Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
Homes for Sale in Mary Esther, FL
All 72 homes for sale in Mary Esther, FL · median $324,900 · 18 townhomes for sale in Mary Esther · 79 homes for sale in 32569 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Forest Shore Villas Townhomes in Mary Esther, FL has 14 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $267,900 to $354,900 (median $324,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 31 recorded sales closed at a median of $319,900, a median 112 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2026–2026 with 28 new construction; none of the 28 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).
Last 30 days in Forest Shore Villas: 2 under contract right now, 4 closed sales (median $284,900). As of October 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.
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 · 288 daysActive and pending Forest Shore Villas Townhomes listings as of 2026-10-20, 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.
Figures in this note are as of July 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.2 months of supply and 20% 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Very High (20 active and pending listings, 31 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 20, 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 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $320K, a median 112 days on market for closed sales, and 6.2 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
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.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 49 homes in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes that have changed hands since 2025, built between 2025 and 2026 (median 2026), with a median living area of about 1,466 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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.
Flood zones in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes: of 19 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
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.
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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 contributors.
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.
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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.
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 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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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: Liquidity & Demand 6.2 months of supply; Owner Commitment 0% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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.
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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.
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Recently off market in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
Homes in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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. 9 on record.
- 1 Hatten Court · off market
- 28 Hatten Court · off market
- 30 Hatten Court · off market
- 32 Hatten Court · off market
- 34 Hatten Court · off market
- 36 Hatten Court · off market
- 38 Hatten Court · off market
- 43 Hatten Court · off market
| Location | Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32569 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | townhouses 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $319,900 median across 31 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 112 median |
| For sale right now | 16 active, 4 pending · median asking $312,400 · 6.2 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 0% |
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, “Forest Shore Villas Townhomes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-shore-villas-townhomes, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
The newest homes for sale in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 59 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 61 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 63 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 65 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 67 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 69 Hatten Court $324,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 146 days on market Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes Right Now (16)
All 16 active and pending Forest Shore Villas Townhomes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 71 Hatten Court · $354,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 59 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 61 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 63 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 65 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 67 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 69 Hatten Court · $324,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 57 Hatten Court · $354,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 50 Hatten Court · $289,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 48 Hatten Court · $289,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 46 Hatten Court · $284,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 44 Hatten Court · $274,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 52 Hatten Court · $269,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 47 Hatten Court · $267,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 49 Hatten Court · $284,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
- 54 Hatten Court · $269,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
Recently sold in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
- 38 Hatten Court · sold $284,900
- 32 Hatten Court · sold $284,900
- 45 Hatten Court · sold $294,900
- 34 Hatten Court · sold $284,900
- 1 Hatten Court · sold $354,900
- 36 Hatten Court · sold $299,900
- 43 Hatten Court · sold $299,900
- 30 Hatten Court · sold $309,900
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Recent Developments in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 6 miles west of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - September 2026Civic
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2
Okaloosa County commissioners voted 3-2 on September 15 against a 12-month data center moratorium. On September 3 the board unanimously directed staff to develop a regulatory framework for data centers, with an outline due within 60 days. No specific project or site was proposed, and commissioners discussed protecting the Shoal River Industrial Park.
What it may mean for the marketThe pending rules will shape where large power-and-land-intensive facilities can locate in the county, including industrial land near Crestview. The project is about 24 miles north of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, 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 less than a mile east of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes.
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 9 miles north of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Development
Okaloosa commissioners approve master plan for 392-lot River Park subdivision in Crestview
Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved the master plan for River Park, a 392 lot single family subdivision on 263 acres east of Main Drive and north of Airport Road in Crestview. The project by River Park Landing LLC will be built in three phases, with each phase requiring a separate development order approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdds substantial single family housing supply to the Crestview market and phases new residential construction onto a large tract in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 26 miles north of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
Source: Get The Coast - May 2026Infrastructure
Okaloosa County opens $212M Southwest Crestview Bypass
Okaloosa County opened the $212 million Southwest Crestview Bypass, a 3.5 mile four lane corridor connecting Antioch Road to State Road 85 with access from U.S. Highway 90. The project includes a 1,713 foot bridge, sidewalks, a multi use path, and direct access to the new Pineview K-8 school opening in August 2026.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a major four lane traffic corridor serving southwest Crestview and expands regional road capacity for surrounding growth in north Okaloosa County. The project is about 22 miles north of Forest Shore Villas Townhomes, elsewhere in Okaloosa County.
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.
12% of homes for sale in Forest Shore Villas Townhomes 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 (2026-10-20).
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes Market Scorecard
Forest Shore Villas Townhomes is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $324,900, and homes go under contract in about 197 days.
Typical home value in the 32569 ZIP is $319,306, about 12.5% 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: October 20, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32569)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (31 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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