Southernaire
Homes for Sale in Crestview, FL
All 380 homes for sale in Crestview, FL · median $325,450 · 239 homes for sale in 32539 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Southernaire in Crestview, FL, the most recent in July 2026. Across Crestview as a whole, 136 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319,000, 82 median days on market, with 384 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,110 ($3,600 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and by which era of the housing stock you are buying. Southernaire spans homes built from 1940 through 2024, with a median build year of 1984, so what sits on the market ranges from prewar and midcentury cottages to recent construction. With a median living area around 1,357 square feet, this is a compact-home pocket, and the spread in price reflects renovation status far more than any single price tier.
For buyers, that mix rewards patience and a clear-eyed inspection: an older, un-updated house and a newer build can look similar in a search filter but underwrite very differently. For sellers, condition is the lever you actually control here. A homestead share of about 51% means this is a roughly even split between owner-occupied and non-owner-held property, so pricing off a genuine comp — matched by age and condition — matters more than leaning on the median alone.
Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SOUTHERNAIRE 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
Southernaire is a small, established pocket of Crestview in Okaloosa County — 71 homes spanning eight decades of construction, weighted toward smaller floor plans and defined more by individual home condition than by any shared amenity package.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 8 homes in SOUTHERNAIRE that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1963 and 2004 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,302 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 62% 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.
County records show 3 qualified sales in SOUTHERNAIRE across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $166,400 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Southernaire is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a compact, efficient floor plan around the community's median size
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home and add value through updates
- Buyers prioritizing an established Crestview location over shared amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, gate, or shared community facilities
- Buyers needing large square footage as a baseline requirement
- Buyers who want uniform, new-construction consistency across the street
The market around Southernaire
Southernaire is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32539, 328 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Crestview.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,691 homes are active and 403 pending (19% under contract).
In ZIP 32539 (Crestview), 99 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311K, up 49.4% year over year, with a median 71 days on market. Right now 74 active and 28 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32539 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Southernaire specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Southernaire buying strategy.
If we were buying in Southernaire 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 Southernaire.
A condition-driven pocket, not a master-plan
The defining fact of Southernaire is its range. Homes date from 1940 to 2024, and the median build year of 1984 tells you the middle of the inventory is mature. That variety is the story: you can find original older construction next to something recent, and the value gap between them is almost entirely about updates, systems, and upkeep rather than location within the community.
There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings — no pool, gate, or shared facilities to price in. That keeps carrying costs simpler and puts the weight of any purchase decision on the individual house. With a median around 1,357 square feet, expect efficient footprints; buyers wanting large square footage will need to shop selectively across the wide build-year range.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southernaire. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied, the median tells you very little about the specific house in front of you. We underwrite each property against genuinely comparable homes — matched by age, size, and condition — so you are not overpaying for a dated house or underpricing a renovated one. That comp discipline is where we earn our keep in a pocket like Southernaire.
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| Location | Crestview, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32539 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 67 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1940–2021 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | 1,344 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 49% |
Data as of November 9, 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, “Southernaire key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/southernaire, data as of November 9, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in SOUTHERNAIRE, Crestview
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.
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Recent Developments in Southernaire
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Southernaire, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand opens on Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach
The stand at 799 Beal Parkway opened Oct. 19 and is the chain's second in Fort Walton Beach. It is expected to add 75 local jobs, and an opening fundraiser raised $4,661 for an equine therapy nonprofit.
What it may mean for the marketA new drive-thru option along Beal Parkway adds early-morning and late-night food and beverage access and about 75 jobs nearby. The project is about 23 miles south of Southernaire, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County stabilizes 180 miles of dirt roads in north county
Okaloosa County has stabilized 180 miles of dirt roads using the voter-approved infrastructure surtax, more than triple the original goal of 50 miles in five years. The roads received a limerock base topped with chip-seal or hot-mix, and the county says only a handful of roads remain. The work is in north Okaloosa County.
What it may mean for the marketPaved rural roads in north Okaloosa could improve year-round access and reduce road maintenance costs for areas near Crestview. The site is about 2 miles north of Southernaire.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Civic
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 on September 15 against a 12-month data center moratorium. On September 3 the board unanimously directed staff to develop a regulatory framework for data centers, with an outline due within 60 days. No specific project or site was proposed, and commissioners discussed protecting the Shoal River Industrial Park.
What it may mean for the marketThe pending rules will shape where large power-and-land-intensive facilities can locate in the county, including industrial land near Crestview. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Southernaire.
Source: Get The Coast - June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 18 miles south of Southernaire.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The site is about 2 miles east of Southernaire.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The site is about 4 miles south of Southernaire.
Source: Get The Coast
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32539)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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