Liberty Farms vs Rivers Cove
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $306K | $283K |
| Price per sq ft | $152 | $169 |
| Avg days on market | 11 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +7% |
| Recent closings | 29 | 86 |
The verdict
Liberty Farms carries the higher median price — about 8% above Rivers Cove. Homes in Liberty Farms sell faster (11 days on market vs 95). Rivers Cove is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Liberty Farms and Rivers Cove are about 8 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Milton |
| ZIP | 32583 | 32583 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 33 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
| Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 12 |
| Under contract | 4 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $295K to $380K | $197K to $315K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 11 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Liberty Farms homes for sale · Rivers Cove homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 3 | 185 |
| Built | n/a | 2022–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,425 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 36% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 37 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 92.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 99% |
| Typical sold home | 1,787 sq ft | 1,787 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
| Liberty Farms | Rivers Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bagdad | Bagdad |
| Middle | R. Hobbs | R. Hobbs |
| High school | Milton | 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, Rivers Cove is the lower entry point (median $283K vs $306K). Sellers get a faster sale in Liberty Farms (11 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 Liberty Farms more expensive than Rivers Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Liberty Farms is $306,000 versus $283,000 in Rivers Cove, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Liberty Farms and Rivers Cove?
About 8 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?
Liberty Farms — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.5% in Rivers Cove.
What high schools serve Liberty Farms and Rivers Cove?
Listings in Liberty Farms most often report Milton; listings in Rivers Cove report Milton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Liberty Farms homes, photos & schools · Rivers Cove homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.