Emerald Grande in Destin

Emerald Grande
Condos for Sale in Destin, FL

All 603 homes for sale in Destin, FL · median $634,900 · 618 homes for sale in 32541 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Destin · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32541
47 homesBuilt 1939–2024Median sale $638K
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As of September 2026, Emerald Grande in Destin, FL has 16 homes for sale, asking from $475,000 to $1,200,000 (median $727,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $637,500, a median 266 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2007–2007; 1 of the 18 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 18 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,220 ($7,710 with the full homestead exemption).

EMERALD GRANDE key facts
LocationDestin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541
Homes in the community47 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1939–2024 (median 1984)
Typical living area2,943 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Elevators, Exercise Room, TV Cable, Beach, Waterfront
Sale prices, last 12 months$637,500 median across 6 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)266 median
For sale right now16 active, 0 pending · median asking $727,000 · 32.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share34%

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, “EMERALD GRANDE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emerald-grande, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Emerald Grande: 1 new listing (median asking $1,099,000). As of September 26, 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.

Live · Emerald Grande Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$638K
Median sold · 12 mo
87.7%
Sale vs ask
+4%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $615K median in 2012
Tempo
32.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
267days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
16 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
34%
Owner-occupied · Emerald Grande
23 of 67 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
66%
Non-owner-occupied · Emerald Grande
incl. 46% trust or LLC-held · 25% out-of-state
47
Homes in the community
plus 20 vacant residential lots · 67 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $1.80M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1939
Community established
homes built 1939-2024, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
12.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 47 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Emerald Grande

Live MLS inventory for Emerald Grande. 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 Emerald Grande listings as of 2026-09-26, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Emerald Grande Right Now (16)

All 16 active and pending Emerald Grande listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Emerald Grande is a Destin condo address where price is driven by the unit itself — floor, view orientation, square footage, and how recently the interior has been updated — far more than by any single list number. The median sits at $650,000, but treat that as a midpoint across a wide spread, not a going rate; two units in the same building can be worlds apart on condition and outlook.

The current posture favors patient buyers. With a median of 172 days on market and 15 active listings against just 7 closings in the window, inventory is moving slowly and sellers are competing for a thin pool of buyers. That is leverage on the buy side. Sellers here should price to the reality of the days-on-market picture and expect the process to take time rather than assume a quick sale.

Emerald Grande Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Emerald Grande right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 32.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: High (16 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

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

· Updated September 27, 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

Emerald Grande market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $638K, a median 267 days on market for closed sales, and 32.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 32541 (Destin), 790 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $730K ($199/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 96 days on market. Right now 488 active and 65 pending listings put supply at about 9.0 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32541 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.

County records show 6 qualified sales in EMERALD GRANDE across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $1.80M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Emerald Grande is a community of 47 homes in Destin, Okaloosa County, built between 1939 and 2024 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 2,943 square feet. 34% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a Gulf-front Destin condo market where the unit's view, floor, and finish level do the heavy lifting on value — the median of $650,000 tells you the middle of the range, not what any given listing will trade for.

Best for

  • Second-home buyers wanting a Gulf-front Destin base who value the unit over the ticker
  • Patient buyers ready to use slow market conditions to negotiate on price and terms
  • Buyers targeting a specific floor, view, and finish level rather than the cheapest door in

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to resell quickly or count on fast appreciation
  • Amenity-first shoppers who require confirmed building features before touring
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot absorb a lengthy days-on-market process

Windows contain 1 to 22 sales each (6 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2022 low; 267 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
60%80%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
87.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 22 a year; 6 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

0% of homes for sale in Emerald Grande 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 (2026-09-27).

EMERALD GRANDE Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

EMERALD GRANDE is currently a strong buyer's market. About 32.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $727,000, and homes go under contract in about 259 days.

32.0
Months supply
$727,000
Median list
$637,500
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
259
Days on mkt
16/0/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32541 ZIP is $614,544, about 33.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in EMERALD GRANDE, Destin

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 26 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-22)

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.

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
  • Destin · Elementary
  • Destin · Middle
  • Fort Walton Beach · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Emerald Grande 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 Emerald Grande address.

