Iron Rock vs North Hill Highlands
Two Escambia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-05.
| Metric | Iron Rock | North Hill Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $575K | $360K |
| Price per sq ft | $211 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 59 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +2% | -38% |
| Recent closings | 60 | 26 |
The verdict
Iron Rock carries the higher median price — about 60% above North Hill Highlands. Homes in North Hill Highlands sell faster (59 days on market vs 83). Iron Rock is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Iron Rock | North Hill Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Escambia - Fl County, FL | Escambia - Fl County, FL |
| City / area | Cantonment | Pensacola |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 20 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
| Iron Rock | North Hill Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 12 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $750K | $85K to $2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Iron Rock homes for sale · North Hill Highlands homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Iron Rock median | North Hill Highlands median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $483K (64 sales) | $230K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $528K (120 sales) | $220K (7 sales) |
| 2025 | $463K (88 sales) | $165K (5 sales) |
| 2026 | $573K (42 sales) | $317K (16 sales) |
Since 2023, Iron Rock's median sale price is +19% and North Hill Highlands's is +38% — North Hill Highlands has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Iron Rock | North Hill Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 94.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 69% | 12% |
| Typical sold home | 2,712 sq ft | 1,561 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
| Iron Rock | North Hill Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kingsfield Elementary | Global Learning Academy |
| Middle | Ransom | Workman |
| High school | Tate | Pensacola |
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, North Hill Highlands is the lower entry point (median $360K vs $575K). Sellers get a faster sale in North Hill Highlands (59 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 Iron Rock more expensive than North Hill Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Iron Rock is $575,000 versus $360,000 in North Hill Highlands, about 60% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Iron Rock or North Hill Highlands?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 19% in Iron Rock and 38% in North Hill Highlands (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Iron Rock — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.0% in North Hill Highlands.
What high schools serve Iron Rock and North Hill Highlands?
Listings in Iron Rock most often report Tate; listings in North Hill Highlands report Pensacola. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Iron Rock homes, photos & schools · North Hill Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.