Sandalwood Manor
Homes for Sale in Destin, FL
All 610 homes for sale in Destin, FL · median $639,900 · 601 homes for sale in 32541 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Sandalwood Manor 1ST Addn in Destin, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 34 closed sales in Sandalwood Manor 1ST Addn in Destin, FL since 1995, the most recent in August 2025. Across Destin as a whole, 418 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $730,000, 99 median days on market, with 314 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,410 ($8,900 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Destin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 60 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1982–2005 (median 1983.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,244 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $262,500 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 12% |
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, “SANDALWOOD MANOR 1ST ADDN key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sandalwood-manor-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.
Sandalwood Manor 1st Addn is a small pocket in Destin, and the data reflects that scale: one active listing and a single recent closing. With numbers this thin, there is no reliable median to anchor to, so price here is set property by property. Condition, lot, and how the seller reads demand will drive the outcome more than any neighborhood trendline.
For a buyer, that means the current listing is effectively the market — worth studying closely rather than comparing against a stack of similar homes. For a seller, the posture is one of patience and pricing to the specific property, since there is no deep bench of recent sales to lean on. Both sides should treat this as a negotiation between two parties, not a bidding contest.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a small Destin community in Okaloosa County with almost no active inventory and minimal recent turnover, so each transaction carries real weight in setting the tone.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 27 homes in SANDALWOOD MANOR that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1982 and 1993 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,190 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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 SANDALWOOD MANOR across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $260,000 — 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 Sandalwood Manor is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Destin location who are comfortable transacting on a single available home
- Those willing to underwrite a property on its condition and lot rather than on neighborhood trends
- Patient sellers ready to price to the specific home and wait for the right buyer
Probably not for
- Buyers who want amenity-rich communities with pools, gyms, or shared features
- Shoppers who need several comparable listings to weigh side by side before deciding
- Anyone counting on a busy market with fast, predictable resale activity
The market around Sandalwood Manor
Sandalwood Manor is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32541, 720 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Destin.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32541 (Destin), 790 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $730K ($199/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 96 days on market. Right now 488 active and 65 pending listings put supply at about 9.0 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32541 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sandalwood Manor specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in SANDALWOOD MANOR 1ST ADDN, Destin
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sandalwood Manor
Live MLS inventory for Sandalwood Manor. 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 Sandalwood Manor listings as of 2026-09-21, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Sandalwood Manor 1St Addn Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Sandalwood Manor 1St Addn listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 637 Sandalwood Drive · $262,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Progressive Management of America
Schools
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Destin · Elementary
- Destin · Middle
- Destin · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sandalwood Manor listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Sandalwood Manor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sandalwood Manor 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 Sandalwood Manor.
A thin market in Destin
With one active listing and one closing in the recent window, Sandalwood Manor 1st Addn does not generate the kind of data that supports confident pricing generalizations. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition rests on the homes themselves and on the wider Destin location rather than on shared features.
In markets this small, the story is almost always condition-driven. Two homes on the same street can command very different prices depending on updates, layout, and lot. Buyers should underwrite the specific property in front of them; sellers should expect appraisers and buyers alike to scrutinize the individual home rather than defer to neighborhood momentum.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sandalwood Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data communities are where local judgment earns its keep. With only one listing and one recent closing to reference, we help you value the actual home in front of you, pull comparable context from the surrounding Destin market, and negotiate without the false confidence a busier neighborhood might create.
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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 Sandalwood Manor 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 Sandalwood Manor sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Sandalwood Manor, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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11% of homes for sale in ZIP 32541 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 (2026-09-29).
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32541)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1995 (34 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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