Ridgelake Estates
Homes for Sale in Crestview, FL
All 420 homes for sale in Crestview, FL · median $329,650 · 164 homes for sale in 32536 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Ridgelake Estates in Crestview, FL since 1998, the most recent in September 2026. Across Crestview as a whole, 571 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $321,973, 71 median days on market, with 184 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,150 ($3,640 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Crestview, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32536 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 133 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1950–2022 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,313 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
Data as of September 20, 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, “Ridgelake Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ridgelake-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Ridgelake Estates: 1 closed sale (median $443,000). As of September 30, 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.

Ridgelake Estates is a small, established pocket in Crestview — 133 homes, a median build year of 1986, and a median living area of about 2,313 square feet. With a build range spanning 1950 to 2022, price here is driven far more by condition, updates, and lot than by any single vintage. There is no shared amenity structure to prop up value, so a well-renovated home and a tired one from the same era can sit worlds apart on price.
As of July 2026 there is exactly one active listing and no recent closings in the window, so this is a thin, low-turnover market. That cuts both ways: sellers face little visible competition but also few recent comps to anchor a number, and buyers may wait a long stretch for the right home to surface. Roughly 80% of homes are homesteaded, which reinforces the pattern — owners here tend to stay, and inventory moves in a trickle.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ridgelake EstatesHomes for Sale in Crestview, FL 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
Ridgelake Estates is a compact, owner-occupied Crestview neighborhood where homes trade on individual merit rather than a standardized product type, and where listings are rare enough that timing matters as much as budget.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Ridgelake Estates that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1978 and 1996 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 2,358 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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Ridgelake Estates across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $320,000 — 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.
Who Ridgelake Estates is best for.
Best for
- Long-hold buyers who want a full-size home in an established area and can be patient for the right listing
- Buyers comfortable renovating or budgeting for updates on older housing stock
- Owner-occupants prioritizing a settled, low-turnover neighborhood over resale churn
Probably not for
- Buyers who need pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities as part of the deal
- Anyone needing to buy on a tight timeline with plenty of inventory to compare
- Investors relying on frequent recent comps to underwrite a quick resale
The market around Ridgelake Estates
Ridgelake Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32536, 257 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Crestview.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32536 (Crestview), 425 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K, up 3.9% year over year, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 122 active and 57 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32536 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ridgelake Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Ridgelake Estates, Crestview
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.
The Ridgelake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ridgelake 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 Ridgelake Estates.
A condition-driven resale market
The defining feature here is age spread. A median build year of 1986 sits inside a range that reaches back to 1950 and forward to 2022, which means the housing stock is genuinely mixed — original mid-century construction, decades of resales, and the occasional newer infill. At a median of roughly 2,313 square feet, these are mostly full-size single-family homes rather than starters, but two homes of the same footprint can be very different purchases depending on roof, systems, and kitchen.
With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, you are buying the house and the location, not a lifestyle package. That keeps carrying costs simpler and puts the burden on due diligence: inspect thoroughly, budget for updates on older stock, and price older systems into your offer. For sellers, the flip side is that visible condition and a clean update story do more work here than in an amenity-driven subdivision.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ridgelake Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin inventory and sparse recent activity make this a neighborhood where a local read matters. We track the single active listing and the deeper history behind these 133 homes so you are not pricing off guesswork, and we know how to separate a genuinely updated home from a cosmetic refresh in stock this varied. Whether you are waiting for the right home to list or trying to set a defensible number without fresh comps, we work the specifics rather than the averages.
Ridgelake 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 Ridgelake Estates buy.
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Recently off market in Ridgelake Estates
Homes in Ridgelake Estates 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. 1 on record.
- 2402 Woodbine Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32536)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1998 (18 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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