For Home Buyers
New Construction Near Fort Walton Beach: Where the Bulldozers Are Right Now
Real numbers from the MLS, the builder communities selling today, what's coming next and what to know before you walk into a model home.
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- Shalimar
- Mary Esther
- Niceville
- Navarre
- Crestview
- Destin
- DeFuniak Springs
Where are the new construction homes near Fort Walton Beach?
Most new builder communities are a short drive from Fort Walton Beach, in Crestview, Freeport and Navarre. Fort Walton Beach itself is mostly built out, so new homes there are usually one-off builds on single lots by smaller local builders.
If you want new and close to the water, look at the townhome communities in Mary Esther and Destin or the custom neighborhoods in Niceville. If you want the most house for your money, Crestview, Laurel Hill and Baker are where the price ranges start lowest.
By the Numbers
What the MLS Shows Right Now
New Homes For Sale
707Homes built in 2025 or 2026 that are for sale or pending in Fort Walton Beach and the nearby towns in this guide.
Sold in the Last 12 Months
1,497New homes that closed in the same towns over the past year. Builders are selling, and new phases keep opening.
Where the New Homes Are: For Sale or Pending
Source: Emerald Coast MLS (Flexmls), homes built 2025 or later, pulled October 17, 2026. Navarre counts include only homes listed in this MLS.
Community Finder
Builder Communities Selling Now
Pick a town and a budget. Price ranges are the new homes listed in each community right now, so they move as builders release new phases.
Town
Budget
- Patriot RidgeCrestview · D.R. Horton, Phillips Homes$330K–$453Klisted now
- BrookwoodCrestview · Adams Homes$358K–$448Klisted now
- IndependenceCrestview · D.R. Horton$320K–$415Klisted now
- Houston PlaceCrestview · DSLD Homes$338K–$418Klisted now
- Oxford PlaceCrestview · D.R. Horton$310K–$390Klisted now
- Garden Villa TownhomesCrestview · D.R. Horton$225K–$255Klisted now
- Yellow River PlantationLaurel Hill · Lennar$288K–$325Klisted now
- Gator's LandingBaker · D.R. Horton$285K–$365Klisted now
- Heritage PlantationLaurel Hill · D.R. Horton, Halifax Homes$300K–$450Klisted now
- NatureViewFreeport · Holiday Builders$300K–$562Klisted now
- Ashton ParkFreeport · D.R. Horton$296K–$399Klisted now
- Owl's Head FarmsFreeport · D.R. Horton$365K–$534Klisted now
- Hammock BayFreeport · several builders$437K–$1.2Mlisted now
- Enclave at MidtownNavarre · D.R. Horton$285K–$300Klisted now
- Captain's CoveNavarre · D.R. Horton$400K–$1Mlisted now
- Buckeyes LandingNavarre · Herbst Homes$440K–$590Klisted now
- Deer Moss CreekNiceville · local builders' guild$581K–$1.45Mlisted now
- Addie's PlaceBluewater Bay · Randy Wise Homes$759K–$975Klisted now
- Forest Shores VillasMary Esther · D.R. Horton$270K–$355Klisted now
- Palm Street TownhomesDestin · D.R. Horton$369K–$409Klisted now
Price ranges and counts: Emerald Coast MLS, new homes for sale or pending on October 17, 2026. Builder names and features from each builder's website. Builders change pricing and incentives often, so always confirm the current price.
Closer to Town
What About Fort Walton Beach Itself?
Fort Walton Beach has very little open land left, so you won't find a big builder community inside the city. What you will find are one-off new homes and small townhome projects on lots where an older house used to sit. Right now there are 38 new homes for sale or pending in Fort Walton Beach, with a typical asking price around $515,000, plus 9 more in Shalimar.
These homes often come from small local builders, so each one is a little different. It's worth looking closely at the builder's warranty, the flood zone and how the lot drains, the same way you would with any home near the water.
Live From the MLS
New Homes For Sale in Fort Walton Beach Right Now
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From Dirt to Keys
How Buying New Construction Works
Before the First Visit
Bring your own agent from day one
The sales agent in the model home works for the builder. Many builders ask that your agent be registered on your first visit, so it's easiest to bring me along from the start. Builders often pay the buyer's agent fee, so having your own representation usually doesn't add to your cost.
Lot & Plan
Choose the lot as carefully as the floor plan
Check the flood zone, which way the home faces, what's behind the backyard and whether there are HOA or CDD fees. Florida law requires a bold CDD disclosure in the contract when one applies.
Financing & Incentives
Compare the incentive to the price
Builder incentives like rate buydowns or closing cost help are often tied to the builder's preferred lender and to a deadline. They can be a great deal. Just compare the total cost against a lower price with your own lender.
During the Build
Get your own inspections
New homes still have misses. An independent inspection before drywall goes up and another before closing gives you a punch list while the builder is still on site.
After Closing
Know your warranty
Many builders offer a 1-2-10 warranty: 1 year on workmanship, 2 years on major systems and 10 years on structure. Keep your paperwork, and report issues in writing before each deadline.
On the Way
What's Coming Next
New neighborhoods already moving through approvals. Hover or tap each one for details.
Sources: Get The Coast, Mid-Bay News, Crestview Bulletin and builder websites, 2026.
Good Questions
New Construction FAQ
Are there new construction homes in Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, but mostly one at a time. Fort Walton Beach is largely built out, so new homes there are usually single-lot builds and small townhome projects. On October 17, 2026, the MLS showed 38 new homes for sale or pending in the city.
For larger builder communities, most people look in Crestview, Freeport, Navarre or Mary Esther.
Where is the most affordable new construction near Fort Walton Beach?
Crestview, Laurel Hill and Baker. Townhomes in Crestview start around the mid-$200s, and many single-family communities there and just north of Crestview list in the high $200s to $300s.
Do I need my own real estate agent to buy a new construction home?
It's a good idea. The model home agent represents the builder. Your own agent helps you compare incentives, review the contract, line up inspections and negotiate. Many builders ask that your agent be registered at your first visit, so bring your agent from the start.
Do builders pay closing costs in Florida?
Often, as an incentive. Many builders offer closing cost help or rate buydowns, usually when you use their preferred lender and close by a set date. Compare the total cost against a lower price with your own lender before you decide.
What warranty comes with a new home in Florida?
Many builders offer a 1-2-10 warranty: 1 year on workmanship, 2 years on systems like plumbing and electrical, and 10 years on structure. Ask each builder for their written warranty, since coverage varies.
Are there CDD fees in new communities near Fort Walton Beach?
Some communities have them and many don't. A CDD (community development district) adds a yearly assessment to your property tax bill. Florida law requires a bold disclosure in the sales contract when one applies, so ask the builder early.
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Market figures from the Emerald Coast MLS (Flexmls), October 17, 2026, homes built 2025 or later; information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Builder details from builder websites. Planned communities: Get The Coast (River Park), Get The Coast (Millwood Ranch), Crestview Bulletin. Warranty: Lennar. CDD disclosure: Fla. Stat. 190.048.
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