FL
Pace homes and neighborhoods
Newer homes and new construction, with many buyers aiming for the Pace High School zone.
Living in Pace
Pace sits in Santa Rosa County, northeast of Pensacola across Escambia Bay, and it is one of the busiest parts of the area for new construction. When buyers ask me about Pace FL neighborhoods, the conversation almost always turns to one thing first: the Pace High School zone. That demand drives the Pace market more than any single subdivision does.
Buyers here are mostly military and relocating families, plus local move-up buyers, choosing new or near-new homes. A typical price is around $350,000.
How I help buyers and sellers in Pace
Vivian Corwin is a bilingual Realtor and Military Relocation Professional with IXL Real Estate Florida in Pensacola, FL, helping military and relocating families buy and sell homes across Pensacola, Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre. In Pace, the two things I help with most are school zones and builders.
School zones. The zone lines do not always match what online maps show, and a buyer who assumes a home is in the Pace High School zone can be wrong by a street. I confirm the zone for every address before my buyers make an offer.
Builders. New construction is one of my specialties, and builders are actively releasing new phases in Pace, including Holiday Builders in Jubilee. I work directly with D.R. Horton, Adams Homes and Holiday Builders, and I know how their contracts, incentives and timelines work. Many buyers assume a builder's price is fixed. Builders often negotiate on incentives, upgrades or closing costs.
For Pace sellers, the new homes down the street are your competition. I price and present your home so buyers see why it is worth choosing over a new build. See how I sell homes.
Pace homes by what you need
- New construction in Pace, with builders I work with directly
- VA and military buyers in Pace
- Trading up in Pace, selling and buying on one timeline
- First-time buyers in Pace
- Selling your home in Pace
- What your Pace home is worth
Pace housing and schools
Pace homes are mostly newer, with a lot of new construction and builders releasing new phases over time. That gives buyers choices on floor plans and lots, and it gives sellers of resale homes real competition.
Pace High School is the school buyers ask for by name, and Sims Middle School is the main middle school they ask about. Because zone lines do not always match online maps, confirm the assigned schools for each address with the school district before you rely on them.
The trade-off next door is simple. Buyers pay for the Pace High School zone, and Milton usually offers more land for the money. My post on choosing between Pace, Milton and Cantonment walks through it.
Thinking about Pace?
Whether you are buying new, buying resale or selling to move up, let's talk about your goals and your timeline. Schedule a time to talk with Vivian.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a Pace home is in the Pace High School zone?
Confirm the specific address with the school district. Zone lines do not always match online maps, so I check every address before my buyers make an offer.
Is there new construction in Pace?
Yes, a lot. Builders release new phases over time, including Holiday Builders in Jubilee. I work directly with D.R. Horton, Adams Homes and Holiday Builders.
Is Pace or Milton better value?
Milton usually offers more land for the money. Pace draws buyers who want the Pace High School zone. The right choice depends on what matters most to you.
What does a typical home in Pace cost?
Around $350,000 is typical. Pace is mostly newer homes and new construction, and prices vary with the neighborhood, the builder and whether the home is in the Pace High School zone.
Which middle school do Pace buyers ask about?
Sims Middle School is the one buyers ask about most, alongside Pace High School. Zone lines often do not match online maps, so I confirm the assigned schools for each address with the school district.
Which builders are building in Pace?
Builders release new phases in Pace over time. Holiday Builders is active in Jubilee, and I work directly with Holiday Builders, D.R. Horton and Adams Homes, so I can tell you what is available now and what is negotiable.
How do I time a new-construction home in Pace with a PCS date?
Plan the contract backward from your report date and read the builder's terms on delays before you sign. I help protect your earnest money if a build date slips past your move, and we keep a backup plan ready.
I'm selling in Pace. What do buyers here care about most?
The school zone drives much of the demand in Pace, so buyers want the assigned schools confirmed for your exact address. I verify that before we list and put it plainly in your marketing.
Where is Pace?
Pace is in Santa Rosa County, northeast of Pensacola across Escambia Bay, next door to Milton.
Moving here?
Getting to know Pace
A suburban area where you can explore established neighborhoods and newer developments. It's a good place to compare lot sizes, neighborhoods and your routes into Pensacola or Milton.
Places to explore
- Drive through different parts of Pace to compare neighborhoods and lot sizes
- Visit nearby Milton and the Blackwater River area to see what's within reach
A place to eat first
Local events
Military installations nearby
- Naval Air Station Whiting Field
- Naval Air Station Pensacola
Vivian Corwin is not affiliated with these installations or the U.S. military.
Schools: look up the exact address
School assignment is set by address, not by ZIP code or a listing. Ask the district to confirm the address and school year before you rely on it, and look at programs, not only a rating.
- Santa Rosa County District Schools, confirm the assigned school
- Florida's Know Your Schools portal
What to check before buying here
- Drive the commute at the time you would actually travel.
- Confirm the school assignment for the exact address and school year with Santa Rosa County District Schools.
- Get homeowners and flood insurance quotes before you offer. Standard homeowners insurance usually does not cover flood damage.
- Check the property's evacuation zone: Know your evacuation zone.
- Review the HOA or neighborhood rules, if there are any.
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