Candlewood Village in Fort Walton Beach

Candlewood Village
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL

All 408 homes for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL · median $396,000 · 101 homes for sale in 32547 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32547
60 homesBuilt 1950–2021Median sale $260K
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Candlewood Village in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $260,000, a median 63 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1984–1985. At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,350 ($2,840 with the full homestead exemption).

CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE key facts
LocationFort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32547, 32548
Homes in the community60 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1950–2021 (median 1984.0)
Typical living area1,366 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersFire Alarm
Sale prices, last 12 months$260,000 median across 3 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)63 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $225,000 · 4.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share55%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/candlewood-village, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Candlewood Village Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$260K
Median sold · 12 mo
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
63days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · Candlewood Village
33 of 60 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · Candlewood Village
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
60
Homes in the community
60 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $250K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1950
Community established
homes built 1950-2021, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
5.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 60 homes trade a year
Candlewood Village Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Candlewood Village right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 28, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Candlewood Village market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $260K, a median 63 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 32547 (Fort Walton Beach), 385 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $337K ($136/sq ft), up 12.1% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 107 active and 39 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32547 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.

County records show 6 qualified sales in CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $249,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Candlewood Village is a community of 60 homes in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, built between 1950 and 2021 (median 1984.0), with a median living area of about 1,366 square feet. 55% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 1 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 4 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32547 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).

Candlewood Village Market Scorecard

Balanced

Candlewood Village is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $225,000.

4.0
Months supply
$225,000
Median list
$260,000
Median sold
0/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE, Fort Walton Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Candlewood Village

Live MLS inventory for Candlewood Village. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Candlewood Village listings as of 2026-09-28, priced high to low. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Wright · Elementary
  • Pryor · Middle
  • Choctawhatchee · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Candlewood Village listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Candlewood Village address.

If we were buying in Candlewood Village today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Candlewood Village.

A closer look at the Candlewood Village market

Homes in Candlewood Village trade around a median of $260K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.

Inventory runs at 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 63 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 60 homes built between 1950 and 2021, and 55% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Candlewood Village. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment5.5/10
Pricing Power10.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.2). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 55% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Candlewood Village homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Candlewood Village.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Candlewood Village sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Candlewood Village?
The median sale price in Candlewood Village was $260K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Candlewood Village take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 63 days on market (3 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Candlewood Village a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Candlewood Village is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Candlewood Village?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 60 homes in Candlewood Village (public records).
What share of Candlewood Village is owner-occupied?
55% of Candlewood Village parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Candlewood Village built?
Homes in Candlewood Village were built between 1950 and 2021, with a median year built of 1984.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Candlewood Village?
The best agent for Candlewood Village is one who actively works Fort Walton Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Candlewood Village.
How do I find a top Fort Walton Beach real estate agent who knows Candlewood Village?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Candlewood Village and the wider Fort Walton Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Candlewood Village?
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Where is Candlewood Village, and what county is it in?
Candlewood Village is in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP codes 32547, 32548. The community's center is about 6 miles northwest of the center of Fort Walton Beach (straight-line).

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32547/32548))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (51 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE? 3 recorded closings; median 63 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Okaloosa County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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