Crestview, Okaloosa County

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Crestview is the county seat of Okaloosa County and home to many families tied to Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. Selling here often means new orders and a report date, a roof hit by a storm, a house you rented out after you moved, or a family home after a parent passes.

Single-family Florida home with a two-car garage and a paved driveway — A Florida single-family home

More than one optionCash and terms-based offers side by side

Any conditionNo repairs or cleanup to ask

Licensed title companiesEvery closing goes through one

No cost to askNo obligation, no pressure

On this page

Your house, your timeline, your call.
Real Florida work we can point to
What sellers face in Crestview right now
Most buyers give you one offer. We show you all of them.
How a fast sale works, start to finish
What a Crestview sale turns on
Selling in Crestview: the county offices
What would you walk away with?
Areas we review in and around Crestview
HOMKEYS closings near Crestview
Guides for sellers in Crestview
What Crestview homeowners ask us
Guides and nearby areas for Crestview sellers
Find out what your Crestview home could do for you.

How we help in Crestview

Your house, your timeline, your call.

Crestview, 2020 Census

27,134

People living in the city, up from 20,978 in 2010

32.1Median age of residents

9,963Households in the city

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census, as reported on Wikipedia, Crestview, Florida

We can buy as is for cash, take over your existing mortgage payments, buy on seller financing where you set the price, down payment, rate and term, or list on the MLS for a 1% listing fee through our licensed partner brokerage. We see every house before making an offer, in person or by video call if you have already moved. Closing is 7 to 90 days out, on your date, at a licensed Florida title company.

Crestview is mostly single-family homes, many of them built as the city grew around the bases, plus older houses near downtown. A clean, updated house can sell well on the MLS. A house with storm damage, a tenant in place, or a low-rate loan you would rather hand off than pay off often needs a different plan. Our job is to lay the plans next to each other so you can choose.

From our files

Real Florida work we can point to

Condo balcony with teal Adirondack chairs overlooking the dunes, a pool and the Gulf of Mexico on Navarre Beach — Navarre Beach, where we know condos firsthand

We have closed with homeowners in Crestview. Next door in Santa Rosa County, we bought a house in Pace for cash and have a deal in Pensacola, and we know Navarre Beach condos firsthand. And this fall in Port Charlotte, we bought a house subject to the sellers’ loan. The sellers got cash at closing, stopped making the payments and paid none of the closing costs.

Real HOMKEYS work in Florida. Names, addresses and prices left out to protect sellers’ privacy.

Local knowledge

What sellers face in Crestview right now

The county seat, on high ground

Crestview is the largest city in Okaloosa County and its county seat. It sits about 236 feet above sea level, one of the highest points in Florida. The city grew up along the railroad line between Pensacola and Chattahoochee that opened in 1883, and it was incorporated in 1916, so some homes near downtown have a long history behind them.

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A military town north of the base

HUD counts about 29,000 personnel stationed at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, and says the bases support 73,200 direct and indirect jobs in the metro area. Under the 2005 base realignment, the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group moved to a new facility on the north end of the Eglin reservation, about six miles south of the city.

huduser.gov · Wikipedia

A fast-growing city

The Census counted 14,766 people in Crestview in 2000, 20,978 in 2010 and 27,134 in 2020. In 2023, local news reported that Crestview had grown 35% since 2010, largely because of the military presence, as Eglin and city leaders proposed a military family care complex in Crestview to serve families where they live.

Wikipedia · getthecoast.com

Sally and the Shoal River

In September 2020, Hurricane Sally dropped more than a foot of rain on parts of Northwest Florida. The Shoal River reached major flood stage and crested at 16.61 feet in Okaloosa County, the US 90 bridge over the river had to reopen after the water went down, and water rose onto the I-10 bridge east of Crestview.

