Cobia Bay South in Mary Esther

Cobia Bay South
Homes for Sale in Mary Esther, FL

All 68 homes for sale in Mary Esther, FL · median $324,900 · 59 homes for sale in 32569 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Mary Esther · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32569
51 homesBuilt 2001–2024
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Built fromLive Emerald Coast MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Cobia Bay South in Mary Esther, FL since 2004, the most recent in August 2026. Across Mary Esther as a whole, 145 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319,900, 70 median days on market, with 51 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,130 ($3,620 with the full homestead exemption).

COBIA BAY SOUTH key facts
LocationMary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32569
Homes in the community51 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2001–2024 (median 2002)
Typical living area2,413 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersFire Alarm, Gated
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share50%

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, “COBIA BAY SOUTH key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cobia-bay-south, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Cobia Bay South Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Cobia Bay South
31 of 62 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Cobia Bay South
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 21% out-of-state
51
Homes in the community
plus 11 vacant residential lots · 62 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $453K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2001
Community established
homes built 2001-2024, median 2002 (FL DOR 2025)
2.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 51 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Cobia Bay South, in Mary Esther, is a quiet slice of Okaloosa County with no active listings and no recorded closings in the current window. That means there is no live price signal here right now — the market isn't telling us anything because nothing is trading.

For a buyer, this is a patience game: you either wait for something to list or you knock on doors off-market. For a seller, thin supply can cut both ways — scarcity may work in your favor, but with no recent comps in the community, pricing has to lean on the broader Mary Esther and Okaloosa market rather than anything nearby.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside COBIA BAY SOUTH 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.

122 Dolphin Road #Unit 3
$215K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
122 Dolphin Road #Unit 3
Listed by R&R Realty Homes Inc
272 Tecumseh Lane
$375K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
272 Tecumseh Lane
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
204 Starfish Road
$463K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
204 Starfish Road
Listed by Home Town Realty Partners LLC
876 Solimar Way
$395K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba
876 Solimar Way
Listed by NextHome Cornerstone Realty
432 Pristine Water Lane
$390K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
432 Pristine Water Lane
Listed by Gettinger Realty Group
434 Pristine Water Lane
$365K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
434 Pristine Water Lane
Listed by All American Realty and Investment Group PLLC

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

The 60-Second Overview

Cobia Bay South is a small residential pocket in Mary Esther where inventory turns over rarely; as of this snapshot there is nothing listed and nothing closed to benchmark against.

Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 10 homes in COBIA BAY SOUTH that have changed hands since 2008, built between 2002 and 2026 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,825 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Emerald Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 4 qualified sales in COBIA BAY SOUTH across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $453,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers set on this specific part of Mary Esther who can wait for the rare listing
  • Off-market hunters willing to pursue homes before they hit the MLS
  • Sellers who understand pricing will lean on broader Okaloosa comps

Probably not for

  • Buyers on a tight timeline who need inventory to choose from now
  • Anyone who wants comparable recent sales to anchor an offer
  • Buyers seeking community amenities, since none are identified here

The market around Cobia Bay South

Cobia Bay South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32569, 115 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Mary Esther.

Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cobia Bay South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in COBIA BAY SOUTH, 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 6 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.

If we were buying in Cobia Bay South 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 Cobia Bay South.

Best Buy
Buyers with patience who want a specific pocket of Mary Esther and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
No active listings and no recent sales leaves no local price signal to work from.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepared buyer positioned to move the moment something lists or an off-market deal surfaces.
Avoid If
You need to buy on a fixed timeline or want amenities the community doesn't offer.

A quiet market with no live signal

With zero active listings and no closings in the window, Cobia Bay South is effectively dormant on the MLS. There are no community amenities identified in current listings, so the appeal here is about the location within Mary Esther and Okaloosa County rather than any shared facilities.

Because nothing has traded recently, we can't quote a median or point to a comparable sale inside the community itself. Anyone serious about buying or selling here should expect to underwrite value from nearby areas and from the specific condition and features of the individual home, not from local volume.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cobia Bay South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin rewards legwork over browsing. We track when something is likely to come available, pursue off-market opportunities, and build a pricing case from the broader Mary Esther and Okaloosa County data since Cobia Bay South offers no recent comps of its own. That groundwork is where our value shows up in a community with no live signal.

Cobia Bay South in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers with patience who want a specific pocket of Mary Esther and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageLow turnover means little competition when a home does appear.
Biggest riskNo active listings and no recent sales leaves no local price signal to work from.
Sweet spotA well-prepared buyer positioned to move the moment something lists or an off-market deal surfaces.
Avoid ifYou need to buy on a fixed timeline or want amenities the community doesn't offer.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Cobia Bay South 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 Cobia Bay South.
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 Cobia Bay South sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in COBIA BAY SOUTH

Homes in COBIA BAY SOUTH 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.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Okaloosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,251/mo
Okaloosa County typical true cost to own
$220/mo
Okaloosa County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Cobia Bay South?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 51 homes plus 11 vacant residential lots in Cobia Bay South (public records).
What share of Cobia Bay South is owner-occupied?
50% of Cobia Bay South parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Cobia Bay South built?
Homes in Cobia Bay South were built between 2001 and 2024, with a median year built of 2002 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Cobia Bay South?
The best agent for Cobia Bay South 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 Cobia Bay South.
How do I find a top Mary Esther real estate agent who knows Cobia Bay South?
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 Cobia Bay South and the wider Mary Esther area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Cobia Bay South?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Cobia Bay South purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Cobia Bay South, and what county is it in?
Cobia Bay South is in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32569. The community's center is about 18 miles west of the center of Mary Esther (straight-line).
Buyers set on this specific part of Mary Esther who can wait for the rare listingExcellent fit
Off-market hunters willing to pursue homes before they hit the MLSExcellent fit
Sellers who understand pricing will lean on broader Okaloosa compsExcellent fit
Buyers on a tight timeline who need inventory to choose from nowProbably not
Anyone who wants comparable recent sales to anchor an offerProbably not
Buyers seeking community amenities, since none are identified hereProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 6, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32569))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (18 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 COBIA BAY SOUTH? 1 recorded closings (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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