Avalon Beach vs Marlin Place at Avalon
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $269K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 52 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 50 | 65 |
The verdict
Marlin Place at Avalon carries the higher median price — about 19% above Avalon Beach. Homes in Avalon Beach sell faster (52 days on market vs 70). Avalon Beach is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Avalon Beach and Marlin Place at Avalon are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Milton |
| ZIP | 32570, 32571, 32583 | 32583 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 70% of 27 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 18 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $136K to $575K | $290K to $395K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 18 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avalon Beach homes for sale · Marlin Place at Avalon homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 49 | 45 |
| Built | 1952–2024 (median 2021) | 1979–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,779 sq ft | 2,090 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 16% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 48 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avalon Beach median | Marlin Place at Avalon median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260K (59 sales) | $332K (6 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (53 sales) | $348K (41 sales) |
| 2026 | $270K (50 sales) | $320K (62 sales) |
Since 2024, Avalon Beach's median sale price is +4% and Marlin Place at Avalon's is -4% — Avalon Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 64% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,308 sq ft | 1,799 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avalon Beach | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bennett C Russell | Bennett C Russell |
| Middle | Avalon | Avalon |
| High school | Milton | Milton |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Avalon Beach is the lower entry point (median $269K vs $320K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Marlin Place at Avalon; Avalon Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Avalon Beach (52 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Marlin Place at Avalon more expensive than Avalon Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Marlin Place at Avalon is $320,000 versus $269,000 in Avalon Beach, about 19% higher.
How far apart are Avalon Beach and Marlin Place at Avalon?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Beach or Marlin Place at Avalon?
Marlin Place at Avalon: its homes were built 1979–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2021 in Avalon Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Marlin Place at Avalon. The typical home there is 2,090 sq ft of living area, versus 1,779 sq ft in Avalon Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Avalon Beach or Marlin Place at Avalon?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 4% in Avalon Beach and -4% in Marlin Place at Avalon (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Avalon Beach and Marlin Place at Avalon?
Listings in Avalon Beach most often report Milton; listings in Marlin Place at Avalon report Milton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Beach homes, photos & schools · Marlin Place at Avalon homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.