Woodland Bayou Estates
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Woodland Bayou Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,250,000, a median 20 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1989–2018. At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,200 ($11,810 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by the house, not by shared amenities — there are none identified in current listings. With a build range spanning 1969 to 2024 and a median build year of 2001, what you pay tracks condition, updates, and how much of the lot has been maximized. The median living area of roughly 3,375 square feet points to substantial homes, and the median sits at $1,250,000. Expect a wide spread around that number rather than a tidy tier.
This is a thin, slow-turning market by design: 63 homes total, only 2 active, and a homestead share of 71%. Most owners are staying put, so inventory is scarce and each listing carries weight. A median of 20 days on market says the right house moves quickly. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage on a well-prepared home. For buyers, patience and readiness to act when something surfaces matter more than negotiating a crowded field.
Woodland Bayou Estates right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 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 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated September 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
Woodland Bayou Estates market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.25M, a median 20 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
Woodland Bayou Estates is a small, established pocket of Santa Rosa Beach where the housing stock is large and varied in vintage, and the appeal is the homes and setting rather than any community amenity package.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Woodland Bayou Estates is best for.
Best for
- Primary-residence buyers at a budget around the $1,250,000 median seeking substantial square footage
- Buyers comfortable renovating an older home or paying for recent construction
- Patient buyers ready to move quickly given a median of 20 days on market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large pool of listings to compare side by side
- Buyers who want gated or amenity-driven community features, which are not identified here
- Buyers seeking a modest price point below what this large-home, condition-driven market supports
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.25M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Walton 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 · Walton 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.
WOODLAND BAYOU ESTATES Market Scorecard
WOODLAND BAYOU ESTATES is currently a buyer's market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,812,500, and homes go under contract in about 115 days.
Typical home value in the 32459 ZIP is $864,108, about 71.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in WOODLAND BAYOU ESTATES, 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 Woodland Bayou Estates
Live MLS inventory for Woodland Bayou Estates. 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 Woodland Bayou Estates listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.
Woodland Bayou Estates 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
- Van R Butler · Elementary
- Emerald Coast · Middle
- South Walton · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Woodland Bayou Estates 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 Woodland Bayou Estates address.
The Woodland Bayou Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Woodland Bayou Estates 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 Woodland Bayou Estates.
A small, owner-held enclave
With 63 homes and a 71% homestead share, this is a lived-in neighborhood rather than a rental-heavy or speculative one. That tends to mean quieter turnover and homes that have been maintained as primary residences. The trade-off is simple: when only 2 homes are active at once, choice is limited and timing is everything.
The build years matter more than usual here. A range from 1969 to 2024 means you could be looking at an original home ready for a full renovation or new construction next door. The median build year of 2001 and roughly 3,375 square feet of living space suggest most homes offer real room, but two houses at the same price can be very different underneath. Inspect accordingly and price the condition, not the average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Woodland Bayou Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin, the edge is knowing which of the 63 homes might come available before it lists and reading condition accurately when a home does. We help sellers prepare so a scarce listing shows at its best against a fast median of 20 days, and we help buyers move decisively when the right house — at the right vintage and condition — finally surfaces.
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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 Woodland Bayou Estates 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 Woodland Bayou Estates sales matched to your home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1996 (25 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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