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 November 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

$345,986

$227/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$1,442(-0.4%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in Fort Walton Beach was $345,986 in November 2024, down 0.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $227.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $446K$285K
-36.1%
2 $278.3K$273.7K
-1.6%
3 $325K$336.7K
+3.6%
4 $419K$413.5K
-1.3%
5+ $432.5K$533K
+23.2%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 36.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 23.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Mary Esther
+3.6%
Fort Walton Beach
-0.4%

Housing Supply in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
478489+2.3%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach real estate market had 489 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.3% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 4245
+7.1%
2 122136
+11.5%
3 211207
-1.9%
4 8985
-4.5%
5+ 1416
+14.3%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5249-5.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

35 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 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. 71.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 49 homes were sold or pending in Fort Walton Beach in November 2024, down by 5.8% month-over-month. Of the 49 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 6% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
62 Days67 Days+8.4%

Summary: Homes in Fort Walton Beach had an average of 67 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 8.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Fort Walton Beach has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 49 homes were sold in Fort Walton Beach; 29% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% 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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