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 October 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

$345,375

$227/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$29(0%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Fort Walton Beach has remained the same since last year.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $450K$285K
-36.7%
2 $275K$280K
+1.8%
3 $325K$334.9K
+3.1%
4 $418.5K$419K
0.1%
5+ $432.5K$533K
+23.2%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 36.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 23.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Mary Esther
+4.3%
Fort Walton Beach
0%

Housing Supply in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
476498+4.6%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach real estate market had 498 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 4746
-2.1%
2 119125
+5.0%
3 202219
+8.4%
4 9194
+3.3%
5+ 1714
-17.6%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5548-12.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

35 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 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. 72.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 48 homes were sold or pending in Fort Walton Beach in October 2024, down by 12.7% month-over-month. Of the 48 sold homes, 73% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 17% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
56 Days58 Days+3.5%

Summary: Homes in Fort Walton Beach had an average of 58 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 3.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 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 October 2024, 48 homes were sold in Fort Walton Beach; 44% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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