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Is Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Santa Rosa Beach is a buyer’s market. With about 7.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score7/ 100

More competitive than 2% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #699 of 796 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply7.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list3.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market87Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$469▼ −1.3% vs. last year

The Santa Rosa Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 87 days and there were 7.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 360 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (3% then), homes sold faster (108 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $914,604. Overall, Santa Rosa Beach is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Walton County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Santa Rosa Beach ranks #699 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 7 out of 100).

Nearby, Ponce De Leon 32455 (14% sold over asking) and Rosemary Beach 32461 (12% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Santa Rosa Beach real estate

Is Santa Rosa Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 7.1 months of supply in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Santa Rosa Beach?

The typical home went under contract in 87 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Santa Rosa Beach sell over asking?

3% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Santa Rosa Beach?

About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Walton County, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Santa Rosa Beach?

The median sale price was $914,604 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $469 per square foot.

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