Arbor Place in Pace

Arbor Place

Built-out amenity community · Pace, Santa Rosa County · ZIP 32571

A built-out D.R. Horton community with a pool in fast-growing Pace.

Community poolNearly-new homesA-rated schools
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
These are nearly-new, uniform homes, so the lot, the amenity pool, and the price against active builder inventory decide where one trades.
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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$321K
Median Price
4.8mo
Supply
56days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$169/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Arbor Place is a recent, built-out D.R. Horton community in Pace with a community pool, so it reads as a nearly-new resale market: homes built around 2020 to 2021, uniform and low-maintenance, where value turns on the floor plan, the lot, and condition since move-in. The pull is the A-rated Santa Rosa schools, the amenity pool, and a convenient spot between Pensacola and Milton. Your leverage is the lot and the price against active new inventory, not a renovation."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Arbor Place market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $321K ($169 per sq ft), with homes averaging 56 days on market and 4.8 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 10 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Arbor Place is a built-out community in Pace (ZIP 32571), conveniently located between Pensacola and Milton with close proximity to Escambia Bay and the beaches of Pensacola and Navarre. It offers sidewalks, underground utilities, and a community pool.

The community was developed by D.R. Horton, with most homes built between 2020 and 2021, and is now sold out, so purchases are resales of nearly-new homes. Floor plans typically feature three to five bedrooms and two to three baths, ranging from about 2,002 to 2,511 square feet.

Arbor Place sits in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District and benefits from the area's strong, sustained growth. There is a homeowners association supporting the pool and common areas; confirm the current dues and what they cover, and verify whether any community development district (CDD) bond applies to a specific homesite.

Because the homes are only a few years old and uniform, the buy hinges on the floor plan, the lot, and light condition since move-in rather than a deep renovation. The amenity pool is a plus, and the better lots, corner, larger, or buffer-backing, are the part of the value most likely to hold up at resale.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a nearly-new home with a community pool without buying brand-new
  • Buyers prioritizing the A-rated Santa Rosa County schools
  • Buyers who want a convenient Pace location between Pensacola and Milton
  • Buyers who want a low-maintenance recent home with sidewalks

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want large lots or acreage
  • Buyers who want an established neighborhood with mature trees
  • Buyers seeking a custom or larger executive home
  • Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront location

How Arbor Place is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4.8Months of supplytight
32Median days on marketdays
1 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
10Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Pensacola MLS, as of June 11, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Arbor Place listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Arbor Place buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Arbor Place

Live MLS inventory for Arbor Place. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Arbor Place listings as of 2026-06-11, priced high to low. 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.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Pensacola MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The Pace location trades a longer beach drive for a nearly-new amenity home, the A-rated schools, and a convenient spot between Pensacola and Milton.

Pace (Five Points)~10-12 min · ~5 miles
Downtown Milton~12-15 min · ~8 miles
Interstate 10 (Avalon Blvd)~12-15 min · ~8 miles
Downtown Pensacola~25-30 min · ~16 miles
Navarre Beach~35-40 min · ~22 miles
Pensacola International Airport~25-30 min · ~16 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Arbor Place (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Santa Rosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Arbor Place is served by Santa Rosa County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Arbor Place address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Arbor Place: rapid Santa Rosa County growth, an A-rated school district, the community pool, and active competing new construction nearby. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Arbor Place

Our read on what is being built around Arbor Place, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishCounty growth, schools, and the amenity pool point demand up, while active new supply is the near-term counterweight on resale pricing. The watch item is the price gap to new inventory.

Santa Rosa County among the fastest-growing in the metro

2025
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: County

Strong, sustained population growth underpins housing demand across Pace and the wider county.

A-rated school district anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: County

A consistently A-rated district is a durable demand driver for communities in Santa Rosa County.

Amenity pool adds neighborhood appeal

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A community pool differentiates Arbor Place from many no-amenity new subdivisions nearby.

Active new-home supply nearby competes at resale

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Metro

Ongoing new construction in Pace and Milton means a nearly-new resale competes with fresh builder inventory.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Arbor Place, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2025
    County

    Santa Rosa County posts continued strong growth

    County data and reporting showed Santa Rosa adding several thousand residents and needing on the order of 1,500 new homes a year to keep pace with demand. Why it matters: Sustained growth underpins housing demand across Pace and the wider county. Source

  2. March 2025
    Market

    Santa Rosa County housing inventory and sales climb

    Market data showed inventory and monthly sales rising sharply in early 2025 as new communities came online across the county. Why it matters: More inventory means a nearly-new resale competes with fresh builder product, a factor for near-term pricing. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Arbor Place, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the lot and the light wear. On a young home, check the lot and any wear since move-in rather than budgeting a deep renovation.

2

Confirm the HOA and pool details. Verify the current dues, what they cover, and the community pool's terms.

3

Verify the school zoning. Confirm the assigned Santa Rosa schools for the specific address with the district.

4

Compare to active new inventory. Weigh an Arbor Place resale against new construction nearby in Pace and Milton.

5

Match the home to real comps. Floor plan, lot, and condition since move-in decide where a nearly-new home lands.

Best Buy
A well-kept larger plan on a corner or buffer-backing lot, priced against nearby new inventory
Biggest Risk
Paying a new-construction premium for a resale without weighing active builder inventory
Best Lot
Corner, larger, or buffer-backing lots over tight interior lots
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, pool terms, school zoning, and any CDD before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Arbor Place is a built-out D.R. Horton community in Pace, conveniently located between Pensacola and Milton near Escambia Bay. Most homes were built between 2020 and 2021, so it functions as a nearly-new resale market. The community offers a pool, sidewalks, and underground utilities, with floor plans typically of three to five bedrooms from about 2,002 to 2,511 square feet, in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District. A homeowners association supports the pool and common areas. There is no golf or country-club membership; the value story is the floor plan, the lot, light condition since move-in, the amenity pool, and the price against active new inventory nearby.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry Home
$297K to $315K

The smaller floor plans on standard interior lots, the attainable nearly-new entry into an amenity community.

