Cordova Park vs Lakewood Cottages
Two Escambia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Cordova Park | Lakewood Cottages |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $532K | $214K |
| Price per sq ft | $225 | n/a |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -5% | False |
| Recent closings | 62 | 0 |
The verdict
Cordova Park carries the higher median price — about 149% above Lakewood Cottages.
Where each one is
| Cordova Park | Lakewood Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Escambia - Fl County, FL | Escambia - Fl County, FL |
| City / area | Pensacola | Pensacola |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Cordova Park | Lakewood Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 0 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cordova Park homes for sale · Lakewood Cottages homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cordova Park median | Lakewood Cottages median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $186K (42 sales) | $37K (15 sales) |
| 2013 | $188K (52 sales) | $50K (13 sales) |
| 2014 | $165K (51 sales) | $38K (6 sales) |
| 2015 | $192K (50 sales) | $72K (11 sales) |
| 2016 | $199K (65 sales) | $50K (10 sales) |
| 2017 | $215K (63 sales) | $68K (13 sales) |
| 2018 | $240K (63 sales) | $68K (14 sales) |
| 2019 | $280K (72 sales) | $83K (14 sales) |
| 2020 | $277K (74 sales) | $108K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $345K (73 sales) | $156K (11 sales) |
| 2022 | $391K (68 sales) | $195K (14 sales) |
| 2023 | $395K (44 sales) | $185K (15 sales) |
| 2024 | $425K (43 sales) | $205K (11 sales) |
| 2025 | $396K (55 sales) | $172K (17 sales) |
| 2026 | $450K (57 sales) | $214K (6 sales) |
Since 2012, Cordova Park's median sale price is +141% and Lakewood Cottages's is +484% — Lakewood Cottages has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cordova Park | Lakewood Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 94.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,128 sq ft | 1,404 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 56 (normal) | 55 (normal) |
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
| Cordova Park | Lakewood Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cordova Park | Warrington Elementary |
| Middle | Workman | Warrington |
| High school | Washington | Pensacola |
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, Lakewood Cottages is the lower entry point (median $214K vs $532K).
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 Cordova Park more expensive than Lakewood Cottages?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cordova Park is $532,000 versus $213,500 in Lakewood Cottages, about 149% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Cordova Park or Lakewood Cottages?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 141% in Cordova Park and 484% in Lakewood Cottages (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cordova Park — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.0% in Lakewood Cottages.
What high schools serve Cordova Park and Lakewood Cottages?
Listings in Cordova Park most often report Washington; listings in Lakewood Cottages report Pensacola. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cordova Park homes, photos & schools · Lakewood Cottages homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.