Northwood
Homes for Sale in Crestview, FL
All 423 homes for sale in Crestview, FL · median $329,000 · 166 homes for sale in 32536 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 63 closed sales in Northwood Addn in Crestview, FL since 2001, the most recent in June 2026. Across Crestview as a whole, 571 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $321,973, 71 median days on market, with 184 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,150 ($3,640 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Crestview, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32536, 32539 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 275 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1915–2024 (median 1969) |
| Typical living area | 1,404 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 50% |
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, “NORTHWOOD ADDN key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/northwood-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.
Northwood Addn is one of Crestview's older pockets, with a build history stretching from 1915 through 2024 and a median year built of 1969. That spread is the whole story here: what sets price is condition and updating, not a uniform product. Two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on renovation, systems, and roof — so the median matters less than the individual inspection.
With homesteads at just under half the roughly 275 homes, this is a mixed-use ownership landscape rather than a fully owner-occupied enclave. For buyers, that means motivated sellers exist but so do dated houses that need work. For sellers, presentation and honest condition disclosure move a property faster than chasing a headline number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside NORTHWOOD ADDN right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Northwood Addn is an established, in-town Crestview neighborhood of about 275 homes where age and condition vary widely — a place defined more by individual houses than by any single vintage or floor plan.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 61 homes in NORTHWOOD that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1940 and 2024 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 1,264 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.
County records show 18 qualified sales in NORTHWOOD across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $180,000 — 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.
Who Northwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established, in-town Crestview location over a master-planned setting
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable with older homes and willing to budget for updates
- Owner-occupants wanting a compact, functional floor plan rather than maximum square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction with predictable, uniform finishes
- Anyone counting on community amenities like a pool, gate, or HOA-maintained common areas
- Buyers who want to skip a thorough systems and roof inspection
The market around Northwood
Northwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32536, 257 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Crestview.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32536 (Crestview), 425 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K, up 3.9% year over year, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 122 active and 57 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32536 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Northwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in NORTHWOOD ADDN, Crestview
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
The Northwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Northwood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Northwood.
A condition-driven older neighborhood
The housing stock here runs from pre-WWI to brand new, with a median build year of 1969 and a median living area around 1,404 square feet. That points to compact, functional homes rather than sprawling floor plans — the kind of footprint where smart updates and layout choices matter more than raw square footage.
No community amenities show up in current MLS listings — no pool, gate, or HOA structure identified — so buyers are paying for the house and the location, not shared facilities. With homestead occupancy near half, expect a genuine spread in how homes have been maintained, which makes a careful walkthrough and systems review non-negotiable.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Northwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this varied, the number that matters is the one attached to a specific house — its roof, its systems, its updates. We price and evaluate on condition, not on a blended median, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's asking price is chasing a renovation it hasn't earned.
Northwood in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32536/32539)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (63 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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