Nature Trail vs Preserve at Russell Crossing
Two Escambia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-03.
| Metric | Nature Trail | Preserve at Russell Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $699K | $421K |
| Price per sq ft | $243 | $169 |
| Avg days on market | 75 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | +14% | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 26 |
The verdict
Nature Trail carries the higher median price — about 66% above Preserve at Russell Crossing.
Where each one is
| Nature Trail | Preserve at Russell Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Escambia - Fl County, FL | Escambia - Fl County, FL |
| City / area | Pensacola | Pensacola |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Nature Trail | Preserve at Russell Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 0 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Nature Trail homes for sale · Preserve at Russell Crossing homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Nature Trail | Preserve at Russell Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.6% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 3,000 sq ft | 2,415 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
| Nature Trail | Preserve at Russell Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beulah | Pleasant Grove |
| Middle | Beulah | Bailey |
| High school | Pine Forest | Escambia |
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, Preserve at Russell Crossing is the lower entry point (median $421K vs $699K).
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 Nature Trail more expensive than Preserve at Russell Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Nature Trail is $699,000 versus $421,000 in Preserve at Russell Crossing, about 66% higher.
What high schools serve Nature Trail and Preserve at Russell Crossing?
Listings in Nature Trail most often report Pine Forest; listings in Preserve at Russell Crossing report Escambia. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Nature Trail homes, photos & schools · Preserve at Russell Crossing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.