Seacrest East in Inlet Beach

Seacrest East
Homes for Sale in Inlet Beach, FL

Community in Inlet Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32461
73 homesBuilt 1960–2024
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, SEACREST EAST in Inlet Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2023; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft).

Live · Seacrest East Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
33%
Under contract
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
29%
Owner-occupied · Seacrest East
22 of 77 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
71%
Non-owner-occupied · Seacrest East
incl. 25% trust or LLC-held · 51% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Seacrest East
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2022
73
Homes in the community
plus 4 vacant residential lots · 77 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1960
Community established
homes built 1960-2024, median 2008 (FL DOR 2025)
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 73 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Seacrest East is a small, thin-inventory pocket near Inlet Beach, with just 2 active listings against 73 homes. Price here is driven less by any headline figure and more by condition, lot, and how close a home sits to the coast. The build range runs from 1960 to 2024, so you are shopping across generations of construction, and that spread — not a tidy price band — is what you underwrite.

With a median build year of 2008 and a median footprint above 3,100 square feet, the housing stock leans newer and larger than the raw age range suggests. For sellers, scarce competing inventory is an advantage if the home shows well; for buyers, it means patience and a willingness to move when the right listing surfaces, because there is no deep bench of alternatives to fall back on.

The 60-Second Overview

Seacrest East is a compact coastal enclave in Inlet Beach where a wide construction span meets a newer, larger median home — the kind of place where each individual listing sets its own tone rather than following a community-wide template.

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 seeking a larger coastal home and patient enough to wait for scarce inventory
  • Second-home or income-property buyers comfortable in a market with a high non-homestead share
  • Buyers who will underwrite a specific property's condition rather than a community average

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need amenity-rich communities with shared facilities
  • Buyers wanting many listings to compare at once
  • Buyers who want uniform, same-era construction and predictable pricing

Housing distress & ownership in SEACREST EAST, Inlet 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 33 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-31)

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 Seacrest East

Live MLS inventory for Seacrest East. 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 Seacrest East 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.

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
  • Dune Lakes · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Seacrest East 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 Seacrest East address.

If we were buying in Seacrest East 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 Seacrest East.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a larger coastal home near Inlet Beach and can act when the right listing appears.
Biggest Risk
A wide build range means condition and value vary sharply home to home.
Sweet Spot
A newer, sizeable home shown in strong condition close to the coast.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a deep pool of listings to choose from.

A condition-driven coastal pocket

The numbers tell you this is a place to buy on the merits of the specific house. Homes span 1960 to 2024, so a mid-century structure and a nearly-new build can sit within the same community, and their values are pulled apart by age, updates, and proximity to the water. The median living area north of 3,100 square feet points to substantial homes, but square footage alone won't tell you where a given property lands.

Homestead share sits at roughly 29%, so a meaningful portion of the stock is held as second homes or income property rather than owner-occupied. No community amenities surfaced from current MLS listings, which means you are paying for the home and the location near Inlet Beach — not for shared facilities. Read each listing on its own condition and setting.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Seacrest East. 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 — 2 active listings out of 73 homes — timing and read on individual condition are everything. We track what actually moves here, help you underwrite a home whose value hinges on its age, updates, and location rather than a community template, and tell you plainly when a specific listing doesn't justify its ask.

Seacrest East in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger coastal home near Inlet Beach and can act when the right listing appears.
Biggest advantageThin competing inventory works in a well-prepared seller's favor.
Biggest riskA wide build range means condition and value vary sharply home to home.
Sweet spotA newer, sizeable home shown in strong condition close to the coast.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a deep pool of listings to choose from.

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 Seacrest East 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.

SEACREST EAST Market Scorecard

Thin data

SEACREST EAST is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $4,447,000, and homes go under contract in about 89 days.

n/a
Months supply
$4,447,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
89
Days on mkt
2/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32461 ZIP is $1,402,492, about 92.0% 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 Seacrest East?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 73 homes plus 4 vacant residential lots in Seacrest East (public records).
What share of Seacrest East is owner-occupied?
29% of Seacrest East parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Seacrest East built?
Homes in Seacrest East were built between 1960 and 2024, with a median year built of 2008 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Seacrest East?
Cash buyers took 0% of Seacrest East sales in the 12 months ending July 2022 (0 of 4 closings, Emerald Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Seacrest East?
The best agent for Seacrest East is one who actively works Inlet 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 Seacrest East.
How do I find a top Inlet Beach real estate agent who knows Seacrest East?
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 Seacrest East and the wider Inlet Beach area.
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Buyers seeking a larger coastal home and patient enough to wait for scarce inventoryExcellent fit
Second-home or income-property buyers comfortable in a market with a high non-homestead shareExcellent fit
Buyers who will underwrite a specific property's condition rather than a community averageExcellent fit
Buyers who need amenity-rich communities with shared facilitiesProbably not
Buyers wanting many listings to compare at onceProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, same-era construction and predictable pricingProbably 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 (2 streets, ZIP 32461))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (21 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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