Southwind
Homes for Sale in Niceville, FL
All 179 homes for sale in Niceville, FL · median $499,900 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Southwind in Niceville, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $728,000, a median 1 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (-11% versus the prior year). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,390 ($8,880 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Niceville, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32569, 32578 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 233 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–2022 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 3,159 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated, Golf, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $728,000 median across 9 closed sales · -10.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 1 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $795,000 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 88% |
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, “SOUTHWIND key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/southwind--okaloosa, data as of September 20, 2026.
Southwind right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($728K) is down 10.6% from the prior 12 months ($814K) and up 147% since 2012. 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 20. Confidence: Medium (9 and 9 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
Southwind market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $728K, and a median 1 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 11% from the prior 12 months and up 147% since 2012, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32569 (Niceville), 304 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K ($218/sq ft), up 0.1% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 77 active and 41 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32569 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
County records show 22 qualified sales in SOUTHWIND across 2024–2025 (15 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $730,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Southwind is a community of 233 homes in Niceville, Okaloosa County, built between 1978 and 2022 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 3,159 square feet. 88% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($728K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($814K) IS the -10.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 13 sales each (9 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.
31% of homes for sale in ZIP 32578 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 (2026-09-21).
Southwind Market Scorecard
Southwind is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $795,000, and homes go under contract in about 302 days.
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 SOUTHWIND, Niceville
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Southwind
Live MLS inventory for Southwind. 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 Southwind listings as of 2026-07-25, 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 Southwind Okaloosa Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Southwind Okaloosa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 170 Baywind Drive · $795,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Dalton Wade Inc
Schools
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Bluewater · Elementary
- Choice-Destin/Ruckel · Middle
- Niceville · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Southwind listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Southwind address.
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Recent Developments in Southwind Okaloosa
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Southwind Okaloosa, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 4 miles northwest of Southwind Okaloosa.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 21 miles north of Southwind Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 18 miles northwest of Southwind Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Southwind buying strategy.
If we were buying in Southwind 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Southwind.
A closer look at the Southwind market
Homes in Southwind trade around a median of $728K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.
The trailing-12-month median down 11% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 1 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 233 homes built between 1978 and 2022, and 88% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southwind. 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 Southwind 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 (7.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +147% since 2012; Recent Direction -10.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 88% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Southwind 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 Southwind sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32569/32578)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1994 (172 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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