Tanglewood S/D
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Tanglewood S/D in Fort Walton Beach, FL since 1995, the most recent in July 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).
Part of Tanglewood, Fort Walton Beach, FL — see all Tanglewood homes for sale (1 listing across 3 sections in the MLS).
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32547 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 118 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1976–1995 (median 1978.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,008 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
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, “TANGLEWOOD S/D key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tanglewood-s-d, data as of September 20, 2026.
Tanglewood is an established Fort Walton Beach subdivision of 118 homes built between 1976 and 1995, with a median year built of 1978. At roughly 2,000 square feet at the median, these are full-size houses, and the thing that actually moves price here is condition. Updated systems, roofs, kitchens, and baths carry a premium; original 1970s and 1980s finishes trade at a discount. Expect a wide spread from one closing to the next because you are pricing renovations, not floor plans.
With nearly 80% of homes held as homesteads, this is an owner-occupied street grid, not an investor churn. That tends to keep inventory measured and turnover lower. For a seller, presentation and updates are the lever. For a buyer, the opportunity is a solid-bones house you can improve on your own timeline — just underwrite the age of the roof, HVAC, and plumbing before you commit.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside TANGLEWOOD S/D 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
Tanglewood is a mature, owner-occupied subdivision of larger 1970s-to-1990s homes in Fort Walton Beach. There are no community amenities identified in the current listings, so value here is about the house and the location rather than shared facilities.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 64 homes in TANGLEWOOD S/D that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1976 and 1989 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 1,724 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 10 qualified sales in TANGLEWOOD S/D across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $375,000 — 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 Tanglewood S/D is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting more square footage in an established Fort Walton Beach subdivision
- Buyers with a renovation budget who want to build value through updates over time
- Long-term owner-occupants who value a settled, low-turnover street grid
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new construction or a modern floor plan
- Buyers seeking community amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers who need a fully turnkey home and have no appetite for updating an older house
The market around Tanglewood S/D
Tanglewood S/D 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 Tanglewood S/D specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in TANGLEWOOD S/D, 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 Tanglewood S/D buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tanglewood S/D 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 Tanglewood S/D.
Buying the condition, not the floor plan
The homes date from 1976 to 1995, and the median vintage is 1978. That age range is the single most important fact for a buyer. Some houses have been renovated top to bottom; others still carry their original mechanicals and finishes. The median living area of just over 2,000 square feet gives you room to work with, but a serious inspection and a realistic capital-improvement budget matter more here than in a newer community.
Because roughly four in five homes are homesteaded, this is a settled subdivision where sellers have generally lived in and maintained their houses. That is a plus, but it also means each home tells its own maintenance story. No amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should weigh the community on its homes and its Fort Walton Beach location, not on a clubhouse or pool.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tanglewood S/D. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this condition-driven, the number that matters is not the list price but the cost to bring a specific house to your standard. We walk each home with an eye on roof age, HVAC, plumbing, and past updates, then help you separate a fairly priced fixer from an overpriced one. That is how you avoid overpaying for someone else's deferred maintenance — or underbidding on a house that is genuinely done.
Tanglewood S/D in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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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 (4 streets, ZIP 32547)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1995 (21 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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