Mary Esther Manor in Mary Esther

Mary Esther Manor
Homes for Sale in Mary Esther, FL

All 71 homes for sale in Mary Esther, FL · median $324,900 · 79 homes for sale in 32569 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Mary Esther · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32569
125 homesBuilt 1979–2018Median sale $365K
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $365,000, a median 36 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (-27% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980–1988; none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,710 ($4,200 with the full homestead exemption).

MARY ESTHER MANOR key facts
LocationMary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32569
Homes in the community125 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1979–2018 (median 1981)
Typical living area2,185 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)detached single family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPlayground, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Fishing, Pets Allowed, Security System
Sale prices, last 12 months$365,000 median across 9 closed sales · -26.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)36 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share85%

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, “MARY ESTHER MANOR key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mary-esther-manor, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Mary Esther Manor Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$365K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 26.9% vs the prior 12 months
-26.9% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 3 sales in the two windows
97.7%
Sale vs ask
+96%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $186K median in 2012
Tempo
36days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
85%
Owner-occupied · Mary Esther Manor
106 of 125 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
15%
Non-owner-occupied · Mary Esther Manor
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
125
Homes in the community
125 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
7
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $415K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-2018, median 1981 (FL DOR 2025)
7.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 125 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by the house itself, not by shared amenities or new construction. This is an established pocket built mostly in the early 1980s, with a median living area around 2,185 square feet, so condition and updates do most of the work in setting where a given home lands. The median sits at $357,250, but expect a wide spread depending on how much a seller has put into kitchens, roofs, and systems.

The current posture is thin and slow. There are zero active listings against a small run of recent closings, and days on market are sitting near 56 — call it roughly two months to move. That combination, along with a sharp year-over-year drop in the median, tells sellers to price to condition and be patient, and tells buyers that when something does list, there is room to underwrite it carefully rather than chase it.

Mary Esther Manor Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Mary Esther Manor right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($365K) is down 26.9% from the prior 12 months ($499K) and up 96% since 2012. With about 3 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 (9 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside MARY ESTHER MANOR right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

248 Sharon Court
$235K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba
248 Sharon Court
Listed by RE/MAX Gulf Coast Realty
23 Ruby Circle
$350K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
23 Ruby Circle
Listed by Keller Williams Realty FWB
41 Ruby Circle
$299K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
41 Ruby Circle
Listed by Go Coastal Real Estate
707 NW Lovejoy Road
$525K · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba
707 NW Lovejoy Road
Listed by Sage Counsel Realty LLC
709 NW Lovejoy Road
$525K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba
709 NW Lovejoy Road
Listed by Sage Counsel Realty LLC
670 Shrewsbury Road
$400K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
670 Shrewsbury Road
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Mary Esther Manor market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $365K, and a median 36 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 27% from the prior 12 months and up 96% since 2012, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32569 (Mary Esther), 304 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K ($218/sq ft), up 0.1% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 77 active and 41 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32569 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.

County records show 7 qualified sales in MARY ESTHER MANOR across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $415,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in MARY ESTHER MANOR: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.

Mary Esther Manor is a community of 125 homes in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, built between 1979 and 2018 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 2,185 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Mary Esther Manor is a settled Okaloosa County neighborhood of just under 200 homes, most owner-occupied, with almost no listing turnover at the moment. It reads as a place people stay rather than trade in and out of.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting an established home around the mid-$350s who value square footage over newness
  • Long-hold owners who intend to stay put and are comfortable in a low-turnover neighborhood
  • Renovation-minded buyers ready to update an original 1980s house and hold it

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close fast, given there are currently no active listings
  • Anyone wanting new construction, HOA amenities, or a maintenance-free package
  • Short-term buyers counting on a quick flip, given the sharp year-over-year price pullback

Windows contain 1 to 9 sales each (9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 26.9% year over year; up 96% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2022 low; 36 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
92%95%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 9 a year; 9 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

31% 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 (2026-09-20).

