CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I
Homes for Sale in Miramar Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Price in Crystal Lake Phase I is driven by condition and the wide build span more than any single feature. Homes here date from 1991 through 2024, with the median around 2002, so what you pay tracks closely to whether a place has been updated or is still original. The median sits at $997,500, and at a median living area near 2,422 square feet, this is a market where renovation quality separates one closing from the next.
The current posture is firm but not frantic. A median of roughly 19 days on market and a heat score of 67 point to steady demand, with year-over-year movement up 7.8%. Sellers with a well-kept, move-in-ready home have leverage; buyers should come prepared to act on the sharper listings, but there is still room to be selective on anything that needs work.
CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($998K) is up 7.8% from the prior 12 months ($925K). With about 4 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 emeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25. Confidence: Low (4 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 25, 2026 · Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $998K, and a median 20 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I is a community of 123 homes in Miramar Beach, Walton County, built between 1991 and 2024 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 2,422 square feet. 53% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Crystal Lake Phase I is an established Miramar Beach community of 123 homes built across more than three decades, where the mix of original and updated properties creates a genuinely wide range in what you get for the money.
Who CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting the high-six-figure to seven-figure range who want a move-in-ready home near the median
- Buyers willing to renovate an original-condition property in exchange for a lower entry point
- Owner-occupants who want an established, non-tract setting in Miramar Beach
Probably not for
- Buyers who require a brand-new build with warranty coverage
- Buyers who want pools, clubhouses, or other shared amenities on site
- Buyers on a tight budget who cannot flex toward the median price point
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($998K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($925K) IS the +7.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 8 sales each (4 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Broward County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Broward County scorecard.
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.
The CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I buying strategy.
If we were buying in CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I 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 CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I.
An established community with a long build span
With homes ranging from 1991 to 2024 and a median build year around 2002, Crystal Lake Phase I is a mature enclave rather than a new-construction tract. That maturity shows up in the housing stock: expect a spread from original-condition homes to fully reworked ones, which is why price here is best understood as condition-driven. The median living area of about 2,422 square feet points to substantial, non-starter homes.
A homestead share just above 52% suggests a roughly even split between owner-occupants and non-owner-occupied properties, which is typical for this stretch of Miramar Beach in Walton County. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so buyers drawn here should be motivated by the homes and the location rather than shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 3 factors (6.3). Basis: Recent Direction +7.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 53% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Because pricing in Crystal Lake Phase I turns on condition and vintage rather than a simple per-foot number, the value is in reading each listing against its build year and update history. We help sellers position a renovated home against the median and help buyers judge whether a lower-priced listing reflects a fair discount for work needed or a genuine opportunity.
CRYSTAL LAKE PHASE I in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | emeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32541/32550)) |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (62 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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