Sea Dunes in Santa Rosa Beach

Sea Dunes
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 844 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,162,500 · 875 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
80 homesBuilt 1997–2024Median sale $855K
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Live Market Pulse
35/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2020 → 2026 · 63 at the 2025 peak
0 is Sea Dunes's coldest market since 2020, 100 its hottest. Today: 35. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data28 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Sea Dunes in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $760,000 to $1,395,000 (median $924,950). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $855,000, a median 93 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1999–2025 with 1 new construction; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 30 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,340 ($7,960 with the full homestead exemption).

SEA DUNES key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459, 32550
Homes in the community80 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1997–2024 (median 2002.0)
Typical living area2,080 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersPavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Security System
Sale prices, last 12 months$855,000 median across 5 closed sales · -3.6% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)93 median
For sale right now4 active, 0 pending · median asking $924,950
Owner-occupied (homestead) share58%

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, “SEA DUNES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sea-dunes--walton, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Sea Dunes: 1 new listing (median asking $849,900). As of July 25, 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.

Live · Sea Dunes Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$855K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 3.6% vs the prior 12 months
-3.6% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
97.0%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 97.0%
Tempo
93days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2020 low
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
58%
Owner-occupied · Sea Dunes
48 of 82 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · Sea Dunes
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 26% out-of-state
80
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 82 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 28 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $875K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1997
Community established
homes built 1997-2024, median 2002 (FL DOR 2025)
6.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 80 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sea Dunes

Live MLS inventory for Sea Dunes. 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 Sea Dunes 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.

Every Home for Sale in Sea Dunes Walton Right Now (4)

All 4 active and pending Sea Dunes Walton listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 96 Tradewinds Drive · $1,000,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 10, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty SRB
  • 56 Tradewinds Drive · $849,900 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Classic Luxury Real Estate LLC
  • 244 Tradewinds Drive · $1,395,000 · 4 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Compass
  • 84 Tradewinds Drive · $760,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sea Dunes is a small pocket of roughly 80 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, with a build span from 1997 to 2024 and a median year built around 2002. That mix matters: what sets the price here is condition and vintage, not a fixed tier. Original-era homes and recently built or renovated ones both trade under the same address, so the median of $855,000 hides a wide spread. Read each listing on its own merits.

The current posture is slow and negotiable. Median days on market sits at 93 — call it three months — with only 4 active listings against a thin 5-closing window and a market heat score of 36. Prices are off 3% year over year. For buyers, that means time to inspect, compare, and negotiate. For sellers, it means pricing to condition and expecting a longer runway; the homes that stall are usually the ones priced as if the market were hot.

Sea Dunes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sea Dunes right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($855K) is down 3.6% from the prior 12 months ($887K). With about 3 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 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 2x the typical Walton County sale ($855K vs $400K, trailing 12 months, Emerald Coast MLS records).

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· Updated September 27, 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

Sea Dunes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $855K, and a median 93 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

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.

County records show 5 qualified sales in SEA DUNES across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $875,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Sea Dunes is a community of 80 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 1997 and 2024 (median 2002.0), with a median living area of about 2,080 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact, established community near the coast in Santa Rosa Beach, where homes range from late-1990s builds to new construction and the median footprint runs just over 2,000 square feet. No shared amenities show up in current MLS listings, so value here is about the individual home and its location rather than a community package.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the mid-$800s for an established coastal-area home and prepared to negotiate over 90-plus days
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can price an older home by its condition rather than the median
  • Long-hold buyers comfortable with a slow, low-turnover market and thin comparable data

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse, none of which appear in current listings
  • Anyone needing a quick close in a competitive, fast-moving market
  • Buyers wanting uniform, predictable pricing rather than a wide condition-driven spread

Windows contain 0 to 7 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 3.6% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2020 low; 93 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.0% now vs Walton 97.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 5 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2020202220242026
63 at the 2025 peak, 35 in the troughs, 35 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

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 (2026-09-21).

Sea Dunes Market Scorecard

Balanced

Sea Dunes is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $924,950, and homes go under contract in about 57 days.

$924,950
Median list
$855,000
Median sold
57
Days on mkt
4/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in SEA DUNES, Santa Rosa Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 21 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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 Sea Dunes 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 Sea Dunes address.

If we were buying in Sea Dunes 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 Sea Dunes.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Santa Rosa Beach address and are willing to vet each home individually.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and a wide condition spread make comparables hard to read.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid If
You need an amenity-rich community package or a fast, competitive close.

A condition-driven market, not a tier

With a build range spanning nearly three decades and a median living area around 2,079 square feet, Sea Dunes is not a uniform subdivision. A 2002-era home in original shape and a 2024 build are worlds apart on price, and both can appear at once in a market this small. The single median figure of $855,000 is a midpoint, not a menu — use it as a reference and then judge each home on condition, updates, and lot.

Homestead share sits near 59%, which tells you this is a mix of primary residences and non-homesteaded property rather than a pure owner-occupied enclave or a pure rental block. With no community amenities identified in current listings, buyers should weigh what each specific property and its immediate location offer, not a shared clubhouse or pool story.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.3B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.1/10
Owner Commitment5.8/10
Pricing Power8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.3). Basis: Recent Direction -3.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin — 4 active listings, 5 recent closings, 93 days to move a home — rewards judgment over speed. We read each Sea Dunes property against its vintage and condition instead of the headline median, so you know whether a list price reflects a renovated home or an original one. On the buy side that means real negotiating room; on the sell side it means pricing to the home you actually have, not the number you wish it carried.

Sea Dunes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Santa Rosa Beach address and are willing to vet each home individually.
Biggest advantageA slow, negotiable market with time to inspect and compare.
Biggest riskThin inventory and a wide condition spread make comparables hard to read.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid ifYou need an amenity-rich community package or a fast, competitive close.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sea Dunes homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Sea Dunes.
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 Sea Dunes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sea Dunes?
The median sale price in Sea Dunes was $855K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Sea Dunes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 93 days on market (5 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Sea Dunes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 80 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Sea Dunes (public records).
What share of Sea Dunes is owner-occupied?
58% of Sea Dunes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sea Dunes built?
Homes in Sea Dunes were built between 1997 and 2024, with a median year built of 2002.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sea Dunes?
The best agent for Sea Dunes 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 Sea Dunes.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Sea Dunes?
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 Sea Dunes and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sea Dunes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sea Dunes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sea Dunes, and what county is it in?
Sea Dunes is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP codes 32459, 32550. The community's center is about 8 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Is Sea Dunes a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Sea Dunes: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $855K (5 sales), 12% below the Santa Rosa Beach median of $975K; homes took a median 93 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 80 homes, 58% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting the mid-$800s for an established coastal-area home and prepared to negotiate over 90-plus daysExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can price an older home by its condition rather than the medianExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers comfortable with a slow, low-turnover market and thin comparable dataExcellent fit
Buyers who need shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse, none of which appear in current listingsProbably not
Anyone needing a quick close in a competitive, fast-moving marketProbably not
Buyers wanting uniform, predictable pricing rather than a wide condition-driven spreadProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32459/32550))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1998 (65 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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Thinking of selling in SEA DUNES? 5 recorded closings; median 93 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Walton County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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