Mary Esther Manor Market Scorecard

Balanced

Mary Esther Manor is currently a balanced market..

$365,000
Median sold
0/0/9
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in MARY ESTHER MANOR, Mary Esther

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Mary Esther Manor today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Mary Esther Manor.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Okaloosa County house with a usable footprint and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and few closings make the numbers volatile, and the median is down sharply year over year.
Sweet Spot
An updated 1980s home priced to its actual condition near the median.
Avoid If
You need to buy quickly or want turnkey new construction and shared amenities.

An established pocket with almost no inventory

The building period runs from 1979 to 2018, but the median year built is 1982, so the character of the community is firmly 1980s stock. At a median of about 2,185 square feet, these are real houses with usable footprints, and the value question is almost always about what has been renovated versus what is still original. There are no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, so you are buying the house and the location, not a shared package.

Ownership is sticky here — the homestead share sits near 86%, which points to long-term owner occupancy and part of why active inventory is currently at zero. Over the longer arc, the median is up roughly 92% since 2012, but the last year shows a steep pullback of about 28%, so this is not a smooth, one-direction market. Recent closings are few, which makes any single sale a large influence on the headline numbers.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mary Esther Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.9C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation6.8/10
Recent Direction0.0/10
Owner Commitment8.5/10
Pricing Power8.4/10

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 (5.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +96% since 2012; Recent Direction -26.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 85% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With zero active listings and only a handful of recent closings, the public numbers move a lot on very little data, and a single renovated or dated sale can swing the median. We track this neighborhood at the street level, help sellers price honestly to condition rather than to a headline figure, and help buyers underwrite the rare listing before emotion takes over.

Mary Esther Manor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Okaloosa County house with a usable footprint and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageA settled, mostly owner-occupied neighborhood with no amenity fees to carry.
Biggest riskThin inventory and few closings make the numbers volatile, and the median is down sharply year over year.
Sweet spotAn updated 1980s home priced to its actual condition near the median.
Avoid ifYou need to buy quickly or want turnkey new construction and shared amenities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Mary Esther Manor homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Mary Esther Manor.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Mary Esther Manor sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in MARY ESTHER MANOR

Homes in MARY ESTHER MANOR that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Mary Esther Manor?
The median sale price in Mary Esther Manor was $365K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (9 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Mary Esther Manor take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 36 days on market (9 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Mary Esther Manor?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 125 homes in Mary Esther Manor (public records).
What share of Mary Esther Manor is owner-occupied?
85% of Mary Esther Manor parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Mary Esther Manor built?
Homes in Mary Esther Manor were built between 1979 and 2018, with a median year built of 1981 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Mary Esther Manor home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 96% since 2012, from $186K to $365K (Emerald Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Mary Esther Manor?
The best agent for Mary Esther Manor is one who actively works Mary Esther and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Mary Esther Manor.
How do I find a top Mary Esther real estate agent who knows Mary Esther Manor?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Mary Esther Manor and the wider Mary Esther area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mary Esther Manor?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mary Esther Manor purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Mary Esther Manor, and what county is it in?
Mary Esther Manor is in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32569. The community's center is about 13 miles west of the center of Mary Esther (straight-line).
Is Mary Esther Manor a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Mary Esther Manor: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $365K (9 sales), 14% above the Mary Esther median of $320K; homes took a median 36 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 125 homes, 85% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers targeting an established home around the mid-$350s who value square footage over newnessExcellent fit
Long-hold owners who intend to stay put and are comfortable in a low-turnover neighborhoodExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers ready to update an original 1980s house and hold itExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close fast, given there are currently no active listingsProbably not
Anyone wanting new construction, HOA amenities, or a maintenance-free packageProbably not
Short-term buyers counting on a quick flip, given the sharp year-over-year price pullbackProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32569))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (80 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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Thinking of selling in MARY ESTHER MANOR? 9 recorded closings; median 36 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Okaloosa County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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