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 March 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

$349,753

$232/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$15,253(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fort Walton Beach have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fort Walton Beach was $349,753 in March 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $232.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $325.6K$435K
+33.6%
2 $239K$284K
+18.8%
3 $315K$335K
+6.3%
4 $425K$420K
-1.2%
5+ $476K$492K
+3.4%

Summary: Fort Walton Beach housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Mary Esther
+6.2%
Fort Walton Beach
+4.6%

Housing Supply in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
416464+11.5%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach real estate market had 464 homes for sale in March 2024, a 11.5% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 4863
+31.3%
2 113129
+14.2%
3 172178
+3.5%
4 7079
+12.9%
5+ 1315
+15.4%

Summary: The Fort Walton Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 31.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5952-11.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 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. 57.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 52 homes were sold or pending in Fort Walton Beach in March 2024, down by 11.9% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 12% 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

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
48 Days53 Days+11.3%

Summary: Homes in Fort Walton Beach had an average of 53 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 11.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 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 March 2024, 52 homes were sold in Fort Walton Beach; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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 18 Days Ago

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