Waterview Cove in Freeport

Waterview Cove
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

All 379 homes for sale in Freeport, FL · median $428,000 · 373 homes for sale in 32439 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
121 homesBuilt 1958–2023
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data28 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Waterview Cove in Freeport, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 66 closed sales in Waterview Cove in Freeport, FL since 1998, the most recent in November 2025. Across Freeport as a whole, 608 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385,471, 71 median days on market, with 296 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,760 ($3,380 with the full homestead exemption).

WATERVIEW COVE key facts
LocationFreeport, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32439
Homes in the community121 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1958–2023 (median 2003)
Typical living area2,306 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersBoat Launch, Dock, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Waterfront
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $499,000 · 12.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share62%

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, “WATERVIEW COVE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterview-cove, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Waterview Cove Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
62%
Owner-occupied · Waterview Cove
78 of 126 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
38%
Non-owner-occupied · Waterview Cove
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
121
Homes in the community
plus 5 vacant residential lots · 126 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 28 years of records
10
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $515K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-2023, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
0.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 121 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Waterview Cove is a condition-driven market, not a price-tier market. With homes dating from 1950 to 2023 and a median build year around 2003, what a home sells for here tracks its era, updates, and finish level far more than its address. The median sits at $450,000, but the spread underneath that number is wide, so a single figure tells you less than usual — you have to underwrite each property on its own merits.

The posture right now favors patience. Median days on market run to roughly 78 days — well past a month — and the median price is down 27.4% year over year on a thin base of only four recent closings. That combination means sellers should price to the current comps rather than last year's, and buyers have room to be selective and to negotiate. Read the small sample size with caution; a handful of closings can swing the numbers.

Waterview Cove Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Waterview Cove right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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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

A varied Freeport enclave of about 143 homes in Walton County, with a build range spanning more than seven decades and a majority owner-occupied at roughly 64% homestead. No community amenities show up in current MLS listings, so buy the house, not a shared package.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 50 homes in WATERVIEW Cove that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1986 and 2022 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,375 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.

County records show 10 qualified sales in WATERVIEW Cove across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $515,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who value roughly 2,300 square feet of living space and will judge each home on its updates
  • Patient buyers comfortable negotiating in a slower, softer market
  • Owner-occupant purchasers seeking a stable, lived-in setting with a majority homesteaded

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need shared community amenities, since none show up in current listings
  • Sellers who require a quick close and won't price to current comps
  • Buyers who want uniform, single-era construction and predictable finish levels

The market around Waterview Cove

Waterview Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32439, 535 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Freeport.

Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 32439 (Freeport), 679 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385K, down 3.3% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 301 active and 108 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32439 housing market and the Walton County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterview Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Waterview Cove

Live MLS inventory for Waterview Cove. 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 Waterview Cove 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 Waterview Cove Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Waterview Cove listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 376 Waterview Cove Drive · $499,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Aug 5, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Nville

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 Waterview Cove 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 Waterview Cove address.

If we were buying in Waterview Cove 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 Waterview Cove.

Best Buy
Buyers who want space and are willing to underwrite a home on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
Only four recent closings make the medians directional, not precise.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median priced honestly to current comps.
Avoid If
You need a fixed price tier or a fast sale on a tight timeline.

A condition-driven market on a thin base

The defining feature here is age variety. A median build year near 2003 sits between 1950 vintage stock and 2023 construction, which means two homes at similar prices can differ sharply in systems, layout, and finish. Median living space runs around 2,311 square feet, giving you real room to work with, but that footprint says nothing about how updated the interior is — inspect accordingly.

Two data points ask for discipline. First, the year-over-year decline of 27.4% and the 78-day median time to sell tell a slower story than a seller's market. Second, only four closings inform this snapshot, so treat the medians as directional, not precise. Owner-occupancy near 64% points to a stable, lived-in setting rather than an investor-heavy one.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this condition-sensitive and this thin on recent sales, the value of local underwriting is highest. We price each home against its own vintage and finish rather than a neighborhood average, read the small closing sample honestly, and use the roughly 78-day pace as negotiating room instead of pretending it away.

Waterview Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want space and are willing to underwrite a home on its own condition.
Biggest advantageA slower pace and softer year-over-year pricing give buyers real negotiating room.
Biggest riskOnly four recent closings make the medians directional, not precise.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median priced honestly to current comps.
Avoid ifYou need a fixed price tier or a fast sale on a tight timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32439 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 (2026-09-24).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterview Cove a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Waterview Cove leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Waterview Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 121 homes plus 5 vacant residential lots in Waterview Cove (public records).
What share of Waterview Cove is owner-occupied?
62% of Waterview Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Waterview Cove built?
Homes in Waterview Cove were built between 1958 and 2023, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Waterview Cove?
The best agent for Waterview Cove 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 Waterview Cove.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows Waterview Cove?
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 Waterview Cove and the wider Freeport area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Waterview Cove?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Waterview Cove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Waterview Cove, and what county is it in?
Waterview Cove is in Freeport, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32439. The community's center is about 6 miles east of the center of Freeport (straight-line).
Buyers who value roughly 2,300 square feet of living space and will judge each home on its updatesExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable negotiating in a slower, softer marketExcellent fit
Owner-occupant purchasers seeking a stable, lived-in setting with a majority homesteadedExcellent fit
Buyers who need shared community amenities, since none show up in current listingsProbably not
Sellers who require a quick close and won't price to current compsProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, single-era construction and predictable finish levelsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32439))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1998 (66 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 WATERVIEW COVE? 1 recorded closings (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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