Avalon Beach vs Casablanca
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Avalon Beach | Casablanca |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $273K | $722K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $311 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 101 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 49 | 46 |
The verdict
Casablanca carries the higher median price — about 164% above Avalon Beach. Homes in Avalon Beach sell faster (66 days on market vs 101). Casablanca is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Avalon Beach and Casablanca are about 14 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Avalon Beach | Casablanca | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Gulf Breeze |
| ZIP | 32570, 32571, 32583 | 32060, 32561, 32563 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 69% of 29 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avalon Beach | Casablanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 5 |
| Under contract | 8 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $240K to $575K | $425K to $2.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avalon Beach homes for sale · Casablanca homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Beach | Casablanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 49 | 344 |
| Built | 1952–2024 (median 2021) | 1950–2024 (median 1969) |
| Typical living area | 1,779 sq ft | 2,569 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 80% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avalon Beach median | Casablanca median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $88K (9 sales) | $190K (40 sales) |
| 2013 | $64K (4 sales) | $189K (29 sales) |
| 2014 | $90K (9 sales) | $205K (25 sales) |
| 2015 | $115K (15 sales) | $205K (44 sales) |
| 2016 | $115K (10 sales) | $220K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $131K (11 sales) | $290K (43 sales) |
| 2018 | $140K (13 sales) | $312K (44 sales) |
| 2019 | $165K (14 sales) | $325K (39 sales) |
| 2020 | $190K (16 sales) | $335K (35 sales) |
| 2021 | $221K (36 sales) | $412K (47 sales) |
| 2022 | $298K (44 sales) | $458K (46 sales) |
| 2023 | $287K (34 sales) | $522K (36 sales) |
| 2024 | $260K (59 sales) | $538K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (53 sales) | $530K (41 sales) |
| 2026 | $270K (50 sales) | $605K (43 sales) |
Since 2012, Avalon Beach's median sale price is +209% and Casablanca's is +219% — Casablanca has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avalon Beach | Casablanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 93.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 64% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,308 sq ft | 2,017 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 38 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avalon Beach | Casablanca | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bennett C Russell | Gulf Breeze |
| Middle | Avalon | Gulf Breeze |
| High school | Milton | Gulf Breeze |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Avalon Beach is the lower entry point (median $273K vs $722K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Avalon Beach; Casablanca trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Avalon Beach (66 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Casablanca more expensive than Avalon Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Casablanca is $722,000 versus $273,000 in Avalon Beach, about 164% higher.
How far apart are Avalon Beach and Casablanca?
About 14 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Beach or Casablanca?
Avalon Beach: its homes were built 1952–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1969 in Casablanca (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Casablanca. The typical home there is 2,569 sq ft of living area, versus 1,779 sq ft in Avalon Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Avalon Beach or Casablanca?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 209% in Avalon Beach and 219% in Casablanca (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Avalon Beach — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.5% in Casablanca.
What high schools serve Avalon Beach and Casablanca?
Listings in Avalon Beach most often report Milton; listings in Casablanca report Gulf Breeze. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Beach homes, photos & schools · Casablanca homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.