Yellow River Plantation
Homes for Sale in Laurel Hill, FL
All 28 homes for sale in Laurel Hill, FL · median $299,900 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of October 2026, Yellow River Plantation in Laurel Hill, FL has 9 homes for sale and 5 pending, asking from $288,490 to $324,990 (median $299,990). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 32 recorded sales closed at a median of $306,740, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (-25% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2016–2026 with 25 new construction; none of the 25 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 206 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,960 ($3,450 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Yellow River Plantation: 5 new listings (median asking $294,240), 5 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $307,990). As of October 17, 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 Yellow River Plantation
Live MLS inventory for Yellow River Plantation. 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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Pending · 38 daysActive and pending Yellow River Plantation listings as of 2026-10-14, 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.
Yellow River Plantation sits well inland in Laurel Hill, and price here is driven far more by the individual home — its condition, acreage, and finish — than by any shared amenity package. With no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, you are paying for the house and the land, not for a clubhouse or gated entry. The median sits at $306,990, but treat that as a midpoint across a varied set of properties rather than a tidy benchmark.
The posture right now favors a prepared buyer. Only 3 active listings means thin selection, so the right property may not be sitting on the market when you are ready. At the same time, the median is down 25.1% year over year, which tells sellers that pricing to the current reality — not last year's — is what moves a home. Median days on market of 22 suggests correctly priced homes still transact at a reasonable pace.
Yellow River Plantation right now
🟡 Balanced market. 1.5 months of supply and 64% 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Very High (11 active and pending listings, 32 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($307K) is down 25.2% from the prior 12 months ($410K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (32 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 16, 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
Yellow River Plantation market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $307K, a median 27 days on market for closed sales, and 1.5 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (32 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32567 (Laurel Hill), 122 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310K, down 5.7% year over year, with a median 77 days on market. Right now 5 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 2.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32567 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 82 homes in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION that have changed hands since 2011, built between 2011 and 2026 (median 2016), with a median living area of about 2,453 sq ft and a typical 4-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.
Flood zones in Yellow River Plantation: of 13 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.
This is a rural-flavored, house-and-land market in northern Okaloosa County where value comes from the property itself rather than shared amenities. Inventory is thin and pricing has reset downward over the past year, so timing and preparation matter more than usual.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Yellow River Plantation is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting the mid-$300s who value land and privacy over shared facilities
- Patient buyers willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory market
- Sellers ready to price to current conditions and present a home in clean, move-in shape
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a clubhouse, pool, or gated-community amenities
- Buyers wanting a wide selection of homes to compare in a single weekend
- Sellers anchored to last year's pricing and unwilling to meet a down market
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($307K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($410K) IS the -25.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 32 sales each (32 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.
36% of homes for sale in Yellow River Plantation 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 (2026-10-17).
YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION Market Scorecard
YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $307,990, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.
Typical home value in the 32567 ZIP is $292,168, about 10.9% below 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.
Yellow River Plantation on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
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- Bob Sikes · Elementary
- Davidson · Middle
- Crestview · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Yellow River Plantation listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Crestview High School
The Yellow River Plantation buying strategy.
If we were buying in Yellow River Plantation 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Yellow River Plantation.
A condition-driven, low-inventory market
With just 3 homes active and 29 closings in the tracked window, Yellow River Plantation is a low-volume market where any single listing can skew the picture. The median of $306,990 anchors expectations, but the spread between a dated home and a well-kept one on more land can be wide. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits — well, septic, roof, and acreage all move the number here.
The 25.1% year-over-year decline is the headline number, and it cuts both ways. For buyers, it signals a market that has come off its highs and rewards patience. For sellers, it argues for realistic pricing and clean presentation; a market heat score of 44 points to balanced-to-cooler conditions where overpricing gets punished with time on market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Yellow River Plantation. 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 Yellow River Plantation 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 (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction -25.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.5 months of supply; Pricing Power 99.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin, most of the work happens before a listing hits the feed — knowing which properties are coming, reading each home's condition against a moving median, and pricing a sale to the reality of a 25.1% year-over-year shift rather than wishful thinking. We handle Laurel Hill and greater Okaloosa County properties one at a time, because with only 3 active listings, generic comps do not tell the story.
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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.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 12 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=12) · as of 2026-10
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Recently off market in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION
Homes in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION 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. 5 on record.
- 6205 Captain Morgan Way #Homesite 49D · off market
- 6206 Captain Morgan Way #Homesite 45D · off market
- 6220 Buccaneer Drive #Homesite 26F · off market
- 6314 Buccaneer Way #Homesite 12D · off market
- 6323 Rio Almarante Road #Homesite 51D · off market
| Location | Laurel Hill, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32537, 32567 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pets Allowed, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $306,740 median across 32 closed sales · -25.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 27 median |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 7 pending · median asking $312,490 · 1.5 months of supply |
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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Yellow River Plantation key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/yellow-river-plantation, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION, Laurel Hill
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 Yellow River Plantation
The newest homes for sale in Yellow River Plantation right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 6281 Buccaneer Way #HS 5F $313,490 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
- 6279 Buccaneer Way #HS 6F $294,240 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
- 6277 Buccaneer Way #HS 7F $288,490 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 8 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
- 6285 Buccaneer Way #HS 3F $294,240 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 8 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
- 6204 Captain Morgan Way #HS 46D $299,990 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 8 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
- 6283 Buccaneer Way #HS 4F $324,990 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 38 days on market Courtesy of Lennar Realty Inc
Checked against the MLS Oct 16, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Recently sold in Yellow River Plantation
- 6328 Buccaneer Way #Hs 19D · sold $301,990
- 6206 Captain Morgan Way #Homesite 45D · sold $313,990
- 6205 Captain Morgan Way #Homesite 49D · sold $289,990
- 6314 Buccaneer Way #Homesite 12D · sold $287,990
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.
- Welannee Boulevard (32 homes on record)
- Welannee Boulevard (16 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Yellow River Plantation
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Yellow River Plantation, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County stabilizes 180 miles of dirt roads in north county
Okaloosa County has stabilized 180 miles of dirt roads using the voter-approved infrastructure surtax, more than triple the original goal of 50 miles in five years. The roads received a limerock base topped with chip-seal or hot-mix, and the county says only a handful of roads remain. The work is in north Okaloosa County.
What it may mean for the marketPaved rural roads in north Okaloosa could improve year-round access and reduce road maintenance costs for areas near Crestview. The project is about 13 miles west of Yellow River Plantation, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Civic
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 on September 15 against a 12-month data center moratorium. On September 3 the board unanimously directed staff to develop a regulatory framework for data centers, with an outline due within 60 days. No specific project or site was proposed, and commissioners discussed protecting the Shoal River Industrial Park.
What it may mean for the marketThe pending rules will shape where large power-and-land-intensive facilities can locate in the county, including industrial land near Crestview. The project is about 14 miles west of Yellow River Plantation, 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 project is about 26 miles south of Yellow River Plantation, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
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 17 miles southwest of Yellow River Plantation.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 11 miles west of Yellow River Plantation, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 14 miles west of Yellow River Plantation, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
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: October 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (91 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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