Santa Rosa Plantation in Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Plantation
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
321 homesBuilt 1923–2024
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data30 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Santa Rosa Plantation in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1982–2026 with 1 new construction; 1 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft).

Live · Santa Rosa Plantation Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
25%
Under contract
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
46%
Owner-occupied · Santa Rosa Plantation
169 of 368 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
54%
Non-owner-occupied · Santa Rosa Plantation
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Santa Rosa Plantation
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
321
Homes in the community
plus 47 vacant residential lots · 368 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 30 years of records
Est. 1923
Community established
homes built 1923-2024, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 321 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Santa Rosa Plantation

Live MLS inventory for Santa Rosa Plantation. 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 Santa Rosa Plantation 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.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and vintage far more than by any single benchmark. With a build range running from 1923 all the way to 2024 and a median year built around 2004, what you're really buying is a specific era and level of updating — a restored older structure and a two-decade-old home will not trade at the same number even at similar square footage. The median living area sits near 1,920 square feet, so this is a mid-sized-home market, not an estate market.

The current posture is thin. With only 3 active listings against 321 homes, there is very little standing inventory, and closings over the last window have been sparse. That favors sellers with a well-prepared, correctly-priced home, but it also means buyers have few direct comparisons to lean on. Expect to underwrite each property on its own merits rather than against a deep set of recent sales.

The 60-Second Overview

Santa Rosa Plantation is an established, sizable community of 321 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, spanning a century of construction from 1923 to 2024. A homestead share near 46% points to a genuine mix of primary residences and non-owner-occupied property.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers wanting a mid-sized home near 1,920 square feet in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Owner-occupants comfortable in a community with a near-even homestead share
  • Buyers open to either an updated early-2000s home or a newer build, and willing to price accordingly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require a large-square-footage or estate-scale home
  • Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the value
  • Buyers who need a deep pool of recent comparable sales before committing

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
  • Van R Butler · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Santa Rosa Plantation 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 Santa Rosa Plantation address.

If we were buying in Santa Rosa Plantation 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 Santa Rosa Plantation.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and will evaluate a home on its own condition and vintage.
Biggest Risk
Very thin inventory — 3 active listings — leaves few direct comparisons for pricing.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home near the 2004 median vintage at roughly 1,920 square feet.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities, since none are identified in current listings.

A wide vintage under one name

The defining feature here is spread. A build range from 1923 to 2024 means two homes on the same street can differ by generations of construction, systems, and layout. The median build year around 2004 tells you the center of gravity is early-2000s product, but the tails matter: older structures may carry restoration or updating costs, and the newest builds command a premium for exactly that reason. Square footage centers near 1,920, so floor plans tend toward the practical rather than the sprawling.

No community amenities surface in the current MLS listings, so value here rests on the home itself and the Santa Rosa Beach location rather than on shared facilities. With roughly 46% of homes homesteaded, the community reads as a working blend of full-time occupancy and second-home or investment use — useful context for buyers weighing owner-occupancy against rental intent.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin — 3 active listings across 321 homes — pricing and positioning are everything, and there is no deep comp set to hide a mistake. We underwrite each property on its own vintage, condition, and square footage rather than a blanket price-per-foot, and we tell you plainly when an older or a newer home carries costs the listing photos won't show.

Santa Rosa Plantation in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and will evaluate a home on its own condition and vintage.
Biggest advantageA genuinely established community of 321 homes with a broad range of build years to choose from.
Biggest riskVery thin inventory — 3 active listings — leaves few direct comparisons for pricing.
Sweet spotA well-updated home near the 2004 median vintage at roughly 1,920 square feet.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities, since none are identified in current listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Walton County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,690/mo
Walton County typical true cost to own
$162/mo
Walton County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

SANTA ROSA PLANTATION Market Scorecard

Thin data

SANTA ROSA PLANTATION is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,399,000, and homes go under contract in about 176 days.

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Months supply
$1,399,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
176
Days on mkt
3/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32459 ZIP is $864,108, about 71.4% 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

How many homes are in Santa Rosa Plantation?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 321 homes plus 47 vacant residential lots in Santa Rosa Plantation (public records).
What share of Santa Rosa Plantation is owner-occupied?
46% of Santa Rosa Plantation parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Santa Rosa Plantation built?
Homes in Santa Rosa Plantation were built between 1923 and 2024, with a median year built of 2004.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Santa Rosa Plantation?
Cash buyers took 0% of Santa Rosa Plantation sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (0 of 5 closings, Emerald Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Santa Rosa Plantation?
The best agent for Santa Rosa Plantation is one who actively works Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Plantation.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Santa Rosa Plantation?
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 Santa Rosa Plantation and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Santa Rosa Plantation?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Santa Rosa Plantation purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers wanting a mid-sized home near 1,920 square feet in Santa Rosa BeachExcellent fit
Owner-occupants comfortable in a community with a near-even homestead shareExcellent fit
Buyers open to either an updated early-2000s home or a newer build, and willing to price accordinglyExcellent fit
Buyers who require a large-square-footage or estate-scale homeProbably not
Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the valueProbably not
Buyers who need a deep pool of recent comparable sales before committingProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (13 streets, ZIP 32459))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1996 (52 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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