Crestview Heights
Homes for Sale in Crestview, FL
All 380 homes for sale in Crestview, FL · median $325,450 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Crestview Heights is a community in Crestview, Okaloosa County, FL. Across Crestview as a whole, 136 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319,000, 82 median days on market, with 384 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,110 ($3,600 with the full homestead exemption).
Crestview Heights is an older, established pocket in Crestview, with a build history stretching from 1954 all the way to 2022 and a median year built that sits at the very start of that range. That tells you the housing stock leans older, and price here is driven less by a uniform product than by the condition of any given house. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on how much has been updated.
With a median living area around 1,257 square feet, this is a compact-home market. Homestead share sits at 38%, which means a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied — worth noting for both buyers competing for updated inventory and sellers gauging their turnover. The single price signal we publish is the median; everything else about pricing here is condition-driven, so read each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a range.
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 CRESTVIEW HEIGHTS 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
This is an older, small-footprint neighborhood in Crestview where the spread from a 1954 build to a 2022 build means you are effectively shopping several eras of construction at once. Condition and updates, not square footage alone, will set what you pay.
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.
Who Crestview Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a manageable, smaller-footprint home and will price for condition
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on an older house and update it
- Investors comfortable in a market with a lower homestead share
Probably not for
- Buyers who need shared community amenities on site
- Buyers wanting large, spacious floor plans
- Buyers who want turnkey newer construction and no maintenance surprises
The market around Crestview Heights
Crestview Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,691 homes are active and 403 pending (19% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crestview Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Crestview Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Crestview Heights 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 Crestview Heights.
An older core with a wide build spread
The defining fact of Crestview Heights is age variance. With 71 homes and a build history running from 1954 to 2022, you will find original mid-century houses sitting near much newer construction. That mix rewards buyers who can read a house — inspect the roof, systems, and any renovation work closely, because the median year built anchors firmly at the older end.
No community amenities turn up in current MLS listings, so the draw here is the housing itself and the location within Crestview rather than shared facilities. The compact median footprint suggests efficient, manageable homes rather than sprawling floor plans, which suits a buyer who values simplicity over size.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crestview Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven, the value is in the walkthrough, not the spreadsheet. We help buyers separate a genuinely updated older home from a cosmetic refresh, and we help sellers position honestly against a wide-ranging pool of build years. With a lower homestead share, understanding who you are competing with and how quickly comparable homes move matters — and that is where local, hands-on read of the inventory earns its keep.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
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.
Recent Developments in Crestview Heights Okaloosa
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Crestview Heights Okaloosa, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand opens on Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach
The stand at 799 Beal Parkway opened Oct. 19 and is the chain's second in Fort Walton Beach. It is expected to add 75 local jobs, and an opening fundraiser raised $4,661 for an equine therapy nonprofit.
What it may mean for the marketA new drive-thru option along Beal Parkway adds early-morning and late-night food and beverage access and about 75 jobs nearby. The project is about 13 miles south of Crestview Heights Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County stabilizes 180 miles of dirt roads in north county
Okaloosa County has stabilized 180 miles of dirt roads using the voter-approved infrastructure surtax, more than triple the original goal of 50 miles in five years. The roads received a limerock base topped with chip-seal or hot-mix, and the county says only a handful of roads remain. The work is in north Okaloosa County.
What it may mean for the marketPaved rural roads in north Okaloosa could improve year-round access and reduce road maintenance costs for areas near Crestview. The project is about 12 miles north of Crestview Heights Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Civic
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 on September 15 against a 12-month data center moratorium. On September 3 the board unanimously directed staff to develop a regulatory framework for data centers, with an outline due within 60 days. No specific project or site was proposed, and commissioners discussed protecting the Shoal River Industrial Park.
What it may mean for the marketThe pending rules will shape where large power-and-land-intensive facilities can locate in the county, including industrial land near Crestview. The site is about 9 miles north of Crestview Heights Okaloosa.
Source: Get The Coast - June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Crestview Heights Okaloosa.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 11 miles north of Crestview Heights Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 7 miles north of Crestview Heights Okaloosa, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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