Bayou Poquito
Homes for Sale in Shalimar, FL
All 52 homes for sale in Shalimar, FL · median $489,900 · 58 homes for sale in 32579 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Bayou Poquito in Shalimar, FL has 5 homes for sale, asking from $399,000 to $2,299,000 (median $799,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-09, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $390,000, a median 8 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1964–2026 with 1 new construction; none of the 14 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,030 ($4,520 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Bayou Poquito: 2 new listings (median asking $999,500), 1 closed sale (median $325,000). As of November 11, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Bayou Poquito
Live MLS inventory for Bayou Poquito. 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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Active · 22 daysActive and pending Bayou Poquito listings as of 2026-11-11, 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.
Price in Bayou Poquito is driven by condition and structure, not by a uniform product. With a median build year of 1971 and homes dating back as far as 1954 and up to 2024, you are buying into a wide age spread where a renovated or rebuilt house and an original one can sit on the same street. The median living area of roughly 2,535 square feet gives you real space, but the number to watch is the work already done or still owed on any given home. Expect the price spread to be condition-driven, and treat the $431,500 median as a midpoint rather than a going rate.
The current posture is a cooling market that still moves. Median days on market sits at 14, which is fast, and the heat score of 56 says demand is present without being frantic. But price is down 7.2% year over year, so sellers who anchor to last year's peak will sit. For buyers, that combination — quick turnover but softer pricing — means well-priced homes still go, and there is room to negotiate on anything that lingers or shows deferred work.
Figures in this note are as of July 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Bayou Poquito right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.6 months of supply and 0% 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 November 9, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 12, 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
Bayou Poquito market snapshot (as of November 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $390K, a median 8 days on market for closed sales, and 3.6 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 32579 (Shalimar), 60 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K, up 10.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 22 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32579 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
County records show 10 qualified sales in BAYOU POQUITO across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $465,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Bayou Poquito is a community of 222 homes in Shalimar, Okaloosa County, built between 1954 and 2023 (median 1970.5), with a median living area of about 2,620 square feet. 82% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Bayou Poquito is an established Shalimar community of 424 homes with a high owner-occupancy share (77.2% homestead), which tends to mean stable inventory and only a handful of homes on the market at any given time.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Bayou Poquito is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting an established Okaloosa location around the mid-$400s with room to spread out
- Long-hold buyers comfortable with an older home and a value story built over a decade-plus
- Renovation-minded buyers who will price and budget around a home's condition
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large menu of listings to compare before deciding
- Buyers expecting shared amenities, since none were identified from current listings
- Short-term buyers counting on quick appreciation after a year of softer pricing
Bayou Poquito on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Shalimar · Elementary
- Meigs · Middle
- Choctawhatchee · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Bayou Poquito listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bayou Poquito address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Choctawhatchee High School
The Bayou Poquito buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bayou Poquito 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 Bayou Poquito.
An established pocket that trades on condition
With only 5 active listings against 424 homes and a homestead share above 77%, turnover here is thin. Most owners stay, so when something comes up it draws attention quickly — the 14-day median reflects that. The flip side is limited selection: buyers should be ready to move on the right house rather than wait for a deep pipeline of options.
The value story is long-term. Prices are up 80% since 2012, even with the recent 7.2% year-over-year pullback. That older housing stock, anchored by a 1971 median build, rewards diligence: mechanicals, roofs, and updates vary widely, and no community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so you are buying the house and the location, not a shared package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bayou Poquito. 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 Bayou Poquito 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 3 factors (7.8). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 3.6 months of supply; Owner Commitment 82% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-inventory, condition-driven market like Bayou Poquito, the edge is knowing what a home has actually had done and pricing it against that. We track the closings behind the median, read which listings moved fast versus stalled, and help you separate a fair mid-$400s asking price from an optimistic one on an original home. Whether you are buying into thin selection or selling into a softer-than-last-year market, that read matters.
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Recently off market in BAYOU POQUITO
Homes in BAYOU POQUITO 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. 4 on record.
