431 Sandy Ridge Circle, Mary Esther: brick home with new landscaping and a red front door, plus the vaulted living room with fireplace and the primary bedroom Sold

Sold · Mary Esther, FL 32569

431 Sandy Ridge Circle

Represented the seller · Didn't sell the first time. Under contract in 8 days with a fresh approach.

$324,900Sold at list price
8 daysListed to under contract
3 bd · 2 baSingle-family home
1,511Square feet

How this sale came together

The challenge

A home that hadn't sold the first time

431 Sandy Ridge had been listed with another brokerage for about 10 weeks without selling. My seller also needed to buy her next home, and the house needed a new roof and an electrical panel upgrade before closing.

She needed a plan that would get it sold, and a sale that wouldn't fall apart over repairs.

What we did

Relaunched it the right way

  • Professional photography, which the home hadn't had before
  • I invested in new landscaping to bring up the curb appeal
  • Staged the front porch and the inside of the home
  • Priced it with confidence at $324,900, above the previous asking price
  • Coordinated a new roof and an electrical panel upgrade during the contract so closing stayed on track

The result

Under contract in 8 days, sold at list price

Listed on June 5, under contract on June 13, and closed on July 22 at the full list price of $324,900.

My seller closed on her new home first, then sold this one, so she moved once and on her own timeline.

What changed the second time

First listingListed with Nicole
Time on the marketAbout 10 weeks, didn't sellUnder contract in 8 days
List price$319,900$324,900, sold at full price
PhotosStandard photosProfessional photography
Curb appealAs-isNew landscaping and a staged front porch
InsideUnstagedStaged to show the space

When a home doesn't sell, the house usually isn't the problem. The presentation is. Better photos, real curb appeal and a clear plan can change the outcome, even at a higher price.

What my seller said

Verified 5.0 review on Realtor.com from the seller of this home

“Hands-down, just an amazing person. Nicole works really hard for her clients and I got to see firsthand how much she enjoys her job and loves her clients. I was blessed to have had Nicole in my corner for my first home selling experience. 10/10 recommend!”Aleshia B., Mary Esther seller · July 2026

Did your home not sell the first time?

I'll give you an honest second opinion on what held it back and what I'd change. No pressure, and it's yours to keep either way.

Nicole McGowan holding a gold CENTURY 21 'Sold by Nicole' key sign with her dog Bentley

Nicole McGowan, REALTOR®, MRP, SRS

CENTURY 21 Wimco Realty, Inc. · 850-855-6899 · homerunnicole.com

Nicole McGowan, REALTOR®, MRP, SRS, is a listing agent with CENTURY 21 Wimco Realty who helps homeowners in Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach and across Okaloosa County prepare, price and sell their homes. She also works with military families relocating to and from Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. [See how Nicole helps Mary Esther sellers → (on Sandy Ridge) →]