3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 3609 Empire St, Floridatown Heights, Pace — photo 1Front elevation
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 3609 Empire St, Floridatown Heights, Pace — photo 2Living space
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 3609 Empire St, Floridatown Heights, Pace — photo 3Kitchen
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 3609 Empire St, Floridatown Heights, Pace — photo 4Owner's suite
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 3609 Empire St, Floridatown Heights, Pace — photo 5Exterior / yardView all 26 photos →
New — 1 days on market Single Family Residence
$185,000

3609 Empire St, Pace, FL 32571

Single Family Residence in Floridatown Heights, Pace · No CDD · FEMA Zone X
Floridatown Heights · Pace, FL 32571 · Santa Rosa
Listing data updated July 2, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,272Sq Ft
1961Year Built
$145Per Sq Ft
No CDDFEMA Zone X
Listing courtesy of Voyage Real Estate LLC · Listing agent: John Cho · 850-733-7444Provided via the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® · Source: Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® · Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
At a glance
  • No CDD assessment on record
  • FEMA Zone X — flood insurance generally not federally required
  • Built 1961 · 65 yrs
  • $145/sq ft — compared with the displayed median of $127 from recent nearby sales
  • New to market
  • HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)

This listing is shown at $185,000, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and 1,272 square feet. The page displays an estimated monthly payment, FEMA flood-zone information, estimated ownership costs, a source-tagged Momentum Fact Check, and recent comparable-sale data where available. All estimates should be independently verified.

Momentum Snapshot

The whole picture, at a glance

Property

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Living area1,272 sq ft
Lot sizeNot available on this page
Year built1961
Property typeSingle Family Residence

Financial

Est. monthly payment$1,277
Est. taxes / yr~$1,943
Est. insurance / yr~$1,204
HOA$50/mo
CDDNone on record
Price / sq ft$145

Risk

Flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~20 ft
Wind exposureCoastal — obtain a quote
Insurance (est.)~$1,204/yr

Market

Days on market1
Neighborhood median DOM1
Active listings (area)1
Months of supply2.0
Comparable-sales median$194,450

Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Momentum Scores

Momentum Property Score

64/100
Strongest on: Flood safety (95), Market liquidity (88)

A rules-based composite of the objective indicators below — each computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales, not opinion.

Price vs area15
This home $145/sq ft vs area median $127/sq ft from recent nearby sales.
Affordability58
List price $185,000 vs area median $194,450. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety95
FEMA Zone X, ~20 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost50
From FEMA Zone X and a 1961 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity88
Area median 1 days on market, ~2.0 months of supply.
Investment metrics72
Objective supply and demand metrics for the area - not investment advice.
Renovation upside70
From a 1961 build and $145/sq ft vs area $127/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.

Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.

Listing facts & disclosures
$185,000
List price
As listed in the MLS
3 / 2
Bed / bath
Per the listing
1,272
Living area
Sq ft (approx.)
$145
Price / sq ft
List ÷ living area

The home

Year built1961
Per public record.
Lot sizeSee record
Approximate; verify with survey.
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Per the listing.

Costs

HOA$50/mo
Disclosure — confirm exact dues and inclusions.
CDD assessmentNone on record
Estimate/disclosure — confirm the parcel's actual CDD with the county.
Est. first-year tax~$1,943/yr
Opinion/estimate at typical county millage — your assessed bill will differ. Do not rely on this.

Site & risk

FEMA flood zoneZone X
From the FEMA flood map; verify the parcel.
Ground elevation~20 ft
Approximate parcel elevation (USGS).
WindstormLow
Coastal exposure varies; obtain an insurer quote.

Please note. Figures such as estimated taxes, insurance, CDD/HOA amounts, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only, may be inaccurate, are not appraisals or advice, and should not be relied upon. Verify everything independently before making any decision.

Price benchmark

Pricing & market trend in Floridatown Heights

How this home's list $/sq ft compares with recent nearby closed sales, and how prices in the community have moved. Public-record reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of value.

This home's $/sq ft vs. nearby sales

Price per sq ft · this home vs. recent nearby sales4222 5th Ave4222 5th Ave: $28/sq ft$283800 University St3800 University St: $56/sq ft$564285 Seventh Ave4285 Seventh Ave: $127/sq ft$127This homeThis home: $145/sq ft$1453704 Diamond St3704 Diamond St: $201/sq ft$2013725 Martin St3725 Martin St: $207/sq ft$207Median $127

Recent sold prices in this community

$45,000$170,000$295,000Sep 2025: $295,000Dec 2025: $194,450Apr 2026: $160,000Jun 2026: $50,000Jun 2026: $45,000Jun 2026: $224,000This home (list price): $185,000This homeSep 2025Jun 2026
The Messtimate™

The Messtimate: $71,232 – $255,672

This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.

$71,232the mess$255,672

A 259% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:

  • Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen, new roof, or older interior finishes can swing value six figures. Sq ft can't see it.
  • The lot — a premium waterfront, conservation, or cul-de-sac lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
  • Outliers skew it — one flip or one distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
  • Layout & beds/baths — two homes at 2,000 sq ft with 3/2 vs. 4/3 don't sell for the same number.
  • Views & orientation — golf, water, or preserve views aren't in the square footage.
  • Upgrades & systems — solar, pool, impact windows, new HVAC: real money, invisible to a calculator.
  • Unpermitted or mismeasured sq ft — public records are often wrong, and unpermitted additions don't count.
  • Carrying costs — CDD bonds, HOA dues, and flood-zone insurance change what a buyer will actually pay.
  • Timing & concessions — the market moves monthly, and seller-paid rate buydowns hide the true price.
  • School zoning & micro-location — one street over can mean a different school, and a different price.

