South Orange Crest
Homes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL
All 204 homes for sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL · median $246,995 · 176 homes for sale in 32433 · Walton County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $189,888, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2025–2025 with 5 new construction; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 265 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,850 ($1,470 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32433 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 21 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–2024 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 1,456 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $189,888 median across 5 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 47 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 40% |
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, “South Orange Crest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/south-orange-crest, data as of September 20, 2026.
In South Orange Crest, price is driven far more by the condition and specifics of the individual home than by any community premium. With a median around $189,888 and no shared amenities pulling values in a single direction, what you pay tracks closely to what you're actually buying — updates, lot, and the state of the house itself. Expect a wide spread rather than a tidy tier.
The current posture is patient on both sides. A median of 47 days on market means homes are not moving in a weekend, so buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and walk if the numbers don't work. Sellers should price to condition from the start; the market here isn't rewarding optimistic list prices with quick offers.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside South Orange CrestHomes for Sale in DeFuniak Springs, FL 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
South Orange Crest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $190K, and a median 47 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32433 (DeFuniak Springs), 189 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $208K, down 2.5% year over year, with a median 89 days on market. Right now 69 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32433 housing market and the Walton County market.
South Orange Crest is a community of 21 homes in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, built between 1980 and 2024 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,456 square feet. 40% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
South Orange Crest is a straightforward DeFuniak Springs pocket in Walton County where the home itself — not shared amenities — is the whole story. With no community facilities identified from current listings, your dollars go into the house and lot rather than dues-funded extras.
The setting & the homes.
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Who South Orange Crest is best for.
Best for
- Value-focused buyers targeting the sub-$200K range who want the money in the home, not in dues
- Buyers with time to shop, inspect, and negotiate rather than chase a fast close
- Investors or handy buyers comfortable pricing in condition and deferred work
Probably not for
- Buyers who expect a pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities on site
- Anyone needing a quick in-and-out transaction on a tight timeline
- Buyers who want a large, deep set of recent comps to lean on before committing
Housing distress & ownership in South Orange Crest, DeFuniak Springs
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.
South Orange Crest on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The South Orange Crest buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Orange Crest 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 South Orange Crest.
A condition-driven market
With a median near $189,888 and roughly 47 days on market, this is a place to slow down and read each listing carefully. Because no community amenities show up in current MLS data, comparisons come down to the fundamentals: square footage, updates, lot, and how much deferred work a home carries. Two houses at similar prices can be very different buys.
The closings window here is thin — only 5 recent sales inform this snapshot — so treat the median as a directional guide rather than a precise rule. For sellers, that means pricing honestly to condition matters more than anchoring to a neighbor's number. For buyers, it means your own inspection and comps work carry real weight.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Orange Crest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this condition-sensitive, with a limited pool of recent sales, rewards local read over headline averages. We'll walk each home on its own merits, tell you where the median does and doesn't apply, and keep you from overpaying for cosmetics — or overlooking a solid house that just shows poorly.
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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 South Orange Crest buy.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32433)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (5 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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