Sugar Sands Estates in Santa Rosa Beach

Sugar Sands Estates
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 848 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,135,000 · 878 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
39 homesBuilt 2020–2023
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As of September 2026, Sugar Sands Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2020–2023.

SUGAR SANDS ESTATES key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community39 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2020–2023 (median 2022)
Typical living area2,376 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPets Allowed, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Pool, Community Room, Minimum Rental Prd
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $789,250 · 12.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share49%

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, “SUGAR SANDS ESTATES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sugar-sands-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Sugar Sands Estates: 2 new listings (median asking $769,500). As of September 28, 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 · Sugar Sands Estates Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
49%
Owner-occupied · Sugar Sands Estates
19 of 39 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
51%
Non-owner-occupied · Sugar Sands Estates
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 20% out-of-state
39
Homes in the community
39 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 6 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $809K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2020
Community established
homes built 2020-2023, median 2022 (FL DOR 2025)
5.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 39 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sugar Sands Estates

Live MLS inventory for Sugar Sands Estates. 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 Sugar Sands Estates listings as of 2026-09-28, 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 Sugar Sands Estates Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Sugar Sands Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 19 Sugar Sands Drive · $790,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 20, 2026 · listed by 1 Percent Lists Florida Coast
  • 54 Sugar Sands Drive · $749,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 2, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
  • 15 Sugar Sands Drive · $829,500 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 10, 2026 · listed by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sugar Sands Estates is a thin-inventory pocket in Santa Rosa Beach, with just two active listings and two closings in the recent window. At that volume there is no reliable median to lean on, so price here is set less by comparable sales and more by the condition, siting, and proximity to the coast of whatever happens to be listed at the time.

For a buyer, that means each listing is its own negotiation rather than a data-driven exercise — patience and a willingness to move when the right home appears matter more than waiting for a broad trend. For a seller, the low count cuts both ways: little direct competition, but also few recent trades to anchor an appraisal, so pricing and presentation carry real weight.

Sugar Sands Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sugar Sands Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 29, 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

This is a small, low-turnover enclave in Santa Rosa Beach where inventory is measured in a handful of homes at a time, not dozens. Expect to evaluate each listing on its own merits.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 37 homes in SUGAR SANDS ESTATES that have changed hands since 2020, built between 2020 and 2023 (median 2021), with a median living area of about 2,034 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.

County records show 5 qualified sales in SUGAR SANDS ESTATES across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $809,000 — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers set on a Santa Rosa Beach coastal location who can be patient for the right listing
  • Buyers comfortable judging a home on condition and siting rather than a broad comp set
  • Buyers who value low listing competition over a wide range of choices

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need many options on the market at once
  • Buyers expecting a defined community amenity package
  • Buyers who want abundant recent comps to guide their offer

The market around Sugar Sands Estates

Sugar Sands Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32459, 1,067 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.

Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sugar Sands Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUGAR SANDS ESTATES, 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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-21)

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 Sugar Sands Estates 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 Sugar Sands Estates address.

If we were buying in Sugar Sands Estates 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Sugar Sands Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and can act when a fitting home lists.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps make pricing and appraisals harder to pin down.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home evaluated on its own merits, not a market average.
Avoid If
You need selection or a shared community amenity package.

A thin-inventory coastal pocket

With two active listings and two recent closings, Sugar Sands Estates trades in single digits. That scarcity is the defining feature: there is no deep pool of comparable sales to smooth out pricing, so the spread between any two homes can be wide and driven mostly by condition and location within the community.

No community amenities surface from the current MLS listings, which puts the emphasis on the Santa Rosa Beach setting and the individual property itself. Buyers who want a shared amenity package should confirm what, if anything, a specific listing conveys rather than assume it at the community level.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sugar Sands Estates. 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, the difference between a good and a bad outcome is timing and read on a single property. We track listings and closings in Sugar Sands Estates as they happen, help you judge each home on its own condition and siting rather than a phantom range, and tell you plainly when a listing is priced ahead of what the limited local record supports.

Sugar Sands Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Santa Rosa Beach address and can act when a fitting home lists.
Biggest advantageLow competition — few active listings to bid against at any given time.
Biggest riskThin comps make pricing and appraisals harder to pin down.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home evaluated on its own merits, not a market average.
Avoid ifYou need selection or a shared community amenity package.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sugar Sands Estates 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 Sugar Sands Estates.
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 Sugar Sands Estates sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in SUGAR SANDS ESTATES

Homes in SUGAR SANDS ESTATES that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

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 (2026-09-29).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sugar Sands Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Sugar Sands Estates leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Sugar Sands Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 39 homes in Sugar Sands Estates (public records).
What share of Sugar Sands Estates is owner-occupied?
49% of Sugar Sands Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sugar Sands Estates built?
Homes in Sugar Sands Estates were built between 2020 and 2023, with a median year built of 2022 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sugar Sands Estates?
The best agent for Sugar Sands Estates 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 Sugar Sands Estates.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Sugar Sands Estates?
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 Sugar Sands Estates and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sugar Sands Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sugar Sands Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sugar Sands Estates, and what county is it in?
Sugar Sands Estates is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 8 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers set on a Santa Rosa Beach coastal location who can be patient for the right listingExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable judging a home on condition and siting rather than a broad comp setExcellent fit
Buyers who value low listing competition over a wide range of choicesExcellent fit
Buyers who need many options on the market at onceProbably not
Buyers expecting a defined community amenity packageProbably not
Buyers who want abundant recent comps to guide their offerProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2020 (43 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 SUGAR SANDS ESTATES? 2 recorded closings (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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