Channel Marker II Condos is an ultra-intimate 9-unit sound front condominium built in 1983 as Phase 2 of the established Channel Marker community. Located directly on Choctawhatchee Bay in Mary Esther, this boutique waterfront property offers bay access, peaceful water views, and stunning sunsets in a quiet residential setting. Known for its exceptionally low HOA costs, proven 40+ year track record, and affordability compared to gulf front properties, Channel Marker II is ideal for first-time waterfront buyers, military families, retirees, and cash-flow-focused investors. With kayaking, fishing, and year-round bay recreation just steps away, Channel Marker II delivers authentic, low-overhead waterfront living at a highly accessible price point.
Discover Channel Marker II, the companion 9-unit condominium community offering the same exceptional sound front living established in 1983 alongside its sister property in Mary Esther. Built in 1983 as Phase 2 of the Channel Marker development, this ultra-intimate property combines Choctawhatchee Bay waterfront access and views, proven reliability from over 40 years of successful operation, and the exceptional affordability that makes waterfront ownership genuinely accessible. Channel Marker II represents the complete waterfront value package – small enough for true intimacy with only 9 units, positioned on the bay with spectacular sunsets, established enough for proven track record, and affordable enough to make Mary Esther sound front dreams achievable.
Channel Marker II occupies a beautiful position directly on Choctawhatchee Bay as part of the proven Channel Marker development. This Mary Esther sound front location provides stunning bay views and spectacular sunsets nightly, direct sound access for kayaking, fishing, and water recreation, peaceful residential waterfront atmosphere, convenient proximity to Hurlburt Field (minutes) and Eglin AFB (10-15 minutes), and exceptional value at 40-60% below gulf front pricing. As Phase 2 of the successful Channel Marker concept, this property benefits from the proven model while maintaining its own intimate 9-unit identity.
Built in 1983 as the second phase following the original Channel Marker's success, Channel Marker II benefits from proven design and construction. This property showcases reliable early-1980s building standards tested by four decades, demonstrated durability in waterfront coastal conditions, proven management systems refined over 40+ years, established neighborhood presence with deep roots, and authentic character that comes only from sustained success. The 1983 vintage means genuine reliability, documented performance, and honest pricing reflecting real long-term value.
With only 9 units, Channel Marker II achieves the same exceptional intimacy as its sister property – standing as one of the absolute smallest waterfront communities available. This ultra-small scale creates genuinely private waterfront living, ability to know literally all 8 neighbors personally, simplified management with minimal overhead, the lowest possible HOA fees and shared costs, uncrowded waterfront access and facilities, and authentic neighborhood atmosphere. The 9-unit size isn't a limitation – it's the feature that makes this property special, creating genuine community impossible in larger developments.
Channel Marker II represents outstanding value for waterfront living in Mary Esther. Mary Esther location provides significantly lower costs than Destin or beachfront areas, sound front positioning at 40-60% below gulf front pricing, 1983 established property with realistic honest pricing, 9-unit scale keeps all costs absolutely minimal, proven 40-year track record reduces risk, and beaches remain easily accessible (15-20 minutes). For first-time waterfront buyers, military families on budgets, retirees on fixed incomes, investors seeking cash flow, or anyone prioritizing waterfront access over luxury, Channel Marker II delivers unmatched affordable opportunity.
Channel Marker II's direct bay access provides authentic waterfront lifestyle with comprehensive recreation opportunities. Launch kayaks and paddleboards into calm protected bay waters, fish for redfish, trout, and flounder from accessible waterfront areas, enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the bay every evening, experience safer calmer water conditions than open gulf, explore miles of interconnected bay and coastal waterways, and connect with natural waterfront environment year-round. The sound front access delivers genuine water lifestyle perfect for all skill levels and ages.
Mary Esther's strategic position between Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB makes Channel Marker II ideal for military families and contractors. Just minutes to Hurlburt Field special operations community, 10-15 minutes to Eglin AFB main base gates, military-friendly understanding Mary Esther community, affordable waterfront on military budgets and BAH rates, strong consistent rental demand from military families, proven value for service members over decades, and supportive community appreciating military service. Channel Marker II has served military families with pride for over 40 years.
As Phase 2 of the successful Channel Marker development, Channel Marker II benefits from the proven concept while maintaining independent identity. The two properties share the successful 9-unit intimate model, both enjoy 40+ years of proven performance and reliability, the development demonstrates sustained appeal and value, sister properties validate the concept's enduring success, and collective presence creates established neighborhood character. Channel Marker II offers the security of proven success combined with intimate individual community identity.
Channel Marker II offers ultimate simplicity in waterfront ownership. The 9-unit size means minimal HOA complexity and bureaucracy, lowest possible fees covering only essential costs, straightforward maintenance and operations, direct owner involvement feasible and encouraged, and zero complicated governance structures. For buyers exhausted by high-rise complications, elaborate rules, and inflated fees, this simplicity is genuinely liberating. You're buying waterfront access and authentic community – not paying for amenities overhead and administrative complexity you don't need.
