Grayton Bayou in Point Washington

Grayton Bayou
Homes for Sale in Point Washington, FL

All 8 homes for sale in Point Washington, FL · median $1,135,000 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Point Washington · Walton County · ZIP 32459
75 homesBuilt 1961–2024Median sale $799K
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data8 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $799,000, a median 32 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2014–2023. At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,800 ($7,410 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Grayton Bayou Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$799K
Median sold · 12 mo
95.5%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 94.7%
Tempo
32days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2021 low
100%
Under contract
Walton: 20% (907 of 4,494)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
47%
Owner-occupied · Grayton Bayou
39 of 83 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
53%
Non-owner-occupied · Grayton Bayou
incl. 23% trust or LLC-held · 26% out-of-state
75
Homes in the community
plus 8 vacant residential lots · 83 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
Est. 1961
Community established
homes built 1961-2024, median 2017 (FL DOR 2025)
9.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 75 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Grayton Bayou is a small pocket in Santa Rosa Beach, with 94 homes and only 3 currently active. The median price sits at $802,500, but the number that really tells the story is the build range: homes here run from 1961 all the way to 2024, with a median build year of 2018. That spread means price is driven less by any single tier and more by vintage and condition — a recently built home and an early-1960s original are not competing on the same terms.

With a median of roughly 2,400 living square feet and inventory this thin, the market posture is measured rather than frantic. The median days on market is just over 40 days, which tells you well-priced, move-in-ready product moves but nothing sells on autopilot. Sellers should price to condition and expect scrutiny; buyers have room to be selective given how much the housing stock varies.

The 60-Second Overview

Grayton Bayou market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $799K, and a median 32 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32459 (Point Washington), 958 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $950K, up 0.2% year over year, with a median 81 days on market. Right now 501 active and 90 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.

Grayton Bayou is a community of 75 homes in Point Washington, Walton County, built between 1961 and 2024 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 2,447 square feet. 47% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Grayton Bayou is a compact Santa Rosa Beach enclave where the housing stock spans more than six decades, so what you're really buying is a specific home's age and condition rather than a uniform product.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the mid-$800s for a coastal Walton County home who value recent construction
  • Second-home or investment buyers comfortable with a market where about half the homes are non-homestead
  • Patient buyers willing to wait out thin inventory for the right condition and vintage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need an amenity-driven community, since none were identified from current listings
  • Buyers wanting a wide, uniform selection to compare in a single visit
  • Buyers seeking a fast, competitive-bid purchase rather than a measured, condition-driven one

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (7 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
$400K$600K$800K20182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520182020202220242026
8 days at the 2021 low; 32 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20182020202220242026
95.5% now vs Walton 94.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 7 in the current window.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Walton County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,729/mo
Walton County typical true cost to own
$162/mo
Walton County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32459 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 (2026-09-19).

GRAYTON BAYOU Market Scorecard

No active listings

GRAYTON BAYOU is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$799,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/1/7
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32459 ZIP is $864,108, about 71.4% 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 GRAYTON BAYOU, Santa Rosa 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 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-11)

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 Grayton Bayou

Live MLS inventory for Grayton Bayou. 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 Grayton Bayou listings as of 2026-09-17, 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
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Dune Lakes · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

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

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

If we were buying in Grayton Bayou 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 Grayton Bayou.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and are comfortable evaluating condition home by home.
Biggest Risk
With only 3 active listings, choice is limited and timing matters.
Sweet Spot
A recently built home near the median size of roughly 2,400 square feet.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a large, uniform selection to choose from.

A neighborhood defined by its build range

The defining fact here is the mix of vintages. With original homes dating to 1961 and new construction as recent as 2024, and a median build year of 2018, this is a place where recent building has reshaped the housing stock without erasing the older core. That's why price behaves as a wide, condition-driven spread rather than a tight band — the $802,500 median is a midpoint across very different products, not a typical asking price.

Homestead share sits at 48 percent, meaning a little under half the homes are owner-occupied primary residences and the balance skews toward second homes or investment use — consistent with a coastal Walton County location. No community amenities surfaced from the current MLS listings, so evaluate each property on its own lot, structure, and proximity rather than on shared facilities.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood this small with only 3 active listings and a housing stock ranging from 1961 to 2024, the whole game is reading each home's condition against its price. We help buyers separate updated inventory from projects, and we help sellers set expectations honestly against a market where the typical listing takes just over 40 days to move.

Grayton Bayou in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and are comfortable evaluating condition home by home.
Biggest advantageA genuine mix of vintages, from mid-century originals to near-new construction.
Biggest riskWith only 3 active listings, choice is limited and timing matters.
Sweet spotA recently built home near the median size of roughly 2,400 square feet.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a large, uniform selection to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Grayton Bayou 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 Grayton Bayou.
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 Grayton Bayou sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in GRAYTON BAYOU

Homes in GRAYTON BAYOU 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. 3 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Grayton Bayou?
The median sale price in Grayton Bayou was $799K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (7 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Grayton Bayou take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 32 days on market (7 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Grayton Bayou?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 75 homes plus 8 vacant residential lots in Grayton Bayou (public records).
What share of Grayton Bayou is owner-occupied?
47% of Grayton Bayou parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Grayton Bayou built?
Homes in Grayton Bayou were built between 1961 and 2024, with a median year built of 2017 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Grayton Bayou?
The best agent for Grayton Bayou is one who actively works Point Washington 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 Grayton Bayou.
How do I find a top Point Washington real estate agent who knows Grayton Bayou?
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 Grayton Bayou and the wider Point Washington area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Grayton Bayou?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Grayton Bayou purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Grayton Bayou, and what county is it in?
Grayton Bayou is in Point Washington, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459.
Is Grayton Bayou 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 Grayton Bayou: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $799K (7 sales), 60% above the Point Washington median of $500K; homes took a median 32 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 75 homes, 47% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting the mid-$800s for a coastal Walton County home who value recent constructionExcellent fit
Second-home or investment buyers comfortable with a market where about half the homes are non-homesteadExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait out thin inventory for the right condition and vintageExcellent fit
Buyers who need an amenity-driven community, since none were identified from current listingsProbably not
Buyers wanting a wide, uniform selection to compare in a single visitProbably not
Buyers seeking a fast, competitive-bid purchase rather than a measured, condition-driven oneProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2018 (32 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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