Botany Bayou
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
All 767 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,125,000 · 784 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 2003–2017; 7 of 7 report an HOA (median $150/mo); none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 9 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Botany Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach, FL since 2026, the most recent in September 2026. Across Santa Rosa Beach as a whole, 157 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $837,250, 72 median days on market, with 792 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,170 ($7,780 with the full homestead exemption).
Botany Bayou is a small, built-out enclave of 68 homes near Santa Rosa Beach, and price here is driven far more by the house than by any published range. The median sits at $1,075,000 against a median of roughly 3,500 living square feet and a median build year of 2008, with construction spanning 2003 to 2024. That mix means condition, updates, and how recently a home was delivered do most of the work in setting value — a newer or renovated home and an early-2000s original will not trade alike.
The posture right now is thin and patient. Just one active listing against eight closings in the trailing window tells you inventory is scarce, but a median of nearly 100 days on market says buyers here are not rushing. Values are up 10.3% year over year, so sellers have momentum, yet the long days-on-market and near-empty active shelf reward pricing to condition rather than to hope. Buyers should expect to move deliberately and negotiate on the merits of the specific home.
Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BOTANY BAYOU right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A compact, largely owner-occupied pocket near Santa Rosa Beach — about 77% homestead — where the housing stock is substantial in size and the resale field is quiet enough that any given listing gets real attention.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 37 homes in BOTANY BAYOU that have changed hands since 2006, built between 2003 and 2023 (median 2007), with a median living area of about 2,888 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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 9 qualified sales in BOTANY BAYOU across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $975,000 — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Botany Bayou is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a primary residence around the $1,075,000 median who value low turnover and are prepared to wait for the right listing
- Buyers who want substantial living space — roughly 3,500 square feet at the median — over community amenities
- Sellers with an updated or newer home willing to price to condition in a slow-moving, scarce-inventory market
Probably not for
- Buyers on a tight timeline who need to close quickly, given median days on market near 100
- Buyers who prioritize community amenities, which are not identified in current MLS listings
- Buyers expecting a broad selection to compare, with only one active listing typically available
The market around Botany Bayou
Botany Bayou is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32459, 952 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.
Across Walton County, 2,879 homes are active and 587 pending (17% under contract).
In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 195 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $837K, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 159 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 9.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Botany Bayou specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Botany Bayou on the map.
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Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The Botany Bayou buying strategy.
If we were buying in Botany Bayou today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Botany Bayou.
A small, owner-held enclave
With 68 homes and a homestead share of about 77%, Botany Bayou reads as a place people hold rather than churn. That matters for supply: when most homes are primary residences, listings surface slowly, and the single active listing against eight recent closings is the visible result. Turnover is low, so a well-prepared home does not compete against a crowded shelf.
The homes themselves skew large, with a median around 3,500 square feet and a build window from 2003 to 2024. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition rests on the house and the location near Santa Rosa Beach rather than shared facilities. Because the age spread is wide, pricing is condition-driven — updated systems and finishes carry weight, and the median of $1,075,000 is a midpoint across genuinely different vintages, not a uniform tier.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Botany Bayou. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin — one active listing, eight recent closings, and homes that sit near 100 days — the difference between a good outcome and a stale one is pricing to the specific house and reading the low-turnover rhythm correctly. We track what actually closes in Botany Bayou and translate that into a realistic strategy, whether you are positioning a large, updated home to sell or waiting for the right one to surface.
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Recently off market in BOTANY BAYOU
Homes in BOTANY BAYOU 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.
- 198 Botany Boulevard · off market
| Location | Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 68 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2003–2024 (median 2008.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,500 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Dock, Gated, Pool, Fishing, Waterfront, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
Data as of November 9, 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, “Botany Bayou key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/botany-bayou, data as of November 9, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in BOTANY BAYOU, Santa Rosa Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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What it really costs to own in Botany Bayou
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $8,761/yr across 5 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-11). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $150/month across 7 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-11). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Walton County is $1,942/yr (433 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2013 across 7 listings. An original roof here is about 13 years old: still inside the 15-year window Florida carriers use, but ask for the roof's permit date before you bind coverage. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32459)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (2 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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