Avalon Beach vs Deer Ridge Crossing
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Avalon Beach | Deer Ridge Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $273K | $412K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $177 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -2% | False |
| Recent closings | 48 | 51 |
The verdict
Deer Ridge Crossing carries the higher median price — about 51% above Avalon Beach.
Where each one is
Avalon Beach and Deer Ridge Crossing are about 12 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Avalon Beach | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Gulf Breeze |
| ZIP | 32570, 32571, 32583 | 32563 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 67% of 30 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 12 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 | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 0 |
| Under contract | 8 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avalon Beach homes for sale · Deer Ridge Crossing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Beach | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 49 | 12 |
| Built | 1952–2024 (median 2021) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,779 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 39 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Avalon Beach | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 64% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,308 sq ft | 2,071 sq ft |
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 | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bennett C Russell | West Navarre |
| Middle | Avalon | Woodlawn Beach |
| 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 $412K).
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 Deer Ridge Crossing more expensive than Avalon Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deer Ridge Crossing is $412,000 versus $273,000 in Avalon Beach, about 51% higher.
How far apart are Avalon Beach and Deer Ridge Crossing?
About 12 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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 95.7% in Deer Ridge Crossing.
What high schools serve Avalon Beach and Deer Ridge Crossing?
Listings in Avalon Beach most often report Milton; listings in Deer Ridge Crossing report Gulf Breeze. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Beach homes, photos & schools · Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.