Owl's Head in Freeport

Owl's Head
Homes for Sale in Freeport, FL

All 326 homes for sale in Freeport, FL · median $420,962 · 334 homes for sale in 32439 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Freeport · Walton County · ZIP 32439
55 homesBuilt 2023–2024Median sale $375K
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As of November 2026, Owl's Head in Freeport, FL has 13 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $299,850 to $437,350 (median $384,850). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $374,961, a median 84 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2024–2026 with 24 new construction; 26 of 26 report an HOA (median $88/mo); 2 of the 26 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 113 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,660 ($3,270 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Owl's Head: 3 new listings (median asking $393,350), 1 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $416,970). As of November 11, 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 · Owl's 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
$375K
Median sold · 12 mo
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
84days
Median DOM · closed
84 days at the 2026 low
8%
Under contract
Walton: 17% (587 of 3,466)
12 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Ownership and context
22%
Owner-occupied · Owl's Head
22 of 100 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
78%
Non-owner-occupied · Owl's Head
incl. 29% trust or LLC-held · 23% out-of-state
55
Homes in the community
plus 45 vacant residential lots · 100 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
52
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $330K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2023–2024
Years homes were built
median 2024 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
16.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 55 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Owl's Head

Live MLS inventory for Owl's 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 Owl's Head listings as of 2026-11-10, 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

Owl's Head is new construction, plain and simple. Every home here was built in 2023 or 2024, and the median sits at 2024, so what sets price is condition, floor plan, and square footage rather than any story about vintage or renovation. With a median around $374,125 against a median footprint near 2,078 square feet, this reads as a value-per-foot market, and the spread you'll see comes down to plan and finish, not neighborhood age.

Posture right now favors patience on both sides. Median days on market runs about 65, which is not a fast turn, and with 14 active listings against 63 homes total, there's real standing inventory relative to a community this size. Buyers have room to negotiate and shouldn't feel rushed; sellers need honest pricing and should expect the home to sit rather than clear in a week. Year-over-year is up 4.2%, so the direction is steady, not frenzied.

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

Owl's Head Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 9, 2026

Owl's Head right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 8% 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 (13 active and pending listings, 9 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 11, 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

Owl's Head market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $375K, a median 84 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 32439 (Freeport), 238 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375K, with a median 71 days on market. Right now 222 active and 87 pending listings put supply at about 11.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32439 housing market and the Walton County market.

County records show 52 qualified sales in OWL'S HEAD across 2024–2025 (42 in 2024, 10 in 2025), median $329,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Owl's Head: of 17 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 88% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 12% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Freeport.

Owl's Head is a community of 55 homes in Freeport, Walton County, built between 2023 and 2024 (median 2024.0), with a median living area of about 2,061 square feet. 22% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a small, brand-new community in Freeport where nearly everything on offer is original-owner construction from the last two years. The low homestead share suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are held as second homes or rentals rather than primary residences.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the mid-$370s who want a near-new home and are willing to compare plans
  • Second-home or investment buyers comfortable holding rather than flipping
  • Buyers who value low-maintenance recent construction over shared amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to resell quickly in a 65-day market
  • Anyone counting on clubhouse, pool, or other community amenities
  • Buyers seeking an established neighborhood with a long resale track record

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
  • Freeport · Elementary
  • Freeport · Middle
  • Freeport · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Owl's 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 Owl's 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 Owl's Head.

Best Buy
Buyers who want new construction without the wait of building from scratch.
Biggest Risk
Thin resale history and a slow, 65-day market mean patience is required.
Sweet Spot
A well-priced 2024 plan near the 2,078-sqft median at the mid-$370s.
Avoid If
You need a quick flip or want community amenities baked in.

A new-build community still finding its resale rhythm

With only 25 closings in the tracked window and a homestead share under 20%, Owl's Head behaves like a community in its first ownership cycle. There is no track record of resales from an older housing stock to lean on, so pricing conversations run off current inventory and builder-comparable plans rather than a deep history of trades. That's normal for a place this young, but it means comps are thin and each listing carries more weight in setting the tone.