Lowest entry
The Core Home
$315K to $340K

The larger four-bedroom plans on solid lots, well kept since move-in, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Best Lot
$340K to $379K

A well-kept larger plan on a premium corner or buffer-backing lot, the configuration that holds value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$297K to $315K
The Entry Home
The smaller floor plans on standard interior lots, the attainable nearly-new entry into an amenity community.
$315K to $340K
The Core Home
The larger four-bedroom plans on solid lots, well kept since move-in, the heart of the resale market here.
$340K to $379K
The Best Lot
A well-kept larger plan on a premium corner or buffer-backing lot, the configuration that holds value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Fast-growing Santa Rosa CountyStrong
A-rated school districtStrong
Community pool and nearly-new homesPositive
Active competing new inventoryManage it
Inland, longer drive to the beachesTrade-off

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Arbor Place

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

These homes are nearly new and uniform. The deal is won or lost on the lot, light condition, and the price versus new inventory.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk2.6/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Arbor Place is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Pensacola MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Pensacola MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Pensacola MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Corner, larger, and buffer-backing lots hold value best
  • Tight interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • On a young home, the lot is the main differentiator
  • Light condition since move-in matters, not a reno
  • Weigh the lot against active new inventory

In a built-out community of nearly-new homes, the floor plans are uniform, so the lot does most of the work on value. Corner, larger, or buffer-backing lots hold value better than tight interior lots, and the amenity pool adds neighborhood appeal. Read the lot and the light condition since move-in, and price the home against active builder inventory in Pace and Milton.

Arbor Place in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a nearly-new home with a community pool in fast-growing Pace.
Biggest advantageA recent, low-maintenance home with a pool, sidewalks, and A-rated Santa Rosa schools.
Biggest riskPaying a premium over active new inventory nearby, plus the HOA carrying cost.
Sweet spotA well-kept larger plan on a corner or buffer-backing lot, priced against nearby new construction.
Avoid ifYou want large lots, an established neighborhood, or a larger custom home.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA supports the community pool and common areas
  • Confirm the current dues and inclusions
  • Underground utilities and sidewalks
  • A-rated Santa Rosa County school zone
  • Nearly-new homes, weigh against new inventory

Arbor Place has a homeowners association supporting the community pool and common areas; confirm the current dues amount and billing for the specific home with the listing.

Typical neighborhood HOA upkeep of the pool, common areas, and entries. Confirm exactly what is covered and whether any community development district (CDD) bond applies to the homesite.

There is no golf or country-club membership; the community pool and common areas are the amenities.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Arbor Place, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Chase Farms, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Arbor Place home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Arbor Place year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Arbor Place Market Scorecard

Balanced

Arbor Place is currently a balanced. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $302,500, and homes go under contract in about 32 days.

4.8
Months supply
$302,500
Median list
$321,200
Median sold
$165
Per sqft
32
Days on mkt
4/1/10
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32571 ZIP is $327,859, about 25.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who built Arbor Place in Pace?
Arbor Place was developed by D.R. Horton, with most homes built between 2020 and 2021, in Pace, Santa Rosa County.
Is Arbor Place still selling new homes?
No. Arbor Place is sold out and built out, so purchases are resales of nearly-new homes.
What size homes are in Arbor Place?
Floor plans typically feature three to five bedrooms and two to three baths, ranging from about 2,002 to 2,511 square feet.
Does Arbor Place have a community pool?
Yes. The community offers a pool, along with sidewalks and underground utilities. Confirm the pool's current terms and HOA inclusions with the listing.
Does Arbor Place have an HOA?
Yes. There is a homeowners association supporting the pool and common areas. Confirm the current dues and what they cover for a specific home with the listing.
Does Arbor Place have a CDD fee?
Verify whether a community development district (CDD) bond applies to the specific homesite. Confirm per parcel as a matter of course.
What schools serve Arbor Place?
Arbor Place is in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District. Confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Where is Arbor Place located?
It is conveniently located in Pace between Pensacola and Milton, close to Escambia Bay and within reach of the Pensacola and Navarre beaches.
Is Arbor Place a good value?
As a built-out, amenity community, it can offer a nearly-new home with a pool without a brand-new premium, but weigh any resale against active builder inventory nearby. The right figure is a comparable-sales read.
Is Arbor Place a good investment?
Santa Rosa County's growth, the schools, and the amenity pool support demand. As with any recent community, the lot, condition, and competing inventory drive resale outcomes; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How far is Arbor Place from the beaches?
Pace sits inland in Santa Rosa County, with the Pensacola and Navarre beaches a drive away. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Arbor Place?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Even on a nearly-new home, having your own representation protects your interests on price and the contract.
Buyers who want a nearly-new home with a community pool without buying brand-newExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing the A-rated Santa Rosa County schoolsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a convenient Pace location between Pensacola and MiltonExcellent fit
Buyers who want a low-maintenance recent home with sidewalksExcellent fit
Buyers who will weigh a resale against active new inventoryExcellent fit
Buyers who want large lots or acreageProbably not
Buyers who want an established neighborhood with mature treesProbably not
Buyers seeking a custom or larger executive homeProbably not
Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront locationProbably not
Buyers unwilling to confirm the HOA, pool terms, or any CDDProbably not

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Arbor Place median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Arbor Place, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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