Deer Ridge Crossing vs Roman Oaks
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 | Deer Ridge Crossing | Roman Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $411K | $445K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $185 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | +0% |
| Recent closings | 52 | 19 |
The verdict
Roman Oaks carries the higher median price — about 8% above Deer Ridge Crossing.
Where each one is
| Deer Ridge Crossing | Roman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Gulf Breeze | Gulf Breeze |
| ZIP | 32563 | 32563 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 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 | Roman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Roman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 90% |
| Typical sold home | 2,071 sq ft | 2,420 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 | Roman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Navarre | West Navarre |
| Middle | Woodlawn Beach | Woodlawn Beach |
| High school | Gulf Breeze | Soundside High School |
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 $445K).
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 Roman Oaks more expensive than Deer Ridge Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Roman Oaks is $445,000 versus $411,000 in Deer Ridge Crossing, about 8% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Roman Oaks — sellers there received 98.3% 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 Roman Oaks?
Listings in Deer Ridge Crossing most often report Gulf Breeze; listings in Roman Oaks report Soundside High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Deer Ridge Crossing homes, photos & schools · Roman Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.