Okaloosa County, Florida

Mary Esther Real Estate

Mary Esther is the Okaloosa County market known for Emerald Coast beach condos and military-area neighborhoods, reached by US-98 and SR-85 traffic. Home to about 3,982 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Mary Esther home values right now

Typical Mary Esther home values are roughly flat over the past year (-0.6%), at about $327,184.

Typical home value$327,184
1-year change-0.6%
5-year change+14.0%
Typical rent$2,046 / mo
Okaloosa County typical value$356,683 (+0.4% yr)
Population (2020 Census)3,982
County seatCrestview
CourtsFirst Judicial Circuit · Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Mary Esther market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Mary Esther

What defines the Mary Esther market

Emerald Coast beach condos and military-area neighborhoods

Access via US-98 and SR-85 traffic

Okaloosa County · seat Crestview · First Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Mary Esther?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Mary Esther: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Mary Esther buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Okaloosa County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Mary Esther real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Mary Esther, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Mary Esther home at about $327,184, -0.6% over the past year. Okaloosa County overall is about $356,683.

Which county and court handle Mary Esther property records?

Mary Esther is in Okaloosa County (county seat: Crestview). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the First Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Mary Esther?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Mary Esther buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Mary Esther by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Mary Esther?

Florida does not require one, but Mary Esther contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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