Elmwood Plantations in DeFuniak Springs

Elmwood Plantations
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL

All 213 homes for sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL · median $249,490 · 170 homes for sale in 32433 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in DeFuniak Springs · Walton County · ZIP 32433
19 homesBuilt 1985–2024
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Elmwood Plantations in DeFuniak Springs, FL since 2014, the most recent in December 2025. Across DeFuniak Springs as a whole, 93 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $195,000, 100 median days on market, with 41 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,900 ($1,520 with the full homestead exemption).

ELMWOOD PLANTATIONS key facts
LocationDeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32433
Homes in the community19 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1985–2024 (median 2003)
Typical living area1,512 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersPets Allowed, Separate Storage, Short Term Rental - Allowed, TV Cable
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share50%

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, “ELMWOOD PLANTATIONS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/elmwood-plantations, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Elmwood Plantations Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Elmwood Plantations
11 of 22 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Elmwood Plantations
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
19
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 22 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1985
Community established
homes built 1985-2024, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Elmwood Plantations sits in DeFuniak Springs, inland Walton County, and the current MLS snapshot is thin: no median price, no amenity set, nothing to anchor a range against. When a community reads this quiet, price is driven almost entirely by the individual home in front of you — lot, condition, square footage, and how motivated the seller is — rather than by any community premium.

For a buyer, that means each listing has to be underwritten on its own merits, with recent comparable sales doing the heavy lifting. For a seller, it means pricing is a case-by-case exercise, not a matter of matching a well-established neighborhood number. Both sides benefit from patience and hard comps here.

The 60-Second Overview

Elmwood Plantations is an inland Walton County community in DeFuniak Springs, away from the coastal corridor. The current MLS snapshot identifies no shared community amenities, so value here rests on the individual property rather than on a common package.

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 prioritizing lot and home over coastal access, willing to price off comps
  • Value-minded buyers comfortable underwriting a property on its own condition and merits
  • Those who want inland Walton County and don't need a shared amenity package

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want quick beach access from a Gulf-adjacent address
  • Anyone expecting a gated community with a pool, clubhouse, or shared amenities
  • Buyers who need a well-defined price band and heavy recent-sales volume to feel confident

The market around Elmwood Plantations

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

In ZIP 32433, 207 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of DeFuniak Springs.

Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 32433 (DeFuniak Springs), 189 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $208K, down 2.5% year over year, with a median 89 days on market. Right now 69 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32433 housing market and the Walton County market.

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

If we were buying in Elmwood Plantations 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 Elmwood Plantations.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an inland Walton County home and value land over coastal proximity.
Biggest Risk
Thin market data and no comps premium mean each deal must be priced from scratch.
Sweet Spot
A sound home on a good lot bought on hard comps rather than sentiment.
Avoid If
You need walkable amenities or a short drive to the Gulf.

An inland Walton play

DeFuniak Springs sits well north of the Walton County beaches, and that geography defines the trade-off: you are buying land and home rather than proximity to the Gulf. The current listing data shows no identified community amenities, so this is not a place to shop for a shared pool or gated entry — it is a place to shop for the right lot and the right structure.

With no amenity story and no established price band to lean on, expect a wide, condition-driven spread from one home to the next. The discipline is in the comps: what has actually sold nearby, in what shape, and how recently. Anything else is guesswork.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Elmwood Plantations. 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 low-signal community like this, the value we add is grounded comp work and straight talk. We will underwrite each Elmwood Plantations listing individually, tell you where a price is defensible and where it is not, and walk you away from a home that does not pencil. No amenity gloss, no invented range — just what the property in front of you is worth.

Elmwood Plantations in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an inland Walton County home and value land over coastal proximity.
Biggest advantagePricing is driven by the individual property, so a well-underwritten buyer can find room.
Biggest riskThin market data and no comps premium mean each deal must be priced from scratch.
Sweet spotA sound home on a good lot bought on hard comps rather than sentiment.
Avoid ifYou need walkable amenities or a short drive to the Gulf.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Elmwood Plantations 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 Elmwood Plantations.
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 Elmwood Plantations 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 Walton County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,772/mo
Walton County typical true cost to own
$162/mo
Walton County typical home insurance
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Elmwood Plantations?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 19 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Elmwood Plantations (public records).
What share of Elmwood Plantations is owner-occupied?
50% of Elmwood Plantations parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Elmwood Plantations built?
Homes in Elmwood Plantations were built between 1985 and 2024, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Elmwood Plantations?
The best agent for Elmwood Plantations 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 Elmwood Plantations.
How do I find a top DeFuniak Springs real estate agent who knows Elmwood Plantations?
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 Elmwood Plantations and the wider DeFuniak Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Elmwood Plantations?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Elmwood Plantations purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Elmwood Plantations, and what county is it in?
Elmwood Plantations is in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32433.
Buyers prioritizing lot and home over coastal access, willing to price off compsExcellent fit
Value-minded buyers comfortable underwriting a property on its own condition and meritsExcellent fit
Those who want inland Walton County and don't need a shared amenity packageExcellent fit
Buyers who want quick beach access from a Gulf-adjacent addressProbably not
Anyone expecting a gated community with a pool, clubhouse, or shared amenitiesProbably not
Buyers who need a well-defined price band and heavy recent-sales volume to feel confidentProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32433))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (2 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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