Deer Ridge Crossing vs Pace Commons
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 | Pace Commons |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $412K | $436K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $162 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 32 |
The verdict
Pace Commons carries the higher median price — about 6% above Deer Ridge Crossing.
Where each one is
Deer Ridge Crossing and Pace Commons are about 14 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Pace Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Gulf Breeze | Pace |
| ZIP | 32563 | 32571 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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.
The homes themselves
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Pace Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 12 | n/a |
| Built | n/a | n/a |
| Typical living area | n/a | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 39 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Pace Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,071 sq ft | 2,201 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 | Pace Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Navarre | Bennett C Russell |
| Middle | Woodlawn Beach | Avalon |
| High school | Gulf Breeze | Pace |
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 $412K vs $436K).
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 Pace Commons more expensive than Deer Ridge Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pace Commons is $436,000 versus $412,000 in Deer Ridge Crossing, about 6% higher.
How far apart are Deer Ridge Crossing and Pace Commons?
About 14 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?
Pace Commons — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Deer Ridge Crossing.
What high schools serve Deer Ridge Crossing and Pace Commons?
Listings in Deer Ridge Crossing most often report Gulf Breeze; listings in Pace Commons report Pace. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools · Pace Commons homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.