Emory Thomas
Homes for Sale in Niceville, FL
All 182 homes for sale in Niceville, FL · median $499,900 · 184 homes for sale in 32578 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $370,000, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1996–2022. At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,770 ($4,260 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Niceville, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32578 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 84 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1943–2024 (median 1993.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,623 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $370,000 median across 6 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 7 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 42% |
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, “EMORY THOMAS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emory-thomas, data as of September 20, 2026.
Emory Thomas is a small pocket in Niceville where price is driven almost entirely by condition and vintage, not by a shared amenity package. With a median build year of 1991 and a stock reaching back to 1943 and up to 2024, what you pay tracks how much updating a given home has already absorbed. The median sits at $375,000, but treat that as a midpoint across a wide spread of renovation states rather than a going rate for any particular house.
Posture right now is tight. There are zero active listings against a median of 7 days on market, so anything that comes online moves fast and tends to reward prepared buyers. For sellers, that speed is real leverage; for buyers, it means having financing lined up and a willingness to act before a home lingers is the difference between competing and watching.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside EMORY THOMAS 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
Emory Thomas market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $370K, and a median 8 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32578 (Niceville), 347 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $530K, down 4.2% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 66 active and 39 pending listings put supply at about 3.4 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32578 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
Emory Thomas is a community of 84 homes in Niceville, Okaloosa County, built between 1943 and 2024 (median 1993.0), with a median living area of about 1,623 square feet. 42% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a compact, established Niceville enclave of roughly 200 homes with no identified community amenities — the draw is the location and the housing stock itself, not shared facilities. Homes here run modest in footprint, with a median around 1,785 square feet.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Emory Thomas is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with financing ready who can commit inside a week when inventory appears
- Those targeting a modest, practical footprint around 1,800 square feet
- Value-minded buyers willing to weigh condition and renovation cost against the median
Probably not for
- Anyone who needs shared amenities like a pool, gate, or clubhouse
- Buyers wanting a broad selection of homes to tour before deciding
- Those seeking uniform new construction rather than a mix of vintages
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 ($370K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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.
31% of homes for sale in ZIP 32578 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 (2026-09-20).
Emory Thomas Market Scorecard
Emory Thomas is currently a balanced market..
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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 EMORY THOMAS, Niceville
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.
Emory Thomas 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.
The Emory Thomas buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emory Thomas 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 Emory Thomas.
A condition-driven market with a long vintage span
The build range from 1943 to 2024 tells the story: this is not a uniform subdivision but a neighborhood layered over decades. That means two homes at similar square footage can sit far apart on price depending on systems, roof, and finishes. The median near 1,784 square feet points to a right-sized, not sprawling, inventory — practical floor plans rather than showpieces.
Owner-occupancy is a slight majority at about 55 percent, which suggests a stable core of long-held homes alongside some turnover and investment. With no amenities identified from current MLS listings, buyers should value this community for its Niceville address in Okaloosa County and the individual merits of each house, not for a clubhouse or gate.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emory Thomas. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with no standing inventory and a 7-day median, the win is being ready before a listing hits. We track this pocket closely, help you underwrite condition rather than headline price, and move quickly so you are competing on preparation instead of luck.
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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 Emory Thomas buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Emory Thomas sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in EMORY THOMAS
Homes in EMORY THOMAS that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1740 Thomas Street · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 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 (3 streets, ZIP 32578)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1994 (26 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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