Hammock Bay - Firefly in Freeport

Hammock Bay - Firefly
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

All 379 homes for sale in Freeport, FL · median $428,000 · 373 homes for sale in 32439 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
106 homesBuilt 2019–2022
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As of September 2026, Hammock Bay - Firefly in Freeport, FL has 6 homes for sale, asking from $358,500 to $389,000 (median $379,450). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2019–2021; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 56 ft).

Part of the Hammock Bay master-planned community in Freeport, FL — see all Hammock Bay homes for sale (140 listings across 20 villages and sections in the MLS).

HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY key facts
LocationFreeport, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32439
Homes in the community106 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2019–2022 (median 2020.0)
Typical living area2,101 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersCommunity Room, Exercise Room, Pool, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pickleball
For sale right now6 active, 0 pending · median asking $379,500 · 18.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share68%

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, “HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hammock-bay-firefly, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Hammock Bay - Firefly Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
18.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
6 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Hammock Bay - Firefly
72 of 106 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Hammock Bay - Firefly
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
106
Homes in the community
106 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
16
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $392K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2019
Community established
homes built 2019-2022, median 2020 (FL DOR 2025)
1.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 106 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hammock Bay - Firefly

Live MLS inventory for Hammock Bay - Firefly. 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 Hammock Bay - Firefly 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 Hammock Bay Firefly Right Now (6)

All 6 active and pending Hammock Bay Firefly listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 52 Dusky Way · $379,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 5, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
  • 328 Lightning Bug Lane · $358,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
  • 371 Lightning Bug Lane · $379,999 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 29, 2026 · listed by Bastion Realty LLC
  • 451 Lightning Bug Lane · $379,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Red Hot Realty
  • 530 Lightning Bug Lane · $389,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by ERA American Real Estate
  • 454 Lightning Bug Lane · $365,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Cat Stevens
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Firefly is a tight, newer pocket of Hammock Bay in Freeport, with just 106 homes built in a narrow window from 2019 to 2022. That consistency is what sets price here: you are largely comparing like against like, with a median around $385,000 and a median living area near 2,100 square feet. Spread within that band comes down to condition, finishes, and lot, not vintage.

The current posture is slow and patient. With a median 123 days on market and only 2 active listings against 3 recent closings, this is a low-velocity segment where buyers have time and sellers do not get to rush. Year-over-year movement is modest at 1.9%, so neither side should expect a fast market. Price it right and be prepared to wait.

Hammock Bay - Firefly Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Hammock Bay - Firefly right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 18.0 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 (6 active and pending listings, 2 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

Firefly is a small, uniformly newer neighborhood within Hammock Bay where nearly all inventory dates to a three-year build window, which keeps the housing stock consistent and the comparisons clean.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 34 homes in HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY that have changed hands since 2021, built between 2019 and 2021 (median 2020), with a median living area of about 1,782 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Emerald Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 16 qualified sales in HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $392,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a newer, low-maintenance home around the mid-$385,000 mark who value consistent construction
  • Owner-occupiers planning to stay put, comfortable with a settled ownership base
  • Patient sellers willing to wait out a long days-on-market cycle in exchange for a clean, uniform comp set

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want deeded amenities like a pool or clubhouse, which are not identified here
  • Anyone needing to buy or sell quickly in a market that turns slowly
  • Investors counting on rapid turnover or short-hold gains

The market around Hammock Bay - Firefly

Hammock Bay - Firefly is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32439, 535 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Freeport.

Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 32439 (Freeport), 679 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385K, down 3.3% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 301 active and 108 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32439 housing market and the Walton County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hammock Bay - Firefly specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY, Freeport

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 16 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-25)

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
  • Freeport · Elementary
  • Freeport · Middle
  • Freeport · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hammock Bay - Firefly 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 Hammock Bay - Firefly address.

If we were buying in Hammock Bay - Firefly 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 Hammock Bay - Firefly.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a newer home in Freeport without amenity overhead.
Biggest Risk
A slow-moving market where listings can sit well past four months.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept, move-in-ready home priced honestly near the median.
Avoid If
You need a fast sale or a quick flip.

A newer, uniform pocket that trades slowly

The defining trait here is uniformity. Homes were built between 2019 and 2022 with a median build year of 2020, so the mechanical and structural questions that dog older stock are largely off the table. At a median of roughly 2,100 square feet, the floor plans cluster tightly, which means differences between one listing and the next usually trace back to condition and finish level rather than age or size.

No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should evaluate this on the homes and the Freeport location rather than on shared facilities. The owner-occupied share sits near 68%, a signal of a settled ownership base. With a long median days on market, the practical takeaway is that this is a deliberate market: motivated, well-prepared sellers and buyers who are willing to move at a measured pace both do fine here.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hammock Bay - Firefly. 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 low-inventory, slow-turning segment like Firefly, pricing and positioning do the heavy lifting. With only a couple of active listings and a small pool of recent closings, one comparable can swing the read, so we build the number off the actual homes trading rather than a blanket assumption. We will tell a seller candidly what condition and finish level the median around $385,000 reflects, and we will tell a buyer when a listing's 123-day timeline is leverage.

Hammock Bay - Firefly in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer home in Freeport without amenity overhead.
Biggest advantageA uniform, recently built stock that keeps comparisons clean.
Biggest riskA slow-moving market where listings can sit well past four months.
Sweet spotA well-kept, move-in-ready home priced honestly near the median.
Avoid ifYou need a fast sale or a quick flip.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Hammock Bay - Firefly 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 Hammock Bay - Firefly.
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 Hammock Bay - Firefly sales matched to your home.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32439 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 (2026-09-26).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammock Bay - Firefly a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Hammock Bay - Firefly leans toward buyers: 18.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Hammock Bay - Firefly?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 106 homes in Hammock Bay - Firefly (public records).
What share of Hammock Bay - Firefly is owner-occupied?
68% of Hammock Bay - Firefly parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hammock Bay - Firefly built?
Homes in Hammock Bay - Firefly were built between 2019 and 2022, with a median year built of 2020.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hammock Bay - Firefly?
The best agent for Hammock Bay - Firefly is one who actively works Freeport 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 Hammock Bay - Firefly.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows Hammock Bay - Firefly?
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 Hammock Bay - Firefly and the wider Freeport area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hammock Bay - Firefly purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Hammock Bay - Firefly, and what county is it in?
Hammock Bay - Firefly is in Freeport, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32439. The community's center is about 7 miles east of the center of Freeport (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a newer, low-maintenance home around the mid-$385,000 mark who value consistent constructionExcellent fit
Owner-occupiers planning to stay put, comfortable with a settled ownership baseExcellent fit
Patient sellers willing to wait out a long days-on-market cycle in exchange for a clean, uniform comp setExcellent fit
Buyers who want deeded amenities like a pool or clubhouse, which are not identified hereProbably not
Anyone needing to buy or sell quickly in a market that turns slowlyProbably not
Investors counting on rapid turnover or short-hold gainsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32439))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (31 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 HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY? 2 recorded closings (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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