Is Okaloosa County, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Okaloosa County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Okaloosa County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Okaloosa County, FL

How much do homes in Okaloosa County, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$353,526

$211/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$10,255(-2.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Okaloosa County have sold for 2.8% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Okaloosa County was $353,526 in November 2024, down 2.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $211.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $329K$280.5K
-14.7%
2 $320.5K$267.5K
-16.6%
3 $330.5K$335K
+1.4%
4 $396.7K$386.3K
-2.6%
5+ $553.4K$435K
-21.4%

Summary: Okaloosa County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 14.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 21.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Walton County
+6.2%
Escambia County
+6.2%
Santa Rosa County
+1.6%
Okaloosa County
-2.8%

Housing Supply in Okaloosa County, FL

How many homes are available in Okaloosa County, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,2892,237-2.3%

Summary: The Okaloosa County real estate market had 2,237 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 106116
+9.4%
2 394403
+2.3%
3 915883
-3.5%
4 668625
-6.4%
5+ 206210
+1.9%

Summary: The Okaloosa County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
290250-13.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

151 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

77 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Okaloosa County, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 250 homes were sold or pending in Okaloosa County in November 2024, down by 13.8% month-over-month. Of the 249 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Okaloosa County, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Okaloosa County, FL?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
54 Days88 Days+62.2%

Summary: Homes in Okaloosa County had an average of 88 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 62.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

77 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

75 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

98 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Okaloosa County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 250 homes were sold in Okaloosa County; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 39% 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 20 Days Ago

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