Moving to Gulf Breeze, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-11-12, the median home sold in Gulf Breeze, Florida over the last 12 months went for $566,000 (162 closings across 79 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $275 per square foot for a median 2,296-sq-ft home built around 2003. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 39 days, and with 98 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 41% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Gulf Breeze right now — November 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated November 12, 2026.
What your budget buys in Gulf Breeze
Three price points from 408 recent Gulf Breeze closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $371,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,801 sq ft, built around 2004 (83 sales).
- Around $566,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,236 sq ft, built around 2004 (51 sales).
- Around $668,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,399 sq ft, built around 2005 (45 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Gulf Breeze
Take the median $566,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.18% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $3,067/month. Santa Rosa County’s typical total millage is 12.81 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $6,608/year ($551/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Santa Rosa County is about $2,444/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 63% of current Gulf Breeze listings carry an HOA, with a median of $31/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $3,853/month to own the median Gulf Breeze home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Santa Rosa County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Gulf Breeze’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Isles | 43 | $1,400,000 | 65 |
| Casablanca | 15 | $768,250 | 15 |
| Deer Ridge Crossing | 13 | $414,900 | 75 |
| Heather's Place | 12 | $338,750 | 44 |
| Tiger Point Village | 12 | $632,500 | 42 |
| Villa Venyce | 12 | $420,000 | 71 |
| Sandpiper Village | 11 | $390,000 | 36 |
| Roman Oaks | 10 | $444,950 | — |
Gulf Breeze by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32563 (352 sales, median $450,000), 32561 (47 sales, median $800,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 95% were single-family homes, and 4% condos. New construction accounted for 12% of closings, led by Deer Ridge Crossing. The housing stock skews mixed: 32% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.
Getting around from Gulf Breeze
Measured from the center of Gulf Breeze’s recent sales: Pensacola is about 10 miles; Panama City is about 85 miles; Tallahassee is about 165 miles; Columbus, GA is about 188 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Santa Rosa County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Santa Rosa County’s typical millage of 12.81; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Santa Rosa County average of $2,444/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Gulf Breeze: the case for and against
What works in Gulf Breeze’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 39 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 7.3 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- prices run 41% above the statewide median in our coverage
- 63% of listings carry an HOA (median $31/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Gulf Breeze relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Gulf Breeze right now
- Cost of living in Gulf Breeze
- Best neighborhoods in Gulf Breeze
- New construction in Gulf Breeze
- Find an agent in Gulf Breeze
- Gulf Breeze ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Gulf Breeze community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Gulf Breeze communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Santa Rosa County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.