Mary Esther Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Okaloosa County, Florida

Mary Esther, Florida Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices

Updated On: January 27, 2012

Zipcode	Single Family Home					Townhome or Condo
	4 BR		3 BR		#Lst	3 BR		2 BR		#Lst
32569	2,200 sf	$270,000	1,800 sf	$242,000	90	1,600 sf	$158,000	1,100 sf	$84,000	16

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Homes for Sale in Mary Esther

Mary Esther Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Due to its easy access to waterways, Mary Esther was one of the first areas settled in northwest Florida in the 19th century. Incorporated in 1946, Mary Esther enjoyed its first building boom when the Santa Rosa Mall was built in 1976. Today, the city covers 2 ½ square miles and is home to approximately 4,500 residents. With its plentiful waterways, Mary Esther is one of the premier destinations for residents and visitors to Florida's Emerald Coast.

Mary Esther has 10 parks, including many with boat and sport facilities, and residents have access to 14 beautiful golf courses and other prominent attractions such as the Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park and the Destin History & Fishing Museum, both in nearby Destin. Destin is also home to the fantastic Gator Park, the region's only alligator attraction. Mary Esther's neighbor, Fort Walton Beach, hosts the Gulfarium, the nation's second oldest marine park. Visitors view everything from bottle-nose dolphins to Peruvian penguins. Considering the area's rich connection with the military, you may also enjoy a visit to the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum, just outside Eglin Air Force Base.

Mary Esther residents also enjoy taking part in community events and festivals, which are numerous and diverse. Whether it's the Days of Wine and Roses or one of the unique Mardi Gras celebrations, residents turn out in force to celebrate at all times of the year. Living in Mary Esther combines the best of the beach with the comfort of a small-town atmosphere.

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Mary Esther Real Estate Market: Prices of Mary Esther Houses for Sale

Single-family detached homes in Mary Esther are available from the mid-$100,000s to more than $1 million. Properties are available in a number of styles, such as ranch, contemporary, traditional, Victorian and split-level. Homes are available in many Mary Esther subdivisions, including Parish Point, Sandy Ridge, Timberlake Estates, Rush Park, Mary Esther Manor, Emerald Pointe, Metes & Bounds and Seabreeze.

Condominiums and townhouses are available in Mary Esther from the low $100,000s to the mid-$400,000s and up. Many great amenities are available, including central air conditioning, fireplaces, waterfront properties, water views, large lots, swimming pools, boat facilities, multi-car garages, solariums, landscaping and community amenities. Land for custom building is also readily available in Mary Esther from less than $100,000 to the mid-$800,000s and up.

Mary Esther FL Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $242,300 compared to $237,636 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%.  For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Mary Esther FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Mary Esther, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Mary Esther, Mary Esther neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Mary Esther to help you find the best home!