Paradise Retreat in Miramar Beach

Paradise Retreat
Homes for Sale in Miramar Beach, FL

All 677 homes for sale in Miramar Beach, FL · median $652,500 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Miramar Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32541
120 homesBuilt 2004–2004Median sale $875K
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Live Market Pulse
12/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 88 at the 2021 peak
0 is Paradise Retreat's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 12. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Paradise Retreat in Miramar Beach, FL has 7 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $799,000 to $969,000 (median $895,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $875,000, a median 133 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2004; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 21 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,540 ($8,150 with the full homestead exemption).

PARADISE RETREAT key facts
LocationMiramar Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32541, 32550
Homes in the community120 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2004–2004 (median 2004)
Typical living area2,178 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersDeed Access, Beach, Gated, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed, TV Cable
Sale prices, last 12 months$875,000 median across 7 closed sales · -4.1% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)133 median
For sale right now7 active, 1 pending · median asking $895,000 · 12.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share33%

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, “PARADISE RETREAT key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/paradise-retreat, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Paradise Retreat: 2 new listings (median asking $880,000), 1 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $787,250). 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 · Paradise Retreat Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$875K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 4.1% vs the prior 12 months
-4.1% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 6 sales in the two windows
92.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
133days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2017 low
13%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
7 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Owner-occupied · Paradise Retreat
40 of 120 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
67%
Non-owner-occupied · Paradise Retreat
incl. 22% trust or LLC-held · 43% out-of-state
120
Homes in the community
120 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
9
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $850K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2004
Community established
homes built 2004-2004, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
5.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 120 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Paradise Retreat

Live MLS inventory for Paradise Retreat. 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 Paradise Retreat 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.

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

Paradise Retreat is a small, uniform pocket in Miramar Beach: roughly 120 homes, all built in 2004, with a median footprint just over 2,100 square feet. When every home shares the same vintage and a similar size, price is driven less by the floor plan and more by condition, finishes, and how a given home is positioned for the rental market. The median sits at $945,000, and the spread within that number comes down to updates and turnkey readiness more than square footage.

The posture right now is measured, not frenzied. A market heat score of 42 with a median 41 days on market says homes are moving but buyers have time to think. Six active listings against seven recent closings is a thin, balanced inventory picture — enough to negotiate, not enough to stall. Sellers should price to condition and not assume the double-digit year-over-year move carries every home; buyers should underwrite the specific property rather than the neighborhood average.

Paradise Retreat Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Paradise Retreat right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 12% 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 (8 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($875K) is down 4.1% from the prior 12 months ($912K). With about 6 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: Medium (7 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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· 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

Paradise Retreat market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $875K, a median 133 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32541 (Miramar Beach), 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 9 qualified sales in PARADISE RETREAT across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $850,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Paradise Retreat is a community of 120 homes in Miramar Beach, Walton County, built between 2004 and 2004 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,178 square feet. 33% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact Walton County enclave of same-era 2004 homes near the Miramar Beach coast, where the numbers are steadier than the headline appreciation suggests and pricing hinges on how a specific home shows.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the high-six to low-seven-figure Miramar Beach range who value a predictable, single-era product
  • Second-home or rental-minded buyers who want proximity to the coast and are comfortable underwriting a property on its rental potential
  • Renovation-tolerant buyers willing to buy a dated 2004 home and add value through updates

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require resort-style shared amenities as a condition of the purchase
  • Buyers set on new construction or a wide variety of floor plans and vintages
  • Buyers who want a fast, no-negotiation close, given a market that currently runs around 41 days on market

Windows contain 2 to 13 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$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 4.1% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2017 low; 133 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 13 a year; 7 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620222026
88 at the 2021 peak, 12 in the troughs, 12 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

10% of homes for sale in ZIP 32550 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).

PARADISE RETREAT Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

PARADISE RETREAT is currently a strong buyer's market. About 14.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $895,000, and homes go under contract in about 83 days.

