MAGNOLIA BAYE in Freeport

MAGNOLIA BAYE
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
136 homesBuilt 1955–2024
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Built fromLive emeraldcoast data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · MAGNOLIA BAYE Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
42%
Owner-occupied · MAGNOLIA BAYE
63 of 149 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
58%
Non-owner-occupied · MAGNOLIA BAYE
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 20% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · MAGNOLIA BAYE
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024
136
Homes in the community
plus 13 vacant residential lots · 149 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1955
Community established
homes built 1955-2024, median 2000 (FL DOR 2025)
0.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 136 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Magnolia Baye is a small Freeport pocket where price is driven almost entirely by the individual home, not by any community premium. With a build range spanning 1955 to 2024 and a median year built around 2000, you are looking at a genuine mix of older stock and newer construction sitting side by side. Condition, age, and how recently a home has been updated will move the number far more than the address itself.

Right now there are just 2 active listings against 136 homes, and the last closing window was thin. That means limited comparables and limited choice. For a seller, a well-prepared home has little direct competition. For a buyer, patience matters — the right listing may not be on the market the week you start looking, and each home has to be underwritten on its own merits.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking an efficient, smaller footprint near a Freeport location and comfortable evaluating a home individually
  • Value-focused buyers open to an older home who will underwrite condition and systems carefully
  • Sellers with a well-prepared home who benefit from limited active competition

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require a shared amenity package, since none were identified from current listings
  • Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the roughly 1,300-square-foot median
  • Buyers who want abundant inventory and choice, given only 2 active listings

Homes For Sale Right Now in MAGNOLIA BAYE

Live MLS inventory for MAGNOLIA BAYE. 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 MAGNOLIA BAYE 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.

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 MAGNOLIA BAYE 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 MAGNOLIA BAYE address.

If we were buying in MAGNOLIA BAYE 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 MAGNOLIA BAYE.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a right-sized home in Freeport and will judge each listing individually.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps make pricing and appraisal less predictable.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or recently updated home bought on its own merits.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a large floor plan.

A condition-driven market with a wide age spread

The defining feature here is variance. A build range from 1955 to 2024 tells you the housing stock was not delivered in a single wave, and the median year built around 2000 sits between the older homes and the newest ones. That spread is why a single median price tells you very little about any specific house — you have to evaluate each one on age, systems, and updates.

The homestead share sits at roughly 42 percent, meaning a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied primary residences. Combined with the small footprint — a median around 1,300 square feet — and no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this is a place you buy for the house and the Freeport location, not for shared facilities or an amenity package.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in MAGNOLIA BAYE. 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 with only 2 active listings and thin recent closing activity, comparables are scarce and each home has to be priced and inspected on its own terms. We know the Freeport and Walton County market, we read older and newer construction differently, and we will tell you plainly when a specific home's age or condition does not justify the ask.

MAGNOLIA BAYE in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a right-sized home in Freeport and will judge each listing individually.
Biggest advantageVery little competition among active listings for a well-prepared seller.
Biggest riskThin comps make pricing and appraisal less predictable.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or recently updated home bought on its own merits.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a large floor plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 MAGNOLIA BAYE sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in MAGNOLIA BAYE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 136 homes plus 13 vacant residential lots in MAGNOLIA BAYE (public records).
What share of MAGNOLIA BAYE is owner-occupied?
42% of MAGNOLIA BAYE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in MAGNOLIA BAYE built?
Homes in MAGNOLIA BAYE were built between 1955 and 2024, with a median year built of 2000.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in MAGNOLIA BAYE?
Cash buyers took 0% of MAGNOLIA BAYE sales in the 12 months ending July 2024 (0 of 3 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for MAGNOLIA BAYE?
The best agent for MAGNOLIA BAYE 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 MAGNOLIA BAYE.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows MAGNOLIA BAYE?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows MAGNOLIA BAYE and the wider Freeport area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for MAGNOLIA BAYE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your MAGNOLIA BAYE purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking an efficient, smaller footprint near a Freeport location and comfortable evaluating a home individuallyExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers open to an older home who will underwrite condition and systems carefullyExcellent fit
Sellers with a well-prepared home who benefit from limited active competitionExcellent fit
Buyers who require a shared amenity package, since none were identified from current listingsProbably not
Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the roughly 1,300-square-foot medianProbably not
Buyers who want abundant inventory and choice, given only 2 active listingsProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32439))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (33 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 emeraldcoast 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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