Hillcrest
Homes for Sale in Flagler Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hillcrest right now. These are the 5 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
Hillcrest is a small community in Flagler Beach, on the Flagler County coast in Northeast Florida. Its appeal is tied to a barrier-island beach town rather than to a large master-planned development, so location and proximity to the coast carry the story here.
DBAAR sales records identify 17 homes in Hillcrest that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1948 and 2019 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,161 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: DBAAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Hillcrest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a coastal Flagler Beach location and value proximity to the shoreline over a large planned-community footprint
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on their individual condition and lot rather than a uniform build
- Buyers who prefer a smaller, more contained community setting within a beach town
Probably not for
- Buyers who need the amenities and consistency of a large master-planned development
- Buyers looking for a wide, deep pool of inventory to choose from at any given time
- Buyers who want an inland, non-coastal setting
The market around Hillcrest
Hillcrest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32136, 170 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Flagler Beach.
Across Flagler County, 1,448 homes are active and 450 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32136 (Flagler Beach), 13 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($227/sq ft), down 29.9% year over year, with a median 124 days on market. Right now 5 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32136 housing market and the Flagler County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hillcrest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Hillcrest by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Hillcrest subdivision: 18 homes on record; built 1948–2019; typical size about 1,161 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | $167,500 |
| 2020 | 3 | $220,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | $222,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | $330,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | $494,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | $365,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $365,000 on 2024-03-21.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Hillcrest, Flagler 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. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Hillcrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Flagler Beach is a market where individual streets, lot orientation, and distance to the water can matter more than any headline average. We work the Flagler County coast directly, and we will walk you through what a specific Hillcrest home actually offers rather than leaning on a single number to describe the whole community.
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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | DBAMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (5 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 DBAMLS 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Hillcrest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32136; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Old Kings Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Buddy Taylor Middle School · Middle 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Flagler Palm Coast High School · High 9-12 (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Imagine School at Town Center · charter K-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Hillcrest
Where is Hillcrest?
Hillcrest is a community in Flagler Beach, Flagler County, Florida, ZIP 32136.
How many homes are in Hillcrest?
County property records list 18 homes in Hillcrest, built between 1948 and 2019; the typical home is about 1,161 heated square feet.
What do homes in Hillcrest sell for?
Hillcrest has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2024 (1 sale, median $365,000). For context, ZIP 32136 has 170 homes on the market with 19% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Hillcrest right now?
No active listings inside Hillcrest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Hillcrest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Hillcrest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.