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The storm of May 10, 2024

Before dawn on May 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Mobile put out a tornado warning at 3:59 a.m., and a severe line of storms caused extensive damage in Crestview. City officials said most of the damage was north of the Highway 85 and 90 intersection, with trees down, power lines down and homes damaged. In 1995 a tornado also touched down near I-10 east of the city.

wjhg.com · yahoo.com

Young families, a slower market

The median age in Crestview was 32.1 at the 2020 Census, and 27% of residents were under 18. HUD’s January 2024 report found the metro had a 7.1 month supply of homes for sale in November 2023, up from 3.9 months a year earlier, with sales down 29%. Listing can still work well, but it can take longer than it did in 2021 and 2022.

Wikipedia · huduser.gov

Three ways to sell

Most buyers give you one offer. We show you all of them.

Option 1

Cash sale, as is

Good fit for: Storm-damaged roofs, older homes near downtown, inherited homes, or a firm report date on new orders
Trade-off: Price reflects repairs and the buyer’s risk. On a HOMKEYS cash sale, we pay the closing costs

Option 2

Creative terms

Good fit for: Owners with a low-rate loan, little equity after costs, or who would rather collect payments than a lump sum
How: We take over your existing payments (subject-to), or you finance the sale and set the price, down payment, rate and term (seller financing)

Option 3

1% listing

Good fit for: Updated homes with clean inspections, where you have time to wait for the highest price
How: Listed on the MLS for a 1% listing fee through our licensed partner brokerage. Buyer agent pay is separate and negotiable

Subject to qualification, property inspection, and transaction terms. HOMKEYS does not give legal or tax advice. Talk with a Florida attorney or tax professional about your situation. Compare all three in detail on our selling options page, or read how a subject-to sale, a cash sale and a 1% listing work.

Selling fast in Crestview

How a fast sale works, start to finish

Tell us about the house

Call or text (305) 914-4191, or start online. Asking costs nothing.

We see it

In person, or by video call if you have already moved to your next base.

Your options, in writing

Cash, terms and a 1% listing side by side, with your net on each.

Close on your date

7 to 90 days out, at a licensed Florida title company, usually First International Title.

Orders, roofs and loans

What a Crestview sale turns on

In a base town, timing drives a lot of sales. Orders come with a report date, and a house that sits on the market after you leave means two housing payments, or managing a rental from far away. Many local homes also carry VA or other low-rate loans, which can be worth more kept in place than paid off. That is where a sale on terms can make sense.

The house itself matters too. After the May 2024 storm, buyers and insurers look hard at roofs, and on older homes insurers often ask for a recent four-point inspection. Near the Shoal River, buyers may ask whether a house took water in 2020. None of this stops a sale. It changes the price, the timing and who will buy, and we lay out cash, terms and a 1% listing so you can see which one holds up.

Eglin and HurlburtAbout 29,000 personnel stationed at the two basesSource ↗

Homes for saleA 7.1 month supply in November 2023, up from 3.9 a year earlierSource ↗

Sally, 2020The Shoal River crested at 16.61 feet, in major flood stageSource ↗

Growth27,134 people in 2020, up from 20,978 in 2010Source ↗

Okaloosa County details

Selling in Crestview: the county offices

Crestview is the county seat, so most offices are close by. Call ahead and confirm hours before you go.

Tax Collector, CrestviewBrackin Building, 302 Wilson Street North. Walk-ins 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., appointments get preference (850) 651-7300Source ↗

Tax Collector daysAll Tax Collector offices are open Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Main office in ShalimarSource ↗

Property Appraiser, CrestviewBrackin Building, second floor, 302 Wilson Street, Suite 201. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (850) 689-5900Source ↗

Property Appraiser, ShalimarCounty Administration Building, 1250 Eglin Parkway North, Suite 201. Both offices offer full servicesSource ↗

Clerk of Circuit CourtCourthouse at 101 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview (850) 689-5000. Branch at 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton BeachSource ↗

ProbateOkaloosa probate cases are filed with the Clerk of Court. The main courthouse is in Crestview, with a branch in Fort Walton BeachSource ↗

Estimate

What would you walk away with?

A rough comparison with your own numbers. Nothing is sent.

