Driftwood Estates
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
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Driftwood Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 15 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $449,900 to $3,199,999 (median $569,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 35 recorded sales closed at a median of $605,000, a median 40 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2024; 6 of the 16 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,900 ($5,520 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459, 32550 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 507 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1981–2024 (median 2012) |
| Typical living area | 2,646 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Playground, Pets Allowed, Pool, Picnic Area, Fishing, Pickleball |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $605,000 median across 35 closed sales · +11.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 40 median |
| For sale right now | 15 active, 1 pending · median asking $569,500 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 63% |
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, “DRIFTWOOD ESTATES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/driftwood-estates--walton, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Driftwood Estates: 4 new listings (median asking $547,250), 1 under contract right now. 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Driftwood Estates
Live MLS inventory for Driftwood Estates. 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.
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Active · 121 daysActive and pending Driftwood Estates 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 Driftwood Estates Walton Right Now (15)
All 15 active and pending Driftwood Estates Walton listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 565 E Shipwreck Road · $785,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- 723 Loblolly Bay Drive · $575,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 2, 2026 · listed by Archers Property Services LLC
- 472 Cocobolo Drive · $525,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 23, 2026 · listed by LPT Realty LLC
- 24 Riverbirch Loop · $449,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by List Now Realty
- 1441 Driftwood Point Road · $2,700,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 15, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Destin
- 587 E Shipwreck Road · $569,500 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Anchor Realty Florida
- 429 Cocobolo Drive · $542,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 29, 2026 · listed by Pearl Beach Realty LLC
- 1239 Driftwood Point Road · $3,199,999 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by GetMoreOffers
- 1807 Driftwood Point Rd Road · $3,150,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by The Beach Group Properties LLC
- 206 Driftwood Point Road · $1,490,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
- 394 Driftwood Point Road · $645,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Hammock Bay
- 641 E Shipwreck Road · $629,500 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by World Impact Real Estate
- 268 Loblolly Bay Drive · $549,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 35 Red Bay Court · $525,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by 30A Local Real Estate
- 528 Loblolly Bay Drive · $500,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Coastal Blue Property Management LLC
Price in Driftwood Estates is driven mostly by condition and layout, not by amenities or new construction. Homes here were built between 2004 and 2017, with the typical one dating to 2006 and running around 2,302 square feet, so what separates a strong sale from a soft one is how well a house has been maintained and updated. The median sits at $570,000, and the spread around that figure is condition-driven rather than tied to any tier of the neighborhood.
The current posture is measured. A market heat score of 36 and a median 44 days on market tell you this is not a bidding-war environment; buyers have time to inspect and negotiate. Year-over-year values are up 3.1%, a modest move that rewards sellers who price to the recent comps rather than to hope. With 15 active listings against 41 closings in the window, there is real inventory but not a glut.
Driftwood Estates right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($605K) is up 11.2% from the prior 12 months ($544K) and up 201% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Very High (35 and 41 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
Driftwood Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $605K, and a median 40 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months and up 201% since 2012, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (35 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 68 qualified sales in DRIFTWOOD ESTATES across 2024–2025 (39 in 2024, 29 in 2025), median $615,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Flood zones in DRIFTWOOD ESTATES: of 14 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 57% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 43% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach.
Driftwood Estates is a community of 507 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 1981 and 2024 (median 2012), with a median living area of about 2,646 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Driftwood Estates is a mid-2000s subdivision of roughly 346 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, with no shared amenities identified in current listings, so buyers are paying for the house and the location rather than a club or gate. An owner-occupant share near 63% points to a neighborhood held more by residents than by short-term turnover.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Driftwood Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established, mid-2000s home around the $570,000 median who value a deliberate buying pace
- Owner-occupants who plan to hold, in a neighborhood where most homes are owner-occupied
- Buyers comfortable weighing condition and updates carefully rather than paying for amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want gated access, a pool, or other shared community amenities
- Buyers seeking new construction rather than a 2004–2017 resale
- Buyers expecting a fast, competitive market with little inventory to choose from
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($605K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($544K) IS the +11.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 21 to 57 sales each (35 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.
6% of homes for sale in Driftwood Estates 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 (2026-09-21).
Driftwood Estates Market Scorecard
Driftwood Estates is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $569,500, and homes go under contract in about 73 days.
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 DRIFTWOOD ESTATES, Santa Rosa Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Driftwood Estates on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- 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 Driftwood Estates 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 Driftwood Estates address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for South Walton High School
The Driftwood Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Driftwood Estates 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 Driftwood Estates.
A condition-led resale market
This is a resale community with a defined build era, not a place where new product resets the ceiling each year. Because the housing stock is clustered from 2004 to 2017 and the median build is 2006, most homes are now at the age where roofs, HVAC, and finishes matter to value. That's where the price spread comes from: two houses of similar size can trade well apart depending on updates and upkeep.
The long arc is strong — values are up 183% since 2012 — but the near-term is calmer, with a 3.1% year-over-year change and a 44-day median time to sell. For sellers, that means the comps do the talking; overpricing in a market with this heat score tends to add days, not dollars. For buyers, the pace leaves room to do diligence and to hold firm on condition issues.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Driftwood Estates. 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 Driftwood Estates 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 4 factors (7.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +201% since 2012; Recent Direction +11.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-led market like Driftwood Estates, pricing and inspection judgment are everything. We read the recent closings against the actual state of each home — roof age, systems, finishes — so sellers position to the comps and buyers know which asking prices reflect real updates and which are hoping the market catches up. With inventory present but not overwhelming, timing and negotiation do more work here than headline stats.
Driftwood Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Driftwood Estates buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32459/32550)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1998 (636 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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