Deer Ridge Crossing vs Heather's Place
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 | Deer Ridge Crossing | Heather's Place |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $412K | $334K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $192 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 37 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +2% |
| Recent closings | 51 | 36 |
The verdict
Deer Ridge Crossing carries the higher median price — about 23% above Heather's Place.
Where each one is
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Heather's Place | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Gulf Breeze | Gulf Breeze |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Heather's Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 5 |
| Under contract | 0 | 5 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deer Ridge Crossing homes for sale · Heather's Place homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Heather's Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 12 | 285 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,997 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 7% |
| Vacant lots | 39 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Heather's Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Navarre | West Navarre |
| Middle | Woodlawn Beach | Woodlawn Beach |
| High school | Gulf Breeze | Navarre |
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, Heather's Place is the lower entry point (median $334K 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 Heather's Place?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deer Ridge Crossing is $412,000 versus $334,000 in Heather's Place, about 23% higher.
What high schools serve Deer Ridge Crossing and Heather's Place?
Listings in Deer Ridge Crossing most often report Gulf Breeze; listings in Heather's Place report Navarre. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools · Heather's Place homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.