Carson Oaks in Santa Rosa Beach

Carson Oaks
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 844 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,162,500 · 875 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
79 homesBuilt 2005–2017Median sale $685K
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Carson Oaks in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $529,000 to $734,500 (median $686,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $685,000, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2017; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,680 ($6,300 with the full homestead exemption).

CARSON OAKS key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community79 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2005–2017 (median 2007)
Typical living area2,422 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersBoat Launch, Dock, Pool, Fishing, Pickleball, Picnic Area
Sale prices, last 12 months$685,000 median across 3 closed sales · -2.4% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)27 median
For sale right now4 active, 1 pending · median asking $686,500 · 16.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share63%

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, “CARSON OAKS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/carson-oaks--walton, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Carson Oaks Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$685K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 2.4% vs the prior 12 months
-2.4% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 6 sales in the two windows
91.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
16.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
27days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2021 low
20%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
4 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
63%
Owner-occupied · Carson Oaks
50 of 79 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
37%
Non-owner-occupied · Carson Oaks
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
79
Homes in the community
79 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
10
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $775K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2005
Community established
homes built 2005-2017, median 2007 (FL DOR 2025)
3.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 79 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Carson Oaks

Live MLS inventory for Carson Oaks. 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 Carson Oaks 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 Carson Oaks Walton Right Now (5)

All 5 active and pending Carson Oaks Walton listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 174 Carson Oaks Lane · $599,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
  • 194 Carson Oaks Lane · $529,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Real Broker LLC
  • 250 Carson Oaks Lane · $734,500 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Real Broker LLC
  • 214 Carson Oaks Lane · $674,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
  • 224 Carson Oaks Lane · $699,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by 30A Local Real Estate
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Carson Oaks is a small, built-out pocket of Santa Rosa Beach: 74 homes, all constructed between 2005 and 2017, with a median build year of 2006. That tight vintage band matters more than any single stat here. Price is driven less by lot premiums or new construction and more by condition and how well a given home has been maintained or updated since the mid-2000s. The median sits at $685,000, and with a median living area around 2,419 square feet, you are paying for a substantial, established home rather than raw square footage.

The current posture is measured. Prices are off 2.4% year over year, so sellers should not assume last cycle's peak, and the median 27 days on market says well-priced homes still move without a fire sale. With only 5 active listings against 74 homes, inventory is thin — buyers who wait for a wide selection will wait a while, and a home in genuinely good condition can command attention quickly.

Carson Oaks Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Carson Oaks right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 16.0 months of supply and 20% 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: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($685K) is down 2.4% from the prior 12 months ($702K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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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

Carson Oaks market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $685K, a median 27 days on market for closed sales, and 16.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.

County records show 10 qualified sales in CARSON OAKS across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $775,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Carson Oaks is a community of 79 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 2005 and 2017 (median 2007), with a median living area of about 2,422 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is an established, finite community — 74 homes with no new supply coming — where the median holds at $685,000 and a homestead share above 60% points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a churn of short-term flips.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting an established home around the $685,000 median who value maintained construction over brand-new build
  • Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a low-turnover, owner-weighted community
  • Patient buyers willing to wait for the right one of a handful of listings

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a wide selection and multiple options to compare at once
  • Shoppers seeking new construction or the newest possible build year
  • Amenity-focused buyers wanting a pool, gate, or clubhouse — none are identified here

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 2.4% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
13 days at the 2021 low; 27 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32459 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).

Carson Oaks Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Carson Oaks is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 16.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $686,500, and homes go under contract in about 177 days.

16.0
Months supply
$686,500
Median list
$685,000
Median sold
177
Days on mkt
4/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in CARSON OAKS, Santa Rosa Beach

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 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-23)

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, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Van R Butler · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Carson Oaks 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 Carson Oaks address.

If we were buying in Carson Oaks 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 Carson Oaks.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting an established, substantial home in Santa Rosa Beach with room around 2,400 square feet.
Biggest Risk
Prices are softening, down 2.4% year over year, so overpaying is a real hazard.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home priced near the $685,000 median that reflects real condition.
Avoid If
You need selection — only 5 homes are active at a time.

A condition-driven resale market

With every home roughly two decades old and clustered in a narrow build window, the spread in asking prices comes down to what has been done to each house since it was built. Roofs, HVAC, kitchens, and flooring are the real variables. Two homes of similar size can price very differently based on updates alone, so read each listing on its own merits rather than anchoring to the community median.

The 60.8% homestead share signals a community weighted toward primary residents, which tends to mean maintained homes and a slower listing cadence. That is a double edge: quality stays reasonably consistent, but choice is limited. With 5 homes active and a median of 27 days to contract, timing and preparation matter more than in a high-turnover subdivision.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.0C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.4/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment6.3/10
Pricing Power4.3/10

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 (4.0). Basis: Recent Direction -2.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 16.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, condition-driven market like Carson Oaks, the value is in judgment, not listing volume. We walk homes with an eye for what the mid-2000s construction hides and what recent updates are actually worth, help sellers price against the current 27-day reality rather than an outdated peak, and get buyers positioned to move when one of the few listings lands right.

Carson Oaks in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting an established, substantial home in Santa Rosa Beach with room around 2,400 square feet.
Biggest advantageA finite community of 74 owner-weighted homes with no new supply diluting it.
Biggest riskPrices are softening, down 2.4% year over year, so overpaying is a real hazard.
Sweet spotA well-updated home priced near the $685,000 median that reflects real condition.
Avoid ifYou need selection — only 5 homes are active at a time.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Carson Oaks?
The median sale price in Carson Oaks was $685K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Carson Oaks take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 27 days on market (3 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Carson Oaks a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Carson Oaks leans toward buyers: 16.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Carson Oaks?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 79 homes in Carson Oaks (public records).
What share of Carson Oaks is owner-occupied?
63% of Carson Oaks parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Carson Oaks built?
Homes in Carson Oaks were built between 2005 and 2017, with a median year built of 2007 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Carson Oaks?
The best agent for Carson Oaks is one who actively works Santa Rosa Beach 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 Carson Oaks.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Carson Oaks?
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 Carson Oaks and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Carson Oaks?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Carson Oaks purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Carson Oaks, and what county is it in?
Carson Oaks is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 12 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers targeting an established home around the $685,000 median who value maintained construction over brand-new buildExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a low-turnover, owner-weighted communityExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait for the right one of a handful of listingsExcellent fit
Buyers who need a wide selection and multiple options to compare at onceProbably not
Shoppers seeking new construction or the newest possible build yearProbably not
Amenity-focused buyers wanting a pool, gate, or clubhouse — none are identified hereProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (44 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 CARSON OAKS? 3 recorded closings; median 27 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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