Lakeshore Gardens in DeFuniak Springs

Lakeshore Gardens
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL

All 213 homes for sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL · median $249,490 · 173 homes for sale in 32433 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in DeFuniak Springs · Walton County · ZIP 32433
47 homesBuilt 1972–2022
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As of October 2026, Lakeshore Gardens in DeFuniak Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Lakeshore Gardens in DeFuniak Springs, FL since 2011, the most recent in February 2024. Across DeFuniak Springs as a whole, 93 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $195,000, 100 median days on market, with 41 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,900 ($1,520 with the full homestead exemption).

LAKESHORE GARDENS key facts
LocationDeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32433
Homes in the community47 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1972–2022 (median 2001)
Typical living area2,390 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersFishing
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $439,900
Owner-occupied (homestead) share71%

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, “LAKESHORE GARDENS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lakeshore-gardens, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Lakeshore Gardens Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Lakeshore Gardens
35 of 49 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Lakeshore Gardens
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
47
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 49 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $380K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1972
Community established
homes built 1972-2022, median 2001 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Lakeshore Gardens sits in DeFuniak Springs, in Walton County, and the current MLS snapshot is thin on the kind of data that usually anchors a pricing conversation. There is no median price to cite here and no identified community amenities, which tells you this is a small, quiet pocket where price will be driven almost entirely by the individual home — its condition, its lot, and how it shows on the day you walk it — rather than by any shared community feature.

For a buyer, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits and not assuming a neighborhood premium or discount. For a seller, it means presentation and condition do the heavy lifting; there is no amenity story to lean on, so the home itself has to make the case.

The 60-Second Overview

Lakeshore Gardens is a small community in DeFuniak Springs where, based on current listings, there are no shared amenities to price around — value here is a home-by-home question, not a neighborhood one.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 8 homes in LAKESHORE GARDENS that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1990 and 2020 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,345 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-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.

County records show 3 qualified sales in LAKESHORE GARDENS across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $380,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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

  • Buyers who want a quiet DeFuniak Springs location and will underwrite the individual home rather than a community brand
  • Value-focused buyers willing to weigh condition and lot closely to find the right property
  • Sellers whose home shows well and can compete on presentation and condition

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
  • Buyers who want a deep pool of comparable listings to shop and compare within
  • Anyone who needs a fixed price range up front rather than a home-by-home evaluation

The market around Lakeshore Gardens

Lakeshore Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32433, 207 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of DeFuniak Springs.

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

In ZIP 32433 (DeFuniak Springs), 189 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $208K, down 2.5% year over year, with a median 89 days on market. Right now 69 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 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 Lakeshore Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in LAKESHORE GARDENS, DeFuniak Springs

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 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-30)

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 Lakeshore Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Lakeshore Gardens. 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 Lakeshore Gardens 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 Lakeshore Gardens Right Now (1)

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

  • 1092 Ten Lake Drive · $439,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Kim & Company

Schools

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

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lakeshore Gardens 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 Lakeshore Gardens address.

If we were buying in Lakeshore Gardens 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 Lakeshore Gardens.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating a single home on its own merits rather than a community package.
Biggest Risk
Thin data means fewer comparables to anchor a confident price.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept home priced honestly against its condition and lot.
Avoid If
You want resort-style amenities or a large, data-rich market to shop within.

A home-by-home market

With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, Lakeshore Gardens doesn't carry the pool, clubhouse, or gated-entry story that shapes value in many Walton County communities. That isn't a knock — it simply shifts the entire evaluation onto the specific property in front of you.

Practically, that puts a premium on doing the work: compare condition, lot, and layout closely, and treat each listing as its own negotiation. Because the data set here is limited, lean on current, verifiable details rather than assumptions about how the community as a whole trades.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakeshore Gardens. 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 community this small and this thin on public data, the value is in careful, on-the-ground evaluation — walking the home, checking condition against asking, and pricing off what's actually verifiable rather than what's assumed. That's the work we do, and we'll tell you plainly when a given listing doesn't hold up.

Lakeshore Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating a single home on its own merits rather than a community package.
Biggest advantageNo amenity premium baked in — you pay for the house, not the extras.
Biggest riskThin data means fewer comparables to anchor a confident price.
Sweet spotA well-kept home priced honestly against its condition and lot.
Avoid ifYou want resort-style amenities or a large, data-rich market to shop within.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32433 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Lakeshore Gardens?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 47 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Lakeshore Gardens (public records).
What share of Lakeshore Gardens is owner-occupied?
71% of Lakeshore Gardens parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lakeshore Gardens built?
Homes in Lakeshore Gardens were built between 1972 and 2022, with a median year built of 2001 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lakeshore Gardens?
The best agent for Lakeshore Gardens is one who actively works DeFuniak Springs 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 Lakeshore Gardens.
How do I find a top DeFuniak Springs real estate agent who knows Lakeshore Gardens?
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 Lakeshore Gardens and the wider DeFuniak Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lakeshore Gardens?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lakeshore Gardens purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lakeshore Gardens, and what county is it in?
Lakeshore Gardens is in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32433.
Buyers who want a quiet DeFuniak Springs location and will underwrite the individual home rather than a community brandExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers willing to weigh condition and lot closely to find the right propertyExcellent fit
Sellers whose home shows well and can compete on presentation and conditionExcellent fit
Buyers set on shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entryProbably not
Buyers who want a deep pool of comparable listings to shop and compare withinProbably not
Anyone who needs a fixed price range up front rather than a home-by-home evaluationProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32433))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (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 LAKESHORE GARDENS? 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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