Prominence in Watersound

Prominence
Homes for Sale in Watersound, FL

All 51 homes for sale in Watersound, FL · median $1,377,940 · 62 homes for sale in 32461 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Watersound · Walton County · ZIP 32461
54 homesBuilt 2017–2022Median sale $835K
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As of November 2026, Prominence in Watersound, FL has 20 homes for sale and 6 pending, asking from $720,000 to $2,100,000 (median $912,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 19 recorded sales closed at a median of $835,000, a median 67 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2015–2021; 37 of 38 report an HOA (median $541/mo); none of the 37 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 32 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,150 ($7,760 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the WaterSound master-planned community in Inlet Beach, FL — see all WaterSound homes for sale (295 listings across 14 villages and sections in the MLS).

Last 30 days in Prominence: 1 new listing (median asking $735,000), 6 under contract right now, 8 closed sales (median $715,000). 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 · Prominence Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$835K
Median sold · 12 mo
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
6.3mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
67days
Median DOM · closed
67 days at the 2026 low
19%
Under contract
Walton: 17% (587 of 3,466)
21 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
19
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 19 a year
Ownership and context
11%
Owner-occupied · Prominence
6 of 55 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
89%
Non-owner-occupied · Prominence
incl. 33% trust or LLC-held · 76% out-of-state
54
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 55 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2024
median $1.95M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2017–2022
Years homes were built
median 2020 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
35.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 19 of 54 homes trade a year

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 2026-11-11, 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 25, 2026

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.

Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Prominence Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 9, 2026

Prominence right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.3 months of supply and 19% 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: Very High (26 active and pending listings, 19 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated November 12, 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

Prominence market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $835K, a median 67 days on market for closed sales, and 6.3 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 32461 (Watersound), 163 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $920K, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 207 active and 82 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32461 housing market and the Walton County market.

County records show 5 qualified sales in Prominence across 2024–2024, median $1.95M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Prominence: of 23 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.

Prominence is a community of 54 homes in Watersound, Walton County, built between 2017 and 2022 (median 2020.0), with a median living area of about 3,216 square feet. 11% 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

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
  • 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

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 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
4.1C- · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand3.7/10
Owner Commitment1.1/10
Pricing Power7.4/10

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 6.3 months of supply; Owner Commitment 11% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.2% 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.
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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Recently off market in Prominence

Homes in Prominence 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. 19 on record.

Prominence key facts
LocationWatersound, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32461
Homes in the community54 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2017–2022 (median 2020.0)
Typical living area3,216 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)townhouses 84%, detached single family 13%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, BBQ Pit/Grill, Exercise Room, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed, Pavillion/Gazebo
Sale prices, last 12 months$835,000 median across 19 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)67 median
For sale right now21 active, 5 pending · median asking $899,000 · 6.3 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share11%

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, “Prominence key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/prominence, data as of November 9, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Prominence, Watersound

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

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 Prominence

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

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Prominence Right Now (26)

All 26 active and pending Prominence listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

What it really costs to own in Prominence

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 $6,262/yr across 9 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12).
HOA duesMedian $541/month across 16 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-12). 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 23 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. 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 2017 across 12 listings. An original roof here is about 9 years old: still inside the 15-year window Florida carriers use, but ask for the roof's permit date before you bind coverage.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,225/month (tax $522, HOA $541, insurance $162). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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One e-mail a day, only when a home lists here, with price, beds, baths and a link to every listing. Straight from the MLS feed; no account needed.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

23% of homes for sale in Prominence 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 (2026-11-12).

PROMINENCE Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

PROMINENCE is currently a buyer's market. About 6.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $912,000, and homes go under contract in about 114 days.

6.2
Months supply
$912,000
Median list
$845,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
114
Days on mkt
20/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32461 ZIP is $1,430,306, about 106.3% above 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 Prominence?
The median sale price in Prominence was $835K over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 (19 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Prominence take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 took a median 67 days on market (19 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Prominence a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 9, 2026, Prominence leans toward buyers: 6.3 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Prominence?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 54 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Prominence (public records).
What share of Prominence is owner-occupied?
11% 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 2017 and 2022, with a median year built of 2020.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Prominence?
The best agent for Prominence is one who actively works Watersound 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 Watersound real estate agent who knows Prominence?
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 Prominence and the wider Watersound 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.
Where is Prominence, and what county is it in?
Prominence is in Watersound, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32461. The community's center is about 5 miles southeast of the center of Watersound (straight-line).
Is Prominence in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 23 homes we sampled in Prominence sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require 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 Prominence 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 Prominence: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $835K (19 sales), 25% below the Watersound median of $1.11M; homes took a median 67 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 54 homes, 11% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 6.3 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
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

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32461))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (19 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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