Mary Esther, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Mary Esther market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Mary Esther, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Okaloosa County take a median of 89 days to sell, and the number for sale is −13.4% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical Mary Esther home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Okaloosa County as a whole.
Mary Esther market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Mary Esther, FL?
$324,372 as of September 2026, −0.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Mary Esther, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −0.4% over the year to September 2026 and +11.6% over five years.
Is Mary Esther, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Okaloosa County sells in 89 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Mary Esther, FL?
The typical rent is $2,116 a month as of September 2026, +5.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Mary Esther, FL?
1,797 homes were listed for sale across Okaloosa County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Mary Esther, FL?
Homegrity lists 105 licensed agents in Mary Esther, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/mary-esther.