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Kaiya
Kaiya is one of the beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida.
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Homes for sale in Kaiya
Living in Kaiya
Kaiya is the newest luxury community on 30A. It opened in phases in 2023 and 2024, right next to Alys Beach at WaterSound Parkway and 30A. Most of the homes sit on the north side of 30A, and Kaiya owns a narrow strip that runs down to the Gulf, where the private Beach House sits. It has a lot of the same look as Alys next door.
I've shown property there. Everything is new, built of concrete block and stucco: single-family homes with private pools, villas, townhomes and condos. Most of my buyers who looked at both have leaned toward Alys, but that comes down to taste.
A few things to understand up front. Buying a home doesn't automatically make you a member of the Kaiya Club; you apply separately. Members get the Beach House, its infinity pool and serviced beach. If you want to rent, short-term rentals are allowed, and Kaiya has its own in-house rental program. Ask whether you can use an outside manager instead.
There's more to come: the Oyom Hotel & Spa and a fine-dining restaurant. A $12.5 million early loan for the hotel was reported in September 2026, but there's no opening date yet.
Things to know before you buy
- Club membership is separate from buying a home.
- Beach rights: sources disagree on whether every home has deeded beach access or gets the beach through the club. Check the recorded documents for the specific home.
- Short-term rentals are allowed, and Kaiya runs its own in-house rental program. Ask whether owners can use an outside manager. Rental guests can't bring pets.
- Fees vary by home type. One condo showed $1,260 a month and one beach villa $1,210 a quarter. One agent says resales pay a fee of half a percent of the price to a Kaiya foundation.
- The hotel is still coming, and its planned size has changed from report to report (30 to 64 rooms).
- Addresses vary (Inlet Beach, Alys Beach, Seacrest, even Rosemary Beach), all 32461.
- Ask about cart rules. I haven't seen them in writing.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Kaiya?
At WaterSound Parkway and 30A, just west of Alys Beach. Most homes are north of 30A, with a private strip down to the Gulf.
Can I rent my home?
Yes. Kaiya has its own in-house rental program. Ask whether you can use an outside manager instead.
Does a home include the Kaiya Club?
No. You apply for membership separately.
What beach access comes with a home?
It depends on the home. Some sources say every owner has deeded access; others say beach use comes through the club. Check the recorded documents.
What are the fees?
It depends on the type of home. I'll pull the current dues, club costs and any resale fee for the home you're looking at.
Is the hotel open?
Not yet. The Oyom Hotel & Spa is planned, with no opening date.
Can I drive a golf cart?
Ask before you buy. I haven't seen the rule in writing.
Rules and fees last checked October 2026. They change, so confirm before you buy.
Looking at Kaiya? Text or email me anytime, and I'll walk you through it.
Market stats
Kaiya by the numbers
All of 30AKaiya homes sold for a median $1,279/sq ft in the last 12 months, 2.1 times 30A overall ($622/sq ft).
- Median price
- $3.12M
- Last 12 months
- Days to contract
- 73
- Median, last 12 months
- Of asking price
- 98%
- Median, last 12 months
Kaiya homes sold for a median $3.21M in 2026 so far, 2.2 times all of 30A ($1.45M).
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
The middle sale price. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
- Homes for sale
- 5
- Now
- Median price: 2.2 times all of 30A ($1.43M).
- Days to contract: Faster than all of 30A (98 days).
- Of asking price: Closer to asking than all of 30A (96.2%).
- Homes for sale: 6.4 months of supply in 2026 so far, a buyer's market.
Not enough Kaiya homes sell each month for monthly lines, so these go year by year.
1 of 2: Median price
Kaiya homes sold for a median $3.21M in 2026 so far, 2.2 times all of 30A ($1.45M).
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
The middle sale price. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
Kaiya homes sold for a median $1,284/sq ft in 2026 so far, 2.1 times all of 30A ($626/sq ft).
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
Sale price divided by heated square feet. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
1 of 3: Homes for sale
About 10 Kaiya homes were for sale at a time in 2025, under 1% of all 30A's 1,290.
The average homes for sale on the 15th of each month, each year. * The year so far.
In 2026 so far, Kaiya had 6.4 months of supply, a buyer's market; all of 30A had 7.8.
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
The year's average homes for sale divided by its homes sold per month. Under 4 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
10 homes sold in Kaiya in 2025, against 33 in 2023 (0.8% of 30A's 1,262).
Homes sold each year (houses, condos and townhomes). * The year so far.
Show the numbers
| Year | Sales | Median price | Price per sq ft | Days to contract | Of asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | too few sales | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 0 | too few sales | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 1 | too few sales | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 4 | too few sales | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 18 | $2.08M | $817/sq ft | 118 | 97.8% |
| 2022 | 3 | too few sales | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 33 | $2.38M | $1,282/sq ft | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 14 | $3.45M | $1,388/sq ft | 44 | 98.1% |
| 2025 | 10 | $3M | $1,278/sq ft | 231 | 96.2% |
| 2026 so far | 14 | $3.21M | $1,284/sq ft | 40 | 98.5% |
1 of 2: Days to contract
Kaiya homes took a median 40 days to go under contract in 2026 so far; all of 30A took 87.
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
Days from listing to an accepted contract, counting a relisting of the same home within 90 days as one stretch. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
Kaiya homes sold for a median 98.5% of their last asking price in 2026 so far; all of 30A 96.4%.
- Kaiya
- All of 30A
Sale price as a share of the last asking price. Gray: all of 30A. Missing years had fewer than 10 sales. * The year so far.
1 of 2: Price cuts
About a third of the Kaiya listings that left the market in 2025 had cut their price; all of 30A: 48%.
Listings that sold, expired or were taken off the market each year, and the share whose last asking price was below their first. Years with fewer than 10 are left blank.
Show the numbers
| Year off the market | Listings | Cut their price | Share | Typical cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | – | – |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | – |
| 2021 | 28 | 3 | 10.7% | – |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | – |
| 2023 | 22 | 5 | 22.7% | – |
| 2024 | 26 | 15 | 57.7% | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 20 | 6 | 30.0% | – |
About half of the Kaiya homes put on the market in 2024 hadn't sold a year later; all of 30A: 53%.
Homes put on the market each year that hadn't sold within 12 months (a home relisted the same year counts once). Years with fewer than 10 are left blank.
Show the numbers
| Year listed | Homes listed | Not sold within a year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | – |
| 2019 | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | – |
| 2021 | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 61.5% |
| 2023 | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| 2024 | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
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