Sea Hills in Destin

Sea Hills
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

Community in Destin · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32541
56 homesBuilt 1940–1997
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Sea Hills in Destin, FL since 2004, the most recent in May 2026. 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).

SEA HILLS key facts
LocationDestin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541
Homes in the community56 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1940–1997 (median 1973.0)
Typical living area1,913 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share42%

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 HILLS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sea-hills, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Sea Hills Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
42%
Owner-occupied · Sea Hills
25 of 59 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
58%
Non-owner-occupied · Sea Hills
incl. 25% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
56
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 59 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1940
Community established
homes built 1940-1997, median 1973 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sea Hills is an older Destin pocket where the housing stock dates from 1940 through 1997, with a median build around 1973. That age spread is the story: price here is driven far more by condition and how far a home has been updated than by any uniform standard. Expect a wide spread between untouched originals and renovated homes on the same street.

With 56 homes and a homestead share just over 40%, this is a mixed-posture market — part owner-occupied, part rental or seasonal. Buyers should underwrite the work, not just the address, and sellers who have genuinely modernized should document it, because condition is what separates the top of this market from the bottom.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside SEA HILLS 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.

635 Sea View Drive
$375K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
635 Sea View Drive
Listed by East Pass Realty Inc
628 Mountain Drive
$469K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba
628 Mountain Drive
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
662 Harbor Boulevard #1040
$3.20M · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 4 ba
662 Harbor Boulevard #1040
Listed by Destin Real Estate
637 Sandalwood Drive
$262K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
637 Sandalwood Drive
Listed by Progressive Management of America
662 Harbor Boulevard #540
$1.35M · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba
662 Harbor Boulevard #540
Listed by RE/MAX Coastal Properties
629 Sandalwood Drive
$300K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba
629 Sandalwood Drive
Listed by EXP Realty LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Sea Hills is a small, established Destin neighborhood in Okaloosa County of roughly 56 homes, built mostly between 1940 and 1997, where the median living area of about 1,900 square feet reflects modest, mid-century footprints rather than new construction.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 49 homes in SEA HILLS that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1973 and 2013 (median 1975), with a median living area of about 1,556 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.

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 foothold in Destin who will budget for updates on an older home
  • Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting roof, systems, and layout work
  • Owner-occupants seeking a manageable ~1,900 sqft footprint without HOA fees or amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need new or near-new construction and modern layouts
  • Buyers who want resort-style amenities, a pool, or a gated setting on-site
  • Buyers who want a fully turnkey home and no inspection surprises to price around

The market around Sea Hills

Sea Hills 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 Sea Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SEA HILLS, Destin

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 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 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.

If we were buying in Sea Hills 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 Hills.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Destin location and are comfortable pricing off condition.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition spread means two similar-looking homes can carry very different real costs.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the ~1,913 sqft median that has already handled the big-ticket systems.
Avoid If
You want new construction, resort-style amenities, or a turnkey home with no diligence.

An age-driven market, not an amenity-driven one

There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings — no pool, gate, or HOA package doing the selling here. What you are buying is the lot, the location within Destin, and the specific condition of the house. That puts the burden of diligence on the buyer and the burden of proof on the seller.

The median year built of 1973 and a range going back to 1940 mean systems, roofs, and layouts vary widely. Some homes have been carried forward with updates; others are close to original. A median around 1,913 square feet keeps most of these homes in a manageable, single-project scope rather than a gut renovation, but every purchase should be priced off inspection, not assumption.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sea Hills. 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 small, older market where condition sets the price, comps have to be read carefully — an updated home and an original one can look identical on paper and be worth very different money. We help buyers separate the two before they write, and help sellers price honestly against what they have actually done to the house.

Sea Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Destin location and are comfortable pricing off condition.
Biggest advantageOlder, modest-footprint homes on a small street with no HOA amenity overhead.
Biggest riskWide condition spread means two similar-looking homes can carry very different real costs.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the ~1,913 sqft median that has already handled the big-ticket systems.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, resort-style amenities, or a turnkey home with no diligence.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sea Hills 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 Hills.
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 Hills 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 Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,251/mo
Okaloosa County typical true cost to own
$220/mo
Okaloosa 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Sea Hills?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 56 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Sea Hills (public records).
What share of Sea Hills is owner-occupied?
42% of Sea Hills parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sea Hills built?
Homes in Sea Hills were built between 1940 and 1997, with a median year built of 1973.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sea Hills?
The best agent for Sea Hills is one who actively works Destin 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 Hills.
How do I find a top Destin real estate agent who knows Sea Hills?
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 Hills and the wider Destin area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sea Hills?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sea Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sea Hills, and what county is it in?
Sea Hills is in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32541.
Buyers wanting a foothold in Destin who will budget for updates on an older homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting roof, systems, and layout workExcellent fit
Owner-occupants seeking a manageable ~1,900 sqft footprint without HOA fees or amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need new or near-new construction and modern layoutsProbably not
Buyers who want resort-style amenities, a pool, or a gated setting on-siteProbably not
Buyers who want a fully turnkey home and no inspection surprises to price aroundProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32541))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (23 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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