Crosswinds in Fort Walton Beach

Crosswinds
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL

All 414 homes for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL · median $398,000 · 149 homes for sale in 32547 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32547
95 homesBuilt 1986–1995
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Crosswinds in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 53 closed sales in Crosswinds in Fort Walton Beach, FL since 1993, the most recent in September 2026. Across Fort Walton Beach as a whole, 287 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,612, 39 median days on market, with 99 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,610 ($4,100 with the full homestead exemption).

CROSSWINDS key facts
LocationFort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32547, 32548
Homes in the community95 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1986–1995 (median 1987)
Typical living area2,017 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersSecurity System
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $382,450
Owner-occupied (homestead) share72%

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, “CROSSWINDS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crosswinds--okaloosa, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Crosswinds: 1 new listing (median asking $374,900). As of July 25, 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.

Live · Crosswinds Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Crosswinds
68 of 95 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Crosswinds
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
95
Homes in the community
95 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $385K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1986
Community established
homes built 1986-1995, median 1987 (FL DOR 2025)
1.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 95 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Crosswinds is a small, stable pocket in Fort Walton Beach — just 113 homes, most built between 1986 and 1995, with a median living area around 2,085 square feet. Price here is driven by condition and updates, not by amenities or new construction, because there are no community amenities identified from current listings. A renovated home and one that hasn't been touched since it was built will sit far apart on price, so the number you see reflects the work already done more than the address.

Inventory is thin: only 2 active listings against a settled owner base — roughly 71% of homes carry a homestead exemption. That combination of low supply and low turnover means well-prepared listings tend to command attention. For buyers, patience and readiness matter; for sellers, the scarcity works in your favor, but you still have to price to condition rather than to hope.

The 60-Second Overview

Crosswinds is a compact, owner-occupied enclave of late-1980s-to-mid-1990s homes in Fort Walton Beach, where roughly seven in ten homes are homesteaded and turnover is low. With no identified community amenities, this is a straightforward established neighborhood rather than a resort-style or master-planned product.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 62 homes in CROSSWINDS that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1986 and 1995 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 1,862 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-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 6 qualified sales in CROSSWINDS across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $385,000 — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers wanting an established, owner-occupied neighborhood who will hold for the long term
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to update a late-1980s-to-mid-1990s home and price accordingly
  • Buyers who value a compact, low-turnover pocket over a large master-planned setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
  • Buyers who need new construction or the latest floor plans
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait for the right listing in a two-home market

The market around Crosswinds

Crosswinds is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32547, 198 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Walton Beach.

Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).

In ZIP 32547 (Fort Walton Beach), 385 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $337K ($136/sq ft), up 12.1% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 107 active and 39 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32547 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crosswinds specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in CROSSWINDS, Fort Walton Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
25.0%
1 of 4 listings · reo 1
Distress share trend — 25.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Crosswinds

Live MLS inventory for Crosswinds. 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 Crosswinds 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.

Every Home for Sale in Crosswinds Okaloosa Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Crosswinds Okaloosa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1408 Ariel Lane · $374,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 10, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Gulf Coast Realty

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Longwood · Elementary
  • Pryor · Middle
  • Choctawhatchee · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Crosswinds listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Crosswinds address.

If we were buying in Crosswinds 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 Crosswinds.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach home and will judge it on condition, not amenities.
Biggest Risk
With only 2 active listings, choice is limited and timing matters.
Sweet Spot
A updated home near the ~2,085 sq ft median, bought when it hits the market.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or new construction — neither is here.

A settled neighborhood with thin supply

The housing stock is consistent in age — built across roughly a decade ending in 1995 — with a median of about 2,085 square feet, so you're generally looking at established single-family layouts of a similar vintage. What separates one listing from the next is what an owner has invested since: roof, systems, kitchens, and baths. Expect a wide spread on price tied to condition, because there is no amenity package or newer inventory to level the field.

With a homestead share near 71% and only 2 homes active, Crosswinds behaves like a low-churn neighborhood. Homes here tend to be lived in for the long haul, which keeps listings scarce. When one comes up in genuinely updated shape, it does not usually linger; a dated home, by contrast, has room to negotiate on the strength of the work it still needs.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crosswinds. 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 neighborhood this small, comps are limited and condition is everything — two homes of the same square footage can be worlds apart on price. We read each listing on its actual updates, help sellers position against thin competition, and keep buyers ready to move when the right home surfaces, because with only a couple of active listings there isn't much room to hesitate.

Crosswinds in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach home and will judge it on condition, not amenities.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and thin supply mean well-prepared listings stand out.
Biggest riskWith only 2 active listings, choice is limited and timing matters.
Sweet spotA updated home near the ~2,085 sq ft median, bought when it hits the market.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or new construction — neither is here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,251/mo
Okaloosa County typical true cost to own
$220/mo
Okaloosa County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 32547 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 (2026-10-02).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crosswinds?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 95 homes in Crosswinds (public records).
What share of Crosswinds is owner-occupied?
72% of Crosswinds parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crosswinds built?
Homes in Crosswinds were built between 1986 and 1995, with a median year built of 1987 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Crosswinds?
The best agent for Crosswinds is one who actively works Fort Walton 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 Crosswinds.
How do I find a top Fort Walton Beach real estate agent who knows Crosswinds?
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 Crosswinds and the wider Fort Walton Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Crosswinds?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Crosswinds purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Crosswinds, and what county is it in?
Crosswinds is in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP codes 32547, 32548. The community's center is about 7 miles northwest of the center of Fort Walton Beach (straight-line).
Buyers wanting an established, owner-occupied neighborhood who will hold for the long termExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to update a late-1980s-to-mid-1990s home and price accordinglyExcellent fit
Buyers who value a compact, low-turnover pocket over a large master-planned settingExcellent fit
Buyers who require community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entryProbably not
Buyers who need new construction or the latest floor plansProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait for the right listing in a two-home marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32547/32548))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (53 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 CROSSWINDS? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Okaloosa 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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