Garniers Cay T/H
Homes for Sale in Shalimar, FL
All 61 homes for sale in Shalimar, FL · median $465,000 · 64 homes for sale in 32579 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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Photo via Emerald Coast MLS
As of October 2026, the MLS records 31 closed sales in Garniers Cay T/H in Shalimar, FL since 1993, the most recent in June 2025. Across Shalimar as a whole, 53 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,000, 38 median days on market, with 34 homes for sale today. At that median and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,090 ($4,580 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Shalimar, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32579 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 97 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1941–2018 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,949 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Access, Dock, Minimum Rental Prd, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Waterfront |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
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, “GARNIERS CAY T/H key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/garniers-cay-t-h, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Garniers Cay T/H: 1 closed sale (median $447,500). As of October 2, 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.
Garniers Cay is a townhome community in Shalimar, and right now there is exactly one active listing on the MLS. With inventory that thin, there is no reliable market rhythm to read — a single home sets the tone, and its condition and pricing will drive whatever conversation happens here.
For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to move when the right unit surfaces; you are not shopping a menu, you are watching for an opening. For a seller, the scarcity can work in your favor on demand, but with so little comparable activity, pricing has to be argued from the specifics of your home rather than a deep pool of recent sales.
The 60-Second Overview
Garniers Cay is a small townhome community in Shalimar, within Okaloosa County. As of mid-2026 the resale picture is defined almost entirely by how few doors come to market at any given time.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 20 homes in GARNIERS CAY T/H that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1985 and 1987 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,432 sq ft and a typical 2-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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in GARNIERS CAY T/H across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $485,000 — 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.
Who Garniers Cay T/H is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Shalimar townhome who can be patient and act fast when one lists
- Low-maintenance buyers who want a townhome format over a single-family lot
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits without a deep comp pool
Probably not for
- Buyers who need several options to compare side by side before deciding
- Buyers on a firm timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory
- Buyers seeking shared community amenities, which are not identified here
The market around Garniers Cay T/H
Garniers Cay T/H is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32579, 96 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Shalimar.
Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32579 (Shalimar), 151 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325K, up 4.5% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 34 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32579 housing market and the Okaloosa County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Garniers Cay T/H specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in GARNIERS CAY T/H, Shalimar
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Recent Developments in Garniers Cay T H
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Garniers Cay T H, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 7 miles northeast of Garniers Cay T H.
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 23 miles north of Garniers Cay T H, 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 19 miles north of Garniers Cay T H, 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.
The Garniers Cay T/H buying strategy.
If we were buying in Garniers Cay T/H 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 Garniers Cay T/H.
A one-listing market
Townhome communities this compact rarely generate steady turnover, and Garniers Cay is no exception — a single active listing is the whole current market. That makes each unit's floor plan, condition, and any HOA structure the real story, since there is no broad spread of choices to average against.
No community amenities surface from the current MLS listings, so the value proposition here rests on location within Shalimar and on the townhome format itself rather than on shared facilities. Buyers should evaluate the specific unit on its own merits and confirm association details directly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Garniers Cay T/H. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where one listing can be the entire market, timing and local intelligence matter more than browsing. We watch Garniers Cay closely, so we can flag a unit the moment it lists, help you price or offer against the thin comparable pool honestly, and tell you plainly when the available home is not the right fit.
Garniers Cay T/H 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 Garniers Cay T/H buy.
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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 Garniers Cay T/H sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in GARNIERS CAY T/H
Homes in GARNIERS CAY T/H 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.
- 229 Shalimar Drive · off market
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32579)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1993 (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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