PROMINENCE in Inlet Beach

PROMINENCE
Homes for Sale in Inlet Beach, FL

Community in Inlet Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
204 homesBuilt 2014–2022Median sale $842K
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Live Market Pulse
20/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2019 → 2026 · 87 at the 2021 peak
0 is PROMINENCE's coldest market since 2019, 100 its hottest. Today: 20. How it's scored

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Built fromLive emeraldcoast data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · PROMINENCE Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$842K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 6.9% vs the prior 12 months
-6.9%
1-yr price change
n = 34 and 14 sales in the two windows
92.5%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 94.5%
Tempo
120days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2021 low
17%
Under contract
25 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
34
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 27 a year
Ownership and context
10%
Owner-occupied · PROMINENCE
21 of 205 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
90%
Non-owner-occupied · PROMINENCE
incl. 29% trust or LLC-held · 77% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · PROMINENCE
0 of 34 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
204
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 205 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 2014
Community established
homes built 2014-2022, median 2018 (FL DOR 2025)
16.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 34 of 204 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Prominence is driven by the homes themselves, not by amenities — the MLS shows none identified for this community. What you're paying for is relatively new construction (built between 2014 and 2022, median 2018) with generous interior space (median living area around 2,809 square feet) in an Inlet Beach address. Condition and finish level do most of the work in explaining why one closing lands above or below the $842,500 median.

The posture right now favors buyers. The median home sits on the market roughly 119 days, prices are off 6.9% year over year, and the market heat score of 20 signals a slow, unhurried pace. With 25 active listings against 34 closings in the trailing window, sellers should price to the current reality and expect to negotiate; buyers have room to be selective and patient.

PROMINENCE Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 25, 2026

PROMINENCE right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($842K) is down 6.9% from the prior 12 months ($904K). With about 27 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level emeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25. Confidence: Medium (34 and 14 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 25, 2026 · Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

PROMINENCE market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $842K, and a median 120 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales (34 closings in the current window).

PROMINENCE is a community of 204 homes in Inlet Beach, Walton County, built between 2014 and 2022 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 2,809 square feet. 10% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Prominence is a compact community of 204 homes in Inlet Beach, built mostly last decade, where the homestead share of about 10% tells you this leans toward second-home and investment ownership rather than full-time residency.

Best for

  • Second-home buyers wanting newer construction near Inlet Beach with space to spread out
  • Patient buyers comfortable negotiating on a home in a slow, soft market
  • Buyers prioritizing the individual home's condition and layout over shared amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require on-site community amenities
  • Sellers needing a quick sale, given long days on market
  • Buyers counting on near-term price gains after a year-over-year decline

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($842K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($904K) IS the -6.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 55 sales each (34 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K$1M201620182020202220242026
Down 6.9% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
0100200300201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2021 low; 120 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%105%201620182020202220242026
92.5% now vs Walton 94.5%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02040201620182020202220242026
0 to 55 a year; 34 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2020202220242026
87 at the 2021 peak, 19 in the troughs, 20 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

PROMINENCE Market Scorecard

Balanced

PROMINENCE is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $915,000, and homes go under contract in about 85 days.

$915,000
Median list
$842,500
Median sold
85
Days on mkt
25/5/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in PROMINENCE

Live MLS inventory for PROMINENCE. 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 PROMINENCE listings as of 2026-07-25, 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 emeraldcoast. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Walton County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Dune Lakes · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent PROMINENCE 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 PROMINENCE address.

If we were buying in PROMINENCE 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 PROMINENCE.

Best Buy
Buyers who want newer construction and generous interior space near Inlet Beach.
Biggest Risk
Prices are down year over year, so near-term value is uncertain.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained 2014–2022 home priced honestly against recent closings.
Avoid If
You need amenities on site or a fast, competitive resale.

A slow market with newer inventory

The numbers describe a community that isn't moving quickly. A median of roughly 119 days on market is long by any measure, and the 6.9% year-over-year decline means recent sellers have generally given ground. That combination rewards buyers who can wait for the right listing and negotiate on condition rather than chase.

Because there are no community amenities identified in current listings, value here rests on the individual home — its build year within the 2014–2022 window, its layout, and its finishes. With a median build year of 2018 and median living space near 2,809 square feet, the housing stock is newer and sized for real living, but you'll want to compare condition carefully across listings since that spread, not a set price band, explains most of the variation around the median.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.4D · Buy Score
Recent Direction4.3/10
Owner Commitment1.0/10
Pricing Power5.0/10

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 (3.4). Basis: Recent Direction -6.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 10% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a slow market with long days on market and softening prices, pricing and patience decide outcomes. We read the closings against the active listings, tell you when a seller's number is out of step with the trend, and help buyers use the negotiating room this pace creates instead of overpaying out of urgency.

PROMINENCE in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer construction and generous interior space near Inlet Beach.
Biggest advantageA buyer's market with long marketing times and room to negotiate.
Biggest riskPrices are down year over year, so near-term value is uncertain.
Sweet spotA well-maintained 2014–2022 home priced honestly against recent closings.
Avoid ifYou need amenities on site or a fast, competitive resale.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in PROMINENCE?
The median sale price in PROMINENCE was $842K over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (34 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in PROMINENCE take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 120 days on market (34 sales, emeraldcoast).
How many homes are in PROMINENCE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 204 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in PROMINENCE (public records).
What share of PROMINENCE is owner-occupied?
10% of PROMINENCE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in PROMINENCE built?
Homes in PROMINENCE were built between 2014 and 2022, with a median year built of 2018 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in PROMINENCE?
Cash buyers took 0% of PROMINENCE sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 34 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for PROMINENCE?
The best agent for PROMINENCE is one who actively works Inlet 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 PROMINENCE.
How do I find a top Inlet Beach real estate agent who knows PROMINENCE?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows PROMINENCE and the wider Inlet Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for PROMINENCE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your PROMINENCE purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Second-home buyers wanting newer construction near Inlet Beach with space to spread outExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable negotiating on a home in a slow, soft marketExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing the individual home's condition and layout over shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who require on-site community amenitiesProbably not
Sellers needing a quick sale, given long days on marketProbably not
Buyers counting on near-term price gains after a year-over-year declineProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (10 streets, ZIP 32459/32461))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (269 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 emeraldcoast 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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