Cat Island Estates Enclave in DeFuniak Springs

Cat Island Estates Enclave
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL

Community in DeFuniak Springs · Walton County · ZIP 32433
Median sale $255K
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Live · Cat Island Estates Enclave Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$255K
Median sold · 12 mo
90.9%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 94.5%
Tempo
84days
Median DOM · closed
84 days at the 2026 low
17%
Under contract
10 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Ownership and context
0%
Cash buyers · Cat Island Estates Enclave
0 of 10 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and the individual property, not by shared amenities or a tight product type. With a median around $254,888 and no community features surfacing in current MLS listings, what you pay tracks the house itself — lot, updates, and how it shows — rather than a premium for the address.

The market posture is patient. A median of roughly 83 days on market against 10 active listings and 10 recent closings tells me inventory is moving, but slowly. Sellers should price to the comparable, not to hope; buyers have time to inspect, negotiate, and walk away without pressure.

The 60-Second Overview

Cat Island Estates Enclave market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $255K, and a median 84 days on market for closed sales.

Cat Island Estates Enclave sits in DeFuniak Springs, inland Walton County, where the draw is the home and the setting rather than a packaged amenity list. Expect a market that rewards patience on both sides of the table.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the mid-$250s who want an inland Walton County location over coastal pricing
  • Patient purchasers who prefer time to inspect and negotiate rather than compete under pressure
  • Buyers comfortable weighing condition themselves and paying for the house, not for shared amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require a pool, clubhouse, or maintained common amenities
  • Anyone needing to close fast in a market that moves at roughly 83 days on market
  • Shoppers expecting a uniform price where the median predicts every home's cost

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cat Island Estates Enclave

Live MLS inventory for Cat Island Estates Enclave. 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 Cat Island Estates Enclave listings as of 2026-07-25, 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.

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Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Maude Saunders · Elementary
  • Walton · Middle
  • Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cat Island Estates Enclave 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 Cat Island Estates Enclave address.

If we were buying in Cat Island Estates Enclave 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Cat Island Estates Enclave.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an inland Walton home and value time to evaluate over speed.
Biggest Risk
A wide condition spread means the median can mislead on any single house.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept property priced honestly to the comparable near the mid-$250s.
Avoid If
You need amenities like a pool or clubhouse baked into the community.

A condition-driven inland market

With no amenities identified from current listings, there is no HOA-style pool-and-clubhouse story to lean on. That keeps carrying costs simpler and puts the weight of value on the individual property. The spread between a well-kept home and one needing work can be wide, so the median of $254,888 is a midpoint to reference, not a fixed rate for every door.

The pace matters. At roughly 83 days on market, this is not a submarket where you offer in a weekend. Ten active listings against ten recent closings is a balanced, unhurried picture — room for buyers to be selective, and a signal to sellers that sharp pricing and clean presentation do the heavy lifting.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cat Island Estates Enclave. 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 condition-driven market with a slower clock, the right read on a specific property is worth more than a headline number. We price to the comparable, flag the condition issues that move value, and use the time the market gives you to negotiate from evidence rather than emotion.

Cat Island Estates Enclave in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an inland Walton home and value time to evaluate over speed.
Biggest advantageA patient market that lets you inspect and negotiate without a bidding scramble.
Biggest riskA wide condition spread means the median can mislead on any single house.
Sweet spotA well-kept property priced honestly to the comparable near the mid-$250s.
Avoid ifYou need amenities like a pool or clubhouse baked into the community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Cat Island Estates Enclave sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Cat Island Estates Enclave?
The median sale price in Cat Island Estates Enclave was $255K over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (10 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in Cat Island Estates Enclave take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 84 days on market (10 sales, emeraldcoast).
Do cash buyers compete in Cat Island Estates Enclave?
Cash buyers took 0% of Cat Island Estates Enclave sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 10 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for Cat Island Estates Enclave?
The best agent for Cat Island Estates Enclave is one who actively works DeFuniak Springs 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 Cat Island Estates Enclave.
How do I find a top DeFuniak Springs real estate agent who knows Cat Island Estates Enclave?
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Buyers targeting the mid-$250s who want an inland Walton County location over coastal pricingExcellent fit
Patient purchasers who prefer time to inspect and negotiate rather than compete under pressureExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable weighing condition themselves and paying for the house, not for shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who require a pool, clubhouse, or maintained common amenitiesProbably not
Anyone needing to close fast in a market that moves at roughly 83 days on marketProbably not
Shoppers expecting a uniform price where the median predicts every home's costProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (10 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 emeraldcoast 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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