Mossy Head in DeFuniak Springs

Mossy Head
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL

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

Community in DeFuniak Springs · Walton County · ZIP 32422
Free · No obligation
Talk to a Mossy Head Expert

True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.

Photo via Emerald Coast MLS

Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data24 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Mossy Head 1 in DeFuniak Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Mossy Head 1 in DeFuniak Springs, FL since 2002, the most recent in July 2025. 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).

Live · Mossy Head 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
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

MOSSY HEAD 1 in DeFuniak Springs is a thin market right now, with a single active listing on the board as of July 2026. When inventory is this limited, the community itself sets very little of the price — the condition, acreage, and specifics of whatever house happens to be for sale drive the number almost entirely. There is no median to lean on here and no volume to build a trend from.

For a buyer, that means patience: you are shopping one property, not comparing five, so your leverage depends heavily on how long that listing has been sitting and how motivated the seller is. For a seller, a near-empty board can cut both ways — little direct competition, but also few recent comparable sales to anchor an appraisal. Pricing here is a judgment call, not a formula.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a small, rural Walton County pocket near DeFuniak Springs where listings surface infrequently. Treat it as a one-property-at-a-time market rather than a community with a steady inventory rhythm.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 28 homes in MOSSY HEAD that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1955 and 2026 (median 2025), with a median living area of about 1,114 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.

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 set on rural Walton County acreage who are willing to wait for the right listing
  • Purchasers comfortable underwriting a specific property — well, septic, access, condition — on its own merits
  • Patient buyers who can move when the one available home matches their budget and needs

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a range of homes to compare before committing
  • Those who need shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
  • Purchasers who rely on plentiful recent comparable sales to validate a price

The market around Mossy Head

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

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 Mossy Head specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mossy Head

Live MLS inventory for Mossy Head. 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 Mossy Head listings as of 2026-08-11, 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 Mossy Head 1 Right Now (1)

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

  • 188 O Daniels Way · $175,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Realty West

Schools

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

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Mossy Head 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 Mossy Head address.

If we were buying in Mossy Head 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 Mossy Head.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a rural DeFuniak Springs setting and are shopping a specific property, not a trend.
Biggest Risk
Thin comparables make pricing and appraisals a judgment call.
Sweet Spot
A well-underwritten single parcel where condition and land justify the number.
Avoid If
You need selection, amenities, or the reassurance of active comps nearby.

A one-listing market

With only a single active listing and no community amenities identified from current MLS data, MOSSY HEAD 1 offers little in the way of shared infrastructure — no pool, clubhouse, or gated entry to price into the equation. What you are buying is the land and the structure, plus the broader appeal of a rural DeFuniak Springs setting in Walton County.

Because the sample size is so small, any single sale will move the local picture disproportionately. Buyers should underwrite the specific parcel — well, septic, road access, acreage, and condition — rather than assume a neighborhood standard. Sellers should expect an appraisal that reaches beyond this subdivision for comparables.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Thin markets reward local knowledge more than data dashboards do. With one listing on the board, we help buyers read seller motivation and days-on-market rather than lean on averages that do not exist yet, and we help sellers build a defensible price from comparables outside the subdivision. In a rural Walton County pocket like this, our job is to keep expectations grounded in the actual property in front of you.

Mossy Head in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a rural DeFuniak Springs setting and are shopping a specific property, not a trend.
Biggest advantageLittle direct competition among listings at any given moment.
Biggest riskThin comparables make pricing and appraisals a judgment call.
Sweet spotA well-underwritten single parcel where condition and land justify the number.
Avoid ifYou need selection, amenities, or the reassurance of active comps nearby.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

What is your Mossy Head home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Mossy Head, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See all homes for sale in DeFuniak Springs →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers set on rural Walton County acreage who are willing to wait for the right listingExcellent fit
Purchasers comfortable underwriting a specific property — well, septic, access, condition — on its own meritsExcellent fit
Patient buyers who can move when the one available home matches their budget and needsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a range of homes to compare before committingProbably not
Those who need shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entryProbably not
Purchasers who rely on plentiful recent comparable sales to validate a priceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 11, 2026)
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (6 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.

Own a home here?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Emerald Coast MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.

Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →

What’s your home worth in your area?

A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.

By submitting, you agree that EAB RE INVESTMENTS LLC (Momentum Realty) and its agents may call, email, and text you about your inquiry, which may involve automated means and prerecorded or artificial voices. You do not need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods, or services. To opt out, reply STOP at any time or reply HELP for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. See our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms.or call (904) 351-6461
CallFree valuation →

Common questions about Mossy Head

Where is Mossy Head?

Mossy Head is a community in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida, ZIP 32422 / 32433 / 32434.

Are there homes for sale in Mossy Head right now?

Yes — 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.

Does Mossy Head have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Mossy Head 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.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Mossy Head with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Leisure Lakes S D0.3 mi awayLake Tantara S D1.1 mi awayHinote Commons1.4 mi away · 82 homes, built 1970–23, 2 for saleLake Tantara1.4 mi away · 21 homes, built 1978–23, 1 for saleSpring Hill Estates1.8 mi away · 4 homes, built 1999–22Elmwood Plantations2.7 mi away · 19 homes, built 1985–24South Orange Crest2.8 mi away · median $190K, 5 sales/12 mo

Browse all neighborhood guides →

Talk to a Local Mossy Head Expert
Call Get Listings

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Walton County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,772/mo
Walton County typical true cost to own
$162/mo
Walton County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.