The Preserve at Grayton Beach
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As of November 2026, the Preserve at Grayton Beach in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 7 homes for sale, asking from $1,349,000 to $2,595,000 (median $1,825,000). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2026 with 2 new construction; 12 of 12 report an HOA (median $245/mo); none of the 12 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 25 ft).
Part of the Grayton Beach master-planned community in Santa Rosa Beach, FL — see all Grayton Beach homes for sale (10 listings across 4 villages and sections in the MLS).
Homes For Sale Right Now in The Preserve at Grayton Beach
Live MLS inventory for The Preserve at Grayton Beach. 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.
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Active · 49 daysActive · 10 daysActive and pending The Preserve at Grayton Beach listings as of 2026-11-11, 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.
Price here is driven by proximity to Grayton Beach and by home condition, not by any community amenity package — the current listings show none identified. With a median just under $1.48M and homes averaging close to 2,950 square feet built between 2005 and 2024, this is a newer-construction, coastal-South-Walton price point where the spread between listings comes down to build quality, finish, and how close you sit to the beach corridor.
The posture right now favors a patient buyer. The median is down 20.8% year over year, only 6 listings are active, and homes are taking around 34 days to go under contract with a market heat score of 34. That combination — falling prices, thin inventory, moderate pace — tells sellers to price to the current market rather than last year's, and tells buyers there is room to negotiate but not much selection to choose from.
Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The Preserve at Grayton Beach right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 16.8 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 November 9, 2026. Confidence: Medium (7 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 12, 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
A small, newer-built enclave of roughly 110 homes near Grayton Beach, where the value is in the location and the construction rather than shared amenities — the MLS shows none. With a homestead share around 23%, this reads as a market with heavy second-home and investment ownership.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 76 homes in THE PRESERVE AT GRAYTON BEACH that have changed hands since 2005, built between 2005 and 2026 (median 2008), with a median living area of about 2,586 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.
Flood zones in The Preserve at Grayton Beach: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who The Preserve at Grayton Beach is best for.
Best for
- Second-home or investment buyers targeting the mid-seven-figure range near Grayton Beach
- Buyers who value newer construction and beach proximity over community amenities
- Patient buyers who can wait for the right listing in a low-inventory market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large selection of homes to compare at any given time
- Buyers who want resort-style shared amenities as part of the community
- Anyone needing quick certainty on value in a thin, swinging market
The market around The Preserve at Grayton Beach
The Preserve at Grayton Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32459, 952 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.
Across Walton County, 2,879 homes are active and 587 pending (17% under contract).
In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 195 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $837K, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 159 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 9.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Preserve at Grayton Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Preserve at Grayton Beach on the map.
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Schools
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- Van R Butler · Elementary
- Emerald Coast · Middle
- South Walton · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Preserve at Grayton Beach listings and can change; always confirm with Walton County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The The Preserve at Grayton Beach buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Preserve at Grayton Beach 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.
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.
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 The Preserve at Grayton Beach.
A coastal price point set by location and build
The housing stock is relatively young — nothing predates 2005 and the newest homes reach 2024, with a median build year around 2012–2013. At a median living area near 2,948 square feet, these are substantial homes, and the wide range of ages means condition and updates vary meaningfully from one listing to the next. Since no community amenities show up in current listings, buyers should weight the individual home and its walk to the beach over any shared offering.
Liquidity is the thing to understand here. With just 6 active listings and a 5-closing trailing window, this is a low-volume market where one or two transactions move the median. The 20.8% year-over-year drop should be read in that context — in a thin market, mix matters as much as trend — but it also underscores why disciplined, comparable-driven pricing beats guesswork on both sides.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Preserve at Grayton Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin inventory and a swinging median make this a market where local comp reading matters more than a headline number. We track each closing in this pocket individually, so we can tell a seller where to price against real activity and tell a buyer which listing's asking price actually reflects the current market and which is anchored to last year.
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Recently off market in THE PRESERVE AT GRAYTON BEACH
Homes in THE PRESERVE AT GRAYTON BEACH 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. 2 on record.
- 113 Morgans Trail · off market
- 80 Coleman Drive · off market
Housing distress & ownership in THE PRESERVE AT GRAYTON BEACH, Santa Rosa 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.
