Raintree Estates
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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Market Heat
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $538,700, a median 45 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-14% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1979–1995. At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,950 ($6,440 with the full homestead exemption).

What sets price in Raintree Estates is condition and square footage, not location gimmicks. This is an established Niceville pocket with homes built across a long span, from 1976 through 2024, and a median build year of 1990. With a median around 2,711 living square feet and a median price of $545,000, you're paying for space and for how much a given home has been updated since it was built. Expect a wide spread between original-condition houses and renovated ones.
The market posture here is soft and slow-moving. The heat score sits at 34, the year-over-year change is down 20.3%, and only 7 closings sit in the current window. Homes that are priced right are still moving in about 20 days, so the pace isn't dead — but sellers who lean on last year's pricing will sit. Buyers have room to be selective and to underwrite condition carefully.
Raintree Estates right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($539K) is down 14.3% from the prior 12 months ($629K). With about 6 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 Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (5 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 16, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside RAINTREE ESTATES 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
Raintree Estates market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $539K, and a median 45 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
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 98 homes in RAINTREE ESTATES that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1977 and 2016 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 2,324 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.
Raintree Estates is a mature, largely owner-occupied Niceville neighborhood of 277 homes with a homestead share near 89%, which keeps turnover low and inventory thin. The story here is space and settled housing stock, not new-build sheen.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Raintree Estates is best for.
Best for
- Space-focused buyers who value 2,700-plus square feet in an established setting
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to trade dated finishes for a lower entry on condition
- Long-hold owners who want a stable, low-turnover neighborhood and can wait out a slow market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new-construction finishes and low-maintenance systems out of the gate
- Amenity-driven buyers wanting a pool, gate, or clubhouse
- Sellers who need a fast sale and won't price below last year's numbers
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 ($539K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($629K) IS the -14.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 10 sales each (5 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.
RAINTREE ESTATES Market Scorecard
RAINTREE ESTATES 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 RAINTREE ESTATES, 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.
Raintree Estates 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 Raintree Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Raintree Estates 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 Raintree Estates.
Condition is the whole ballgame
With a build range from 1976 to 2024 and a median year of 1990, Raintree Estates holds everything from original-condition homes to gut renovations and a handful of newer infill builds. That range is why the median of $545,000 tells you less than usual — two homes at similar footprints can trade far apart based on roof, systems, and kitchen age. Read every listing on its updates, not its address.
There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so you're buying the house and the lot, not a pool or gate. At a median of about 2,711 square feet, the appeal is livable space in an established setting. A homestead share near 89% means most homes here are held long-term, which limits how many come to market at once.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Raintree Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a soft, condition-driven market like this one, the mistake is pricing off a headline median instead of the specific home. We price and negotiate on the details that actually move value here — build era, systems age, and finish level — so sellers don't chase the market down and buyers don't overpay for deferred maintenance dressed up as move-in ready.
Raintree Estates 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 Raintree Estates buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Raintree Estates sales matched to your home.
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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 1994 (135 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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