Fort Walton Beach Housing Market Report April 2025•Okaloosa County, Florida

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Housing Prices in Fort Walton Beach, FL

How much do homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Fort Walton Beach, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Fort Walton Beach is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since April 2024

At the same time last year, Fort Walton Beach was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Fort Walton Beach is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$347,000$224/SqFt
+$1,150
0.3%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

The sold price of homes in Fort Walton Beach has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fort Walton Beach was $347,000 in April 2025, up 0.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $224.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Mary Esther
+1.3%
Fort Walton Beach
0.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsApr 2024Apr 2025Change YoY
1$448K$285K
-36.4%
2$275K$267.5K
-2.7%
3$335K$333.8K
-0.4%
4$425K$415K
-2.4%
5$509K$574.9K
+13.0%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing price by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -36.4%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -2.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -0.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -2.4%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +13.0%.

How does Fort Walton Beach, FL compare with other places?

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

Housing supply in Fort Walton Beach, FL

How many homes are available in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
523Last MonthApr 2025
5082 months agoMar 2025
+3.0 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach real estate market had 523 homes for sale in Apr 2025, a 3.0 % increase compared to Mar 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
58Last MonthApr 2025
542 months agoMar 2025
+7.4 %
Change MoMMar – Apr

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMar 2025Apr 2025Change MoM
15759
+3.5%
2150165
+10.0%
3199200
+0.5%
48079
-1.3%
52220
-9.1%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +3.5%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +10.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +0.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -1.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -9.1%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price3 Homes

At Asking Price18 Homes

Under Asking Price37 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Fort Walton Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 63.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 58 homes were sold or pending in Fort Walton Beach in April 2025, up by 7.4% month-over-month. Of the 58 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and and 5% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fort Walton Beach, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days23 Homes

30 – 90 Days10 Homes

Over 90 Days25 Homes

Insight

Most homes in Fort Walton Beach are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During April 2025, 58 homes were sold in Fort Walton Beach; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 43% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
104 DaysThis YearApr 2025
50 Days1 year agoApr 2024
+104.9 %
Change YoYApr 2024 – Apr 2025

Summary: Homes in Fort Walton Beach had an average listing age of 104 days in Apr 2025, up by 104.9% compared to the previous year.

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