Is Mary Esther, FL 32569 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mary Esther housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Mary Esther, FL 32569 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 78 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 77 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (86 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $332,756. Overall, Mary Esther is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Okaloosa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Mary Esther ranks #291 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Destin 32541 (3% sold over asking) or Fort Walton Beach 32548 (7% sold over asking), while Crestview 32536 (17% sold over asking) and Valparaiso 32580 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.