Casablanca 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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Casablanca | Deer Ridge Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $722K | $411K |
| Price per sq ft | $311 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | +1% | False |
| Recent closings | 47 | 52 |
The verdict
Casablanca carries the higher median price — about 76% above Deer Ridge Crossing.
What is for sale today
| Casablanca | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 0 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Casablanca homes for sale · Deer Ridge Crossing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Casablanca | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 344 | 12 |
| Built | 1950–2024 (median 1969) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,569 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 80% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 7 | 39 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Casablanca | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.5% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,015 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
| Casablanca | Deer Ridge Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Breeze | West Navarre |
| Middle | Gulf Breeze | Woodlawn Beach |
| High school | Gulf Breeze | 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, Deer Ridge Crossing is the lower entry point (median $411K vs $722K).
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 Deer Ridge Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Casablanca is $722,000 versus $411,000 in Deer Ridge Crossing, about 76% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Deer Ridge Crossing — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.5% in Casablanca.
What high schools serve Casablanca and Deer Ridge Crossing?
Listings in Casablanca most often report Gulf Breeze; listings in Deer Ridge Crossing report Gulf Breeze. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Casablanca homes, photos & schools · Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.