Mussett Bayou Estates in Santa Rosa Beach

Mussett Bayou Estates
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 844 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,162,500 · 875 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
39 homesBuilt 1982–2020
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As of September 2026, Mussett Bayou Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2012–2012; 1 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft).

MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community39 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1982–2020 (median 2012)
Typical living area3,084 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersGated
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $899,000 · 36.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share63%

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, “MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mussett-bayou-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Mussett Bayou Estates Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
36.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
63%
Owner-occupied · Mussett Bayou Estates
26 of 41 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
37%
Non-owner-occupied · Mussett Bayou Estates
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
39
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 41 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2024
median $725K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1982
Community established
homes built 1982-2020, median 2012 (FL DOR 2025)
2.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 39 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mussett Bayou Estates

Live MLS inventory for Mussett Bayou Estates. 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 Mussett Bayou Estates listings as of 2026-09-26, 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 Mussett Bayou Estates Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Mussett Bayou Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Mussett Bayou Estates is a thin, opaque market right now. With just three active listings and no recorded closings in the current window, there is no reliable transaction signal to price against — which means value here gets set property by property, on condition, lot, and how each seller reads a market that isn't giving them recent comps to lean on.

For a buyer, that thinness cuts both ways: less competition on any single home, but also less clarity on what fair value is, so your own diligence and a hard look at comparable Santa Rosa Beach product outside this pocket matter more than usual. For a seller, expect longer conversations about price justification — with nothing recently closed inside the community, an appraisal and buyer confidence will both hinge on evidence from nearby, not from here.

Mussett Bayou Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Mussett Bayou Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 36.0 months of supply and 0% 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (3 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 27, 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

This is a small Santa Rosa Beach enclave in Walton County with a handful of homes currently on the market and no closings in the current window — a low-inventory, low-data pocket where each listing largely stands on its own.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 20 homes in MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES that have changed hands since 2012, built between 2006 and 2016 (median 2012), with a median living area of about 3,047 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 3-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 MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES across 2024–2024, median $725,000 — 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 low-traffic Santa Rosa Beach location and will do their own diligence on value
  • Patient buyers comfortable acting without a deep bench of recent comparable sales
  • Buyers focused on the individual home and lot rather than shared community amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need recent closings and clear price trends before committing
  • Buyers seeking a large slate of listings to compare side by side
  • Buyers who want community amenities such as pools, gyms, or shared facilities

The market around Mussett Bayou Estates

Mussett Bayou Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32459, 1,067 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.

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

In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Mussett Bayou Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES, Santa Rosa Beach

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 12 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Van R Butler · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Mussett Bayou Estates 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 Mussett Bayou Estates address.

If we were buying in Mussett Bayou Estates 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 Mussett Bayou Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a quiet Santa Rosa Beach address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own terms.
Biggest Risk
Thin data: no recent closings means limited internal guidance on fair value.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home priced against credible nearby comps rather than wishful ones.
Avoid If
You need active comps and amenity-rich community features to feel confident.

A quiet, comp-thin pocket

The defining fact about Mussett Bayou Estates today is scarcity of information. Three active listings and zero closings in the window mean there is no established price rhythm to reference. Anyone pricing here — buyer or seller — is working from limited internal data and must reach outward to the broader Santa Rosa Beach market to build a case.

No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the pitch here is the location and the individual homes themselves rather than shared facilities. That keeps the analysis grounded in the specifics of each property: lot, structure, condition. Treat this as a location-and-house play, not an amenity-driven community.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mussett Bayou Estates. 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 pocket this thin, the value we add is honest comping. With no recent closings inside Mussett Bayou Estates, we build your price case from the wider Santa Rosa Beach and Walton County market and pressure-test each active listing on its own merits — so you are negotiating on evidence, not on a seller's or buyer's optimism.

Mussett Bayou Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet Santa Rosa Beach address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own terms.
Biggest advantageLow competition — only a few active listings to weigh at any given time.
Biggest riskThin data: no recent closings means limited internal guidance on fair value.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home priced against credible nearby comps rather than wishful ones.
Avoid ifYou need active comps and amenity-rich community features to feel confident.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES

Homes in MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32459 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 (2026-09-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mussett Bayou Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Mussett Bayou Estates leans toward buyers: 36.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Mussett Bayou Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 39 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Mussett Bayou Estates (public records).
What share of Mussett Bayou Estates is owner-occupied?
63% of Mussett Bayou Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Mussett Bayou Estates built?
Homes in Mussett Bayou Estates were built between 1982 and 2020, with a median year built of 2012 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Mussett Bayou Estates?
The best agent for Mussett Bayou Estates is one who actively works Santa Rosa Beach 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 Mussett Bayou Estates.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Mussett Bayou Estates?
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 Mussett Bayou Estates and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mussett Bayou Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mussett Bayou Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Mussett Bayou Estates, and what county is it in?
Mussett Bayou Estates is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 9 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers who want a low-traffic Santa Rosa Beach location and will do their own diligence on valueExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable acting without a deep bench of recent comparable salesExcellent fit
Buyers focused on the individual home and lot rather than shared community amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need recent closings and clear price trends before committingProbably not
Buyers seeking a large slate of listings to compare side by sideProbably not
Buyers who want community amenities such as pools, gyms, or shared facilitiesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (25 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 MUSSETT BAYOU ESTATES? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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