Poquito Bayou
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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As of October 2026, Poquito Bayou in Shalimar, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $521,500, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1962–2023; none of the 17 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Okaloosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,720 ($6,220 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Shalimar, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32579 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 334 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1954–2024 (median 1971.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,628 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | detached single family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Boat Launch, Dock, Fishing, Picnic Area, Beach, Pavillion/Gazebo |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $521,500 median across 12 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 27 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 2 pending · median asking $1,399,000 · 3.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 78% |
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, “POQUITO BAYOU key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/poquito-bayou, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Poquito Bayou: 1 new listing (median asking $1,399,000), 2 under contract right now. 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Poquito Bayou
Live MLS inventory for Poquito Bayou. 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 · 78 daysTop listing
Active · 82 days
Active · 7 days
Pending · 26 days
Pending · 2 daysActive and pending Poquito Bayou listings as of 2026-09-30, 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 Poquito Bayou Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Poquito Bayou listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 45 Poquito Road · $1,399,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by The Beach Group Properties LLC
- 18 Hickory Avenue · $375,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty FWB
- 35 Poquito Road · $1,950,000 · 6 bd / 7 ba · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
- 35 Warwick Drive · $1,699,900 · 6 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 22, 2026 · listed by LPT Realty LLC
- 30 Walnut Avenue · $435,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 17, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Poquito Bayou is a small, established water-oriented pocket in Shalimar where price is driven less by a spec sheet and more by condition, lot, and proximity to the bayou. With a median built in 1971 and a build range stretching from 1949 to 2024, you are looking at a mix of original mid-century houses, updated remodels, and the occasional new build on an infill lot. The $500,000 median is a midpoint across that spread, not a sticker price for any one house — an untouched older home and a rebuilt one can sit far apart even on the same street.
Inventory is thin: only 2 active listings against 459 homes, and a median of 27 days on market for the recent closings window. That combination means well-prepared listings move quickly and buyers rarely get a wide menu at any given moment. For sellers, the tight supply is an advantage but not a license to skip prep — condition is what separates the top of the range from the bottom. For buyers, patience and readiness to act matter more than negotiating leverage.
Poquito Bayou right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 40% 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: High (5 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 2, 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
Poquito Bayou market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $522K, a median 27 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
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.
County records show 17 qualified sales in POQUITO BAYOU across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $465,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Poquito Bayou is a community of 334 homes in Shalimar, Okaloosa County, built between 1954 and 2024 (median 1971.0), with a median living area of about 2,628 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Poquito Bayou is a compact, largely owner-occupied enclave in Shalimar — homestead share sits around 80% — where roughly 2,600 square feet is typical and the housing stock spans several decades. It reads as a settled residential bayou neighborhood rather than a rotating rental market.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Poquito Bayou is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a settled, low-turnover bayou neighborhood who can act quickly when a listing appears
- Buyers around the $500,000 median who want roughly 2,600 square feet and will pay for verified condition
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on an older home and budgeting for updates
Probably not for
- Buyers who need HOA or community amenities, since none were identified from current listings
- Buyers who want a large active selection to compare, given only a couple of listings at a time
- Buyers wanting move-in-ready new construction as the default rather than the exception
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Emerald Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($522K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 12 sales each (12 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.
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.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 32579 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 (2026-10-02).
POQUITO BAYOU Market Scorecard
POQUITO BAYOU is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,699,900, and homes go under contract in about 84 days.
Typical home value in the 32579 ZIP is $385,571, about 20.8% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in POQUITO BAYOU, 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.
Poquito Bayou 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
- Shalimar · Elementary
- Meigs · Middle
- Choctawhatchee · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Poquito Bayou 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 Poquito Bayou address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Choctawhatchee High School
Recent Developments in Poquito Bayou
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Poquito Bayou, 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 12 miles southeast of Poquito Bayou.
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 8 miles northeast of Poquito Bayou, 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 site is about 3 miles north of Poquito Bayou.
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 Poquito Bayou buying strategy.
If we were buying in Poquito Bayou 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 Poquito Bayou.
Condition, not vintage, sets the price
The wide year-built range is the story here. A median vintage of 1971 tells you many homes carry original systems, floor plans, and finishes unless a prior owner invested in updates, while a 2024 upper bound confirms that teardowns and new construction do happen on desirable lots. Two houses at similar square footage can trade very differently depending on whether the kitchen, roof, and mechanicals have been addressed. Buyers should budget for inspections and read each listing on its own merits rather than anchoring to the neighborhood median.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so value here comes from the setting and the individual property — not shared facilities or HOA offerings. With a median living area near 2,628 square feet, most homes offer real space; the question is what condition that space is in. The high homestead share and 459-home footprint point to a stable, low-churn area where turnover is modest and quality listings don't linger.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Poquito Bayou. 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 Poquito Bayou 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 (7.9). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 3.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 78% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this small with only a handful of active listings, timing and pricing accuracy decide outcomes. We track this pocket closely, know how condition maps to the median, and will tell you plainly when a listing is priced to its finish level and when it isn't. Whether you're preparing an older home to compete or trying to move fast on a scarce opportunity, we help you read each property against the true spread rather than the headline number.
Poquito Bayou 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 Poquito Bayou 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 Poquito Bayou sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Poquito Bayou, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in POQUITO BAYOU
Homes in POQUITO BAYOU 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.
- 31 Warwick Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 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 (7 streets, ZIP 32579)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (48 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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