Gulfview Heights in Santa Rosa Beach

Gulfview Heights
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 848 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,135,000 · 878 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
51 homesBuilt 1985–2024Median sale $1.06M
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Live Market Pulse
32/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 71 at the 2021 peak
0 is Gulfview Heights's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 32. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Gulfview Heights 1ST Addn in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 8 homes for sale, asking from $1,300,000 to $3,999,000 (median $2,032,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,055,188, a median 69 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-32% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–2026 with 3 new construction; none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,300 ($9,910 with the full homestead exemption).

GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community51 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1985–2024 (median 2004)
Typical living area2,272 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersShort Term Rental - Allowed, Fire Alarm, Security System
Sale prices, last 12 months$1,055,188 median across 4 closed sales · -31.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)69 median
For sale right now8 active, 0 pending · median asking $2,032,500 · 24.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share50%

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, “GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/gulfview-heights-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Gulfview Heights: 1 new listing (median asking $1,650,000). As of September 28, 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 · Gulfview Heights Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.06M ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 31.9% vs the prior 12 months
-31.9% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 7 sales in the two windows
93.1%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 97.0%
Tempo
24.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
70days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
8 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Gulfview Heights
26 of 52 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Gulfview Heights
incl. 19% trust or LLC-held · 36% out-of-state
51
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 52 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $685K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1985
Community established
homes built 1985-2024, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
7.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 51 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gulfview Heights

Live MLS inventory for Gulfview Heights. 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 Gulfview Heights 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.

Every Home for Sale in Gulfview Heights 1St Addn Right Now (8)

All 8 active and pending Gulfview Heights 1St Addn listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 215 Walnut Street · $1,650,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 18, 2026 · listed by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
  • 111 Walnut Street · $2,250,000 · 6 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Legacy Hill Realty
  • 24 Woodland Drive · $2,175,000 · 5 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Mainsail Realty Company
  • 232 Birch Street · $1,775,000 · 5 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Home Sold Realty LLC
  • 208 Birch Street · $1,890,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by La Florida Coastal Properties
  • 183 Walnut Street · $2,499,000 · 10 bd / 10.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
  • 3959 W County Hwy 30A · $3,999,000 · 7 bd / 7.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by 30A Local Real Estate
  • 335 Acacia Street · $1,300,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Pat T Fisher
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not a uniform product. With a build range spanning from 1950 to 2024 and a median year built around 2001, this pocket of Santa Rosa Beach mixes older coastal stock with newer construction, and the gap between a dated cottage and a rebuilt or new home explains most of the spread. The median sits at $1,350,000, but treat that as a midpoint across a wide range of ages and finishes rather than a going rate for any one house.

The current posture is measured. A median 30 days on market and a heat score of 41 point to a market that is moving but not frantic, and the year-over-year change of -4.3% tells sellers to price to today rather than last year's comps. For buyers, that means room to be selective and to underwrite condition carefully; for sellers, presentation and realistic pricing matter more than they did a cycle ago.

Gulfview Heights Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Gulfview Heights right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 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: Medium (8 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($1.06M) is down 31.9% from the prior 12 months ($1.55M). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (4 and 7 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical Walton County sale ($1.06M vs $400K, trailing 12 months, Emerald Coast MLS records).

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· Updated September 29, 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

Gulfview Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.06M, a median 70 days on market for closed sales, and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 32% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 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.

County records show 3 qualified sales in GULFVIEW HEIGHTS across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $685,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Gulfview Heights is a community of 51 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 1985 and 2024 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,272 square feet. 50% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A small, established enclave of 183 homes near the coast in Santa Rosa Beach, where the story is age and condition — older builds sitting alongside newer ones — more than any single home type.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a coastal second home or investment property near the water in Walton County
  • Buyers comfortable with a seven-figure budget who will scrutinize condition and vintage
  • Renovation-minded buyers open to older stock they intend to update

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need move-in-ready new construction and nothing older
  • Buyers seeking a community with pools, clubhouses, or other shared amenities
  • Buyers who want deep inventory and many comparable sales to choose from

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (4 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
$1M$2M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 31.9% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020030020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2021 low; 70 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%105%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.1% now vs Walton 97.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 4 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620242026
71 at the 2021 peak, 28 in the troughs, 32 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
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 (2026-09-29).