Just listed in The Preserve at Grayton Beach
The newest homes for sale in The Preserve at Grayton Beach right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 261 W Bartons Way $1,349,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 10 days on market Courtesy of World Impact Real Estate
- 52 Bentley Lane $1,819,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 29 days on market Courtesy of Compass
- 313 Morgans Trail $1,539,000 · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 49 days on market Courtesy of Corcoran Reverie SRB
- 345 Morgans Trail $1,897,000 · 4 bd · 4 ba · 74 days on market Courtesy of Rosemary Beach Realty LLC
- 325 Morgans Trail $2,099,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · 120 days on market Courtesy of Mainsail Realty Company
- 53 Bartons Way $2,595,000 · 4 bd · 5 ba · 153 days on market Courtesy of 850 Properties - Santa Rosa Beach
Checked against the MLS Nov 12, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in The Preserve At Grayton Beach Right Now (7)
All 7 active and pending The Preserve At Grayton Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 261 W Bartons Way · $1,349,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Nov 1, 2026 · listed by World Impact Real Estate
- 52 Bentley Lane · $1,819,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Oct 13, 2026 · listed by Compass
- 313 Morgans Trail · $1,539,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 23, 2026 · listed by Corcoran Reverie SRB
- 345 Morgans Trail · $1,897,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Rosemary Beach Realty LLC
- 325 Morgans Trail · $2,099,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Mainsail Realty Company
- 53 Bartons Way · $2,595,000 · 4 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by 850 Properties - Santa Rosa Beach
- 133 Morgans Trail · $1,825,000 · 4 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Counts Real Estate Group Inc
Recently sold in The Preserve At Grayton Beach
- 113 Morgans Trail · sold $1,280,000
- 80 Coleman Drive · sold $2,695,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Morgans Trail (28 homes on record)
Recent Developments in The Preserve At Grayton Beach
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Preserve At Grayton Beach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
DeFuniak Springs tactical training firm plans campus expansion after multimillion-dollar contracts
Stronghold Test & Training Center, on a 50-acre campus at 150 Warfighter Way, plans a new complex with secure vaults, classrooms, offices and a 3D-printing prototyping bay. The company cites a $21 million Navy contract through 2030 and other federal awards; no cost, timeline or job count was given.
What it may mean for the marketDefense-linked contracting growth near Eglin and Hurlburt supports employer activity and specialized jobs in the DeFuniak Springs area. The project is about 24 miles north of The Preserve At Grayton Beach, elsewhere in Walton County.
Source: Get The Coast - August 2026Infrastructure
Walton commissioners approve up to $4.69 million Westbay Parkway design contract
At its August 17, 2026 meeting, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved, on the consent agenda, a contract with Mott MacDonald for Westbay Parkway design not to exceed $4,693,502.38. The same agenda included a $184,117 Dewberry task order for the Santa Clara Regional Beach Access Bramble Grove addition.
What it may mean for the marketDesign work on Westbay Parkway is an early step toward added road capacity in western Walton County. The project is about 10 miles northwest of The Preserve At Grayton Beach, elsewhere in Walton County.
Source: Walton County Government - July 2026Infrastructure
Scenic Walton advances underground utilities and gateway landscape projects
Scenic Walton reported progress on countywide initiatives, including a $200,000 Freeport U.S. 331 gateway landscape project supported by a $100,000 FDOT Highway Beautification Grant, plus a 30A West gateway landscape project and early planning for countywide underground utilities. Funding for the utilities study advanced into Walton County's draft budget for fiscal year 2026 to 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances roadway beautification and stormwater improvements along the Freeport U.S. 331 corridor and the 30A west gateway and lays groundwork for utility resilience upgrades across Walton County. The site is about 10 miles northwest of The Preserve At Grayton Beach.
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.
What it really costs to own in The Preserve at Grayton Beach
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $8,367/yr across 5 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12). |
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| HOA dues | Median $245/month across 5 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-12). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Walton County is $1,942/yr (433 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2020 across 5 listings. Newer roofs and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes. |
Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,104/month (tax $697, HOA $245, insurance $162). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.
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17% 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 (2026-11-12).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (2 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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