Mack Bayou Estates in Santa Rosa Beach

Mack Bayou Estates
Homes for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Community in Santa Rosa Beach · Walton County · ZIP 32459
35 homesBuilt 2002–2024Median sale $445K
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As of September 2026, Mack Bayou Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $445,000, a median 69 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-47% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2002–2006. At the median price and Walton County's FY2025-26 rate of 9.758 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,340 ($3,960 with the full homestead exemption).

MACK BAYOU ESTATES key facts
LocationSanta Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL · ZIP 32459
Homes in the community35 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2002–2024 (median 2005)
Typical living area2,221 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersFire Alarm, Short Term Rental - Allowed
Sale prices, last 12 months$445,000 median across 3 closed sales · -47.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)69 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $409,000 · 4.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share53%

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, “MACK BAYOU ESTATES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mack-bayou-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Mack Bayou Estates Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$445K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 47.0% vs the prior 12 months
-47.0% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 4 sales in the two windows
94.7%
Sale vs ask
Walton median: 97.0%
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
69days
Median DOM · closed
69 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Walton: 18% (698 of 3,872)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
53%
Owner-occupied · Mack Bayou Estates
19 of 36 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
47%
Non-owner-occupied · Mack Bayou Estates
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 19% out-of-state
35
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 36 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $750K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2002
Community established
homes built 2002-2024, median 2005 (FL DOR 2025)
8.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 35 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Mack Bayou Estates is a thin market right now, with just 2 active listings and only 3 closings in the window we're measuring. At that volume, the median of $445,000 is a directional read, not a precise gauge — a single sale in either direction can move it. Price here is driven far more by the condition and specifics of the individual home than by any tight community band, so treat the median as a starting point and underwrite each property on its own.

The posture is slow. At 99 days of median time on market, homes are sitting, and the -40.7% year-over-year move in the median tells you the comp set has shifted materially. For buyers, that means room to negotiate and no reason to rush. For sellers, it means pricing to the current reality — not to last year's — and preparing for a longer marketing period than you may expect.

Mack Bayou Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Mack Bayou Estates right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($445K) is down 47.0% from the prior 12 months ($840K). With about 2 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 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 29, 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

Mack Bayou Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $445K, a median 69 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 47% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), 967 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $960K, up 2.0% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 496 active and 94 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32459 housing market and the Walton County market.

County records show 4 qualified sales in MACK BAYOU ESTATES across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $750,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Mack Bayou Estates is a community of 35 homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, built between 2002 and 2024 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,221 square feet. 53% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a small, low-inventory pocket of Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County where individual home condition, not a community formula, sets value. Read the median with that context in mind.

Best for

  • Patient buyers who can wait out a long day count and negotiate on price
  • Buyers focused on a specific home's condition and lot rather than a community package
  • Those wanting a Santa Rosa Beach address without paying for shared amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a broad selection and quick, liquid transactions
  • Anyone counting on shared community amenities as part of the value
  • Sellers unwilling to price to a market that has moved down year over year

Windows contain 0 to 4 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
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32459 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 (2026-09-29).

Mack Bayou Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Mack Bayou Estates is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $409,000, and homes go under contract in about 96 days.

4.0
Months supply
$409,000
Median list
$445,000
Median sold
96
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Housing distress & ownership in MACK BAYOU ESTATES, Santa Rosa Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mack Bayou Estates

Live MLS inventory for Mack Bayou Estates. 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 Mack Bayou Estates listings as of 2026-09-26, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Mack Bayou Estates Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Mack Bayou Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 131 Rivercrest Circle · $409,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 30, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. 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 Mack Bayou Estates 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 Mack Bayou Estates address.

If we were buying in Mack Bayou Estates 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 Mack Bayou Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who value negotiating room and are willing to underwrite a home on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
A thin dataset makes the median an unreliable single gauge of value.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home priced to the current market rather than last year's.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a fast, liquid resale market.

A thin, condition-driven market

With so few active and closed transactions, Mack Bayou Estates doesn't behave like a large, liquid subdivision. There's no deep comp shelf to lean on, and the wide gap between what's listed and what's selling is best understood one property at a time. Expect variation in age, layout, and finish to explain most of the price spread rather than a neat tier structure.

No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the value case rests on the homes themselves and on the Santa Rosa Beach location. That's not a knock — it's a signal to weigh each house on lot, condition, and what you'd want to update, since you're buying the property, not a shared amenity package.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mack Bayou Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.4C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction0.0/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment5.3/10
Pricing Power6.5/10

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 4 factors (4.4). Basis: Recent Direction -47.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 53% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Thin markets punish guesswork. With only a handful of active and closed listings, the number that matters is the one that fits your specific home, and that takes local reading rather than a formula. We'll walk each property on its own merits, tell you where the median is soft as a guide, and set a strategy that matches a market moving slowly with a long day count.

Mack Bayou Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who value negotiating room and are willing to underwrite a home on its own condition.
Biggest advantageLow competition and a slow pace give patient buyers leverage.
Biggest riskA thin dataset makes the median an unreliable single gauge of value.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home priced to the current market rather than last year's.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a fast, liquid resale market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Mack Bayou Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Mack Bayou Estates.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Mack Bayou Estates sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in MACK BAYOU ESTATES

Homes in MACK BAYOU ESTATES 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. 2 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Mack Bayou Estates?
The median sale price in Mack Bayou Estates was $445K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Mack Bayou Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 69 days on market (3 sales, Emerald Coast MLS).
Is Mack Bayou Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Mack Bayou Estates is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Mack Bayou Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 35 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Mack Bayou Estates (public records).
What share of Mack Bayou Estates is owner-occupied?
53% of Mack Bayou Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Mack Bayou Estates built?
Homes in Mack Bayou Estates were built between 2002 and 2024, with a median year built of 2005 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Mack Bayou Estates?
The best agent for Mack Bayou Estates is one who actively works Santa Rosa 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 Mack Bayou Estates.
How do I find a top Santa Rosa Beach real estate agent who knows Mack Bayou Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Mack Bayou Estates and the wider Santa Rosa Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mack Bayou Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mack Bayou Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Mack Bayou Estates, and what county is it in?
Mack Bayou Estates is in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, FL, ZIP 32459. The community's center is about 11 miles northwest of the center of Santa Rosa Beach (straight-line).
Patient buyers who can wait out a long day count and negotiate on priceExcellent fit
Buyers focused on a specific home's condition and lot rather than a community packageExcellent fit
Those wanting a Santa Rosa Beach address without paying for shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need a broad selection and quick, liquid transactionsProbably not
Anyone counting on shared community amenities as part of the valueProbably not
Sellers unwilling to price to a market that has moved down year over yearProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsEmerald Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32459))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (24 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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Thinking of selling in MACK BAYOU ESTATES? 3 recorded closings; median 69 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Walton County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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