Eagle's Ridge vs Sentinel Ridge
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 | Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $302K | $358K |
| Price per sq ft | $179 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 135 days | 32 days |
| Months of supply | 0.2 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | +2% |
| Recent closings | 50 | 66 |
The verdict
Sentinel Ridge carries the higher median price — about 19% above Eagle's Ridge. Homes in Sentinel Ridge sell faster (32 days on market vs 135). Eagle's Ridge is the tighter market on inventory (0.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Eagle's Ridge and Sentinel Ridge are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Pace | Pace |
| ZIP | 32571 | 32571 |
| 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
| Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 8 |
| Under contract | 0 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $348K to $348K | $330K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Eagle's Ridge homes for sale · Sentinel Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 66 | 27 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,926 sq ft | 2,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 9% | 30% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 94% |
| Typical sold home | 1,707 sq ft | 1,925 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
| Eagle's Ridge | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pea Ridge | Pea Ridge |
| Middle | Avalon | Avalon |
| High school | Pace | 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, Eagle's Ridge is the lower entry point (median $302K vs $358K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sentinel Ridge (32 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
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 Sentinel Ridge more expensive than Eagle's Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sentinel Ridge is $358,000 versus $302,000 in Eagle's Ridge, about 19% higher.
How far apart are Eagle's Ridge and Sentinel Ridge?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has bigger homes?
Sentinel Ridge. The typical home there is 2,290 sq ft of living area, versus 1,926 sq ft in Eagle's Ridge.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sentinel Ridge — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.5% in Eagle's Ridge.
What high schools serve Eagle's Ridge and Sentinel Ridge?
Listings in Eagle's Ridge most often report Pace; listings in Sentinel Ridge report Pace. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Eagle's Ridge homes, photos & schools · Sentinel Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.