Summer Tree
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL
All 419 homes for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL · median $398,000 · 150 homes for sale in 32547 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Summer Tree in Fort Walton Beach, FL since 1993, the most recent in March 2026. Across Fort Walton Beach as a whole, 287 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,612, 39 median days on market, with 99 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,610 ($4,100 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32547 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 78 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1948–2020 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,545 sq ft (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, “SUMMER TREE key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/summer-tree, data as of September 20, 2026.

Summer Tree is a small, established pocket of 72 homes in Fort Walton Beach where price is driven by condition and square footage, not by amenities or newness. With a median build year of 1987 and stock ranging from postwar 1948 vintage up to 2020, what you pay here tracks closely to how much updating a given house has already absorbed. Expect a wide spread between move-in-ready and project properties, and price the difference into your offer.
At a median living size around 1,545 square feet and a homestead share under 40%, this is not a homogeneous subdivision — it is a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-held homes of varying ages. For buyers, that means individual inspection matters more than comps alone; for sellers, a genuinely updated home can stand out in a community where condition is the main lever.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SUMMER TREE 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
Summer Tree is a modest, long-settled Fort Walton Beach community with no identified shared amenities, so value lives entirely in the houses themselves — their age, size, and how much work has been done to them.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 9 homes in SUMMER TREE that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1987 and 2011 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,405 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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 6 qualified sales in SUMMER TREE across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $300,000 — 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.
Who Summer Tree is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a right-sized home near 1,545 square feet who value simple, no-amenity-fee carrying costs
- Renovation-minded buyers ready to take on an older property and build equity through updates
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable in a mixed owner-occupied and non-homestead area
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction and consistent finishes
- Anyone seeking community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Buyers who want a large-footprint home and won't verify layout and condition in person
The market around Summer Tree
Summer Tree is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32547, 198 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Walton Beach.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Summer Tree specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in SUMMER TREE, Fort Walton Beach
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.
The Summer Tree buying strategy.
If we were buying in Summer Tree 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 Summer Tree.
A condition-driven market, not an amenity one
The defining feature of Summer Tree is the age range of its housing: homes built as early as 1948 sit alongside construction as recent as 2020, with the median landing in 1987. That is a nearly seven-decade spread inside 72 homes, which tells you the community grew in on itself over time rather than arriving as one master-planned phase. Roofs, systems, windows, and floorplans will vary house to house, and so will price.
There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so there is no pool, clubhouse, or fee structure carrying value here. That keeps carrying costs simple but also means the property has to sell itself. At a typical footprint near 1,545 square feet, most homes read as right-sized rather than sprawling — buyers who want space should verify layout in person, since the median size masks the range.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Summer Tree. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this condition-sensitive, the wrong comp can cost you real money in either direction. We read Summer Tree house by house — matching updates, square footage, and build year to the specific property in front of you rather than leaning on a neighborhood average. That discipline is where you win on an offer or a list price.
Summer Tree in 15 seconds.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32547)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1993 (17 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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