Pace Commons vs Sentinel Ridge
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $436K | $357K |
| Price per sq ft | $162 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +2% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 66 |
The verdict
Pace Commons carries the higher median price — about 22% above Sentinel Ridge.
Where each one is
Pace Commons and Sentinel Ridge are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Pace | Pace |
| ZIP | 32571 | 32571 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 8 |
| Under contract | 4 | 7 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 8 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pace Commons homes for sale · Sentinel Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 27 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,290 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 94% |
| Typical sold home | 2,201 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
| Pace Commons | Sentinel Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bennett C Russell | 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, Sentinel Ridge is the lower entry point (median $357K vs $436K).
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 Pace Commons more expensive than Sentinel Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pace Commons is $436,000 versus $357,000 in Sentinel Ridge, about 22% higher.
How far apart are Pace Commons and Sentinel Ridge?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Pace Commons and Sentinel Ridge?
Listings in Pace Commons 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: Pace Commons homes, photos & schools · Sentinel Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.