And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:

  • This home: 1 days on market vs. a ~1-day neighborhood median
  • 1 active listing competing in Floridatown Heights
  • 2 under contract now
  • 67% of for-sale inventory is currently under contract (under contract + pending, as a share of all for-sale inventory)
  • 2.0 months of supply (one market-context metric; should not be used alone)
  • 6 closed here in the last 12 months

For reference, this home is listed at $185,000 ($145/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.

Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.

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Methodology: 1,272 sq ft × $56–$201/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated July 2, 2026.

If you rent it out

Investment snapshot

Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.

Estimated rent$848 – $1,233/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.0%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$454 – −$107At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Momentum Fact Check

Every number, sourced

We separate what is listing data, what comes from public records, what we calculate or estimate, and what a buyer should verify. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Listing facts MLS

List price$185,000
Bed / bath3 / 2
Living area1,272 sq ft
Year built1961
Property typeSingle Family Residence
MLS #684069
Listing statusNew — 1 days on market
Days on market1

Public records & third-party data

FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~20 ft
CountySanta Rosa
Estimated first-year tax~$1,943/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo

Calculated estimates

Price per sq ft$145
Estimated monthly payment$1,277
Estimated insurance~$1,204/yr
Messtimate range$71,232 – $255,672
Comparable-sales median$194,450

Buyer should verify Buyer verify

Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
No surprises at closing

Estimate a monthly payment

A tool to estimate a monthly payment. All values are editable estimates, not a loan offer or a statement about this property. Property tax, insurance, CDD, and HOA figures are approximations — verify each independently.

Estimated monthly payment
$1,277
Principal & interest$965
Property tax$162
Insurance$100
CDD assessment$0
HOA$50
PMI$0

Down payment $37,000 · Loan $148,000. Estimate only — not a loan offer. We'll connect you with a local lender for an exact quote.

Estimated ownership costs

Estimated costs & disclosures

Estimates and disclosures for general information only. These are opinions/approximations, not guarantees, and should not be relied upon — confirm every figure with the county, your lender, and an insurer.

Property tax reset
~$1,943/yr

The seller likely pays less due to the homestead cap. At a $185,000 purchase, expect your first full-year Santa Rosa bill near $1,943 before exemptions.

CDD assessment
None

No CDD assessment on record for this community.

Insurance
~$1,204/yr

Estimate for a 1961 build in Santa Rosa. Newer construction and wind-mitigation features lower premiums. Flood not mandated (Zone X).

HOA
$50/mo

Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.

Environmental data

Flood zone & elevation

Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.

FEMA flood zone
Zone X

From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.

Ground elevation
~20 ft

Approximate parcel elevation from USGS. Run --online for a live reading.

Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote

This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.

Market data · public records

Recent sales activity in Floridatown Heights

Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Floridatown Heights neighborhood guide for more.

Comparable sales found
5

Recent nearby closings in the data set.

Median sale price (set)
$194,450

Median closed price of the comparable set. Reference only.

Median $/sq ft (set)
$127

Median $/sq ft of the comparable set. Reference only.

This home $/sq ft
$145

List price divided by living area. Provided as data, not a value judgment.

Go deeper on Floridatown Heights

See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.

Assigned schools

Assigned schools

Schools currently assigned to this address in Santa Rosa County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.

DixonAssigned elementary school · Santa Rosa County School District
SIMSAssigned middle school · Santa Rosa County School District
PaceAssigned high school · Santa Rosa County School District
How it stacks up

Comparable recent sales

Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median of the set: $127/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Keep looking

Similar homes for sale near Floridatown Heights

Active listings nearby at a comparable size and price. Listings held by brokerages other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Before you decide

Buyer research checklist

A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.

  • Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
  • Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
  • Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
  • Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
  • Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
  • Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
  • Review permit history with the county.
  • Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
  • Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
  • Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Listing description

About this home

Welcome to 3609 Empire St, a solid brick home tucked away in the heart of Pace with no HOA and a spacious lot shaded by mature trees. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a functional floor plan with over 1,200 square feet of living space and an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Inside, you'll find a generously sized living area with abundant natural light and plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing. The kitchen features ample cabinet and countertop space, a breakfast bar, and an adjoining dining area with French doors leading to the backyard. The primary suite includes a private bath, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Step outside to discover one of the property's standout features—a large fenced backyard with room for pets, play, gardening, boats, trailers, or future improvements. Mature magnolia trees provide shade and privacy, creating a peaceful outdoor setting. A detached storage building/workshop offers additional space for tools, hobbies, or equipment. Conveniently located near Highway 90, schools, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and all that Pace and Milton have to offer, this property combines the charm of an established neighborhood with the convenience of nearby amenities. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking to add your own personal touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to build equity and make it your own. Don't miss your chance to own a brick home with a large yard, storage building, and a prime Pace location!

Description provided by Voyage Real Estate LLC and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.

The full spec sheet

Property details & features

Interior

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Living area1,272 sq ft

Exterior & lot

  • Lot sizeSee record
  • TypeSingle Family Residence

Systems

  • Year built1961
  • Age65 yrs

Listing

  • MLS #684069
  • StatusActive
  • Days on market1
Nearby & commute

Approximate distances

Approximate drive times for general reference only.

Connectivity

Internet & broadband

Fiber
Check availability

AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida. Run --online or confirm at the address.

Cable
Likely

Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.

5G Home
Backup

T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.

Transparency

Price & listing history

Listed for $185,000Momentum Realty · on market 1 days
Public records

Building permits

Permit history not yet linkedAdd county permit records via overrides
Answered before you ask

Frequently asked questions

Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?

Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.

Where does the flood-zone information come from?

The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.

Can I rely on the figures on this page?

No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.

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