Villages of Crystal Beach
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As of November 2026, Villages of Crystal Beach in Destin, FL has 11 homes for sale, asking from $735,000 to $1,339,000 (median $1,025,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $740,000, a median 103 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2015; 23 of 23 report an HOA (median $555/mo); none of the 23 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 21 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,540 ($9,030 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Villages of Crystal Beach: 3 new listings (median asking $1,025,000). As of November 11, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Villages of Crystal Beach
Live MLS inventory for Villages of Crystal 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 · 68 daysActive and pending Villages of Crystal Beach listings as of 2026-11-12, 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 in Villages of Crystal Beach is driven by condition and proximity, not by a wide age spread — the homes here were built in a tight window, with a median build year of 2007 and a median footprint just over 2,100 square feet. At a median of $917,450, this is a Destin coastal-corridor number, and the spread around it is condition- and location-driven rather than a function of dramatically different product types.
The current posture favors patience. The median home is taking around 103 days to sell, the market-heat score is low, and prices are down 11.6% year over year. For buyers, that combination means room to negotiate and time to inspect. For sellers, it means sharp pricing and presentation matter — the market is not bailing anyone out on an aspirational number right now.
Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Villages of Crystal Beach right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 11.0 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 November 9, 2026. Confidence: High (11 active and pending listings, 4 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
Villages of Crystal Beach market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $740K, a median 103 days on market for closed sales, and 11.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
In ZIP 32541 (Destin), 150 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $740K ($199/sq ft), down 17.6% year over year, with a median 103 days on market. Right now 190 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 15.2 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32541 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
County records show 12 qualified sales in VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $950,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Flood zones in Villages of Crystal Beach: of 12 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 Destin.
Villages of Crystal Beach is a community of 116 homes in Destin, Okaloosa County, built between 2006 and 2017 (median 2007.0), with a median living area of about 2,103 square feet. 3% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A small, relatively new pocket of Destin — 116 homes, most built within about a decade of each other — where the resale market is currently soft and slow-moving. The very low homestead share (under 3%) tells you most of these homes are second homes or rentals rather than primary residences.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Villages of Crystal Beach is best for.
Best for
- Second-home or investment buyers around the mid-$900s who want relatively new construction in Destin
- Patient buyers who can use the long days-on-market and year-over-year softness as leverage
- Buyers who value a compact, low-listing-count enclave over amenity-rich master plans
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a primary-residence homestead community, given the very low homestead share
- Anyone counting on a quick resale or a rebounding short-term price trend
- Buyers who want pools, gyms, or other shared amenities on-site
Villages of Crystal Beach on the map.
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Schools
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The Villages of Crystal Beach buying strategy.
If we were buying in Villages of Crystal 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 Villages of Crystal Beach.
A thin, slow resale market
With 116 homes total, 13 active listings, and just 14 closings in the trailing window, this is a low-volume community where individual sales move the numbers. That thinness cuts both ways: comps are limited, so pricing leans hard on condition and specifics, and a single mispriced listing can distort the read. Take the median as a center of gravity, not a promise.
Longer-term, values are up 188% since 2012, but the recent trend is a giveback — down 11.6% over the past year against a median days-on-market north of 100. The build years cluster from 2006 to 2017, so buyers are largely choosing between how well individual owners have maintained and updated their homes, not between old and new stock. No community amenities surfaced in current MLS listings, so evaluate this on the homes and the location rather than on shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Villages of Crystal Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Villages of Crystal Beach buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (1.2). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 11.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 3% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 89.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, softening market, the median hides more than it reveals. We price and negotiate off the specific home in front of us — condition, exact location, and how a listing stacks against the handful of live comps — instead of leaning on a headline number. With days-on-market over 100 and prices off year over year, that discipline is the difference between a clean sale and a stale one.
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Recently off market in VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH
Homes in VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL 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. 8 on record.