Recent Developments in Emerald Grande

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Grande, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum49/100 · Active
  1. June 2026
    Civic

    DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects

    Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.

    What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 9 miles north of Emerald Grande.

    Source: Get The Coast
  2. May 2026
    Development

    Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview

    Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 26 miles north of Emerald Grande, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.

    Source: Get The Coast
  3. May 2026
    Infrastructure

    Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass

    Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 22 miles north of Emerald Grande, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.

    Source: Get The Coast

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Emerald Grande 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Emerald Grande.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Gulf-front Destin condo and can move without a deadline.
Biggest Risk
Long days on market and modest long-term appreciation.
Sweet Spot
An updated unit with a strong view bought at a disciplined price.
Avoid If
You need a quick resale or expect rapid appreciation.

A slow-moving condo market

The numbers describe a market with real friction. A 172-day median on market is long, and with 15 units listed against only 7 recent closings, supply is outrunning absorption. For a buyer, that means time to inspect, compare, and negotiate rather than rush. For a seller, it means realistic pricing and a longer runway are the price of entry.

Appreciation since 2012 has been modest at roughly 8 percent over that span, which reinforces the read that this is a use-and-enjoy coastal address rather than a fast-growth play. No community amenities were identified from the current MLS listings, so buyers should verify building features, fees, and rental policies directly rather than assume them.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.1D · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation3.2/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment3.4/10
Pricing Power1.8/10

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 4 factors (2.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +4% since 2012; Liquidity & Demand 32.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 34% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 87.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A slow, condition-driven condo market is exactly where a broker earns their keep. We help buyers read the gap between the median and a specific unit's real value, and we counsel sellers on pricing to the days-on-market reality instead of hoping. On a Gulf-front address, the details — floor, view, fees, rental rules — decide the deal, and we make sure they are on the table before you commit.

Emerald Grande in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Gulf-front Destin condo and can move without a deadline.
Biggest advantageSlow absorption gives buyers negotiating room and time to compare units.
Biggest riskLong days on market and modest long-term appreciation.
Sweet spotAn updated unit with a strong view bought at a disciplined price.
Avoid ifYou need a quick resale or expect rapid appreciation.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Emerald Grande Condos for Sale in Destin, FL 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 Emerald Grande Condos for Sale in Destin, FL.
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 Emerald Grande sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in EMERALD GRANDE

Homes in EMERALD GRANDE that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Emerald Grande?
The median sale price in Emerald Grande was $638K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Emerald Grande take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 267 days on market (6 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Emerald Grande a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Emerald Grande leans toward buyers: 32.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Emerald Grande?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 47 homes plus 20 vacant residential lots in Emerald Grande (public records).
What share of Emerald Grande is owner-occupied?
34% of Emerald Grande parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Emerald Grande built?
Homes in Emerald Grande were built between 1939 and 2024, with a median year built of 1984 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Emerald Grande home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 4% since 2012, from $615K to $638K (Emerald Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Emerald Grande?
The best agent for Emerald Grande is one who actively works Destin 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 Emerald Grande.
How do I find a top Destin real estate agent who knows Emerald Grande?
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 Emerald Grande and the wider Destin area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Emerald Grande?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Emerald Grande purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Emerald Grande, and what county is it in?
Emerald Grande is in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32541. The community's center is about 3 miles west of the center of Destin (straight-line).
Is Emerald Grande a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Emerald Grande: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $638K (6 sales), 13% below the Destin median of $730K; homes took a median 266 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 47 homes, 34% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 32.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Second-home buyers wanting a Gulf-front Destin base who value the unit over the tickerExcellent fit
Patient buyers ready to use slow market conditions to negotiate on price and termsExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a specific floor, view, and finish level rather than the cheapest door inExcellent fit
Buyers who need to resell quickly or count on fast appreciationProbably not
Amenity-first shoppers who require confirmed building features before touringProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot absorb a lengthy days-on-market processProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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 32541))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (134 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 EMERALD GRANDE? 6 recorded closings; median 266 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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