Deer Ridge Crossing vs Marlin Place at Avalon
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Deer Ridge Crossing | Marlin Place at Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $412K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -5% |
| Recent closings | 49 | 61 |
The verdict
Deer Ridge Crossing carries the higher median price — about 29% above Marlin Place at Avalon.
Where each one is
Deer Ridge Crossing and Marlin Place at Avalon are about 13 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Gulf Breeze | Milton |
| ZIP | 32563 | 32583 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 28 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 | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 18 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 18 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Deer Ridge Crossing homes for sale · Marlin Place at Avalon homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 12 | 45 |
| Built | n/a | 1979–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,090 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 16% |
| Vacant lots | 39 | 48 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,071 sq ft | 1,799 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
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Marlin Place at Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Navarre | Bennett C Russell |
| Middle | Woodlawn Beach | Avalon |
| High school | Gulf Breeze | Milton |
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, Marlin Place at Avalon is the lower entry point (median $320K 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 Marlin Place at Avalon?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Deer Ridge Crossing is $412,000 versus $320,000 in Marlin Place at Avalon, about 29% higher.
How far apart are Deer Ridge Crossing and Marlin Place at Avalon?
About 13 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Deer Ridge Crossing and Marlin Place at Avalon?
Listings in Deer Ridge Crossing most often report Gulf Breeze; listings in Marlin Place at Avalon report Milton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools · Marlin Place at Avalon homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.