The Bluffs at Lafayette in Freeport

The Bluffs at Lafayette
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
Median sale $360K
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Price
$360K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 4.2% vs the prior 12 months
-4.2% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 75 and 96 sales in the two windows
97.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
84days
Median DOM · closed
41 days at the 2024 low
29%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
12 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
75
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 62 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Owner-occupied · The Bluffs at Lafayette
70 of 214 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
67%
Non-owner-occupied · The Bluffs at Lafayette
incl. 28% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
Track record · 3 years of records
116
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $376K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Bluffs at Lafayette

Live MLS inventory for The Bluffs at Lafayette. 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 The Bluffs at Lafayette listings as of 2026-10-23, 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, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 25, 2026

The Bluffs at Lafayette is a new-construction subdivision in Freeport, with a median build year of 2024 and every home in the current picture dated 2023 or 2024. When the housing stock is this uniform and this new, price is driven less by neighborhood pedigree and more by floor plan, lot, and finish level. The median sits at $364,678 on roughly 2,129 square feet, and the spread you see across listings tracks condition and configuration rather than any wide age or renovation gap.

The posture right now favors a patient buyer. Prices are off about 3% year over year, the typical listing takes 74 days to go under contract, and there are 12 active listings against 79 closings in the trailing window. That is enough standing inventory and enough days on market to negotiate on terms, particularly against builder or investor sellers who want movement. Sellers here should price to the comps and expect to compete; this is not a market where you name a number and wait.

Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The Bluffs at Lafayette Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

The Bluffs at Lafayette right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.0 months of supply and 29% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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: Very High (17 active and pending listings, 75 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($360K) is down 4.2% from the prior 12 months ($376K).Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Very High (75 and 96 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 20, 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

The Bluffs at Lafayette market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K, a median 84 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (75 closings in the current window).

This is a young Walton County community in Freeport, built out in 2023 and 2024, where the homes are essentially one generation of construction and the buying decision comes down to plan and lot rather than vintage.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting new construction around the mid-$360s who want low near-term maintenance
  • Value-focused buyers willing to compare several plans and negotiate on a listing that has sat
  • Owner-occupants who want space in Freeport and do not need a clubhouse or pool

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want established resale character or mature landscaping
  • Anyone counting on quick appreciation given the soft year-over-year price trend
  • Buyers whose short list requires community amenities, which none are identified here

Housing distress & ownership in THE BLUFFS AT LAFAYETTE, Freeport

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 20 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-22)

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 contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Freeport · Elementary
  • Freeport · Middle
  • Freeport · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Bluffs at Lafayette 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 The Bluffs at Lafayette address.

If we were buying in The Bluffs at Lafayette 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 The Bluffs at Lafayette.

Best Buy
Buyers who want current construction in Freeport without paying for age or amenities they will not use.
Biggest Risk
Prices are down 3% year over year and days on market run to 74, so near-term equity is not a given.
Sweet Spot
A 2023-2024 home near the $364,678 median with a lot and plan you have compared against the active set.
Avoid If
You need amenities or expect a fast, seller-friendly resale.

A new-build tract still finding its footing

With 142 homes and a homestead share around 32%, a meaningful portion of what is here is held as something other than a primary residence. That matters for two reasons: it tends to mean more listings hitting the market at once, and it means you may be negotiating with a seller who is watching the numbers rather than their move-out date. Combined with a 74-day median time to contract, the leverage in this market is not automatically with the seller.

No community amenities surface in the current MLS listings, so buy for the house and the location, not for a pool or clubhouse that may or may not materialize. The living space is generous at a 2,129-square-foot median, and the construction is current, which limits near-term maintenance surprises. Just go in understanding that a new-tract market with a soft year-over-year number rewards buyers who compare plans across several listings before committing.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.0/10
Liquidity & Demand8.0/10
Owner Commitment3.3/10
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 (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction -4.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a uniform new-build community, the edge comes from knowing which plan, lot, and finish package is actually worth paying for and where a seller's motivation gives you room. We track the closings and the standing inventory in The Bluffs at Lafayette so you are comparing your target listing against the whole set, not just the one in front of you, and negotiating from the market rather than the list price.

The Bluffs at Lafayette in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want current construction in Freeport without paying for age or amenities they will not use.
Biggest advantageNew homes, generous square footage, and enough inventory to negotiate.
Biggest riskPrices are down 3% year over year and days on market run to 74, so near-term equity is not a given.
Sweet spotA 2023-2024 home near the $364,678 median with a lot and plan you have compared against the active set.
Avoid ifYou need amenities or expect a fast, seller-friendly resale.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Bluffs at Lafayette sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in The Bluffs at Lafayette?
The median sale price in The Bluffs at Lafayette was $360K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (75 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in The Bluffs at Lafayette take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 84 days on market (75 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is The Bluffs at Lafayette a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, The Bluffs at Lafayette leans toward sellers: 2.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
What share of The Bluffs at Lafayette is owner-occupied?
33% of The Bluffs at Lafayette parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
Who is the best real estate agent for The Bluffs at Lafayette?
The best agent for The Bluffs at Lafayette is one who actively works Freeport 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 The Bluffs at Lafayette.
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Buyers targeting new construction around the mid-$360s who want low near-term maintenanceExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers willing to compare several plans and negotiate on a listing that has satExcellent fit
Owner-occupants who want space in Freeport and do not need a clubhouse or poolExcellent fit
Buyers who want established resale character or mature landscapingProbably not
Anyone counting on quick appreciation given the soft year-over-year price trendProbably not
Buyers whose short list requires community amenities, which none are identified hereProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 23, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32439))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2023 (248 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 THE BLUFFS AT LAFAYETTE? 75 recorded closings; median 84 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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