Terra Cotta Terrace in Destin

Terra Cotta Terrace
Homes for Sale in Destin, FL

All 603 homes for sale in Destin, FL · median $634,900 · 411 homes for sale in 32541 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Destin · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32541
48 homesBuilt 1991–2019Median sale $950K
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Live Market Pulse
56/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2019 → 2026 · 88 at the 2021 peak
0 is Terra Cotta Terrace's coldest market since 2019, 100 its hottest. Today: 56. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data32 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Terra Cotta Terrace in Destin, FL has 8 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $675,000 to $1,450,000 (median $969,950). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $950,000, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+17% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991–2025 with 1 new construction; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 26 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,250 ($11,740 with the full homestead exemption).

TERRA COTTA TERRACE key facts
LocationDestin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541
Homes in the community48 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1991–2019 (median 1995.0)
Typical living area2,354 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Tennis Court(s), Deed Access, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Community Room
Sale prices, last 12 months$950,000 median across 3 closed sales · +17.1% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)50 median
For sale right now8 active, 1 pending · median asking $969,950 · 32.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share16%

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, “TERRA COTTA TERRACE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/terra-cotta-terrace, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Terra Cotta Terrace: 3 new listings (median asking $1,349,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 27, 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 · Terra Cotta Terrace Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$950K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 17.1% vs the prior 12 months
+17.1% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 3 sales in the two windows
97.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
32.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
50days
Median DOM · closed
22 days at the 2021 low
11%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
8 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
16%
Owner-occupied · Terra Cotta Terrace
8 of 49 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
84%
Non-owner-occupied · Terra Cotta Terrace
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 76% out-of-state
48
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 49 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 32 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $1.10M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1991
Community established
homes built 1991-2019, median 1995 (FL DOR 2025)
6.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 48 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Terra Cotta Terrace

Live MLS inventory for Terra Cotta Terrace. 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 Terra Cotta Terrace 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 Terra Cotta Terrace Right Now (9)

All 9 active and pending Terra Cotta Terrace listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 4768 Calatrava Court · $1,300,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
  • 4773 Calatrava Court · $1,450,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Destin
  • 48 Terra Cotta Way · $1,349,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Sep 1, 2026 · listed by Destin Legacy Real Estate Llc
  • 4761 Calatrava Court · $724,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Dream Destin Realty PLLC
  • 110 Terra Cotta Way · $874,900 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 14, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
  • 54 Terra Cotta Way · $1,065,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Destin
  • 4765 Calatrava Court · $675,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
  • 108 Terra Cotta Way · $749,000 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by RealJoy Realty LLC
  • 106 Terra Cotta Way · $1,149,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · pending · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals & Sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Terra Cotta Terrace is a small, built-out pocket in Destin — 48 homes total, with construction spanning 1991 to 2019 and a median build year of 1995. What sets price here is condition and updates, not square footage games: at a median around 2,354 sq ft and a median price near $937K, you are paying Destin coastal-proximity money for homes that in many cases are three decades old. Expect the spread between a dated original and a renovated one to be wide, and let condition — not a list price — anchor your read.

The market posture leans firm. Prices are up 15.5% year over year, median days on market sit at 39, and only a handful of closings back the current picture against 8 active listings. That is a thin, price-sensitive market: one or two sales move the needle. Sellers have momentum but not a blank check at 39 days; buyers should underwrite each home individually rather than trust the trend line.

Terra Cotta Terrace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Terra Cotta Terrace right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 32.0 months of supply and 11% 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 (9 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($950K) is up 17.1% from the prior 12 months ($811K). With about 4 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 (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 28, 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

Terra Cotta Terrace market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $950K, a median 50 days on market for closed sales, and 32.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 17% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (3 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.

County records show 6 qualified sales in TERRA COTTA TERRACE across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $1.10M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Terra Cotta Terrace is a community of 48 homes in Destin, Okaloosa County, built between 1991 and 2019 (median 1995.0), with a median living area of about 2,354 square feet. 16% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact, fully established enclave of 48 homes near the Destin coast, where most of the housing stock predates 2000 and pricing is driven far more by how a home has been maintained and updated than by its footprint.

