Santa Rosa Retreat
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
All 855 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,150,000 · 865 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Santa Rosa Retreat in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Santa Rosa Retreat in Santa Rosa Beach, FL since 2020, the most recent in March 2026. Across Santa Rosa Beach as a whole, 545 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $975,000, 84 median days on market, with 302 homes for sale today. At that median and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,510 ($9,130 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 20 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2019–2022 (median 2021.5) |
| Typical living area | 3,129 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Short Term Rental - Allowed |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,590,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 25% |
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, “SANTA ROSA RETREAT key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/santa-rosa-retreat, data as of September 20, 2026.
Santa Rosa Retreat is a thin-data community right now: one active listing, one closing in the window. With inventory this scarce, there is no real spread to read from, so price here is set by the specific home on offer and its condition rather than by any established comp pattern. Treat any single sale as a data point, not a trend.
For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor when a buyer wants into this exact pocket of Santa Rosa Beach and has few alternatives. For a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to move when a listing that fits does appear. Neither side should anchor to a broad market narrative that the data does not support.
Santa Rosa Retreat right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 2, 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
Santa Rosa Retreat is a small enclave in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, with a single active listing at present and no shared amenities identified from current MLS records. It reads as a location play more than an amenity play.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 6 homes in SANTA ROSA RETREAT that have changed hands since 2020, built between 2019 and 2021 (median 2020), with a median living area of about 2,616 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.
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 Santa Rosa Retreat is best for.
Best for
- Decisive buyers who know their must-haves and can move quickly when a listing appears
- Sellers with a well-kept home who can benefit from limited competing inventory
- Buyers focused on this exact area of Santa Rosa Beach rather than a broad search
Probably not for
- Buyers who want several homes to tour and compare before deciding
- Anyone seeking shared community amenities, since none are identified here
- Buyers who need a deep comp history to feel confident on price
The market around Santa Rosa Retreat
Santa Rosa Retreat is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32459, 1,067 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.
Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Santa Rosa Retreat specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in SANTA ROSA RETREAT, Santa Rosa Beach
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 Santa Rosa Retreat
Live MLS inventory for Santa Rosa Retreat. 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 Retreat listings as of 2026-10-01, 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 Santa Rosa Retreat Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Santa Rosa Retreat listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 61 Carefree Lane · $1,590,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Schools
- 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 Retreat listings and can change; always confirm with Walton County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Santa Rosa Retreat buying strategy.
If we were buying in Santa Rosa Retreat 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.
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.
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 Santa Rosa Retreat.
A thin-inventory pocket
The defining fact about Santa Rosa Retreat today is how little is available. One active listing and one recent closing mean the community trades quietly and infrequently. That works against anyone hoping to compare several homes side by side, and it rewards buyers who know exactly what they want and are ready to act on the one option that surfaces.
No community amenities show up in current MLS listings, so the value proposition here rests on the individual home and its position in Santa Rosa Beach rather than on shared features. Judge each listing on its own merits — condition, lot, and layout — since there is no amenity package to average into the price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Santa Rosa Retreat. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on active listings, timing and local read matter more than any pricing model. We track Santa Rosa Beach inventory as it moves, tell you plainly when a listing is worth chasing, and keep you from over-anchoring to a single sale. When there is only one home on the market, having someone who knows the block is the difference between acting on time and missing it.
Santa Rosa Retreat 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 Santa Rosa Retreat 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 Santa Rosa Retreat sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Santa Rosa Retreat, 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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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Walton 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.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32459 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 (2026-10-02).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32459)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2020 (10 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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