Chateau Pres De La Mer
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Market Heat
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As of October 2026, Chateau Pres De La Mer in Mary Esther, FL has 4 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $308,000 to $420,000 (median $341,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $310,000, a median 85 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-14% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978–1987; none of the 14 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 26 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,000 ($3,490 with the full homestead exemption).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Chateau Pres De La Mer
Live MLS inventory for Chateau Pres De La Mer. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Pending · 96 days
Pending · 56 daysActive and pending Chateau Pres De La Mer listings as of 2026-10-17, priced high to low. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.
Chateau Pres de la Mer is an established Mary Esther pocket where price is driven far more by condition and updates than by anything the community itself provides. With a median build year of 1985 and homes running from 1977 to 2018, the spread between a dated original and a renovated one is real, and the median price of $310,000 sits in the middle of that range rather than defining a floor or ceiling.
The current posture is soft. Prices are down 8.1% year over year, the typical listing takes roughly 85 days to sell, and inventory is thin with only 2 active listings against 8 recent closings. That combination gives a prepared buyer time and leverage, while sellers should expect to compete on condition and price rather than ride a rising market.
Chateau Pres De La Mer right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 8 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($310K) is down 13.9% from the prior 12 months ($360K). With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (8 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Chateau Pres De La Mer market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $310K, a median 86 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32548 (Mary Esther), 338 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K, up 11.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 112 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32548 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
County records show 8 qualified sales in CHATEAU PRES DE LA MER across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $318,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Chateau Pres De La Mer is a community of 107 homes in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, built between 1977 and 2018 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,768 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a mid-sized enclave of about 165 homes near the Gulf-side stretch of Mary Esther, with a high owner-occupancy share (62.4% homesteaded) that keeps turnover modest and listings scarce when they appear.
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Who Chateau Pres De La Mer is best for.
Best for
- Long-term owner-occupants who want an established neighborhood and can wait for the right listing
- Value-focused buyers willing to renovate a dated home and negotiate hard in a slow market
- Budget-conscious buyers targeting a practical mid-1,800-square-foot home around the $310,000 median
Probably not for
- Short-term buyers or flippers counting on quick appreciation in a market down 8.1% year over year
- Buyers who want community amenities, since none are identified in current listings
- Anyone who needs to move fast, given the roughly 85-day median time to sell
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($310K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($360K) IS the -13.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 12 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32569 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-18).
CHATEAU PRES DE LA MER Market Scorecard
CHATEAU PRES DE LA MER is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $341,500, and homes go under contract in about 116 days.
Typical home value in the 32569 ZIP is $319,306, about 12.5% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools
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- Florosa · Elementary
- Bruner · Middle
- Fort Walton Beach · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chateau Pres De La Mer listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Chateau Pres De La Mer buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chateau Pres De La Mer today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Chateau Pres De La Mer.
A condition-driven resale market
There are no community amenities identified in the current MLS listings here, so you are buying the house and the location, not a package of shared features. At a median of 1,794 living square feet, the housing stock is practical rather than sprawling, and the value differences between homes come down to what has been updated since the 1980s core of the neighborhood was built.
The 85-day median days-on-market tells you this is not a bidding-war environment. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes will still find buyers, but anything overpriced or deferred on maintenance sits. Buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and walk away; sellers who price to the current down market rather than last year's numbers will fare better.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chateau Pres De La Mer. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Chateau Pres De La Mer buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (4.7). Basis: Recent Direction -13.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, condition-sensitive market like this, pricing and staging judgment matter more than exposure. We read each home against its actual updates and the current down trend, help buyers separate a fair deal from a tired one, and keep sellers grounded on a realistic timeline rather than a hopeful one.
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What it really costs to own in Chateau Pres De La Mer
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $2,387/yr across 7 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-18). |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Okaloosa County is $2,644/yr (1,101 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1985 across 8 listings. An original roof here would be about 41 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
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| Location | Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32548, 32569 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 107 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1977–2018 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 1,768 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 93%, townhouses 7% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pets Allowed, Separate Storage |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $310,000 median across 8 closed sales · -13.9% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 85 median |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 2 pending · median asking $349,500 · 6.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 63% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Chateau Pres De La Mer key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/chateau-pres-de-la-mer, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in CHATEAU PRES DE LA MER, Mary Esther
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Chateau Pres De La Mer
The newest homes for sale in Chateau Pres De La Mer right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 1022 Blvd De La Parisienne $344,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 77 days on market Courtesy of Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
- 1063 Boulevard De La Parisienne $339,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 154 days on market Courtesy of Anchor Realty Florida
- 827 Blvd De L Orleans $308,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 274 days on market Courtesy of Ellis Realty LLC
Checked against the MLS Oct 18, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Chateau Pres De La Mer Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Chateau Pres De La Mer listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1039 Blvd De La Parisienne · $265,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 22, 2026 · listed by ERA American Real Estate
- 1022 Blvd De La Parisienne · $344,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 1, 2026 · listed by Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
- 1063 Boulevard De La Parisienne · $339,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Anchor Realty Florida
- 827 Blvd De L Orleans · $308,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Ellis Realty LLC
- 501 Rue Des Marseilles · $438,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Stars Realty
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Recent Developments in Chateau Pres De La Mer
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Chateau Pres De La Mer, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Okaloosa and Cinco Bayou open upgraded boat ramp with new trailer parking
Okaloosa County and the Town of Cinco Bayou held a ribbon cutting for upgraded boat ramp facilities, including 16 new boat trailer parking spaces, a new restroom and landscaping. The $4.1 million total, funded largely by tourism development funds, also covers the $2.95 million purchase of a former bank building at 198 Eglin Parkway NE. Future dock improvements are planned.
What it may mean for the marketAdded trailer parking and ramp access improve waterfront recreation access for Fort Walton Beach area boaters. The project is about 6 miles west of Chateau Pres De La Mer, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Civic
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 on September 15 against a 12-month data center moratorium. On September 3 the board unanimously directed staff to develop a regulatory framework for data centers, with an outline due within 60 days. No specific project or site was proposed, and commissioners discussed protecting the Shoal River Industrial Park.
What it may mean for the marketThe pending rules will shape where large power-and-land-intensive facilities can locate in the county, including industrial land near Crestview. The project is about 24 miles north of Chateau Pres De La Mer, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Destin and Okaloosa County agree on management of 4-acre Holiday Isle state park
Destin and Okaloosa County unanimously agreed to back Destin as manager and developer of the roughly four-acre state-acquired park on Holiday Isle near Norriego Point. In return, Destin council voted 5-2 to offer free parking to all Okaloosa County residents at city-owned lots and parks. The deal still requires state Board of Trustees and DEP review.
What it may mean for the marketManagement of the Holiday Isle park and city parking rules will affect public waterfront access and parking in Destin. The site is less than a mile east of Chateau Pres De La Mer.
Source: Get The Coast - June 2026Civic
DeSantis signs state budget with funding for Okaloosa County projects
Governor DeSantis signed the state budget that included roughly $15 million for 20 Okaloosa County projects, among them $5 million for the Northwest Florida State College Workforce Innovation Center in Niceville, $1.5 million for Shalimar Bridge Park, and $3 million for Destin road and drainage work. About $7.26 million in other local requests were vetoed.
What it may mean for the marketDirects state funding toward workforce, park, road, and drainage infrastructure across Okaloosa County, supporting public facilities and capacity in Niceville, Shalimar, and Destin. The site is about 9 miles north of Chateau Pres De La Mer.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 26 miles north of Chateau Pres De La Mer, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 23 miles north of Chateau Pres De La Mer, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32548/32569)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1994 (139 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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