Channel Marker II's characteristics appeal to buyers with clear priorities and smart value focus: first-time waterfront buyers seeking most affordable entry point, military families needing budget-friendly base-area waterfront, kayaking and fishing enthusiasts wanting direct bay access, retirees on fixed incomes seeking affordable waterfront lifestyle, investors targeting maximum cash flow with minimal acquisition cost, singles or couples not needing elaborate space or amenities, and anyone who values waterfront access, genuine community, and affordability over size, status, and luxury features.
The 9-unit scale creates authentic neighborhood atmosphere impossible in larger developments. You literally know all 8 of your neighbors by name and personality, genuine friendships and mutual support develop naturally, neighbors look out for each other's properties and wellbeing, collective responsibility drives excellent property stewardship, and intimate scale creates accountability and pride. This isn't anonymous condo living – it's genuine waterfront neighborhood where people genuinely care about each other, the property, and their shared bay paradise.
Channel Marker II offers exceptional investment fundamentals for cash flow-focused investors. Ultra-low acquisition cost enables superior ROI and returns, minimal HOA fees maximize net rental income and profit, affordable rental rates attract consistent reliable tenant demand, Mary Esther location provides stability without resort pricing volatility, military rental market offers year-round consistent demand, and 9-unit waterfront intimacy creates unique distinctive appeal. Smart investors recognize that highest actual cash flow often comes from affordable waterfront properties with minimal overhead costs.
Channel Marker II excels for year-round affordable waterfront residence. Mary Esther provides comprehensive residential services year-round, sound front setting remains beautiful and accessible across all seasons, waterfront recreation available throughout the year, convenient to major employment centers (bases, Fort Walton Beach), and genuine residential community rather than transient tourist area. This represents authentic Mary Esther waterfront living that locals choose for real daily life.
The 9-unit size creates the absolute lowest possible operating costs for waterfront property ownership. Minimal shared expenses with tiny intimate community, extremely low HOA fees covering only essential items, simple straightforward maintenance keeping costs down, efficient operations with zero waste or overhead, and owners sharing only minimal necessary costs. Monthly expenses remain exceptionally low – absolutely critical for budget-conscious waterfront owners and cash flow-focused investors.
The four-decade history has created genuine demonstrated stability at Channel Marker II. Many long-term owners appreciate the exceptional waterfront affordability, intimate 9-unit scale fosters lasting relationships spanning decades, minimal turnover demonstrates sustained satisfaction and value, established neighborhood presence provides security and continuity, and collective commitment maintains property standards. This stability demonstrates enduring appeal – people who discover Channel Marker II recognize its unique value and tend to stay.
Mary Esther offers compelling advantages as an affordable waterfront residential community. Significantly lower property costs than Destin or Fort Walton Beach beachfront, quality Okaloosa County schools serving families well, genuine residential atmosphere without tourist chaos and congestion, full services and amenities without resort premium pricing, safe family-friendly environment and community, and authentic local character. Mary Esther provides the "locals' secret" – quality waterfront lifestyle at accessible pricing where real people on real budgets can afford to live.
The direct Choctawhatchee Bay access makes Channel Marker II perfect for water recreation enthusiasts on budgets. Launch your kayak or paddleboard steps from your door, fish productive bay waters without expensive boat or charter costs, explore miles of protected waterways and natural preserved areas, enjoy calmer safer conditions than open gulf waters, and experience year-round water activities and recreation. For kayaking and fishing enthusiasts on budgets, this direct affordable bay access is invaluable and rare.
Properties like Channel Marker II represent smart investments for those understanding affordable waterfront fundamentals. Ultra-low acquisition cost enables rapid returns and cash flow, minimal ongoing expenses maximize net profit margins, consistent military and local rental demand ensures reliable occupancy, established 40+ year property eliminates new construction uncertainty, waterfront access maintains perpetual fundamental appeal, and Mary Esther's value positioning attracts budget-conscious quality renters. The investment mathematics of affordable waterfront often dramatically outperform expensive luxury properties.
Channel Marker II invites you to experience sound front living at its most intimate, proven, and accessible. With 40+ years of established waterfront success as part of the Channel Marker legacy, ultra-intimate 9-unit scale creating genuine neighborhood, beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay access with stunning sunset views, Mary Esther's convenient military-friendly location, proven reliability from four decades of performance, radical simplicity minimizing costs and complexity, and exceptional affordability making waterfront ownership genuinely achievable, this property delivers authentic waterfront value for real people.
Whether you're a first-time waterfront buyer with limited budget, military family needing affordable base-area waterfront housing, kayaking or fishing enthusiast wanting direct bay access, retiree on fixed income seeking waterfront lifestyle, investor focused on maximizing cash flow returns, single or couple not needing elaborate space, or anyone whose clear priorities are waterfront access, genuine community, and honest affordability, Channel Marker II offers the perfect proven opportunity. The bay sunsets, water recreation, intimate community of just 9 units, proven 40-year track record, and exceptional value make waterfront dreams achievable reality.
Discover Channel Marker II – where Mary Esther sound front meets proven ultra-intimate 9-unit success, and bay access means spectacular sunsets, water recreation, genuine neighborhood atmosphere, and affordable waterfront ownership that's actually within reach.
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