5411 Japonica Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507
Sources: Pensacola MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of October 15, 2026, 5411 Japonica Ave in Gulf Beach Heights, Pensacola is listed at $549,000 (864 sq ft, about $635 per sq ft). That is 120% above Gulf Beach Heights's median closed sale of $250,000 over the last 12 months (3 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $200/sq ft by about 217%. It has been 41 days on market, longer than the community's typical 7 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 1980, waterfront, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1980 · 46 yrs
- 864 sq ft of living area
- 41 days on market
- No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
About this home
Waterfront, boat-ready, and packed with possibilities! Set on approximately 0.70 acres along a protected canal just 100 yards from Bayou Garcon, this unique property offers waterfront living with convenient access toward Pensacola Pass and the Gulf beyond. Keep your boat at the private dock with two slips, power and water, while a steel bulkhead protects the waterfront.
The existing 864-square-foot, 1-bedroom cottage includes two bunks on the screened porch and offers options that are hard to find on waterfront property. Move in and enjoy it as-is, use it as a weekend getaway, explore rental possibilities, or live comfortably on-site while planning and building your future waterfront home. Bring the RV too!
A 10x50 gravel RV site features full hookups including 30/50-amp power, water and sewer. An additional workshop with power provides space for an office, storage, projects or hobbies. A HUGE benefit is the property's CITY SEWER connection.
Both the cottage and RV site are already connected through the property's private sewer system with grinder pump and lift station, with the system designed to accommodate the future home as well. Recent cottage improvements include a new roof, fresh interior paint, new washer/dryer and tankless electric water heater. Outside is where this property shines.
Relax beneath the covered waterfront pergola and watch the sunset, launch a kayak, or step onto your dock and head out by boat. With approximately 0.70 acres, there's room to envision your new home while maintaining a generous side yard with space for a pool and parking for boats and recreational toys. Enjoy a private feel with wooded surroundings across the road while being approximately 1/2 mile from Publix and CVS and just minutes from Gulf beaches.
With waterfront acreage, an adorable cottage, workshop, two boat slips, RV site, city sewer infrastructure and room for your future home, this is not your typical waterfront property. A corporate relocation creates the op
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $3,041/mo 75%
- Taxes $729/mo 18%
- Insurance $298/mo 7%
$4,068/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.4% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Certified tax roll · county-average rateProperty taxes in Florida are reassessed after a sale, so a buyer’s first full-year bill can be higher than the seller’s. Budget from this estimate, not the current bill, before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment does not transfer to a new buyer.
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
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Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Pensacola MLS; millage: Florida TaxWatch 2025 How Florida Counties Compare (county-average millage); school portion estimated at ~42% of total, capped at 6.50 mills. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
What it really costs to own 5411 Japonica Ave
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from this listing's MLS record, the county tax roll, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | The current owner's bill is about $3,050/yr (certified county roll, taxable value × millage). Buy at the asking price of $549,000 and the first-year bill resets to about $8,750/yr (the parcel is matched to the certified roll; asking price less the $50,000 homestead exemption × 17.54 mills (county-average millage, estimate)); Save Our Homes caps later increases at 3%/yr. |
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| HOA dues | The listing states there is no HOA. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Escambia County is $2,364/yr (1,026 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes differ by roof age, wind mitigation and distance to the coast. The page's modeled range for this home is $2,500–$5,000/yr; neither is a quote. |
| Roof and age | Built in 1980. An original roof would be about 46 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report and ask for the roof permit date. |
Estimated carrying cost at the asking price, before the mortgage: about $926/month (tax $729, insurance $197). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote; the monthly-cost calculator on this page adds the loan.
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Escambia County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Escambia County, FL: overall Relatively High. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Internet & broadband
Address-level fiber service is not confirmed for this home. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) or the provider for this address.
Cable broadband is common in Florida and Georgia towns but not confirmed for this address; verify with the provider.
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Pricing & the Gulf Beach Heights market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Gulf Beach Heights has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Pensacola MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in Gulf Beach Heights
Each dot is a closed sale since 2005 (52 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Pensacola MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2018–2026. This home lists at $635/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2015–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2015–2026. Now 54 (normal).
This home’s history
- 1980BuiltPer public record
- About Sep 2026Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 41 cumulative days on market as of October 15, 2026
- Sep 5, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $569,000
- Oct 15, 2026Price cut$549,000 (-$20,000, -3.5%)
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price & listing history
Building permits
Comparable recent sales
Only 1 closed sale within about 10 miles in Escambia County in the last 18 months matched this home’s type and size. Fewer than 3 is too few for a median, so none is shown.
Limited comparable data: these sales are listed for reference only. A licensed agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Momentum Property Score
30/100 is limited across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Coverage: 5 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 20.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 41 days on market for this home, against a 7-day area median.Days on market:this home 41Area median: 7 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. 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. As of July 13, 2026.
🟡 Asking $635 per square foot, about 217% above the community’s $200 median. Gulf Beach Heights’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $200. Median sold price per square foot is down 47.6% year over year. Confidence: Low · 3 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Pensacola MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent Gulf Beach Heights sales closed near 97.4% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Pensacola MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending July 13, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 5 active listings in Gulf Beach Heights, no CDD assessment.
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 5411 Japonica Ave, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1980 (46 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Escambia County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Listed living area is 864 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $8,750/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $5,700 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+187%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Pensacola MLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: October 15, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Fewer than 3 defensible closed sales within about 10 miles in Escambia County — no medians or automated estimate shown |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Pensacola MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 5411 Japonica Ave and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 5411 Japonica Ave was built in 1980 and has 864 sq ft of living area, 1 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 5411 Japonica Ave in?
5411 Japonica Ave is in Gulf Beach Heights in Pensacola, Escambia County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Does 5411 Japonica Ave have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 5411 Japonica Ave differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $8,750 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $5,700 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+187%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 5411 Japonica Ave in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with 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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