Palm Crest
Homes for Sale in Niceville, FL
All 150 homes for sale in Niceville, FL · median $487,000 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Palm Crest is a community in Niceville, Okaloosa County, FL. Across Niceville as a whole, 61 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $519,000, 26 median days on market, with 152 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,690 ($6,180 with the full homestead exemption).
Palm Crest is a small pocket within Niceville, and with only a single closing in the current window, there is no deep transaction record to lean on. What that means in practice: pricing here is driven far more by the condition and specifics of the individual home than by any established, repeatable comp. Two houses on the same street can trade at very different numbers depending on updates, lot, and layout.
For a buyer, the thin data cuts both ways — there is room to negotiate on a home that has sat, but little market consensus to anchor an offer, so your own diligence matters more than usual. For a seller, that same scarcity means your listing may be setting the benchmark rather than following one; pricing to condition and presenting the home cleanly is what carries the day.
Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside PALM CREST 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
Palm Crest is a modest Niceville enclave in Okaloosa County with no community amenities identified in current MLS listings — this is a location-and-home play, not an amenity-driven one.
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 Palm Crest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Niceville location who will evaluate one home at a time rather than a market trend
- Value-focused buyers willing to do the diligence a data-thin pocket requires
- Buyers who do not need shared amenities and are buying for the house and lot
Probably not for
- Buyers who want built-in amenities like a pool, gym, or gated entry
- Buyers who need a deep comp record and a liquid, fast-moving resale market to feel confident
- Buyers looking for a strict, predictable price range before they tour
The market around Palm Crest
Palm Crest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,691 homes are active and 403 pending (19% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Palm Crest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Palm Crest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palm Crest 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 Palm Crest.
A thin-data Niceville pocket
The defining fact about Palm Crest right now is how little is moving. With just one closing in the window, there is no reliable price range or velocity trend to publish, and anyone quoting you one is guessing. That does not make the community a bad buy — it makes it a community where you evaluate the actual house in front of you rather than a market narrative.
There are no shared amenities showing up in the listings here, so value rests on the fundamentals: the Niceville location, the condition of the specific property, and the lot. If you want a pool, gym, or gated entry baked into the neighborhood, this is not where you will find it, and you should weigh that before you fall for a floor plan.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palm Crest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on data, the value we add is judgment, not a database printout. We know the Niceville submarket, we can tell you when a Palm Crest home is priced to its true condition versus a hopeful number, and we will walk you off a deal that does not hold up. When the comps are scarce, you want a broker who has seen the surrounding sales firsthand.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
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.
Recent Developments in Palm Crest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Palm Crest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
TJ Maxx to open 33,865-square-foot Destin store Nov. 1 at Paradise Key
The off-price retailer opens at 4437 Commons Drive East with a grand opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. Regular hours run 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, and the store sells apparel, accessories, jewelry, and home and beauty goods.
What it may mean for the marketA new national off-price anchor adds everyday shopping close to Destin's commercial corridor and may shorten trips for retail needs. The project is about 15 miles southwest of Palm Crest, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Okaloosa and Cinco Bayou open upgraded boat ramp with new trailer parking
Okaloosa County and the Town of Cinco Bayou held a ribbon cutting for upgraded boat ramp facilities, including 16 new boat trailer parking spaces, a new restroom and landscaping. The $4.1 million total, funded largely by tourism development funds, also covers the $2.95 million purchase of a former bank building at 198 Eglin Parkway NE. Future dock improvements are planned.
What it may mean for the marketAdded trailer parking and ramp access improve waterfront recreation access for Fort Walton Beach area boaters. The project is about 24 miles west of Palm Crest, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Destin and Okaloosa County agree on management of 4-acre Holiday Isle state park
Destin and Okaloosa County unanimously agreed to back Destin as manager and developer of the roughly four-acre state-acquired park on Holiday Isle near Norriego Point. In return, Destin council voted 5-2 to offer free parking to all Okaloosa County residents at city-owned lots and parks. The deal still requires state Board of Trustees and DEP review.
What it may mean for the marketManagement of the Holiday Isle park and city parking rules will affect public waterfront access and parking in Destin. The project is about 19 miles west of Palm Crest, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - August 2026Infrastructure
Walton commissioners approve up to $4.69 million Westbay Parkway design contract
At its August 17, 2026 meeting, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved, on the consent agenda, a contract with Mott MacDonald for Westbay Parkway design not to exceed $4,693,502.38. The same agenda included a $184,117 Dewberry task order for the Santa Clara Regional Beach Access Bramble Grove addition.
What it may mean for the marketDesign work on Westbay Parkway is an early step toward added road capacity in western Walton County. The site is about 4 miles east of Palm Crest.
Source: Walton County Government - July 2026Infrastructure
Scenic Walton advances underground utilities and gateway landscape projects
Scenic Walton reported progress on countywide initiatives, including a $200,000 Freeport U.S. 331 gateway landscape project supported by a $100,000 FDOT Highway Beautification Grant, plus a 30A West gateway landscape project and early planning for countywide underground utilities. Funding for the utilities study advanced into Walton County's draft budget for fiscal year 2026 to 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances roadway beautification and stormwater improvements along the Freeport U.S. 331 corridor and the 30A west gateway and lays groundwork for utility resilience upgrades across Walton County. The site is about 4 miles east of Palm Crest.
Source: Get The Coast - June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 17 miles west of Palm Crest.
Source: Get The Coast
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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