Pelican Bay S/D in Santa Rosa Beach

Pelican Bay S/D
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 767 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,125,000 · 784 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
82 homesBuilt 1985–2024
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As of November 2026, Pelican Bay S/D in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1999–2020; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $52/mo); 1 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft).

Last 30 days in Pelican Bay S/D: 1 new listing (median asking $799,000). 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 · Pelican Bay S/D Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Walton: 17% (587 of 3,466)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Pelican Bay S/D
61 of 89 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Pelican Bay S/D
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
82
Homes in the community
plus 7 vacant residential lots · 89 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
8
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $975K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1985–2024
Years homes were built
median 2004 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 26, 2026

With no closings in the current window and only four active listings across 82 homes, Pelican Bay is a thin, slow-turning market. What sets price here isn't a formula — it's condition and vintage. The build range runs from 1985 to 2024, so you're comparing a mid-1980s home against something nearly new, and those two ends of the spectrum do not price the same way. The median year built of 2004 tells you the bulk of the stock is a generation removed from today's construction, which means renovation status carries a lot of weight.

For sellers, low active inventory is leverage — but only if the home shows well against the newer builds in the range. For buyers, the practical challenge is choice: with four listings, you take what's available and you underwrite condition carefully. A homestead share near 69% suggests most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than rentals, so turnover is slower and well-kept homes tend to stay off the market. Patience matters more here than in a high-velocity community.

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

Pelican Bay S/D Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 9, 2026

Pelican Bay S/D right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 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

Pelican Bay is a small, established Santa Rosa Beach subdivision of 82 homes where the median living area — around 2,680 square feet — points to substantial single-family houses rather than starter product. No community amenities surface in the current MLS data, so buy the house and the location, not a resort package.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 14 homes in PELICAN BAY S/D that have changed hands since 2010, built between 2001 and 2020 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 2,407 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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 8 qualified sales in PELICAN BAY S/D across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $975,000 — 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 seeking a roughly 2,680-square-foot single-family home who value a stable, owner-occupied street
  • Patient purchasers comfortable waiting for the right listing in a low-inventory market
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home and update it themselves

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an HOA amenity package like a pool or gated entry
  • Anyone needing a broad selection of homes to tour and compare immediately
  • Investors chasing rental-heavy turnover, given the high homestead occupancy

The market around Pelican Bay S/D

Pelican Bay S/D is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32459, 952 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.

Across Walton County, 2,879 homes are active and 587 pending (17% under contract).

In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 195 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $837K, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 159 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 9.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Pelican Bay S/D specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pelican Bay S/D

Live MLS inventory for Pelican Bay S/D. 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 Pelican Bay S/D 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.

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
  • Van R Butler · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Pelican Bay S/D 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 Pelican Bay S/D address.

If we were buying in Pelican Bay S/D 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Pelican Bay S/D.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a substantial single-family home in Santa Rosa Beach and can move when the right listing appears.
Biggest Risk
With no recent closings and only four actives, price discovery is difficult.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 2004-and-newer end of the build range.
Avoid If
You need amenities or a wide selection of homes to choose from right now.

A condition-driven market with a wide build spread

The defining fact about Pelican Bay is its age spread. Homes here date anywhere from 1985 to 2024, with the median at 2004. That's a nearly four-decade range under one subdivision name, which means the single most important question on any given listing is where it falls on that timeline and how much has been updated since. A 2680-square-foot median size keeps the housing consistently sized even as the vintage varies.

No amenities are identified from current listings, so there's no HOA-driven pool or gate story to lean on. That simplifies the buy — you're underwriting a house on a lot in Walton County, close to Santa Rosa Beach — but it also means value comes almost entirely from the structure itself. With homestead occupancy near 69%, this reads as a lived-in, stable enclave rather than an investor-heavy rental pocket.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pelican Bay S/D. 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 four-listing market with no recent closings to anchor value, pricing is a judgment call — and the wide build range makes comparables tricky. We do the work of placing each home on that 1985-to-2024 timeline, weighing renovation status, and reading how a low-inventory posture cuts for you whether you're listing or buying. That's the difference between guessing and underwriting.

Pelican Bay S/D in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a substantial single-family home in Santa Rosa Beach and can move when the right listing appears.
Biggest advantageThin inventory and high owner-occupancy mean well-kept homes hold their standing.
Biggest riskWith no recent closings and only four actives, price discovery is difficult.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 2004-and-newer end of the build range.
Avoid ifYou need amenities or a wide selection of homes to choose from right now.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Pelican Bay S/D sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in PELICAN BAY S/D

Homes in PELICAN BAY S/D 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. 3 on record.

Pelican Bay S/D key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community82 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1985–2024 (median 2004)
Typical living area2,680 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersDock, Fishing, Gated, Picnic Area, Pets Allowed, Pickleball
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $799,000 · 6.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share68%

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, “Pelican Bay S/D key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/pelican-bay-s-d, data as of November 9, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in PELICAN BAY S/D, 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 7 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% 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 Pelican Bay S D Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Pelican Bay S D listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

What it really costs to own in Pelican Bay S/D

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

HOA duesMedian $625/year (about $52/month) across 3 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.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

17% 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 (2026-11-11).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelican Bay S/D a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 9, 2026, Pelican Bay S/D is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Pelican Bay S/D?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 82 homes plus 7 vacant residential lots in Pelican Bay S/D (public records).
What share of Pelican Bay S/D is owner-occupied?
68% of Pelican Bay S/D parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Pelican Bay S/D built?
Homes in Pelican Bay S/D were built between 1985 and 2024, with a median year built of 2004 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Pelican Bay S/D?
The best agent for Pelican Bay S/D 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 Pelican Bay S/D.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Pelican Bay S/D?
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 Pelican Bay S/D and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Pelican Bay S/D purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Pelican Bay S/D, and what county is it in?
Pelican Bay S/D is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 12 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers seeking a roughly 2,680-square-foot single-family home who value a stable, owner-occupied streetExcellent fit
Patient purchasers comfortable waiting for the right listing in a low-inventory marketExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home and update it themselvesExcellent fit
Buyers who want an HOA amenity package like a pool or gated entryProbably not
Anyone needing a broad selection of homes to tour and compare immediatelyProbably not
Investors chasing rental-heavy turnover, given the high homestead occupancyProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (2 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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