St. Thomas at Silver Shells in Destin

St. Thomas at Silver Shells
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Community in Destin · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32541
Median sale $1.65M
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Live Market Pulse
68/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 76 at the 2021 peak
0 is St. Thomas at Silver Shells's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 68. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, St. Thomas at Silver Shells in Destin, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,650,000, a median 14 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000–2000; none of the 10 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $21,280 ($20,770 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Silver Shells master-planned community in Destin, FL — see all Silver Shells homes for sale (8 listings across 5 villages and sections in the MLS).

ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS key facts
LocationDestin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Amenities listed by sellersBBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Dumpster, Elevators, Exercise Room, Gated
Sale prices, last 12 months$1,650,000 median across 7 closed sales · -1.5% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)14 median
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,750,000 · 5.1 months of supply

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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/st-thomas-at-silver-shells, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in St. Thomas at Silver Shells: 1 new listing (median asking $1,750,000). As of October 2, 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 · St. Thomas at Silver Shells Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.65M ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 1.5% vs the prior 12 months
-1.5% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 4 sales in the two windows
92.5%
Sale vs ask
+77%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $931K median in 2012
Tempo
5.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
14days
Median DOM · closed
7 days at the 2024 low
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in St. Thomas at Silver Shells

Live MLS inventory for St. Thomas at Silver Shells. 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells listings as of 2026-10-01, 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 St Thomas At Silver Shells Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending St Thomas At Silver Shells listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Price here is driven by the address more than the floor plan. St. Thomas at Silver Shells sits inside a gated Gulf-front resort setting in Destin, and the median sits at $1,650,000 — a number that reflects location, views, and condition far more than square footage. With no standout amenities pulled from current MLS listings, the value narrative rests on the setting and the unit itself, so condition and exposure carry outsized weight.

The current posture is tight and quick. Just 3 active listings against a recent closing window means very little inventory to choose from, and a median 14 days on market says correctly priced units don't sit. For sellers, that supports firm pricing; for buyers, it means you decide fast and you compete on terms, not just number. The market heat score of 75 is consistent with that read.

St. Thomas at Silver Shells Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

St. Thomas at Silver Shells right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 (3 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($1.65M) is down 1.5% from the prior 12 months ($1.68M) and up 77% since 2012. With about 7 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 (7 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 2, 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

St. Thomas at Silver Shells market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.65M, a median 14 days on market for closed sales, and 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months and up 77% since 2012, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32541 (Destin), 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.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 55 homes in ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1999 and 2018 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,970 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. 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.

A small, high-end coastal community in Destin where the median trades at $1,650,000 and the story is location and condition, not a long amenity list. Inventory is thin, so opportunities are episodic rather than constant.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a coastal Destin property near the $1,650,000 median who can transact quickly
  • Second-home or seasonal-use buyers who prioritize location and view over an amenity checklist
  • Long-hold buyers comfortable with a market that has appreciated substantially and now moves at a steadier pace

Probably not for

  • Budget-sensitive buyers looking well below the $1,650,000 median
  • Buyers who want a wide range of units to compare before deciding
  • Anyone expecting a resort amenity package, since none was identified from current listings

Windows contain 1 to 15 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
$1M$1.5M$2M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 1.5% year over year; up 77% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
020020122014201620182020202220242026
7 days at the 2024 low; 14 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 15 a year; 7 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162018202020222026
76 at the 2021 peak, 25 in the troughs, 68 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,251/mo
Okaloosa County typical true cost to own
$220/mo
Okaloosa County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

11% of homes for sale in ZIP 32541 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 (2026-10-02).

ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS Market Scorecard

Balanced

ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS is currently a balanced market. About 5.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,750,000, and homes go under contract in about 245 days.

5.1
Months supply
$1,750,000
Median list
$1,650,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
245
Days on mkt
3/0/7
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32541 ZIP is $614,544, about 33.3% 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 ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS, Destin

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 19 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
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Destin · Elementary
  • Destin · Middle
  • Destin · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent St. Thomas at Silver Shells 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells address.

If we were buying in St. Thomas at Silver Shells 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Gulf-side Destin address and are comfortable at a high price point.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory means limited choice and real competition when a unit appears.
Sweet Spot
A well-exposed unit in strong condition bought without hesitation.
Avoid If
You need a broad selection or a long, unhurried shopping timeline.

A thin, price-firm Gulf-side market

With only 3 active listings and a compact recent closing window, this is a market you monitor rather than shop casually. When the right unit surfaces, a 14-day median days-on-market tells you it won't linger — the well-positioned inventory moves. That rhythm rewards buyers who are pre-organized on financing and clear on the exposure and floor they want before anything hits the feed.

The long-term trend has been upward: values are up 76% since 2012, with a more measured 3.1% year-over-year move. That deceleration from the long-run pace is worth respecting — it points to a market that has appreciated substantially and is now advancing at a steadier clip. Because the only reliable price signal here is the median, treat every unit as its own case: view, floor, and finish separate one sale from the next far more than any published range would.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in St. Thomas at Silver Shells. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.4C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation6.1/10
Recent Direction5.6/10
Liquidity & Demand4.9/10
Pricing Power5.0/10

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 (5.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +77% since 2012; Recent Direction -1.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.1 months of supply; Pricing Power 92.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, information advantage is everything. We track the handful of active and recently closed units, understand how exposure and floor drive the spread around a $1,650,000 median, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing is priced to its condition and when it isn't. With 14-day turnover, our value is having you ready to move — and honest enough to say pass when the fit is wrong.

St. Thomas at Silver Shells in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Gulf-side Destin address and are comfortable at a high price point.
Biggest advantageA tight, price-firm market where correctly priced units hold their value.
Biggest riskThin inventory means limited choice and real competition when a unit appears.
Sweet spotA well-exposed unit in strong condition bought without hesitation.
Avoid ifYou need a broad selection or a long, unhurried shopping timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the St. Thomas at Silver Shells Condos for Sale in Destin, FL 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells Condos for Sale in Destin, FL.
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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS

Homes in ST. THOMAS AT SILVER SHELLS 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells?
The median sale price in St. Thomas at Silver Shells was $1.65M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in St. Thomas at Silver Shells take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 14 days on market (7 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is St. Thomas at Silver Shells a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, St. Thomas at Silver Shells is roughly balanced: 5.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
Have St. Thomas at Silver Shells home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 77% since 2012, from $931K to $1.65M (Emerald Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for St. Thomas at Silver Shells?
The best agent for St. Thomas at Silver Shells is one who actively works Destin 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells.
How do I find a top Destin real estate agent who knows St. Thomas at Silver Shells?
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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells and the wider Destin area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for St. Thomas at Silver Shells?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your St. Thomas at Silver Shells purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is St. Thomas at Silver Shells, and what county is it in?
St. Thomas at Silver Shells is in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32541.
Is St. Thomas at Silver Shells 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 St. Thomas at Silver Shells: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $1.65M (7 sales), 126% above the Destin median of $730K; homes took a median 14 days to go under contract; supply is 5.1 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting a coastal Destin property near the $1,650,000 median who can transact quicklyExcellent fit
Second-home or seasonal-use buyers who prioritize location and view over an amenity checklistExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers comfortable with a market that has appreciated substantially and now moves at a steadier paceExcellent fit
Budget-sensitive buyers looking well below the $1,650,000 medianProbably not
Buyers who want a wide range of units to compare before decidingProbably not
Anyone expecting a resort amenity package, since none was identified from current listingsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (153 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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