Is Fort Walton Beach, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fort Walton Beach is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

At the same time last year, Fort Walton Beach was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Fort Walton Beach is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Fort Walton Beach, FL

How much do homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$345,957

$230/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$5,957(+1.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fort Walton Beach have sold for 1.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fort Walton Beach was $345,957 in May 2024, up 1.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $230.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $361.2K$440K
+21.8%
2 $275K$280K
+1.8%
3 $320K$334.9K
+4.7%
4 $419K$435K
+3.8%
5+ $462.5K$450K
-2.7%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fort Walton Beach
+1.8%
Mary Esther
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Fort Walton Beach, FL

How many homes are available in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
466494+6.0%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach real estate market had 494 homes for sale in May 2024, a 6.0% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 5866
+13.8%
2 127130
+2.4%
3 193198
+2.6%
4 7383
+13.7%
5+ 1517
+13.3%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
6867-1.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

37 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fort Walton Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 67 homes were sold or pending in Fort Walton Beach in May 2024, down by 1.5% month-over-month. Of the 67 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 16% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fort Walton Beach, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
49 Days55 Days+11.4%

Summary: Homes in Fort Walton Beach had an average of 55 days on market in May 2024, up by 11.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Fort Walton Beach are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 67 homes were sold in Fort Walton Beach; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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