moves-and-community-moments-week-of-june-1-7-2025): A templated Eli Duarte blog page for a weekly recap on Gulf Coast market moves and community moments.
- [Community Moments Week of June 8-14, 2025 | Blog | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/market-moves-and-community-moments-week-of-june-8-14-2025): A weekly real-estate recap page highlighting Gulf Coast market updates and community moments.
- [March Market Recap Florida's Forgotten Coast | Discover Insights](https://eliduarte.com/blog/march-market-recap): A blog listing for Eli Duarte's March market recap on Florida's Forgotten Coast.
- [January Market Recap & February Outlook | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/january-market-recap-and-february-outlook-navigating-the-coastal-currents): A coastal real estate blog entry framed as a January market recap and February outlook.
- [Local Spotlight: Market Update | Blog | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog/local-spotlight-1): A real estate blog index for Local Spotlight articles and related posts.
- [Sparks Bar-B-Que: Come Hungry, Leave Obsessed | Blog](https://eliduarte.com/blog/sparks-bar-b-que-come-hungry-leave-obsessed): Blog post spotlighting Sparks Bar-B-Que.
- [Your Real Estate & Events Wrap-Up | May 18-24, 2025](https://eliduarte.com/blog/your-real-estate-and-events-wrap-up-or-may-1824-2025): Eli Duarte's blog page presents a real estate and events wrap-up.
- [Discover Hunts on the Bay - Your Luxury Real Estate Haven](https://eliduarte.com/blog/hunts-on-the-bay): A real-estate blog page spotlights Hunts on the Bay as a luxury living topic on Eli Duarte's site.
- [Living in Wewahitchka Florida: Is It Right for You?](https://eliduarte.com/blog/living-in-wewahitchka-rivers-lakes-and-room-to-breathe): A Wewahitchka real-estate guide highlights rivers, lakes, Tupelo honey, and small-town living for buyers seeking more space.
- [Real Estate Market Recap: Forgotten Coast Insights May 25-31](https://eliduarte.com/blog/market-moves-and-community-moments-week-of-may-2025): Template blog listing for Eli Duarte's Forgotten Coast real estate market recap and linked buying guides.
- [Windmark Beach Community Guide | Port St. Joe Living](https://eliduarte.com/blog/windmark-beach-community-and-lifestyle-guide): Directory-style guide to WindMark Beach in Port St. Joe, highlighting its master-planned coastal layout, amenities, homes, and buyer fit.
- [Port St. Joe Neighborhoods Buyers Should Know](https://eliduarte.com/blog/port-st-joe-neighborhoods-buyers-should-know): A buyer's guide to Port St. Joe neighborhoods and nearby beach areas, organized by walkability, water access, parks, and lifestyle.
- [Sell Home Port St Joe: Get Ready to List With Confidence](https://eliduarte.com/blog/getting-your-port-st-joe-home-ready-to-list): A Port St. Joe seller guide on preparing a coastal home, organizing permits and flood records, and avoiding costly renovations.
- [Wewahitchka Land for Sale: What Buyers Should Know](https://eliduarte.com/blog/buying-land-and-country-homes-around-wewahitchka): Guide to buying land and country homes around Wewahitchka, with emphasis on utilities, flood review, access, and permits.
- [Indian Pass Quiet Gulffront Living | Is It Right for You?](https://eliduarte.com/blog/indian-pass-living-quiet-gulffront-options): Eli Duarte profiles Indian Pass, Florida, highlighting quiet gulf-front living, outdoor access, and buyer due diligence.
- [Day-to-Day Life in St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe](https://eliduarte.com/blog/what-day-to-day-life-is-like-in-st-joe-beach): A guide to day-to-day life, amenities, seasons, housing, and coastal living in St. Joe Beach, Florida.
- [Cape San Blas Bay vs Gulf: Which Side Suits You?](https://eliduarte.com/blog/cape-san-blas-bay-side-vs-gulf-side-living): Cape San Blas guide comparing bay-side and gulf-side living, access, and property details for buyers weighing lifestyle and frontage.
- [Selling a Cape San Blas Vacation Rental Smartly](https://eliduarte.com/blog/selling-a-cape-san-blas-vacation-rental-the-smart-way): Guide to selling a Cape San Blas vacation rental, covering compliance files, tax records, booking calendars, and required disclosures.

## Testimonials

- [Port St Joe Real Estate Reviews | Eli Duarte Testimonials - Coastal Realty](https://eliduarte.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Eli Duarte featuring client praise for his real estate service in Port St. Joe and Gulf and Bay Counties.

## Core Pages

- [Port St Joe Real Estate Agent | Eli Duarte, Realtor](https://eliduarte.com/): Real-estate landing page offering an instant home valuation and free valuation request.

## Other Pages

- [Real Estate Blog - Port St Joe, Mexico Beach & Cape San Blas | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/blog): Eli Duarte's blog lists Florida real estate articles on waterfront property in Carrabelle and historic homes in Apalachicola.
- [Port St Joe & Mexico Beach Neighborhoods | Forgotten Coast Communities](https://eliduarte.com/neighborhoods): Eli Duarte's neighborhood directory highlights areas of expertise in Port St Joe and nearby Gulf Coast communities.
- [About Eli Duarte | Port St Joe & Mexico Beach Realtor | Coastal Realty Group](https://eliduarte.com/about): Profile of Eli Duarte, a Port St. Joe real estate sales associate focused on buying, selling, investing, and local market expertise.
- [Port St Joe Mortgage Lenders & Pre-Approval | Eli Duarte](https://eliduarte.com/mortgage-lender): A real-estate agent's guide to mortgage prequalification, borrower documents, and choosing a lender.
- [Trusted Vendors | Port St Joe & Mexico Beach Real Estate Resources](https://eliduarte.com/trusted-vendors): A regional directory of recommended real-estate and home-service vendors across the Forgotten Coast.
- [Contact Eli Duarte | Port St Joe & Mexico Beach Real Estate Agent](https://eliduarte.com/contact): Contact page for Eli Duarte, Realtor - Coastal Realty Group, with messaging forms and direct phone/email details in Port St Joe, Florida.
- [Privacy Policy | Eli Duarte Florida Real Estate Agent](https://eliduarte.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for Eli Duarte's real estate website.
- [404 Page Not Found | Eli Duarte Real Estate Agent](https://eliduarte.com/404): Eli Duarte's site shows a 404 page-not-found screen with real estate contact information.