Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
Homes for Sale in Mary Esther, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Forest Shore Villas Townhomes in Mary Esther, FL has 15 homes for sale and 6 pending, asking from $289,900 to $354,900 (median $299,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 30 recorded sales closed at a median of $319,900, a median 119 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2025–2026 with 33 new construction; none of the 25 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 11 ft). At the median price 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).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
Live MLS inventory for Forest Shore Villas Townhomes. 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 · 250 daysActive and pending Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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.
Forest Shore Villas is a townhome community in Mary Esther, and pricing here is driven less by any address premium than by condition and the specifics of each unit. With a median around $319,900 and no shared amenities identified in current listings, value comes down to what's been updated inside and how a given townhome shows against its neighbors.
The market posture right now favors patience over urgency. With 22 active listings against 27 closings and a median 111 days on market, inventory is stacked and homes are sitting. Buyers have room to negotiate and time to be selective; sellers need sharp pricing and clean presentation to avoid becoming one of the listings that lingers.
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 29% 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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Very High (21 active and pending listings, 30 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $320K, a median 119 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
This is a townhome-only community in Mary Esther with no amenities showing in current MLS data, so the buying decision rests on the unit itself and the location rather than on-site features.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Forest Shore Villas Townhomes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a townhome near the mid-$300s who can be patient and selective
- Buyers who want negotiating leverage in a market where listings sit
- Longer-term owners who are comfortable holding through a slow-moving resale market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to resell quickly or expect a fast exit
- Buyers who want on-site amenities as part of the package
- Buyers seeking a fast-moving, competitive market with quick closings
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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
- Okaloosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Florosa · Elementary
- Bruner · Middle
- Fort Walton Beach · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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 Forest Shore Villas Townhomes address.
The Forest Shore Villas Townhomes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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 Forest Shore Villas Townhomes.
A condition-driven townhome market
The single most useful number here is time. A median of 111 days on market tells you these townhomes do not clear quickly, and with 22 active listings sitting against 27 recent closings, there is real supply to work through. That combination gives buyers leverage and tells sellers not to expect a fast, over-asking result.
Because no community amenities turn up in the listings, price separation comes from the townhomes themselves. Updated interiors, thoughtful layouts, and move-in-ready condition are what pull a unit toward or past the median; dated or deferred-maintenance homes are the ones most likely to add to that day count. Expect a wide spread around the median driven by condition rather than by any tiered pricing structure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this slow-moving, the details matter: pricing to the current pace, reading which of the 22 active listings are real competition, and knowing where a unit's condition places it against the median. We track the Emerald Coast feed closely enough to tell a seller what actually moves and to tell a buyer where the negotiating room really is.
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes in 15 seconds.
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 Forest Shore Villas Townhomes buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Shore Villas Townhomes sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Forest Shore Villas Townhomes home worth?
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Okaloosa 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.
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes Market Scorecard
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $299,900, and homes go under contract in about 206 days.
Typical home value in the 32569 ZIP is $322,212, about 12.4% below 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 2025 (30 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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