EMPRESS (THE) in Miramar Beach

EMPRESS (THE)
Homes for Sale in Miramar Beach, FL

Community in Miramar Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32550
Median sale $1.63M
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Live · EMPRESS (THE) Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.63M
Median sold · 12 mo
93.5%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 94.5%
Tempo
188days
Median DOM · closed
64 days at the 2018 low
0%
Under contract
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
0%
Cash buyers · EMPRESS (THE)
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Empress is a small, price-heavy pocket in Miramar Beach with a median just over $1.6M. With no shared amenities surfacing from current MLS listings, price here is driven by the individual unit — location within the building, floor, views, condition, and finish level — rather than by any community package. Expect a wide spread around that median depending on what a specific listing offers.

Posture matters: with a median days-on-market of 188, listings here sit. Four active listings against just three closings in the recent window tells you this is a patient, thinly traded market. Sellers should price to the reality that buyers have time; buyers have room to be selective and should not feel rushed.

The 60-Second Overview

EMPRESS (THE) market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.63M, and a median 188 days on market for closed sales.

The Empress is a high-price, low-volume enclave in Miramar Beach where individual unit quality — not a community amenity set — sets value, and listings tend to move slowly.

Best for

  • Cash-comfortable buyers around the mid-seven-figure median seeking a specific Miramar Beach unit
  • Buyers who prize location, view, and finish over shared community amenities
  • Patient purchasers willing to wait for the right listing and negotiate on a slow-moving market

Probably not for

  • Buyers needing a fast, liquid entry-and-exit given the long days-on-market
  • Anyone seeking a community with pools, gyms, or shared amenities on-site
  • Budget-sensitive buyers well below the $1,625,000 median price point

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.63M) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 3 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.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
012320122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.

EMPRESS (THE) Market Scorecard

Balanced

EMPRESS (THE) is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $1,287,000, and homes go under contract in about 157 days.

$1,287,000
Median list
$1,625,000
Median sold
157
Days on mkt
4/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in EMPRESS (THE)

Live MLS inventory for EMPRESS (THE). 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 EMPRESS (THE) listings as of 2026-07-25, 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.

Listing locations from emeraldcoast. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • 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 EMPRESS (THE) listings and can change; always confirm with Walton County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any EMPRESS (THE) address.

If we were buying in EMPRESS (THE) 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 EMPRESS (THE).

Best Buy
Buyers targeting a high-end Miramar Beach purchase who value unit-specific quality over a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Thin trading and long days-on-market make pricing and resale timing less predictable.
Sweet Spot
A well-positioned, well-finished unit bought with disciplined pricing against the 188-day norm.
Avoid If
You need a quick sale or resale, or expect a defined community amenity set.

A thin, patient market at a high price point

With four active listings and three closings in the recent window, The Empress trades in very small numbers. That thinness cuts both ways: a single sale can move perceived value, and there is little comparable inventory to anchor a price. At a median of $1,625,000, each transaction is consequential, and each listing deserves individual underwriting rather than reliance on neighborhood averages.

The 188-day median days-on-market is the number to respect. Homes here are not clearing quickly, so pricing, condition, and presentation carry real weight. Because no community amenities were identified from current listings, the value story rests entirely on the unit itself — what you see in a given property is what you are paying for.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in EMPRESS (THE). The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin and this slow-moving, the average matters less than the individual listing. We underwrite each unit on its own merits — floor, view, condition, finish — and price against a long days-on-market reality instead of hope. Whether you are buying or selling at this level, we will tell you plainly when a specific unit is or is not worth its ask.

EMPRESS (THE) in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting a high-end Miramar Beach purchase who value unit-specific quality over a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA patient market with room to negotiate and time to be selective.
Biggest riskThin trading and long days-on-market make pricing and resale timing less predictable.
Sweet spotA well-positioned, well-finished unit bought with disciplined pricing against the 188-day norm.
Avoid ifYou need a quick sale or resale, or expect a defined community amenity set.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 EMPRESS (THE) sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in EMPRESS (THE)?
The median sale price in EMPRESS (THE) was $1.63M over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (3 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in EMPRESS (THE) take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 188 days on market (3 sales, emeraldcoast).
Do cash buyers compete in EMPRESS (THE)?
Cash buyers took 0% of EMPRESS (THE) sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 3 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for EMPRESS (THE)?
The best agent for EMPRESS (THE) is one who actively works Miramar Beach 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 EMPRESS (THE).
How do I find a top Miramar Beach real estate agent who knows EMPRESS (THE)?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows EMPRESS (THE) and the wider Miramar Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for EMPRESS (THE)?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your EMPRESS (THE) purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Cash-comfortable buyers around the mid-seven-figure median seeking a specific Miramar Beach unitExcellent fit
Buyers who prize location, view, and finish over shared community amenitiesExcellent fit
Patient purchasers willing to wait for the right listing and negotiate on a slow-moving marketExcellent fit
Buyers needing a fast, liquid entry-and-exit given the long days-on-marketProbably not
Anyone seeking a community with pools, gyms, or shared amenities on-siteProbably not
Budget-sensitive buyers well below the $1,625,000 median price pointProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (29 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 emeraldcoast 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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