Shalimar Cottages
Homes for Sale in Shalimar, FL
All 61 homes for sale in Shalimar, FL · median $474,999 · 64 homes for sale in 32579 · Okaloosa County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Shalimar Cottages in Shalimar, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 40 closed sales in Shalimar Cottages in Shalimar, FL since 2002, the most recent in July 2026. 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 | 356 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1955–2024 (median 1984.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,746 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $322,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
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, “SHALIMAR COTTAGES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/shalimar-cottages, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price here is driven by condition and the individual house, not by a common product type. With a build range spanning 1955 to 2024 and a median build year of 1984, Shalimar Cottages holds everything from original mid-century construction to recent infill, so two homes on the same street can be worlds apart on price. The median living area sits around 1,746 square feet, which tells you this is a modest-footprint pocket where updates and lot specifics matter more than raw size.
The snapshot shows no active listings and no recorded closings in the current window, so there is no live pricing signal to lean on right now. For a seller, that thin supply can work in your favor if you bring a clean, updated house to a market with nothing to compare against. For a buyer, it means patience and readiness: when the right listing surfaces, you will not have three others to weigh it against, and you should be prepared to move on condition, not on a comfortable spread of options.
Shalimar Cottages right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 30, 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
Shalimar Cottages is an established, smaller-footprint pocket in Shalimar with 356 homes and a wide age range, where the owner-occupied share of roughly 57 percent points to a stable, lived-in feel rather than a churn of turnover.
Emerald Coast MLS sales records identify 21 homes in SHALIMAR COTTAGES that have changed hands since 2002, built between 2000 and 2003 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,678 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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 22 qualified sales in SHALIMAR COTTAGES across 2024–2025 (11 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $325,000 — 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 Shalimar Cottages is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a right-sized home around 1,700 square feet who value location over square footage
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable evaluating older systems and pricing a house on its condition
- Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, established pocket rather than a high-turnover market
Probably not for
- Buyers who require shared community amenities as part of the deal
- Shoppers who need a deep, active inventory to compare several homes at once
- Buyers set on newer, larger, move-in-ready construction with predictable pricing
The market around Shalimar Cottages
Shalimar Cottages 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 Shalimar Cottages specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in SHALIMAR COTTAGES, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Shalimar Cottages
Live MLS inventory for Shalimar Cottages. 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 Shalimar Cottages 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.
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 Shalimar Cottages listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Shalimar Cottages buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shalimar Cottages 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 Shalimar Cottages.
A condition-driven pocket, not a product play
The defining feature here is age spread. A median build year of 1984 across homes going back to 1955 means you are buying into an area where systems, roofs, and updates vary house to house. There is no single floor plan or era that defines value, so due diligence on the specific structure carries more weight than neighborhood comps alone.
With no amenities identified from current MLS listings, the value proposition is location and the house itself rather than shared facilities. The modest median living area near 1,746 square feet keeps this out of the trophy-home category and squarely in the realm of practical, right-sized housing where an intelligent renovation can meaningfully move the needle.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shalimar Cottages. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no active listings and no recent closings to read, this is a market that rewards local knowledge over dashboards. We track what comes available in Shalimar Cottages before it hits, and because value here turns on the condition of an individual 1955-to-2024 house rather than a tidy price band, we help you judge each property on its own merits and price accordingly.
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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 Shalimar Cottages 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 Shalimar Cottages sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in SHALIMAR COTTAGES
Homes in SHALIMAR COTTAGES 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.
- 9 5th Avenue · off market
30% 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 (2026-09-30).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32579)) |
| Under-contract shares | Emerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (40 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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