Lake Tantara
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL
All 161 homes for sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL · median $249,900 · 143 homes for sale in 32433 · Walton County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Lake Tantara 3 in DeFuniak Springs, FL, the most recent in October 2026. Across DeFuniak Springs as a whole, 316 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $230,000, 71 median days on market, with 174 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,240 ($1,860 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of Lake Tantara, DeFuniak Springs, FL — see all Lake Tantara homes for sale (0 listings across 3 sections in the MLS).
Last 30 days in Lake Tantara: 1 closed sale (median $110,000). As of November 11, 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.

Lake Tantara 3 is a small pocket in DeFuniak Springs, and the current MLS snapshot is thin — no active price data, no amenity set to lean on. That changes how you read value here: price is going to be set almost entirely by the individual home, its condition, and its lot, not by any community premium or shared feature you're paying into.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits rather than a neighborhood comp story. For a seller, it means presentation and condition carry the weight — there's no community amenity narrative doing the selling for you, so the house has to stand on what it is.
Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside LAKE TANTARA 3 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
Lake Tantara 3 sits inland in Walton County's DeFuniak Springs, away from the coastal-resort market that drives much of the Emerald Coast. Expect a quieter, residentially-oriented setting where each home is evaluated individually.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 14 homes in LAKE TANTARA that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1982 and 2020 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 1,530 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 64% 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.
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 Lake Tantara is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an inland, quieter Walton County location over coastal proximity
- Value-focused buyers willing to underwrite a home on its own condition and lot
- Owners planning a longer hold who don't need constant resale liquidity
Probably not for
- Buyers who want built-in community amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers needing deep comp data and high listing turnover to feel comfortable pricing
- Buyers set on beach-adjacent, coastal-resort access
The market around Lake Tantara
Lake Tantara is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32433, 179 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of DeFuniak Springs.
Across Walton County, 2,879 homes are active and 587 pending (17% under contract).
In ZIP 32433 (DeFuniak Springs), 43 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $239K, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 28 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 7.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32433 housing market and the Walton County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Tantara specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Tantara buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Tantara 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 Lake Tantara.
A house-by-house market, not a community one
The honest read on Lake Tantara 3 is that there's little in the current listing feed to generalize from. No shared amenities are identified from active MLS listings, so there's no pool, clubhouse, or gated entry premium baked into value. What you're buying is the individual parcel and structure.
That places the burden of diligence squarely on the property itself — roof, systems, lot, and updates will drive price far more than any address effect. In a market like this, the spread between a well-kept home and a project can be wide, and condition is the variable to watch.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Tantara. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-data pocket like Lake Tantara 3, guesswork gets expensive. We price and evaluate off the specific home in front of us — condition, lot, and comparable inland Walton County activity — rather than a community story that isn't there. If a listing doesn't hold up on the numbers, we'll say so before you write an offer.
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Recently off market in LAKE TANTARA 3
Homes in LAKE TANTARA 3 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.
- 124 Ranger Road · off market
| Location | DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32433 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 21 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–2023 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 2,164 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 71% |
Data as of November 9, 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, “Lake Tantara key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-tantara-3, data as of November 9, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKE TANTARA 3, DeFuniak Springs
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32433)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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