Whispering Lake in Santa Rosa Beach

Whispering Lake
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

All 758 homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL · median $1,125,000 · 781 homes for sale in 32459 · Walton County homes for sale

Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
84 homesBuilt 2011–2015Median sale $490K
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As of November 2026, Whispering Lake in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $490,000, a median 144 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2012–2014; 7 of 7 report an HOA (median $87/mo); none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft). At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,780 ($4,400 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Whispering Lake Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$490K
Median sold · 12 mo
91.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
144days
Median DOM · closed
144 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Walton: 17% (587 of 3,466)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Whispering Lake
60 of 84 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Whispering Lake
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
84
Homes in the community
84 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
11
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $500K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2011–2015
Years homes were built
median 2012 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
4.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 84 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 25, 2026

Whispering Lake is a small, tightly built pocket in Santa Rosa Beach — 84 homes, all built in a compact window between 2011 and 2015. That consistency is the story: floor plans and construction era are similar across the community, so what actually moves price here is condition, finish level, and lot position rather than age or vintage. With a median around 2,282 square feet, these are substantial homes, and the spread you see in pricing tends to track updates and upkeep more than square footage.

Inventory is thin — one active listing as of late July 2026, against a community that has seen only a couple of closings in the recent window. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage, but it also means each sale sets the tone with little comparable data behind it. For buyers, patience matters: you may wait for the right home to come up, and when it does, you will be pricing against a very short recent record. Come in ready to move and ready to justify your number on condition.

Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Whispering Lake Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 9, 2026

Whispering Lake right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 13, 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

Whispering Lake market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $490K, a median 144 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market.

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.

County records show 11 qualified sales in WHISPERING LAKE across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $500,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Whispering Lake is a community of 84 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 2011 and 2015 (median 2012.0), with a median living area of about 2,282 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A compact community of 84 homes built within a five-year window, Whispering Lake reads as a cohesive, established enclave in Santa Rosa Beach — the kind of place where most homes are owner-occupied and turnover is low.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a primary residence in newer construction who value low turnover over a large selection
  • Buyers with a budget aligned to the community's median who want space around 2,282 square feet
  • Patient buyers willing to wait for the right home in a low-inventory pocket

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want community amenities like pools or clubhouses baked into their purchase
  • Buyers needing a broad range of home ages, sizes, or price points to compare
  • Buyers on a compressed timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory to turn over

Homes For Sale Right Now in Whispering Lake

Live MLS inventory for Whispering Lake. 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 Whispering Lake 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.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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 Whispering Lake 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 Whispering Lake address.

If we were buying in Whispering Lake 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 Whispering Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a cohesive, established pocket of newer construction near the Santa Rosa Beach coast.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and few recent closings make pricing harder to anchor.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home around the community's median size with updates that justify the ask.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a wide range of ages and floor plans to choose from.

A uniform-vintage pocket where condition drives price

Because every home here dates to roughly 2011–2015, buyers are largely comparing like against like on age and structural era. The differentiators are the ones you can walk through and see: kitchen and bath updates, flooring, outdoor space, and lot placement. That makes a careful walkthrough and a sharp read on renovation cost more valuable here than in a community with a wider build spread.

A homestead share near 71 percent tells you this is predominantly a live-in community rather than a rental-heavy one, which tends to correlate with steadier upkeep and lower turnover. No community amenities surface in current MLS listings, so value here rests on the homes themselves and the Santa Rosa Beach location, not on shared facilities you would pay to maintain.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Whispering Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.5C · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand5.2/10
Owner Commitment7.1/10
Pricing Power4.1/10

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 (5.5). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 71% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small with this little recent sales data, the analysis lives in the details — condition, finish, and lot — not in a stack of comps. We know how to price against a thin record, how to read what a renovation actually costs, and how to keep you from overpaying or underpricing when a single sale can set the market. That is the work we do before you write or accept an offer.

Whispering Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a cohesive, established pocket of newer construction near the Santa Rosa Beach coast.
Biggest advantageUniform vintage and high owner-occupancy mean predictable stock and low turnover.
Biggest riskThin inventory and few recent closings make pricing harder to anchor.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home around the community's median size with updates that justify the ask.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a wide range of ages and floor plans to choose from.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Whispering Lake sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in WHISPERING LAKE

Homes in WHISPERING LAKE 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. 3 on record.

Whispering Lake key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community84 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2011–2015 (median 2012.0)
Typical living area2,282 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersDock, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Picnic Area, TV Cable
Sale prices, last 12 months$490,000 median across 4 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)144 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $612,400 · 4.8 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share71%

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, “Whispering Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/whispering-lake, data as of November 9, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in WHISPERING LAKE, Santa Rosa Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-11-11)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Whispering Lake Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Whispering Lake listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

What it really costs to own in Whispering Lake

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $2,486/yr across 4 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-13).
HOA duesMedian $87/month across 5 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-13). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe 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.
Roof and ageMedian build year 2013 across 5 listings. An original roof here is about 13 years old: still inside the 15-year window Florida carriers use, but ask for the roof's permit date before you bind coverage.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Whispering Lake?
The median sale price in Whispering Lake was $490K over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 (4 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Whispering Lake take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 took a median 144 days on market (4 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Whispering Lake a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 9, 2026, Whispering Lake is roughly balanced: 4.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Whispering Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 84 homes in Whispering Lake (public records).
What share of Whispering Lake is owner-occupied?
71% of Whispering Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Whispering Lake built?
Homes in Whispering Lake were built between 2011 and 2015, with a median year built of 2012.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Whispering Lake?
The best agent for Whispering Lake is one who actively works Santa Rosa 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 Whispering Lake.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Whispering Lake?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Whispering Lake and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Whispering Lake?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Whispering Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Whispering Lake, and what county is it in?
Whispering Lake is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 7 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Buyers seeking a primary residence in newer construction who value low turnover over a large selectionExcellent fit
Buyers with a budget aligned to the community's median who want space around 2,282 square feetExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait for the right home in a low-inventory pocketExcellent fit
Buyers who want community amenities like pools or clubhouses baked into their purchaseProbably not
Buyers needing a broad range of home ages, sizes, or price points to compareProbably not
Buyers on a compressed timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory to turn overProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09
Historical depthClosed-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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