Jolly Bay Acres in Freeport

Jolly Bay Acres
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

All 373 homes for sale in Freeport, FL · median $426,028 · 374 homes for sale in 32439 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
27 homesBuilt 1950–2024
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data26 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Jolly Bay Acres in Freeport, FL since 2000, the most recent in December 2023. Across Freeport as a whole, 608 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385,471, 71 median days on market, with 296 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,760 ($3,380 with the full homestead exemption).

JOLLY BAY ACRES key facts
LocationFreeport, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32439
Homes in the community27 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1950–2024 (median 1998)
Typical living area1,788 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersLaundry, Short Term Rental - Allowed
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share41%

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, “JOLLY BAY ACRES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/jolly-bay-acres, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Jolly Bay Acres Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
41%
Owner-occupied · Jolly Bay Acres
14 of 34 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
59%
Non-owner-occupied · Jolly Bay Acres
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 24% out-of-state
27
Homes in the community
plus 7 vacant residential lots · 34 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 26 years of records
Est. 1950
Community established
homes built 1950-2024, median 1998 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Jolly Bay Acres is a small pocket of 27 homes in Freeport, and right now there are zero active listings. That scarcity is the headline: when nothing is on the market, price discovery happens one deal at a time, and the next sale tends to set the tone rather than a stack of comparable listings.

Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any uniform product. With a build range spanning from 1950 to 2024 and a median year built of 1998, you are looking at a genuine mix — older structures alongside recent construction. A buyer should underwrite each home on its own merits; a seller should expect the spread to be wide and condition to do most of the talking.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a small, established enclave in Walton County where inventory is thin to nonexistent and the housing stock varies widely by age and condition — the opposite of a uniform subdivision.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 7 homes in JOLLY BAY ACRES that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1980 and 1999 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 1,260 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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.

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.

Best for

  • Patient buyers who can wait for an off-market or newly listed home rather than picking from current inventory
  • Buyers who value land and location over shared amenities and are comfortable underwriting a home on its individual condition
  • Owner-occupants seeking a modestly sized home who intend to homestead and hold

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close quickly and require options on the market today
  • Anyone wanting a large, new, uniform build with predictable specs across the neighborhood
  • Buyers who prioritize community amenities, an HOA, or shared recreational facilities

The market around Jolly Bay Acres

Jolly Bay Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32439, 535 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Freeport.

Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Jolly Bay Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in JOLLY BAY ACRES, 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 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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 Jolly Bay Acres

Live MLS inventory for Jolly Bay Acres. 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 Jolly Bay Acres listings as of 2026-07-25, 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 Jolly Bay Acres Right Now (1)

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

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 Jolly Bay Acres 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 Jolly Bay Acres address.

If we were buying in Jolly Bay Acres 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Jolly Bay Acres.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a small, low-density pocket in Freeport and are willing to wait for the right home.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, timing and patience matter more than price shopping.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home near the 1,788 sq ft median that fits your use without over-improving for the pocket.
Avoid If
You need an amenity-driven or HOA-managed community with a predictable, uniform product.

A small, mixed-vintage pocket

With just 27 homes and a median living area of about 1,788 square feet, Jolly Bay Acres is modest in both scale and footprint. The build range from 1950 to 2024 tells you this grew in over decades rather than all at once, so no two nearby homes are guaranteed to look — or systems-wise, perform — alike. That rewards buyers who inspect carefully and value each property individually.

Roughly 41% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a meaningful share of non-owner-occupied or seasonally held property in the mix. There are no identified community amenities from current MLS listings, so the draw is the location and the land itself, not shared facilities or an HOA-managed lifestyle.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 27-home enclave with no active listings, the market is off-book — the right deal often comes from knowing who might sell before it hits the MLS. We track this pocket closely, we value each home on its own condition and lot rather than a broad average, and we will tell you plainly when a specific property does not justify its asking price.

Jolly Bay Acres in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small, low-density pocket in Freeport and are willing to wait for the right home.
Biggest advantageA mixed-vintage stock means genuinely different homes rather than repeated floor plans.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, timing and patience matter more than price shopping.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home near the 1,788 sq ft median that fits your use without over-improving for the pocket.
Avoid ifYou need an amenity-driven or HOA-managed community with a predictable, uniform product.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
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 (2026-09-24).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Jolly Bay Acres?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 27 homes plus 7 vacant residential lots in Jolly Bay Acres (public records).
What share of Jolly Bay Acres is owner-occupied?
41% of Jolly Bay Acres parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Jolly Bay Acres built?
Homes in Jolly Bay Acres were built between 1950 and 2024, with a median year built of 1998 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Jolly Bay Acres?
The best agent for Jolly Bay Acres 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 Jolly Bay Acres.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows Jolly Bay Acres?
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 Jolly Bay Acres and the wider Freeport area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Jolly Bay Acres?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Jolly Bay Acres purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Jolly Bay Acres, and what county is it in?
Jolly Bay Acres is in Freeport, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32439.
Patient buyers who can wait for an off-market or newly listed home rather than picking from current inventoryExcellent fit
Buyers who value land and location over shared amenities and are comfortable underwriting a home on its individual conditionExcellent fit
Owner-occupants seeking a modestly sized home who intend to homestead and holdExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close quickly and require options on the market todayProbably not
Anyone wanting a large, new, uniform build with predictable specs across the neighborhoodProbably not
Buyers who prioritize community amenities, an HOA, or shared recreational facilitiesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 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 2000 (8 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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