MOSSY Head in DeFuniak Springs

MOSSY Head
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

Community in DeFuniak Springs · Walton County · ZIP 32433
28 homesBuilt 1970–2023Median sale $180K
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As of November 2026, MOSSY Head Unit V in DeFuniak Springs, FL has 8 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $193,990 to $264,950 (median $205,990). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $179,888, a median 91 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2023–2026 with 8 new construction; none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 241 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,760 ($1,370 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in MOSSY Head: 4 new listings (median asking $203,490), 1 under contract right now. As of July 25, 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.

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)
Price
$180K
Median sold · 12 mo
88.6%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 95.2%
Tempo
16.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
91days
Median DOM · closed
91 days at the 2026 low
11%
Under contract
Walton: 17% (587 of 3,466)
8 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
47%
Owner-occupied · MOSSY Head
17 of 36 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
53%
Non-owner-occupied · MOSSY Head
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
28
Homes in the community
plus 8 vacant residential lots · 36 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
1970–2023
Years homes were built
median 2005 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
21.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 28 homes trade a year

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 2026-07-25, 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.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 26, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not amenities or a signature location. With a median around $179,888 and a stock that spans homes built from 1965 through 2024, the spread is wide and the number on any given listing says as much about updates and finish as it does about the market. There is no community amenity package pulling values up, so what you pay tracks the house itself.

The current posture leans toward patience on both sides. A median 81 days on market is slow, and with 11 active listings against 15 closings in the window, supply and absorption are roughly balanced rather than frantic. Buyers have room to inspect and negotiate; sellers should price to condition from day one rather than test a high number and wait.

Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

MOSSY Head Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 9, 2026

MOSSY Head right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 16.0 months of supply and 11% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, as of November 9, 2026. Confidence: High (9 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 73% below the typical Walton County sale ($180K vs $660K, trailing 12 months, Emerald Coast MLS records).

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· Updated November 12, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

MOSSY Head market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $180K, a median 91 days on market for closed sales, and 16.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

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.

MOSSY Head is a community of 28 homes in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, built between 1970 and 2023 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,324 square feet. 47% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

MOSSY Head Unit V is a small, mixed-vintage pocket in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, with 105 homes, no identified community amenities, and a median size near 1,348 square feet. It is a house-by-house market where individual condition matters more than any shared feature.

Best for

  • Value-focused buyers working around the mid-$100s who will inspect closely and negotiate on condition
  • Buyers open to a broad vintage range who care more about the individual house than shared features
  • Patient sellers willing to price to condition and accept a slower marketing window

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an amenity-rich, master-planned setting
  • Sellers who need a quick sale and a fast-moving market
  • Buyers who want uniform, newer-only construction with predictable comps

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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.

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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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 DeFuniak Springs address and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest Risk
Slow days on market and mixed stock make condition and pricing the whole game.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition, not to the top of the range.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a fast, competitive resale environment.

A condition-driven pocket

The vintage range from 1965 to 2024 with a median build year of 2006 tells you this is not a uniform subdivision. You will find older stock alongside newer construction, which means two listings at similar prices can be very different homes. Do not assume the median size of roughly 1,348 square feet describes what you will tour; verify square footage, systems, and age on each property.

A homestead share near 37 percent suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied as a primary residence. Combined with the slow 81-day median and a modest 11 active listings, that points to a market where informed pricing and a clear read on each home's condition carry the deal. There is no amenity story to lean on here, so the fundamentals of the individual house do the work.

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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
2.4D · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment4.7/10
Pricing Power2.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (2.4). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 16.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 47% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, mixed-vintage pocket like this, comparables are noisy and condition varies widely, so a broker who has walked the homes matters more than a formula. We price to the house in front of us, flag the age-related risks on older stock, and set realistic expectations against an 81-day market. Whether you are buying or selling, we will tell you where a given property actually sits.

MOSSY Head in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a DeFuniak Springs address and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest advantageA wide vintage range means real choice on age, size, and finish at a modest median.
Biggest riskSlow days on market and mixed stock make condition and pricing the whole game.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition, not to the top of the range.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a fast, competitive resale environment.
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.

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Recently off market in MOSSY Head Unit V

Homes in MOSSY Head Unit V 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. 6 on record.

MOSSY Head key facts
LocationDeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32433
Homes in the community28 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1970–2023 (median 2005)
Typical living area1,324 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$179,888 median across 6 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)91 median
For sale right now8 active, 1 pending · median asking $205,990 · 16.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share47%

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, “MOSSY Head key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mossy-head-unit-v, data as of November 9, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in MOSSY Head Unit V, DeFuniak Springs

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
2.7%
1 of 37 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 2.7% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-11-09)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Mossy Head Unit V Right Now (9)

All 9 active and pending Mossy Head Unit V listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

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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 (2026-11-11).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in MOSSY Head?
The median sale price in MOSSY Head was $180K over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 (6 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in MOSSY Head take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 took a median 91 days on market (6 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is MOSSY Head a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 9, 2026, MOSSY Head leans toward buyers: 16.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in MOSSY Head?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 28 homes plus 8 vacant residential lots in MOSSY Head (public records).
What share of MOSSY Head is owner-occupied?
47% of MOSSY Head parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in MOSSY Head built?
Homes in MOSSY Head were built between 1970 and 2023, with a median year built of 2005 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for MOSSY Head?
The best agent for MOSSY Head 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 MOSSY Head.
How do I find a top DeFuniak Springs real estate agent who knows MOSSY Head?
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 MOSSY Head and the wider DeFuniak Springs area.
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Where is MOSSY Head, and what county is it in?
MOSSY Head is in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32433. The community's center is about 31 miles west of the center of DeFuniak Springs (straight-line).
Is MOSSY Head a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about MOSSY Head: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $180K (6 sales), 22% below the DeFuniak Springs median of $230K; homes took a median 91 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 28 homes, 47% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 16.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Value-focused buyers working around the mid-$100s who will inspect closely and negotiate on conditionExcellent fit
Buyers open to a broad vintage range who care more about the individual house than shared featuresExcellent fit
Patient sellers willing to price to condition and accept a slower marketing windowExcellent fit
Buyers who want an amenity-rich, master-planned settingProbably not
Sellers who need a quick sale and a fast-moving marketProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, newer-only construction with predictable compsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32433))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (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.

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