THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH in Inlet Beach

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH
Homes for Sale in Inlet Beach, FL

Community in Inlet Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32461
54 homesBuilt 2007–2023Median sale $1.06M
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Live · THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.06M
Median sold · 12 mo
93.5%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 94.5%
Tempo
36days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2023 low
0%
Under contract
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
30%
Owner-occupied · THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH
17 of 56 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
70%
Non-owner-occupied · THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 46% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
54
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 56 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2023, median 2021 (FL DOR 2025)
7.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 54 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Preserve at Inlet Beach is a small, newer-construction pocket — most of what trades here was built in the last several years, with a median build year of 2021 and homes running from 2007 to 2023. Price is driven by that newness and by size: a median just over 2,500 square feet against a median around $1,063,500. There are no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, so you are paying for the home and the 30A-adjacent Inlet Beach location, not a resort package.

This is a thin market — only 4 active listings and 4 recent closings out of 54 homes total. At a median of 36 days on market, well-priced homes are moving at a reasonable clip, but with so little inventory a single listing can swing the read. Sellers have leverage when their home shows well and is priced to the newer stock; buyers should expect to move decisively and lean on condition and build year to justify where a given home sits relative to the median.

The 60-Second Overview

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.06M, and a median 36 days on market for closed sales.

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH is a community of 54 homes in Inlet Beach, Walton County, built between 2007 and 2023 (median 2021.0), with a median living area of about 2,558 square feet. 30% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact enclave of roughly 54 homes in Inlet Beach, weighted toward newer construction and priced in seven figures without a formal amenity set — the value is in the product and the proximity to the coast.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable in the seven-figure range who prioritize newer construction over amenity packages
  • Those wanting a larger floor plan — median living space is around 2,558 square feet — near Inlet Beach
  • Second-home or investment buyers given the meaningful non-homestead presence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want resort-style community amenities on site, which this community does not offer
  • Anyone needing broad inventory to compare, given only 4 active listings
  • Budgets below the seven-figure median, as there is no low-priced entry point here

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.06M) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 17 sales each (4 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
$600K$800K$1M$1.2M20122014201620182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
0 days at the 2023 low; 36 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%105%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.5% now vs Walton 94.5%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 17 a year; 4 in the current window.

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH Market Scorecard

Balanced

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $1,172,000, and homes go under contract in about 122 days.

$1,172,000
Median list
$1,063,500
Median sold
122
Days on mkt
4/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH

Live MLS inventory for THE PRESERVE AT INLET 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.

Active and pending THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH 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.

Listing locations from emeraldcoast. 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
  • Dune Lakes · Elementary
  • Emerald Coast · Middle
  • South Walton · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH 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 THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH address.

If we were buying in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH 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 THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH.

Best Buy
Buyers who want newer construction near the coast in a small, low-turnover enclave.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory — 4 active and 4 recent closings make the market easy to misread.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained newer home priced honestly against the community's 2021 median build year.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a wide selection of homes to compare at once.

Newer stock, thin supply

The build range tells the story: nothing here is truly old, the median home dates to 2021, and the newest stock is essentially current construction. That compresses the spread you'd normally see between dated and updated homes — most buyers are choosing among relatively modern floor plans rather than pricing in a renovation. At a median of about 2,558 square feet, these are substantial homes rather than beach cottages.

With just 4 homes active and 4 recent closings, this is a market where timing and preparation matter more than in a deeper community. The homestead share sits at roughly 30 percent, which points to a meaningful non-primary-residence presence — worth understanding if you are weighing this as a full-time home versus a second property. There are no identified community amenities, so evaluate each home on its own build quality, lot, and location.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH. 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 community this small, the published stats only take you so far — four active listings means every comparable counts and a single sale can move the median. We track this pocket closely, know how the newer inventory is priced against the older 2007-era homes, and can tell you quickly whether a given asking price holds up. Whether you are buying or listing, our value is separating a genuinely well-positioned home from one that just looks like the neighbors.

THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer construction near the coast in a small, low-turnover enclave.
Biggest advantageA high share of recent builds at a substantial median size just over 2,558 square feet.
Biggest riskThin inventory — 4 active and 4 recent closings make the market easy to misread.
Sweet spotA well-maintained newer home priced honestly against the community's 2021 median build year.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a wide selection of homes to compare at once.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH?
The median sale price in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH was $1.06M over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (4 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 36 days on market (4 sales, emeraldcoast).
How many homes are in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 54 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH (public records).
What share of THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH is owner-occupied?
30% of THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH built?
Homes in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH were built between 2007 and 2023, with a median year built of 2021.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH?
Cash buyers took 0% of THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 4 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH?
The best agent for THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH is one who actively works Inlet 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 THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH.
How do I find a top Inlet Beach real estate agent who knows THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows THE PRESERVE AT INLET BEACH and the wider Inlet Beach area.
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Buyers comfortable in the seven-figure range who prioritize newer construction over amenity packagesExcellent fit
Those wanting a larger floor plan — median living space is around 2,558 square feet — near Inlet BeachExcellent fit
Second-home or investment buyers given the meaningful non-homestead presenceExcellent fit
Buyers who want resort-style community amenities on site, which this community does not offerProbably not
Anyone needing broad inventory to compare, given only 4 active listingsProbably not
Budgets below the seven-figure median, as there is no low-priced entry point hereProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32461))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (57 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 emeraldcoast 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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