Vesta Heights
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL
All 414 homes for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL · median $398,000 · 282 homes for sale in 32548 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Vesta Heights 1ST Addn in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1955–1959; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft).
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32548 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 268 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1954–2020 (median 1960.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,559 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $279,500 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 66% |
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, “VESTA HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/vesta-heights-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.
Vesta Heights 1st Addn is a settled, mid-century pocket in Fort Walton Beach, with a median build year of 1960 and homes that stretch back to 1954. In a neighborhood this established, price is driven far more by condition and updates than by any published range — the difference between an original 1959 house and a fully renovated one can be significant, and there is no substitute for walking the property.
With only 1 active listing and a two-closing lookback window, this is a thin, low-turnover market. That posture cuts both ways: sellers who show well face limited direct competition, while buyers should expect to move deliberately when the right home surfaces because the next comparable option may be weeks out, not days.
Vesta Heights right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 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, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 2, 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
This is an older, built-out community of 268 homes centered on a roughly 1,559-square-foot floor plan, where a homestead share of about 66% points to a core of long-term owner occupants rather than heavy investor churn.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 164 homes in VESTA HEIGHTS that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1955 and 2021 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,564 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 8 qualified sales in VESTA HEIGHTS across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $290,000 — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Vesta Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established Fort Walton Beach address who will judge each home on its updates
- Owner-occupants who value a modestly sized floor plan and no amenity-driven fees
- Patient buyers willing to wait for the right low-turnover home to list
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction
- Those who want a pool, gate, or other shared amenities built into the community
- Anyone needing many comparable homes to choose from on a short timeline
The market around Vesta Heights
Vesta Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32548, 322 homes are on the market and 15% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Walton Beach.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32548 (Fort Walton Beach), 338 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K, up 11.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 112 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32548 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Vesta Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in VESTA HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Vesta Heights
Live MLS inventory for Vesta Heights. 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 Vesta Heights listings as of 2026-10-01, 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 Vesta Heights 1St Addn Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Vesta Heights 1St Addn listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 222 NW Moriarty Street · $275,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Rising Star Real Estate Inc
- 113 NW Maurice Avenue · $284,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Brix Realty
Vesta Heights 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
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Edwins · Elementary
- Bruner · Middle
- Choctawhatchee · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Vesta Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Vesta Heights address.
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The Vesta Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Vesta Heights 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 Vesta Heights.
A mid-century block that trades on condition
The build range here runs from 1954 to 2020, but the median year of 1960 tells the real story: most of the housing stock predates modern construction, and the occasional newer or rebuilt home is the exception. That spread means two houses of similar size can carry very different price tags depending on roof, systems, and interior updates. Read each listing on its own merits.
At a median of 1,559 living square feet, these are modestly scaled homes, and no community amenities surface from current MLS listings — no HOA-driven pool or gate to factor into carrying costs. The value proposition is location and the bones of the house, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Vesta Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-inventory, condition-driven neighborhood like this, the win comes from knowing which older homes have been genuinely updated and which just look the part. We track this Fort Walton Beach submarket closely, price against real comparables rather than guesswork, and tell you plainly when a listing's asking price does not match its condition.
Vesta Heights 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 Vesta Heights 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 Vesta Heights sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Vesta Heights, 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Okaloosa County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
16% of homes for sale in ZIP 32548 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 (2026-10-02).
Frequently Asked Questions
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An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32548)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1995 (51 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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