No community amenities turned up in current MLS listings, so buyers should evaluate these homes on the house itself — the plan, the lot, the square footage — and not on shared facilities. The 65-day median on market tells you nothing here moves on urgency; it rewards buyers who compare plans carefully and sellers who price to the current field instead of aspiration.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.1C- · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment2.2/10
Pricing Power10.0/10

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 (4.1). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 22% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a young community with thin comps and standing inventory, the pricing gap between what a home is worth and what a seller hopes for gets wide. We work the plan-by-plan differences, read the 65-day market honestly, and keep both buyers and sellers grounded in what the current field actually supports rather than what a builder brochure implies.

Owl's Head in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want new construction without the wait of building from scratch.
Biggest advantageUniformly recent homes and negotiating room from standing inventory.
Biggest riskThin resale history and a slow, 65-day market mean patience is required.
Sweet spotA well-priced 2024 plan near the 2,078-sqft median at the mid-$370s.
Avoid ifYou need a quick flip or want community amenities baked in.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Owl's Head sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in OWL'S HEAD

Homes in OWL'S HEAD 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. 11 on record.

Owl's Head key facts
LocationFreeport, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32439
Homes in the community55 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2023–2024 (median 2024.0)
Typical living area2,061 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersMinimum Rental Prd, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Pets Allowed, Pool, Fishing, Dock
Sale prices, last 12 months$374,961 median across 9 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)84 median
For sale right now12 active, 1 pending · median asking $389,100 · 12.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share22%

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, “Owl's Head key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/owl-s-head, data as of November 9, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in OWL'S HEAD, Freeport

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 25 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-11-10)

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.

Just listed in Owl's Head

The newest homes for sale in Owl's Head right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

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Every Home for Sale in Owl S Head Right Now (13)

All 13 active and pending Owl S Head listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

What it really costs to own in Owl's Head

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $2,099/yr across 5 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-11).
HOA duesMedian $1,050/year (about $88/month) across 14 MLS listings (most billed annually; 2026-11-11). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Walton County is $1,942/yr (433 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 17 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 88% sit outside the high-risk zone and 12% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 2026 across 12 listings. Newer roofs and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $425/month (tax $175, HOA $88, insurance $162). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

7% of homes for sale in Owl's Head 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).

OWL'S HEAD Market Scorecard

Balanced

OWL'S HEAD is currently a balanced market. About 5.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $384,850, and homes go under contract in about 150 days.

5.8
Months supply
$384,850
Median list
$392,975
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
150
Days on mkt
13/1/27
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32439 ZIP is $388,440, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Owl's Head?
The median sale price in Owl's Head was $375K over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 (9 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Owl's Head take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 took a median 84 days on market (9 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Owl's Head a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 9, 2026, Owl's Head leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Owl's Head?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 55 homes plus 45 vacant residential lots in Owl's Head (public records).
What share of Owl's Head is owner-occupied?
22% of Owl's Head parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Owl's Head built?
Homes in Owl's Head were built between 2023 and 2024, with a median year built of 2024.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Owl's Head?
The best agent for Owl's Head 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 Owl's Head.
How do I find a top Freeport real estate agent who knows Owl's Head?
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Where is Owl's Head, and what county is it in?
Owl's Head is in Freeport, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32439. The community's center is about 13 miles northeast of the center of Freeport (straight-line).
Is Owl's Head in a flood zone?
Partly. Of 17 homes we sampled in Owl's Head, 88% sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X) and 12% are inside one (Zone A or AE), where a lender requires flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Is Owl's 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 Owl's Head: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $375K (9 sales), 5% below the Freeport median of $394K; homes took a median 84 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 55 homes, 22% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 12.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting the mid-$370s who want a near-new home and are willing to compare plansExcellent fit
Second-home or investment buyers comfortable holding rather than flippingExcellent fit
Buyers who value low-maintenance recent construction over shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need to resell quickly in a 65-day marketProbably not
Anyone counting on clubhouse, pool, or other community amenitiesProbably not
Buyers seeking an established neighborhood with a long resale track recordProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32439))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (9 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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