YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION in Laurel Hill

YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION
Homes for Sale in Laurel Hill, FL

Community in Laurel Hill · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32537
Median sale $307K
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Live Market Pulse
44/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2019 → 2026 · 78 at the 2021 peak
0 is YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION's coldest market since 2019, 100 its hottest. Today: 44. How it's scored

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Built fromLive emeraldcoast data15 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$307K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 25.1% vs the prior 12 months
-25.1%
1-yr price change
n = 29 and 3 sales in the two windows
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Okaloosa median: 96.6%
Tempo
22days
Median DOM · closed
1 days at the 2014 low
50%
Under contract
3 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
29
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
0%
Cash buyers · YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION
0 of 29 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 25, 2026

YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($307K) is down 25.1% from the prior 12 months ($410K). With about 8 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 emeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25. Confidence: Low (29 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 25, 2026 · Live data: emeraldcoast, 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 July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $307K, and a median 22 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales (29 closings in the current window).

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.

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 July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast 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 -25.1% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 29 sales each (29 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 25.1% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
1 days at the 2014 low; 22 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
100.0% now vs Okaloosa 96.6%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 29 a year; 29 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2020202220242026
78 at the 2021 peak, 24 in the troughs, 44 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION Market Scorecard

Balanced

YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $289,990, and homes go under contract in about 35 days.

$289,990
Median list
$306,990
Median sold
35
Days on mkt
3/3/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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.

Active and pending YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION listings as of 2026-07-25, 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 emeraldcoast. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION address.

If we were buying in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION 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 YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting a house-and-land property in a rural inland setting without amenity fees.
Biggest Risk
Inventory is very thin, so the right home may not be available on your timeline.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced honestly against the current median moves at a reasonable pace.
Avoid If
You need amenities, walkability, or a deep menu of listings to choose from.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting a house-and-land property in a rural inland setting without amenity fees.
Biggest advantagePricing has reset off last year's levels, favoring a patient buyer.
Biggest riskInventory is very thin, so the right home may not be available on your timeline.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced honestly against the current median moves at a reasonable pace.
Avoid ifYou need amenities, walkability, or a deep menu of listings to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION?
The median sale price in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION was $307K over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (29 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 22 days on market (29 sales, emeraldcoast).
Do cash buyers compete in YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION?
Cash buyers took 0% of YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 29 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION?
The best agent for YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION is one who actively works Laurel Hill 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 YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION.
How do I find a top Laurel Hill real estate agent who knows YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION and the wider Laurel Hill area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your YELLOW RIVER PLANTATION purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting the mid-$300s who value land and privacy over shared facilitiesExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory marketExcellent fit
Sellers ready to price to current conditions and present a home in clean, move-in shapeExcellent fit
Buyers who need a clubhouse, pool, or gated-community amenitiesProbably not
Buyers wanting a wide selection of homes to compare in a single weekendProbably not
Sellers anchored to last year's pricing and unwilling to meet a down marketProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (87 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 emeraldcoast 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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