- 206 Tahitian Way · off market
- 210 W. Grand Key · off market
- 211 E Grand Key Loop Loop · off market
- 222 Kono Way · off market
- 226 Tahitian Way · off market
- 228 Kono Way · off market
- 239 Kono Way · off market
- 4551 Village Way · off market
| Location | Destin, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32541 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 116 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2006–2017 (median 2007.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,103 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 96% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Gated, Pavillion/Gazebo, BBQ Pit/Grill, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $740,000 median across 4 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 103 median |
| For sale right now | 11 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,025,000 · 11.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 3% |
Data as of November 9, 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, “Villages of Crystal Beach key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/villages-of-crystal-beach, data as of November 9, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH, Destin
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 Villages of Crystal Beach
The newest homes for sale in Villages of Crystal Beach right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 213 E Grand Key Loop $1,000,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · listed Nov 9, 2026 Courtesy of 1 Percent Lists Florida Coast
- 210 W Grand Key Loop $1,170,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · listed Nov 6, 2026 Courtesy of Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
- 211 E Grand Key Loop $1,025,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · listed Oct 31, 2026 Courtesy of Assurance Realty of NWFL LLC
- 4555 Village Way $1,150,000 · 6 bd · 3.5 ba · listed Sep 15, 2026 Courtesy of The Premier Property Group
- 235 Kono Way $735,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · listed Sep 5, 2026 Courtesy of One Beach Real Estate
- 209 E Grand Key Loop $1,039,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · listed Aug 26, 2026 Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
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Every Home for Sale in Villages Of Crystal Beach Right Now (11)
All 11 active and pending Villages Of Crystal Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 213 E Grand Key Loop · $1,000,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Nov 8, 2026 · listed by 1 Percent Lists Florida Coast
- 210 W Grand Key Loop · $1,170,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Nov 5, 2026 · listed by Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
- 211 E Grand Key Loop · $1,025,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Oct 30, 2026 · listed by Assurance Realty of NWFL LLC
- 4555 Village Way · $1,150,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 14, 2026 · listed by The Premier Property Group
- 235 Kono Way · $735,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by One Beach Real Estate
- 209 E Grand Key Loop · $1,039,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 219 E Grand Key Loop · $949,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
- 223 E Grand Key Loop · $949,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
- 4551 W Grand Key Loop · $950,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 230 Kono Way · $1,339,000 · 6 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
- 226 W Grand Key Loop · $1,100,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by WHS Real Estate
Recently sold in Villages Of Crystal Beach
- 4551 Village Way · sold $1,013,250
- 239 Kono Way · sold $750,000
- 226 Tahitian Way · sold $730,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Kono Way (32 homes on record)
- E Grand Key Loop (11 homes on record)
- W Grand Key Loop (4 homes on record)
- Kono Way (2 homes on record)
- E Grand Key Loop (1 homes on record)
- W Grand Key Loop (1 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Villages of Crystal 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 $9,337/yr across 8 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $555/month across 12 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 Okaloosa County is $2,644/yr (1,101 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 12 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 2007 across 12 listings. An original roof here would be about 19 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,553/month (tax $778, HOA $555, insurance $220). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.
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VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH Market Scorecard
VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH is currently a strong buyer's market. About 11.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,025,000, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.
Typical home value in the 32541 ZIP is $619,416, about 36.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Villages Of Crystal Beach
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villages Of Crystal Beach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa outlines Gap Creek drainage projects and permitting hurdles in Fort Walton Beach
County staff described five stormwater efforts, including the Overbrook drainage work, a planned 2.67-acre Sylvania Heights stormwater park estimated at $4 million, and Lloyd Street and Mayflower Avenue improvements expected to go to bid in early 2027. Air Force environmental review and state and Army Corps permits for dredging complicate the timeline.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned drainage upgrades could reduce flooding exposure in the Gap Creek basin over time, though permitting delays mean relief is likely several years out. The project is about 5 miles west of Villages Of Crystal Beach, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Retail & Dining
TJ Maxx to open 33,865-square-foot Destin store Nov. 1 at Paradise Key
The off-price retailer opens at 4437 Commons Drive East with a grand opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. Regular hours run 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, and the store sells apparel, accessories, jewelry, and home and beauty goods.
What it may mean for the marketA new national off-price anchor adds everyday shopping close to Destin's commercial corridor and may shorten trips for retail needs. The project is about 6 miles east of Villages Of Crystal Beach, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Retail & Dining
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand opens on Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach
The stand at 799 Beal Parkway opened Oct. 19 and is the chain's second in Fort Walton Beach. It is expected to add 75 local jobs, and an opening fundraiser raised $4,661 for an equine therapy nonprofit.
What it may mean for the marketA new drive-thru option along Beal Parkway adds early-morning and late-night food and beverage access and about 75 jobs nearby. The project is about 6 miles west of Villages Of Crystal Beach, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Okaloosa and Cinco Bayou open upgraded boat ramp with new trailer parking
Okaloosa County and the Town of Cinco Bayou held a ribbon cutting for upgraded boat ramp facilities, including 16 new boat trailer parking spaces, a new restroom and landscaping. The $4.1 million total, funded largely by tourism development funds, also covers the $2.95 million purchase of a former bank building at 198 Eglin Parkway NE. Future dock improvements are planned.
What it may mean for the marketAdded trailer parking and ramp access improve waterfront recreation access for Fort Walton Beach area boaters. The project is about 5 miles west of Villages Of Crystal Beach, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Destin and Okaloosa County agree on management of 4-acre Holiday Isle state park
Destin and Okaloosa County unanimously agreed to back Destin as manager and developer of the roughly four-acre state-acquired park on Holiday Isle near Norriego Point. In return, Destin council voted 5-2 to offer free parking to all Okaloosa County residents at city-owned lots and parks. The deal still requires state Board of Trustees and DEP review.
What it may mean for the marketManagement of the Holiday Isle park and city parking rules will affect public waterfront access and parking in Destin. The site is about 1 mile southeast of Villages Of Crystal Beach.
Source: Get The Coast - June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 8 miles north of Villages Of Crystal 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32541)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (4 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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