The Cedars in Mary Esther

The Cedars
Condos for Sale in Mary Esther, FL

All 67 homes for sale in Mary Esther, FL · median $324,900 · 74 homes for sale in 32569 · Okaloosa County homes for sale

Community in Mary Esther · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32569
81 homesBuilt 1910–2022
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As of October 2026, the Cedars in Mary Esther, FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1974–1975; none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 14 ft).

THE CEDARS key facts
LocationMary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL · ZIP 32569
Homes in the community81 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1910–2022 (median 1972)
Typical living area3,802 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Community Room, Dock, Waterfront, Dumpster, Elevators
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $90,000 · 7.2 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share55%

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, “THE CEDARS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-cedars, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · The Cedars Housing Pulse Emerald Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
7.2mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Okaloosa: 23% (551 of 2,441)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · The Cedars
48 of 87 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · The Cedars
incl. 25% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
81
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 87 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $1M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1910
Community established
homes built 1910-2022, median 1972 (FL DOR 2025)

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Cedars

Live MLS inventory for The Cedars. 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 The Cedars listings as of 2026-10-01, 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 The Cedars Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending The Cedars listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Cedars is a small pocket in Mary Esther, and with just 2 active listings as of July 2026, this is a thin market. Price here is set by the individual home — its condition, updates, and lot — far more than by any neighborhood-wide trend, because there simply aren't enough transactions to establish one. Treat each listing on its own merits.

For a buyer, thin inventory means you may wait for the right home to surface rather than choosing from a shelf. For a seller, it means less direct comparison working against you, but also fewer recent comps to anchor an appraisal. Pricing discipline and a clear read on condition matter more than usual on both sides.

The Cedars Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

The Cedars right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 7.2 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 (3 active and pending listings, 0 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

The Cedars is a compact residential enclave in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, within the Emerald Coast market. Inventory is currently limited, so opportunities here are episodic rather than continuous.

County records show 4 qualified sales in THE CEDARS across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $1M — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a specific Mary Esther location who can be patient for the right listing
  • Those who value a low-maintenance, amenity-light setup and want to focus their budget on the house
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than against a deep comp set

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large selection and want to compare many homes at once
  • Those set on shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse
  • Buyers on a strict timeline who can't wait for inventory to surface

The market around The Cedars

The Cedars is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32569, 115 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Mary Esther.

Across Okaloosa County, 1,890 homes are active and 551 pending (23% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Cedars specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in THE CEDARS, Mary Esther

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 5 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.

Listing locations from Emerald Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Mary Esther · Elementary
  • Bruner · Middle
  • Fort Walton Beach · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Cedars 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 The Cedars address.

If we were buying in The Cedars 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

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.

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 The Cedars.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact Mary Esther address and can wait for the right home.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory leaves few comps to anchor pricing and appraisals.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid If
You need amenities or a wide selection to choose from right now.

A thin-market pocket in Mary Esther

There are no community amenities identified from the current MLS listings, so The Cedars competes on its homes and its location rather than shared facilities. That keeps carrying costs simple and puts the emphasis squarely on the house itself and its proximity to the wider Mary Esther and Okaloosa County corridor.

With only a couple of homes available at any given time, buyers should be ready to move when a listing that fits appears, and sellers should lean on condition and presentation to stand out. The absence of a deep, active pipeline cuts both ways: less noise, but also less momentum to ride.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin, the value is in knowing when a home is priced to its condition and when it isn't — and in being ready to act before the next listing is weeks away. We track The Cedars and the surrounding Mary Esther market closely so you're positioned to negotiate on facts, not guesses.

The Cedars in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact Mary Esther address and can wait for the right home.
Biggest advantageFewer competing listings means less direct comparison against any one home.
Biggest riskThin inventory leaves few comps to anchor pricing and appraisals.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid ifYou need amenities or a wide selection to choose from right now.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the The Cedars Condos for Sale in Mary Esther, FL 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 The Cedars Condos for Sale in Mary Esther, FL.
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 The Cedars sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in THE CEDARS

Homes in THE CEDARS 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.

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.

$2,251/mo
Okaloosa County typical true cost to own
$220/mo
Okaloosa County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

29% of homes for sale in ZIP 32569 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cedars a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, The Cedars leans toward buyers: 7.2 months of supply at the current sales pace (Emerald Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in The Cedars?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 81 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in The Cedars (public records).
What share of The Cedars is owner-occupied?
55% of The Cedars parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in The Cedars built?
Homes in The Cedars were built between 1910 and 2022, with a median year built of 1972 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Cedars?
The best agent for The Cedars is one who actively works Mary Esther 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 The Cedars.
How do I find a top Mary Esther real estate agent who knows The Cedars?
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 The Cedars and the wider Mary Esther area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Cedars?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Cedars purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Cedars, and what county is it in?
The Cedars is in Mary Esther, Okaloosa County, FL, ZIP 32569. The community's center is about 13 miles west of the center of Mary Esther (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a specific Mary Esther location who can be patient for the right listingExcellent fit
Those who value a low-maintenance, amenity-light setup and want to focus their budget on the houseExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than against a deep comp setExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large selection and want to compare many homes at onceProbably not
Those set on shared amenities like a pool or clubhouseProbably not
Buyers on a strict timeline who can't wait for inventory to surfaceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsEmerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32569))
Under-contract sharesEmerald Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2018 (3 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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