Pinecrest Hills
Homes for Sale in Niceville, FL
All 179 homes for sale in Niceville, FL · median $525,000 · 121 homes for sale in 32578 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $245,000, a median 76 days on market, sellers accepting 82% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1966–1967. At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,160 ($2,650 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and updates, not by amenities or new construction. The typical home dates to the early 1970s and runs around 1,667 square feet, so the median of $245,000 reflects an older, mid-sized housing stock where a renovated house and a dated one can sit far apart on price. Expect a wide spread tied almost entirely to how much work a given property needs.
Market posture leans patient. A median of 76 days on market means homes are not moving fast, which gives buyers room to inspect, negotiate, and walk away. Sellers should price to condition from the start and plan for a longer marketing window rather than a quick sale.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside PINECREST HILLS 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
Pinecrest Hills market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $245K, and a median 76 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32578 (Niceville), 348 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $530K, down 4.8% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 65 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 3.4 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32578 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 35 homes in PINECREST HILLS that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1964 and 2020 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,450 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.
Pinecrest Hills is an established Niceville neighborhood of roughly 277 homes with no community amenities identified in current MLS listings. With nearly 70% owner-occupied under homestead exemption, it reads as a settled, primarily lived-in area rather than an investor or rental play.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Pinecrest Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a mid-sized home in an established Niceville neighborhood around the $245,000 median
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to update an older home to build value through condition
- Long-term owner-occupants who value a settled, primarily owner-occupied area over amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction and modern floor plans
- Anyone requiring pools, clubhouses, or other community amenities on site
- Investors chasing a quick flip in a market where homes take roughly 76 days to sell
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($245K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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 real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Okaloosa County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
PINECREST HILLS Market Scorecard
PINECREST HILLS is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32578 ZIP is $440,989, about 16.4% below 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.
Housing distress & ownership in PINECREST HILLS, Niceville
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.
Pinecrest Hills on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Pinecrest Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Pinecrest Hills 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 Pinecrest Hills.
An older stock priced on condition
The housing here spans homes built from 1964 through 2024, but the median year built of 1973 tells the real story: this is a mature neighborhood where most inventory predates modern layouts and systems. At a median of about 1,667 square feet, these are practical, right-sized homes, and the value question comes down to whether roof, HVAC, and interiors have been addressed.
Prices have climbed 104% since 2012, so long-term owners have seen meaningful gains, though that is history, not a forecast. Combined with a 76-day median time on market, the current picture favors buyers who do their homework and sellers who present a move-in-ready property or price honestly for the work required.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pinecrest Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven market like Pinecrest Hills, the difference between a fair deal and an overpay lives in the inspection and the comparables. We read past cosmetic updates to the systems that actually cost money, and with a 76-day median time on market, we help buyers negotiate from patience and help sellers set a price that moves rather than lingers.
Pinecrest Hills 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.
Tools for a Pinecrest Hills buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 15, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1993 (54 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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