Horizon's Edge 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 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $275K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 8 days | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -5% |
| Recent closings | 35 | 61 |
The verdict
Marlin Place at Avalon carries the higher median price — about 16% above Horizon's Edge. Homes in Horizon's Edge sell faster (8 days on market vs 92). Horizon's Edge is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Horizon's Edge and Marlin Place at Avalon are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Milton |
| ZIP | 32570, 32583 | 32583 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 18 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $265K to $305K | $285K to $390K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 18 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Horizon's Edge homes for sale · Marlin Place at Avalon homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 33 | 45 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1979–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,926 sq ft | 2,090 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 5% | 16% |
| Vacant lots | 9 | 48 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,667 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
| Horizon's Edge | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | East Milton | Bennett C Russell |
| Middle | King | 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, Horizon's Edge is the lower entry point (median $275K vs $320K). Sellers get a faster sale in Horizon's Edge (8 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 Horizon's Edge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Marlin Place at Avalon is $320,000 versus $275,000 in Horizon's Edge, about 16% higher.
How far apart are Horizon's Edge and Marlin Place at Avalon?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has bigger homes?
Marlin Place at Avalon. The typical home there is 2,090 sq ft of living area, versus 1,926 sq ft in Horizon's Edge.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Horizon's Edge — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Marlin Place at Avalon.
What high schools serve Horizon's Edge and Marlin Place at Avalon?
Listings in Horizon's Edge 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: Horizon's Edge 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.