Highland Parks
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
All 830 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,195,000 · 838 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Highland Parks in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 13 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $744,000 to $1,270,000 (median $999,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 16 recorded sales closed at a median of $950,000, a median 91 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2011–2023; none of the 14 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 41 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,270 ($8,880 with the full homestead exemption).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Highland Parks
Live MLS inventory for Highland Parks. 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 · 155 daysTop listing
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Pending · 4 daysActive and pending Highland Parks 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.
Price in Highland Parks is driven by the homes themselves, not by shared amenities. This is a newer-construction pocket, with most homes built around 2017 and the range running from 2011 to 2024, and a median just over 2,450 square feet. The median sits at $925,000, and the spread around it is condition- and finish-driven — what you pay tracks the specific house, not a community package.
Current posture favors the patient buyer. The median home takes 110 days to sell, year-over-year pricing is down 3.1%, and with a heat score of 35 this is a slow, negotiable market. Sellers should price to the current reality and expect time on market; buyers have room to be selective and to negotiate rather than chase.
Highland Parks right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 10.4 months of supply and 19% 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 12, 2026. Confidence: Very High (16 active and pending listings, 16 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($950K) is down 0.5% from the prior 12 months ($955K). With about a dozen 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 12. Confidence: Medium (16 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 19, 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
Highland Parks market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $950K, a median 91 days on market for closed sales, and 10.4 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 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.
Flood zones in HIGHLAND PARKS: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach.
Highland Parks is a community of 164 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 2011 and 2024 (median 2017.0), with a median living area of about 2,459 square feet. 13% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Highland Parks is a compact, mostly newer-build community of 164 homes in Santa Rosa Beach with no shared amenities identified in current listings — meaning value here rests on the individual house and its lot, not on a resort-style package.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Highland Parks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting newer construction around the mid-2010s in Santa Rosa Beach with a budget near the $925,000 median
- Second-home or investment buyers who value negotiability and are comfortable with a slower resale market
- Patient buyers who can wait out a 110-day market and want leverage at the table
Probably not for
- Buyers who need resort-style shared amenities, since none are identified in current listings
- Sellers who need a quick sale and cannot accommodate a long median time on market
- Buyers counting on quick short-term gains, given the year-over-year decline
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($950K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($955K) IS the -0.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 35 sales each (16 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.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Walton County scorecard.
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.
13% of homes for sale in Highland Parks 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).
HIGHLAND PARKS Market Scorecard
HIGHLAND PARKS is currently a strong buyer's market. About 9.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,000,000, and homes go under contract in about 125 days.
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 HIGHLAND PARKS, Santa Rosa Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Highland Parks on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- 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 Highland Parks 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 Highland Parks address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for South Walton High School
The Highland Parks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Parks today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
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.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Highland Parks.
A newer-build pocket that trades on the house itself
With construction spanning 2011 to 2024 and a median build year of 2017, most of the inventory here is relatively young. The median living area of roughly 2,459 square feet points to substantial homes rather than cottages, and because no community amenities show up in the MLS, price differences come down to condition, finish level, and lot — not a clubhouse or pool you're paying into.
The market is moving slowly. Sixteen closings in the tracking window against 14 active listings, a 110-day median time to sell, and a 3.1% year-over-year decline all describe a buyer's tempo. A homestead share of about 13% suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are second homes or investment properties rather than primary residences, which tends to add turnover and negotiability at the margins.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Parks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Highland Parks buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction -0.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 10.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 13% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this negotiable, the number that matters is the one you defend at the table, not the list price. We price sellers to a 110-day reality and position their home against the specific comps that move it; we help buyers read condition and finish differences that explain the spread around the $925,000 median. With inventory turning slowly, disciplined positioning and patience are the whole game.
Highland Parks in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Highland Parks buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highland Parks sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Highland Parks, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in HIGHLAND PARKS
Homes in HIGHLAND PARKS 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.
- 276 Gulfview Circle · off market
- 33 Emerald Beach Way · off market
- 43 Emerald Beach Way · off market
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32459)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (178 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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