Summer Place in Fort Walton Beach

Summer Place
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL

All 414 homes for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL · median $398,000 · 149 homes for sale in 32547 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32547
41 homesBuilt 2003–2005Median sale $820K
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As of October 2026, Summer Place in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $820,000, a median 102 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,570 ($10,060 with the full homestead exemption).

SUMMER PLACE key facts
LocationFort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32547, 32548
Homes in the community41 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2003–2005 (median 2004)
Typical living area2,307 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersBBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Elevators, Exercise Room, Fire Alarm, Picnic Area
Sale prices, last 12 months$820,000 median across 3 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)102 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,097,500
Owner-occupied (homestead) share73%

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, “SUMMER PLACE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/summer-place--okaloosa, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Summer Place Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$820K
Median sold · 12 mo
96.6%
Sale vs ask
+258%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $229K median in 2012
Tempo
102days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Summer Place
30 of 41 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Summer Place
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 22% out-of-state
41
Homes in the community
41 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 2003
Community established
homes built 2003-2005, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
7.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 41 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Summer Place is a small, established pocket in Fort Walton Beach — 76 homes built across a wide span, from 1965 to 2005, with the median build landing in 2003. That range is the whole story on price here: this is a condition- and vintage-driven market, not a spec-sheet one. Two homes sitting side by side can be decades apart in age and updates, so what sets value is the individual house, not a neighborhood floor or ceiling.

With only 2 active listings and 2 closings in the trailing window, this is a thin, quiet market. Sellers benefit from limited competition, but that also means comps are sparse and pricing takes real work. Buyers should expect to move on the right house when it appears rather than wait for a menu of options — and to underwrite each home on its own merits.

The 60-Second Overview

Summer Place market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $820K, and a median 102 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32547 (Fort Walton Beach), 385 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $337K ($136/sq ft), up 12.1% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 107 active and 39 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32547 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.

Summer Place is a community of 41 homes in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, built between 2003 and 2005 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,307 square feet. 73% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact 76-home community in Okaloosa County where the housing stock spans four decades but skews newer at the median, meaning the spread in condition and updates matters more here than any single price band. Roughly two-thirds of homes are homesteaded, which points to an owner-occupied core rather than a heavy investor presence.

Best for

  • Owner-occupiers wanting a stable, low-turnover neighborhood who can move quickly when a listing appears
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition and vintage rather than a neighborhood price band
  • Those seeking around 2,300 square feet of living space in an established Fort Walton Beach location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to compare several active listings before committing
  • Anyone who requires community amenities, since none are identified from current listings
  • Investors seeking a rental-heavy community, given the roughly two-thirds owner-occupied share

Windows contain 1 to 6 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2021 low; 102 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 6 a year; 3 in the current window.

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 32548 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 (2026-10-02).

Summer Place Market Scorecard

Balanced

Summer Place is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $1,097,500, and homes go under contract in about 122 days.

$1,097,500
Median list
$820,000
Median sold
122
Days on mkt
2/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in SUMMER PLACE, Fort Walton 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 26 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Summer Place

Live MLS inventory for Summer Place. 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 Summer Place 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.

Every Home for Sale in Summer Place Okaloosa Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Summer Place Okaloosa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Elliott Point · Elementary
  • Bruner · Middle
  • Fort Walton Beach · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Summer Place listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Summer Place address.

If we were buying in Summer Place 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 Summer Place.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach pocket and are ready to act on limited inventory.
Biggest Risk
Sparse comps make pricing harder and give buyers few options at once.
Sweet Spot
A newer-vintage home near the 2003 median with living space around 2,300 square feet.
Avoid If
You need a menu of choices or shared community amenities to justify the move.

A vintage-driven pocket

The year-built range — 1965 to 2005 — is the single most important thing to understand about Summer Place. With a median build of 2003 and median living space around 2,317 square feet, the newer end of the community carries some genuine size, but older homes are in the mix and will trade on their own terms. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so you are buying the house and the location, not a shared package.

The homestead share near 65% suggests a stable, largely owner-occupied community rather than a rental-heavy one. Combined with the low listing and closing counts, that stability tends to keep inventory tight. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness; for a seller, it means pricing to the specific condition of your home instead of leaning on a broad neighborhood average.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Summer Place. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.3A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Owner Commitment7.3/10
Pricing Power7.7/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +258% since 2012; Owner Commitment 73% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin — two actives, two recent closings, and a housing stock that ranges from the mid-1960s to the mid-2000s — accurate pricing comes from reading each home against a limited pool of comps, not from a formula. We do that work directly, help buyers move decisively when the right listing surfaces, and help sellers position an older or updated home honestly against what little is actually trading.

Summer Place in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach pocket and are ready to act on limited inventory.
Biggest advantageOwner-occupied stability and a tight market that favors well-priced sellers.
Biggest riskSparse comps make pricing harder and give buyers few options at once.
Sweet spotA newer-vintage home near the 2003 median with living space around 2,300 square feet.
Avoid ifYou need a menu of choices or shared community amenities to justify the move.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Summer Place?
The median sale price in Summer Place was $820K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Summer Place take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 102 days on market (3 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Summer Place?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 41 homes in Summer Place (public records).
What share of Summer Place is owner-occupied?
73% of Summer Place parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Summer Place built?
Homes in Summer Place were built between 2003 and 2005, with a median year built of 2004 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Summer Place home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 258% since 2012, from $229K to $820K (Emerald Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Summer Place?
The best agent for Summer Place is one who actively works Fort Walton 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 Summer Place.
How do I find a top Fort Walton Beach real estate agent who knows Summer Place?
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 Summer Place and the wider Fort Walton Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Summer Place?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Summer Place purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Summer Place, and what county is it in?
Summer Place is in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP codes 32547, 32548. The community's center is about 4 miles west of the center of Fort Walton Beach (straight-line).
Owner-occupiers wanting a stable, low-turnover neighborhood who can move quickly when a listing appearsExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition and vintage rather than a neighborhood price bandExcellent fit
Those seeking around 2,300 square feet of living space in an established Fort Walton Beach locationExcellent fit
Buyers who want to compare several active listings before committingProbably not
Anyone who requires community amenities, since none are identified from current listingsProbably not
Investors seeking a rental-heavy community, given the roughly two-thirds owner-occupied shareProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32547/32548))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (72 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 SUMMER PLACE? 3 recorded closings; median 102 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Okaloosa 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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