Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages in Freeport

Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

All 374 homes for sale in Freeport, FL · median $429,502 · 377 homes for sale in 32439 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
143 homesBuilt 1972–2021Median sale $384K
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As of September 2026, Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages in Freeport, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $384,500, a median 93 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2020–2021. At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,750 ($3,370 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Hammock Bay master-planned community in Freeport, FL — see all Hammock Bay homes for sale (139 listings across 20 villages and sections in the MLS).

HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES key facts
LocationFreeport, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32439
Homes in the community143 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1972–2021 (median 2020)
Typical living area2,058 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersExercise Room, Fishing, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Community Room
Sale prices, last 12 months$384,500 median across 5 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)93 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $419,900 · 2.4 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share57%

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, “HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hammock-bay-mill-cottages, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages: 1 closed sale (median $384,500). As of September 29, 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.

Live · Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$384K
Median sold · 12 mo
94.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
93days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2023 low
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
57%
Owner-occupied · Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages
82 of 145 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
43%
Non-owner-occupied · Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
143
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 145 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 4 years of records
14
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $370K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1972
Community established
homes built 1972-2021, median 2020 (FL DOR 2025)
3.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 143 homes trade a year
Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 30, 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

Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $384K, a median 93 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market.

In ZIP 32439 (Freeport), 679 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385K, down 3.3% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 301 active and 108 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32439 housing market and the Walton County market.

County records show 14 qualified sales in HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES across 2024–2025 (10 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $370,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages is a community of 143 homes in Freeport, Walton County, built between 1972 and 2021 (median 2020), with a median living area of about 2,058 square feet. 57% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Housing distress & ownership in HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES, Freeport

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages

Live MLS inventory for Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages. 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.

Active and pending Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages listings as of 2026-09-30, 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 Hammock Bay Mill Cottages Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Hammock Bay Mill Cottages listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 510 Earl Godwin Road · $416,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 20, 2026 · listed by Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Freeport · Elementary
  • Freeport · Middle
  • Freeport · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages 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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages address.

If we were buying in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages.

A closer look at the Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages market

Homes in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages trade around a median of $384K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.

Inventory runs at 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 93 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 143 homes built between 1972 and 2021, and 57% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.5B- · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand7.6/10
Owner Commitment5.7/10
Pricing Power6.2/10

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 (6.5). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 57% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages 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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages.
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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES

Homes in HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32439 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 (2026-09-27).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages?
The median sale price in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages was $384K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 93 days on market (5 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages leans toward sellers: 2.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 143 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages (public records).
What share of Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages is owner-occupied?
57% of Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages built?
Homes in Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages were built between 1972 and 2021, with a median year built of 2020 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages?
The best agent for Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages is one who actively works Freeport 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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages?
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 Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages and the wider Freeport area.
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Where is Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages, and what county is it in?
Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages is in Freeport, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32439. The community's center is about 7 miles east of the center of Freeport (straight-line).
Is Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Hammock Bay - Mill Cottages: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $384K (5 sales), about the same as the Freeport median of $385K; homes took a median 93 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 143 homes, 57% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 2.4 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32439))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2022 (10 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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Thinking of selling in HAMMOCK BAY - MILL COTTAGES? 5 recorded closings; median 93 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Walton County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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