Estimated home value Loan balance Repairs needed

Listing with an agentValue minus about 8% for commission and closing costs, minus repairs and your loan

Typical cash offerMany cash investors start near 70% of value minus repairs. Minus your loan

HOMKEYS termsNo deep discount required. Depends on your loan and goals

Enter a value to compare

Illustration only, not an offer or an appraisal. Real numbers depend on the property, title, loan terms, storm history and the market. Subject to qualification, property inspection, and transaction terms.

See my 3 options

Where we work

Areas we review in and around Crestview

From the older streets near downtown to the newer neighborhoods along the main roads toward Eglin and I-10, we review homes all over Crestview and north Okaloosa.

Downtown CrestviewNorth of US 90SR 85 corridorNear I-10Shoal River areaNorth Okaloosa

Also nearby: Baker, Holt, Laurel Hill, Milligan, Niceville and Valparaiso. Toward the coast: Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Next door in Santa Rosa County we buy in Navarre, Pace and all of Santa Rosa County, and in Pensacola, and all over Florida. All Florida areas →

Real closings

HOMKEYS closings near Crestview

Each one closed at a licensed Florida title company. We show the city and month only, never the address, to protect the seller’s privacy.

CrestviewMay 2026Right here

JasperMay 2026216 miles away

Spring HillSeptember 2026289 miles away Spring HillApril 2026289 miles away New Port RicheyMarch 2026290 miles away Land O' LakesJanuary 2026303 miles away

28 closings in 23 Florida cities and 17 counties since September 2024. See them on the map.

Guides for sellers in Crestview

Short reads on the questions we hear most from owners here.

Insurance not renewed? Your optionsRead the guide Behind on the mortgage? Ways outRead the guide Cash offer, listing or selling on termsRead the guide

See all guides

Questions

What Crestview homeowners ask us

I got PCS orders. Can I sell before I report to my new base?

Often, yes. Tell us your report date and we plan the closing around it, anywhere from 7 to 90 days out. We can see the house by video call if you have already left Crestview, and the title company tells you which remote signing method it accepts.

I have a VA loan with a low rate. Do I have to pay it off to sell?

Not always. In a subject-to sale, your existing loan stays in place and we take over the payments, and we show you in writing how it works, what the risks are and what you would net. A VA loan can affect your entitlement, so talk with your lender and a Florida attorney before you sign any terms deal.

Should I rent the house out instead of selling it?

Some owners do, especially near the bases. Others would rather not manage tenants from another state. We can show you a sale for cash, a sale on terms where you collect payments, and a 1% listing side by side, so you can weigh them against renting.

A tree came down on my roof. Can I still sell?

Yes. We buy storm-damaged homes in Crestview as they are, with repairs unfinished or an insurance claim still open. Tell us what happened and where the claim stands. Ask a Florida real estate attorney what you need to disclose.

I inherited a house in Crestview. Where do I start?

Tell us about the house and where the estate stands. Okaloosa County probate cases are filed with the Clerk of Court, and the main courthouse is right in Crestview. A Florida probate attorney can tell you who can sign, and we can plan the closing date around that.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. Erick Roda calls in Spanish, and the team takes calls in Spanish. This page is also in Spanish.

What does it cost to ask HOMKEYS for options?

Nothing, and asking does not commit you to sell. On a cash sale, HOMKEYS pays the closing costs.

More help

Guides and nearby areas for Crestview sellers

Guides for your situation

Nearby areas we buy

Talking to other buyers too? Read how to spot a bad home buyer in Florida before you sign anything.

Ready to compare your three options? Start with the address.

About a minute. 4 short steps.

Who you will talk toDor Tzadok, CEO, and the HOMKEYS team

A real Florida team reviews every house, and Dor oversees every offer and closing. We explain every number before you decide anything.

Find out what your Crestview home could do for you.

Tell us about the house, even with a report date coming, storm damage still waiting on repairs, a tenant in place or an estate still being settled. We will come back with your options in writing.

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Sources for this page

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HOMKEYS LLC is committed to the letter and spirit of U.S. fair housing laws. We do business without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Market figures are third-party estimates as of the dates shown. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.