Highlands
Homes for Sale in Crestview, FL
All 419 homes for sale in Crestview, FL · median $325,900 · 114 homes for sale in 32536 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $349,950, a median 115 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+8% versus the prior year). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,510 ($4,000 with the full homestead exemption).
Highlands right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($350K) is up 8.5% from the prior 12 months ($322K). With about 18 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Medium (8 and 22 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HIGHLANDS 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
Highlands market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K, and a median 115 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32536 (Crestview), 433 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K, up 6.6% year over year, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 123 active and 60 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32536 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 61 homes in HIGHLANDS that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2023 and 2025 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,012 sq ft and a typical 5-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.
Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS, Crestview
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 Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands 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 Highlands.
A closer look at the Highlands market
Homes in Highlands trade around a median of $350K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.
The trailing-12-month median up 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 115 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Highlands buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highlands sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Highlands, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa 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 · Okaloosa 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
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (71 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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