How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Pace Mill Creek, Pace
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In Pace Mill Creek, recent sales run a median of about $450,000 ($184/sq ft), typically closing in about 66 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Pace Mill Creek agent from an average one.
Pace Mill Creek recorded 14 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, averaging 66 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Pace Mill Creek real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Pace Mill Creek market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Pace Mill Creek neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Pace Mill Creek
The best Pace Mill Creek agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Pace Mill Creek, homes can take time to sell (a median of 66 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 1% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Pace Mill Creek specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Pace Mill Creek
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Pace Mill Creek (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Pace Mill Creek
Real homes recently closed in Pace Mill Creek — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 5735 Mill Stream Way | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,117 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $374,000 |
| 5595 Cane Syrup Cir | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,523 sqft · closed 2026-08-25 | $574,999 |
| 5554 Mill Race Circle | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,639 sqft · closed 2026-08-03 | $439,000 |
| 5484 Covered Bridge Ln | 5 bd / 3 ba · 2,683 sqft · closed 2026-08-03 | $484,000 |
| 5492 Covered Bridge Ln | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,596 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $434,900 |
| 5575 Mill Race Circle | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,129 sqft · closed 2026-06-26 | $380,000 |
Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Pace Mill Creek sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 31 recorded Pace Mill Creek closings since 2024, half landed between $372,000 and $427,900 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $312,000 and the highest $510,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $350,000 | 5 (16%) | |
| $350,000 – $391,667 | 11 (35%) | |
| $391,667 – $433,333 | 8 (26%) | |
| $433,333 – $475,000 | 3 (10%) | |
| None and up | 4 (13%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Pace Mill Creek
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($181 vs $172) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,822–2,107 sq ft | $181 | $372,000 | $312,000 – $395,000 | 10 |
| Mid-size homes 2,129–2,495 sq ft | $168 | $386,500 | $349,900 – $460,000 | 10 |
| Larger homes 2,495–2,695 sq ft | $172 | $455,000 | $349,800 – $510,000 | 11 |
How Pace Mill Creek compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Mill Creek | $450,000 | $184 | 66 d | 46 |
| Nobles Plantation | $762,000 | $214 | 151 d | 48 |
| Windsor Ridge | $353,000 | $166 | – | 50 |
| Ashley Place | $285,000 | $161 | 30 d | 42 |
| Cambridge Park | $394,000 | $196 | – | 50 |
| Heritage Estates | $376,000 | $151 | – | 53 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Pace Mill Creek right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 5 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $319,900 to $430,000, median $415,000; 3 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 75 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2009 and 2018 (median 2017); 18 of 18 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $42/mo; none of the 17 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 160 ft). For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Pace Mill Creek listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Santa Rosa County has fallen over the past year (-5%). About 27% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Pace Mill Creek itself has appreciated about 55% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Pace Mill Creek
On a median-priced Pace Mill Creek home ($450,000), property taxes at Santa Rosa County’s typical millage of 12.8061 run roughly $5,122 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Santa Rosa County is about $2,444 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Santa Rosa County.
At Pace Mill Creek’s $450,000 median and Santa Rosa County’s adopted 12.81 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,760 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,260 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Santa Rosa County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Santa Rosa County sits near $1,980 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.6% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.72% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 3.98x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Pace Mill Creek, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Santa Rosa County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 3,756 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $80,188 in income versus $66,631 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are TX, AL, VA. Median household income in Santa Rosa County has grown about 34% since 2018 ($88,968 now). Population is up about 14% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Pace Mill Creek is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Santa Rosa County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2017. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
4 for sale · 3 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Pace Mill Creek
Time is on your side in Pace Mill Creek right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Pace Mill Creek
Selling into a slower Pace Mill Creek market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Pace Mill Creek agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Pace Mill Creek in the last year — the community recorded 14?
- How would you price my home against the $184 per square foot Pace Mill Creek closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 66 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 5.1 months of supply in Pace Mill Creek, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Pace Mill Creek
Inside Pace Mill Creek itself, recorded closings have run from $181 per square foot on the smaller homes to $172 on the larger ones — a gap of 5% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Pace Mill Creek
If you’re selling in Pace Mill Creek, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Pace Mill Creek Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Pace Mill Creek resources
- Homes for sale & Pace Mill Creek neighborhood guide
- Santa Rosa County real estate market
- Sell your Pace Mill Creek home with a local expert
- Santa Rosa County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Pace Mill Creek, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.