The Woods
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
All 848 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,135,000 · 878 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, The Woods in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2014–2018.
| Location | Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 25 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1998–2024 (median 2008) |
| Typical living area | 3,189 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Dock, Fishing, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Waterfront, Security System |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $3,274,450 · 24.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 68% |
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, “The Woods key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-woods, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price here is driven by the house, not by shared amenities. With no community features identified in current listings, what you pay tracks square footage, condition, and build year. At a median living area of 3,062 square feet, these are substantial homes, and the spread from 1998 to 2024 construction means condition and updates will do most of the work in setting a number.
The posture is thin and quiet. Two active listings against 29 homes is a low-turnover street, and a 69% homestead share tells you most owners are staying put, not trading. For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to move when the right home lists. For a seller, scarcity can work in your favor, but with so few comparables you have to price to the specific home rather than to a crowd.
The Woods right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 29, 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
The Woods is a small, established pocket in Santa Rosa Beach where larger homes and a wide build range make each listing its own case. With only a handful of properties trading at any time, this is a place you watch and wait for rather than shop off a long menu.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 9 homes in The Woods that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1999 and 2021 (median 2014), with a median living area of about 2,640 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-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 4 qualified sales in The Woods across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $2.65M — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who The Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a larger home, above 3,000 square feet, who value a settled, low-turnover setting
- Long-hold owners comfortable waiting for the right listing rather than chasing volume
- Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home who can price to their specific property
Probably not for
- Buyers who need on-site community amenities, since none are identified here
- Shoppers wanting a broad selection now, given only two active listings
- Investors chasing quick turnover in a market where most owners stay put
The market around The Woods
The Woods is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32459, 1,067 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Santa Rosa Beach.
Across Walton County, 3,174 homes are active and 698 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in The Woods, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in The Woods
Live MLS inventory for The Woods. 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 Woods listings as of 2026-09-28, 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 The Woods Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending The Woods listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 190 Bay Trace · $2,799,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
- 164 Bay Trace · $3,749,900 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Compass
The Woods on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- 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 Woods 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 Woods address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for South Walton High School
The The Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Woods 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 Woods.
A low-turnover street of larger homes
The numbers describe a stable, owner-occupied enclave: 29 homes, a median build year of 2008, and a range that runs from 1998 to 2024. That mix means you can find both settled, mature construction and newer builds within the same community, and the differences in age and condition will explain most of the gap between one home's price and the next.
A 69% homestead share signals long-term ownership rather than investor churn, which is part of why only two homes are active right now. With a median living area north of 3,000 square feet, buyers should expect to compete on the merits of a specific property rather than choosing among many similar ones, and sellers should lean on a home's individual condition and updates when setting price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small and this rarely traded, comparables are scarce and each sale carries weight. We track The Woods closely enough to tell you what a given home is actually worth against its size, age, and condition, and to move quickly when one of the two-or-so active listings is the right one. That local read matters more here than in a high-volume subdivision.
The Woods 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.
Tools for a The Woods buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Woods sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in The Woods, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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18% 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 (2026-09-29).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32459)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (13 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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