Gulfview Heights Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Gulfview Heights is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,032,500, and homes go under contract in about 108 days.

24.0
Months supply
$2,032,500
Median list
$1,055,188
Median sold
108
Days on mkt
8/0/4
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 GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN, 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 17 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Van R Butler · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Gulfview Heights 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 Gulfview Heights address.

If we were buying in Gulfview Heights 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 Gulfview Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a coastal Santa Rosa Beach address and will underwrite condition house by house.
Biggest Risk
A softening year-over-year trend and thin comps make pricing errors costly on both sides.
Sweet Spot
A newer or updated home at or near the $1,350,000 median, priced to current conditions.
Avoid If
You want shared amenities or a large, uniform new-construction product.

A vintage-mixed coastal pocket

With homes dating back to 1950 and running through 2024, this is a neighborhood where two houses on the same street can be decades apart in construction and systems. The median living area of about 2,233 square feet describes a moderate footprint, but what you actually buy depends heavily on whether you land on original stock or a newer rebuild. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition is location and the house itself, not shared facilities.

Turnover is thin. With just 7 active listings and 4 recent closings in the window, inventory is limited and each sale carries weight in the comps. A homestead share of roughly 35% suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are not primary residences, which is consistent with a coastal Walton County location. That mix can mean less frequent listings and pricing that reflects second-home and rental economics as much as owner-occupied demand.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.6D · Buy Score
Recent Direction0.0/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment5.0/10
Pricing Power5.4/10

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 (2.6). Basis: Recent Direction -31.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 24.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 50% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-turnover pocket with a wide age range, the comps rarely speak for themselves. We read each sale against its actual condition and vintage, help buyers underwrite what a 1950s-era home really needs versus a newer build, and help sellers price to a softening year-over-year trend instead of chasing yesterday's number. With only a handful of listings and closings to work from, local judgment beats a spreadsheet.

Gulfview Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a coastal Santa Rosa Beach address and will underwrite condition house by house.
Biggest advantageLimited inventory and an established location give well-chosen homes staying power.
Biggest riskA softening year-over-year trend and thin comps make pricing errors costly on both sides.
Sweet spotA newer or updated home at or near the $1,350,000 median, priced to current conditions.
Avoid ifYou want shared amenities or a large, uniform new-construction product.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN

Homes in GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN 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. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gulfview Heights?
The median sale price in Gulfview Heights was $1.06M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Gulfview Heights take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 70 days on market (4 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Gulfview Heights a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Gulfview Heights leans toward buyers: 24.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Gulfview Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 51 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Gulfview Heights (public records).
What share of Gulfview Heights is owner-occupied?
50% of Gulfview Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gulfview Heights built?
Homes in Gulfview Heights were built between 1985 and 2024, with a median year built of 2004 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Gulfview Heights?
The best agent for Gulfview Heights is one who actively works Santa Rosa 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 Gulfview Heights.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Gulfview Heights?
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 Gulfview Heights and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Gulfview Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gulfview Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Gulfview Heights, and what county is it in?
Gulfview Heights is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 6 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a coastal second home or investment property near the water in Walton CountyExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a seven-figure budget who will scrutinize condition and vintageExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers open to older stock they intend to updateExcellent fit
Buyers who need move-in-ready new construction and nothing olderProbably not
Buyers seeking a community with pools, clubhouses, or other shared amenitiesProbably not
Buyers who want deep inventory and many comparable sales to choose fromProbably not

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 (2 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (60 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 GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN? 4 recorded closings; median 69 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Walton 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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