Inlet Beach Home Inspector
Historic Veterans’ Beach, Coastal Dune Lagoons & Gulf‑Coast Property Inspections
Inlet Beach, an easternmost coastal community in Walton County, Florida, has roots back to the 1920s and ’30s when it was first opened as a resort and residential area alongside scenic Lake Powell and Phillips Inlet After World War II, returnee veterans received lots through a lottery system and the area became informally known as “Soldiers Beach” or “Veterans Beach” before adopting the name Inlet Beach, referencing the inlet flowing from Lake Powell to the Gulf .
A revived neighborhood plan adopted in 2018 preserves its natural character—bounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Powell, and Camp Helen State Park on the east side, and Winston Lane / West Shore Drive to the west.
Residential Landscape & Inspection Considerations
Homes here include:
- Coastal cottages and water-access elevated homes near dunes and Lake Powell
- Small Gulf-front residences and seasonal retreats built by veterans
- Modern infill and eco-conscious new builds within the protected dune corridor
Inspections in Inlet Beach typically emphasize:
- Wind mitigation & 4‑point inspections for coastal insurance compliance
- Moisture intrusion, drainage, and salt-air corrosion assessments
- Foundation inspections, especially for stilted or dune-adjacent homes
- Septic, well, and flood-zone evaluations, particularly in elevated or lake-proximate areas
Key Neighborhoods & Areas in Inlet Beach
- Lake Powell & Phillips Inlet Corridor – True coastal dune lake and inlet access
- Camp Helen State Park & Dune Zone – Protected natural corridor with beachfront conservation
- Highway 98 & Central Inlet Beach – Community shops, Gulf access points, and veterans’ cottages
- East End Transition Zone – Small-lot homes near Bay County line, blending into Rosemary Beach/30A
- Western Inlet Sections (Winston Lane / West Shore Drive) – Newer subdivisions and lot development