Grove by the Sea
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
All 855 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,150,000 · 865 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Grove By the Sea 1ST Addn in Santa Rosa Beach, FL since 2005, the most recent in February 2025. Across Santa Rosa Beach as a whole, 545 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $975,000, 84 median days on market, with 302 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,510 ($9,130 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 99 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1988–2024 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 2,341 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 20% |
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, “GROVE BY THE SEA 1ST ADDN key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/grove-by-the-sea-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.
Grove by the Sea 1st Addn is a small enclave of 99 homes near Santa Rosa Beach, and price here is driven far more by condition and finish than by any single formula. With a build range spanning 1988 to 2024 and a median year built of 2000, you are looking at a mix of older stock and newer construction side by side, so two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on updates. FACTS does not give me a price range, so I will not invent one — what I can tell you is that the spread is condition-driven, and the median living area of roughly 2,341 square feet gives you a useful anchor for comparing like to like.
With no closings in the current window, this is a market you read carefully rather than one you extrapolate from recent trades. A homestead share of about 20% tells you the majority of these homes are not primary residences, which typically means a slice of second-home and investment ownership. For a seller, that means pricing and presentation carry more weight than momentum. For a buyer, it means patience and comparable-hunting matter more than reacting to a hot streak.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside GROVE BY THE SEA 1ST ADDN 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
A compact 99-home community near Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County, where a wide build range and a roughly 20% homestead share shape a market that leans toward second-home and coastal-oriented ownership rather than a dense primary-residence core.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 59 homes in GROVE BY THE SEA that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1996 and 2025 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 2,005 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-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 7 qualified sales in GROVE BY THE SEA across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $1.35M — 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.
Who Grove by the Sea is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a second home or coastal getaway near Santa Rosa Beach who value location over shared amenities
- Buyers who want genuine square footage and are comfortable comparing homes across a wide age range
- Investors comfortable in a community where most homes are non-homesteaded
Probably not for
- Buyers who need an amenity-rich or gated community, since none are identified from current listings
- Buyers who want to lean on recent sale trends, since there are no closings in the current window
- Buyers seeking a compact, low-maintenance cottage rather than a full-size home near the 2,341 sq ft median
The market around Grove by the Sea
Grove by the Sea is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32459, 1,067 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.
Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Grove by the Sea specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in GROVE BY THE SEA 1ST ADDN, 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.
The Grove by the Sea buying strategy.
If we were buying in Grove by the Sea 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 Grove by the Sea.
A small enclave with a wide build range
The defining feature here is variety within a small footprint. Homes date from 1988 through 2024, with a median year built of 2000, so you will find both original-era construction and recent builds within the same 99-home community. That range is the single most important thing to understand before you make an offer, because it means comps require real attention to age and condition rather than blanket assumptions.
At a median of about 2,341 square feet of living space, the housing stock skews toward genuine houses rather than compact cottages. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition rests on the homes themselves and the Santa Rosa Beach location — not on shared facilities. Buyers who want an amenity-rich, gated experience should calibrate expectations accordingly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Grove by the Sea. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 99-home community with no closings in the current window, the numbers alone will not tell you what a home is worth — condition, finish level, and a careful read of the wide build range do. We walk the stock, weigh age against updates, and price against genuinely comparable homes rather than headline stats, which matters most in a market this thin on recent trades.
Grove by the Sea 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.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Walton 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32459)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (12 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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