- 10 Walnut Avenue · off market
- 11 Birch Avenue · off market
- 5 Maple Avenue · off market
- 8 Walnut Avenue · off market
| Location | Shalimar, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32579 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 222 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1954–2023 (median 1970.5) |
| Typical living area | 2,620 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Boat Launch, Playground, Picnic Area, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Dock |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $390,000 median across 5 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 8 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 0 pending · median asking $499,900 · 3.6 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of November 9, 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, “Bayou Poquito key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bayou-poquito, data as of November 9, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in BAYOU POQUITO, Shalimar
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 Bayou Poquito
The newest homes for sale in Bayou Poquito right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 11 Poquito Road $1,600,000 · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · new today Courtesy of LPT Realty LLC
- 8 Poplar Avenue $399,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · listed Oct 21, 2026 Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
- 7 Holly Avenue $499,900 · 3 bd · 3 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
- 18 Walnut Avenue $799,900 · 4 bd · 3 ba · listed Jul 1, 2026 Courtesy of Thumma Realty Inc
- 19 Poquito Road $2,299,000 · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · listed May 2, 2026 Courtesy of Livin Right Real Estate LLC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Bayou Poquito Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Bayou Poquito listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 11 Poquito Road · $1,600,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Nov 11, 2026 · listed by LPT Realty LLC
- 8 Poplar Avenue · $399,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
- 18 Walnut Avenue · $799,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Thumma Realty Inc
- 7 Holly Avenue · $499,900 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 19 Poquito Road · $2,299,000 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Livin Right Real Estate LLC
Recently sold in Bayou Poquito
- 10 Walnut Avenue · sold $325,000
- 5 Maple Avenue · sold $584,900
- 11 Birch Avenue · sold $426,840
- 8 Walnut Avenue · sold $300,000
- 11 Poquito Road · sold $715,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Poquito Road (31 homes on record)
- Maple Avenue (21 homes on record)
- Poquito Road (1 homes on record)
- Maple Avenue (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Bayou Poquito
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bayou Poquito, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa outlines Gap Creek drainage projects and permitting hurdles in Fort Walton Beach
County staff described five stormwater efforts, including the Overbrook drainage work, a planned 2.67-acre Sylvania Heights stormwater park estimated at $4 million, and Lloyd Street and Mayflower Avenue improvements expected to go to bid in early 2027. Air Force environmental review and state and Army Corps permits for dredging complicate the timeline.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned drainage upgrades could reduce flooding exposure in the Gap Creek basin over time, though permitting delays mean relief is likely several years out. The site is about 5 miles west of Bayou Poquito.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Retail & Dining
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand opens on Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach
The stand at 799 Beal Parkway opened Oct. 19 and is the chain's second in Fort Walton Beach. It is expected to add 75 local jobs, and an opening fundraiser raised $4,661 for an equine therapy nonprofit.
What it may mean for the marketA new drive-thru option along Beal Parkway adds early-morning and late-night food and beverage access and about 75 jobs nearby. The project is about 5 miles west of Bayou Poquito, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - October 2026Retail & Dining
TJ Maxx to open 33,865-square-foot Destin store Nov. 1 at Paradise Key
The off-price retailer opens at 4437 Commons Drive East with a grand opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. Regular hours run 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, and the store sells apparel, accessories, jewelry, and home and beauty goods.
What it may mean for the marketA new national off-price anchor adds everyday shopping close to Destin's commercial corridor and may shorten trips for retail needs. The project is about 7 miles east of Bayou Poquito, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - 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 4 miles west of Bayou Poquito, 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 about 2 miles southeast of Bayou Poquito.
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 7 miles north of Bayou Poquito.
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.
What it really costs to own in Bayou Poquito
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 $2,232/yr across 10 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12). |
|---|---|
| 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 1968 across 10 listings. An original roof here would be about 58 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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19% of homes for sale in ZIP 32579 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 (2026-11-12).
BAYOU POQUITO Market Scorecard
BAYOU POQUITO is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $649,900, and homes go under contract in about 119 days.
Typical home value in the 32579 ZIP is $383,908, about 22.9% 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 9, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32579)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-09 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (5 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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