14.0
Months supply
$895,000
Median list
$858,500
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
83
Days on mkt
7/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32550 ZIP is $652,423, about 36.7% 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.

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 Paradise Retreat 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 Paradise Retreat address.

If we were buying in Paradise Retreat 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 Paradise Retreat.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a coastal Miramar Beach home with straightforward, like-to-like comparisons.
Biggest Risk
A meaningful rental/second-home share means condition and upkeep vary home to home.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated, turnkey home priced honestly to its condition near the $945,000 median.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or new construction as part of the deal.

A single-vintage pocket where condition writes the check

Uniformity is the story here. With the entire community built in 2004 and a median living area around 2,178 square feet, buyers are largely comparing like to like, and that makes condition the deciding variable. A renovated, well-maintained home and a dated one can carry very different price tags off the same bones, so it pays to walk several before anchoring on the median. No community amenities surface in the current MLS data, which means the value proposition rests on the homes themselves and the Miramar Beach location rather than shared facilities.

The ownership pattern is worth noting: only about a third of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to meaningful second-home and rental use. That has real implications — turnover, upkeep standards, and how quickly a home trades can all differ from an owner-occupied street. Long-run appreciation has been strong, up 250% since 2012 and 10.2% over the past year, but those are neighborhood figures; the individual home still has to justify its price on its own condition and rental posture.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.4D · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.0/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment3.3/10
Pricing Power5.3/10

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 (3.4). Basis: Recent Direction -4.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a single-vintage community where condition and rental positioning move the price far more than square footage, the edge is knowing which recent sale is a fair comp and which is an outlier. We underwrite the specific home — its updates, its exemption status, its readiness to perform — instead of leaning on the neighborhood median, and we tell you plainly when a listing is priced ahead of its condition.

Paradise Retreat in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a coastal Miramar Beach home with straightforward, like-to-like comparisons.
Biggest advantageA uniform 2004 build means fewer surprises and cleaner comps.
Biggest riskA meaningful rental/second-home share means condition and upkeep vary home to home.
Sweet spotA well-updated, turnkey home priced honestly to its condition near the $945,000 median.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or new construction as part of the deal.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in PARADISE RETREAT

Homes in PARADISE RETREAT 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 Paradise Retreat?
The median sale price in Paradise Retreat was $875K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Paradise Retreat take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 133 days on market (7 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Paradise Retreat a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Paradise Retreat leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Paradise Retreat?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 120 homes in Paradise Retreat (public records).
What share of Paradise Retreat is owner-occupied?
33% of Paradise Retreat parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Paradise Retreat built?
Homes in Paradise Retreat were built between 2004 and 2004, with a median year built of 2004 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Paradise Retreat?
The best agent for Paradise Retreat is one who actively works Miramar 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 Paradise Retreat.
How do I find a top Miramar Beach real estate agent who knows Paradise Retreat?
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 Paradise Retreat and the wider Miramar Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Paradise Retreat?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Paradise Retreat purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Paradise Retreat, and what county is it in?
Paradise Retreat is in Miramar Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP codes 32541, 32550. The community's center is about 11 miles west of the center of Miramar Beach (straight-line).
Is Paradise Retreat 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 Paradise Retreat: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $875K (7 sales), 13% above the Miramar Beach median of $778K; homes took a median 133 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 120 homes, 33% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 12.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting the high-six to low-seven-figure Miramar Beach range who value a predictable, single-era productExcellent fit
Second-home or rental-minded buyers who want proximity to the coast and are comfortable underwriting a property on its rental potentialExcellent fit
Renovation-tolerant buyers willing to buy a dated 2004 home and add value through updatesExcellent fit
Buyers who require resort-style shared amenities as a condition of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers set on new construction or a wide variety of floor plans and vintagesProbably not
Buyers who want a fast, no-negotiation close, given a market that currently runs around 41 days on marketProbably 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 (3 streets, ZIP 32541/32550))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (132 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 PARADISE RETREAT? 7 recorded closings; median 133 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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