Emerald Shores of South
Homes for Sale in Miramar Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Emerald Shores of South Walton in Miramar Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $837,000, a median 78 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1993–2003. At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,170 ($7,780 with the full homestead exemption).
Emerald Shores is a small, built-out pocket of Miramar Beach — 94 homes, all raised between 1993 and 2003, with a median just under 2,100 square feet. In a market this tight the price is set by condition and location within the community, not by new inventory. The median sits at $836,000, up 2.3% year over year, which reads as a steady, coastal-South-Walton hold rather than a runaway.
The posture right now favors patience on both sides. Median days on market is 113 — call it just under four months — with only 2 active listings and a thin 4-closing window behind the stats. Sellers should price to condition and expect a longer runway; buyers get time to underwrite carefully, but with so little on the market at once, the right home won't repeat often.
Emerald Shores of South right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($837K) is up 0.2% from the prior 12 months ($835K). 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 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 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
Emerald Shores of South market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $837K, a median 78 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
This is a finite, established enclave in Miramar Beach — everything here was built in a single decade window, so you're buying into a fixed housing stock where updates and upkeep, not floor-plan variety, drive value.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Emerald Shores of South is best for.
Best for
- Second-home or coastal-rental buyers comfortable in the mid-$800s who want an established Miramar Beach location
- Buyers willing to trade selection for scarcity and hold for the medium-to-long term
- Renovation-minded buyers who can evaluate 1990s-era systems and price accordingly
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a fast in-and-out with quick resale liquidity
- Anyone wanting new construction or a broad menu of active listings to compare
- Buyers seeking shared community amenities, since none are identified in current listings
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($837K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($835K) IS the +0.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (3 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Walton County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Walton County scorecard.
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.
EMERALD SHORES OF SOUTH WALTON Market Scorecard
EMERALD SHORES OF SOUTH WALTON is currently a buyer's market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $837,500, and homes go under contract in about 136 days.
Typical home value in the 32550 ZIP is $653,669, about 36.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Emerald Shores of South
Live MLS inventory for Emerald Shores of South. 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.
Active and pending Emerald Shores of South listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.
Emerald Shores of South 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Walton County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Van R Butler · Elementary
- Emerald Coast · Middle
- South Walton · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Emerald Shores of South listings and can change; always confirm with Walton County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Emerald Shores Of South Walton
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Shores Of South Walton, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
Scenic Walton advances underground utilities and gateway landscape projects
Scenic Walton reported progress on countywide initiatives, including a $200,000 Freeport U.S. 331 gateway landscape project supported by a $100,000 FDOT Highway Beautification Grant, plus a 30A West gateway landscape project and early planning for countywide underground utilities. Funding for the utilities study advanced into Walton County's draft budget for fiscal year 2026 to 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances roadway beautification and stormwater improvements along the Freeport U.S. 331 corridor and the 30A west gateway and lays groundwork for utility resilience upgrades across Walton County. The site is about 16 miles northeast of Emerald Shores Of South Walton.
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 14 miles northwest of Emerald Shores Of South Walton.
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.
The Emerald Shores of South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emerald Shores of South 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Emerald Shores of South.
A fixed-stock coastal enclave
With 94 homes and a construction window that closed around 2003, Emerald Shores doesn't grow — turnover is the only way in. That scarcity cuts two ways: it keeps the community consistent, but it also means comparables are limited and each sale carries weight. The homestead share is roughly 2%, which tells you this stretch of South Walton leans heavily toward second-home and rental use rather than full-time occupancy — worth factoring into how you plan to hold and finance.
The 1993–2003 build range and a median year of 1995 mean roofs, systems, and finishes are the real story on price. A home that's been methodically updated will command a very different number than one that hasn't, even at similar square footage. There are no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, so value here rests on the house itself and its position near the Miramar Beach coastline — not on shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emerald Shores of South. 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 Emerald Shores of South 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 (4.6). Basis: Recent Direction +0.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 93.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only a couple of active listings and a handful of recent closings, the difference between a fair price and a wishful one comes down to reading condition against thin comps. We underwrite each home on its updates, systems, and coastal location — and we'll tell you plainly when a longer days-on-market figure reflects the market versus a specific property's pricing.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Emerald Shores of South buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (57 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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