Best for

  • Second-home buyers wanting a Destin base and comfortable underwriting a home near the mid-$900s median
  • Buyers willing to take on an older home and budget for updates in exchange for the location
  • Investors comfortable with a lower owner-occupied share and Destin holding costs

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new or near-new construction rather than 1990s-era stock
  • Anyone who wants gated amenities, a pool, or community facilities on site
  • Buyers who need a deep bench of recent comps to feel confident on price

Windows contain 1 to 9 sales each (3 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
$600K$800K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 17.1% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010015020122014201620182020202220242026
22 days at the 2021 low; 50 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning202020242026
88 at the 2021 peak, 28 in the troughs, 56 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

12% 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 (2026-09-28).

Terra Cotta Terrace Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Terra Cotta Terrace is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 32.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $969,950, and homes go under contract in about 115 days.

32.0
Months supply
$969,950
Median list
$950,000
Median sold
115
Days on mkt
8/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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 TERRA COTTA TERRACE, Destin

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
2.7%
1 of 37 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 2.7% 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 Terra Cotta Terrace 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 Terra Cotta Terrace address.

If we were buying in Terra Cotta Terrace 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 Terra Cotta Terrace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a coastal-proximity Destin address in a small, established enclave.
Biggest Risk
A thin sales base means the median can swing on one or two transactions.
Sweet Spot
An updated home around the community's typical size that shows well against recent closings.
Avoid If
You need new construction, shared amenities, or a large pool of comparable sales.

A small, condition-driven market

With 48 homes and a build range that ends in 2019 but medians out at 1995, Terra Cotta Terrace is essentially built out. That scarcity cuts both ways: inventory turns over rarely, so the 8 active listings represent a meaningful share of the community, and comparable sales are limited enough that the median near $937K should be read as a marker, not a formula. No community amenities show up in current MLS listings, so you are buying the house and the location, not a shared package of features.

The low homestead share — about 16% — tells you a large portion of these homes are not owner-occupied as a primary residence, which fits a Destin second-home and investment pattern. For a buyer, that means motivation and holding costs vary widely seller to seller. For a seller, it means your competition is uneven, and a genuinely updated home at a median size around 2,354 sq ft can separate itself quickly at 39 days on market.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.0C · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment1.6/10
Pricing Power8.2/10

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 (5.0). Basis: Recent Direction +17.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 32.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 16% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this small, the comps are thin and every closing matters. We read each listing on its own merits — age, updates, and how it stacks against the last few sales — instead of leaning on a median that a single transaction can move. That is the difference between overpaying for a dated home and recognizing a renovated one that is worth the number.

Terra Cotta Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a coastal-proximity Destin address in a small, established enclave.
Biggest advantageScarce inventory and a firm, up-15.5% price trend favor well-kept homes.
Biggest riskA thin sales base means the median can swing on one or two transactions.
Sweet spotAn updated home around the community's typical size that shows well against recent closings.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, shared amenities, or a large pool of comparable sales.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in TERRA COTTA TERRACE

Homes in TERRA COTTA TERRACE 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. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Terra Cotta Terrace?
The median sale price in Terra Cotta Terrace was $950K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Terra Cotta Terrace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 50 days on market (3 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Terra Cotta Terrace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Terra Cotta Terrace leans toward buyers: 32.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Terra Cotta Terrace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 48 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Terra Cotta Terrace (public records).
What share of Terra Cotta Terrace is owner-occupied?
16% of Terra Cotta Terrace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Terra Cotta Terrace built?
Homes in Terra Cotta Terrace were built between 1991 and 2019, with a median year built of 1995.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Terra Cotta Terrace?
The best agent for Terra Cotta Terrace 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 Terra Cotta Terrace.
How do I find a top Destin real estate agent who knows Terra Cotta Terrace?
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 Terra Cotta Terrace and the wider Destin 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 Terra Cotta Terrace purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Terra Cotta Terrace, and what county is it in?
Terra Cotta Terrace is in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32541. The community's center is about 4 miles east of the center of Destin (straight-line).
Second-home buyers wanting a Destin base and comfortable underwriting a home near the mid-$900s medianExcellent fit
Buyers willing to take on an older home and budget for updates in exchange for the locationExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with a lower owner-occupied share and Destin holding costsExcellent fit
Buyers set on new or near-new construction rather than 1990s-era stockProbably not
Anyone who wants gated amenities, a pool, or community facilities on siteProbably not
Buyers who need a deep bench of recent comps to feel confident on priceProbably 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 (2 streets, ZIP 32541))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1994 (58 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 TERRA COTTA TERRACE? 3 recorded closings; median 50 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Okaloosa 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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