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Briarwood Estates in Pace

Briarwood Estates

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established Pace neighborhood of 1970s-80s homes on half-acre lots, no HOA, A-rated schools.

No HOAHalf-acre lotsA-rated Pace schools
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$294K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
58days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$178/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Briarwood Estates is an established (1976-83) single-family neighborhood on Briaroak Drive off East Spencer Field Road in Pace, valued for half-acre lots and no HOA in the A-rated Santa Rosa County district, in the commercial heart of Pace with quick US-90, airport, and NAS Pensacola access. Ranch and traditional homes (around 1,500 to 2,100 square feet) trade roughly $200,000 to $320,000, below the broader Pace median. The honest reads are 1970s-80s homes now needing updates and a wind-mitigation review, an adequate-rated zoned elementary (Pea Ridge), entry-road commercial traffic, and thin resale in a small subdivision. Buy it for the half-acre lots, the no-HOA carry, and the schools; inspect the systems and comp within the subdivision."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Briarwood Estates market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $294K ($178 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Briarwood Estates is an established single-family neighborhood on Briaroak Drive off East Spencer Field Road in Pace (unincorporated Santa Rosa County, 32571), about 100 yards north of US-90 in the commercial heart of Pace.

It is a small subdivision (recorded in Santa Rosa County Plat Book 19) of ranch and traditional site-built homes (around 1,500 to 2,100 square feet, predominantly three-bedroom) built 1976-83, on consistent half-acre lots.

There is no mandatory HOA confirmed (consistent with late-1970s Pace subdivisions; verify via title), and no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any deed restrictions for the specific home.

The draw is half-acre lots and no HOA in the A-rated Santa Rosa County district, with quick US-90, airport, and NAS Pensacola access. The trade-offs are 1970s-80s homes needing updates and a wind-mitigation review, an adequate-rated zoned elementary, entry-road commercial traffic, and thin resale.

Quick Match

Who Briarwood Estates is best for.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want a half-acre lot at no HOA in the A-rated Pace district
  • Buyers near US-90, the airport, and NAS Pensacola
  • Buyers who will update a 1970s-80s home

Probably not for

  • Families set on a top-rated zoned elementary
  • Buyers who want new construction or HOA amenities
  • Buyers who need deep resale liquidity
Market Pulse

How Briarwood Estates is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
66Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+0%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 Briarwood Estates 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 Briarwood Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Briarwood Estates

Live MLS inventory for Briarwood Estates. 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.

4645 Briaroak Dr home for sale in Briarwood EstatesSold
$327,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1980
4645 Briaroak Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Key Impressions LLC
4679 E Spencer Field Rd home for sale in Briarwood EstatesSold
$260,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1978
4679 E Spencer Field Rd, Pace, 32571
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

No homes are actively for sale in Briarwood Estates right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

Interactive Map

Briarwood Estates on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Briarwood Estates. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

US-90 (Pace town center)~2-3 min · Target, Winn-Dixie, dining
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~16 min · ~10-11 miles
NAS Pensacola~17-20 min · ~15 miles via US-90
I-10 (Pace/Milton area)~10 min · ~5-8 miles
NAS Whiting Field (Milton)~27-29 min · via Hwy 90 to FL-87
Downtown Pensacola~20-25 min · ~15 miles via US-90

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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
Briarwood Estates (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

Briarwood Estates 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 Briarwood Estates address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Briarwood Estates, sourced and dated. The half-acre lots, the no-HOA carry, and the A-rated schools are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Briarwood Estates

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is high-growth Pace and an A-rated district, with a small, infrequent-turnover subdivision below the Pace median. The recurring items are the older homes and the zoned elementary.

Half-acre lots at no HOA in an A-rated district

BullishHalf-acre lots and no HOA in the A-rated Santa Rosa district, below the Pace median, draw value buyers. impact
SignificanceRadius: Pace

Half-acre lots at no HOA in an A-rated district

Central Pace location

BullishIn the commercial heart of Pace with quick US-90, airport, and NAS Pensacola access, supporting steady demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Central Pace location

Older homes and an adequate elementary

NeutralThe 1970s-80s homes need updates and a wind-mitigation review, and the zoned elementary (Pea Ridge) rates adequate; weigh both. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Older homes and an adequate elementary

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 Briarwood Estates, 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. 2021-2026
    Market

    Below the Pace median

    A Briaroak Drive home sold around $158,500 in Dec 2021, with current estimates around $250,000 to $320,000, below the Pace median around $357,000 (Redfin/Coldwell Banker/Zillow). Why it matters: The subdivision trades below the Pace median given the older, smaller homes; comp within the subdivision. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Santa Rosa County rated an A district

    Santa Rosa County District Schools earned an A district rating for 2024-2025, with Pea Ridge Elementary (5/10), Avalon Middle (7/10), and Pace High (6/10) in the Pace area. Why it matters: Confirm the zoned schools by address and weigh the elementary. 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.

The Strategy

The Briarwood Estates buying strategy.

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

1

Inspect the 1970s-80s home and get a wind-mitigation review. Inspect the roof, HVAC, and systems, budget for updates, and get a wind-mitigation inspection (pre-2001 homes predate current codes) to help insurance.

2

Confirm there is no HOA and any deed restrictions. Verify there is no mandatory HOA or CDD and any deed restrictions via title.

3

Verify the schools. Confirm the assigned schools by address, weighing the adequate elementary and the strong middle and high schools.

4

Check the FEMA flood zone. Pace is generally Zone X, but confirm the flood zone for the specific lot.

5

Comp within the subdivision. Price to recent Briaroak Drive sales, below the Pace median.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A sound, updated 1970s-80s home on a half-acre lot, priced to recent in-subdivision comps, for the lot size and the no-HOA carry in an A-rated district.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting older-home updates and insurance, or anchoring to the broader Pace median.
Best Lot
Half-acre lots are consistent; weigh what the home backs to and the entry-road traffic.
Smart Timing
A small, below-median subdivision rewards a prepared buyer who inspects well and comps within it.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Briarwood Estates is an established single-family neighborhood on Briaroak Drive off East Spencer Field Road in Pace (unincorporated Santa Rosa County, 32571), about 100 yards north of US-90 in the commercial heart of Pace, a small subdivision (Santa Rosa County Plat Book 19) of ranch and traditional site-built homes (around 1,500 to 2,100 square feet) built 1976-83 on consistent half-acre lots. There is no mandatory HOA confirmed (verify via title) and no CDD, keeping the carry minimal. The draw is half-acre lots and no HOA in the A-rated Santa Rosa County district with quick US-90, airport, and NAS Pensacola access; trade-offs are 1970s-80s homes needing updates and a wind-mitigation review, an adequate-rated zoned elementary, entry-road commercial traffic, and thin resale. Schools are in the Santa Rosa County School District; confirm assignments by address.

Briarwood Estates Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Briarwood Estates.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Briarwood Estates today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original homes
$260K to $260K

The lower end is the more original 1970s-80s homes, with a Dec 2021 sale around $158,500 (Coldwell Banker). The renovation budget is the variable.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
$260K to $327K

The core is updated three-bedroom homes (around 1,600 to 1,800 square feet), with estimates around $250,000 to $280,000 (Redfin, 2026).

Most inventory
High: larger or fully updated homes
$327K to $327K

The top is the larger or fully renovated homes (toward 2,100 square feet), into the low $300,000s (area comps, 2025-2026), still below the Pace median around $357,000. Condition separates these; comp within the subdivision.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$294K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$260K to $260K
Entry: original homes
The lower end is the more original 1970s-80s homes, with a Dec 2021 sale around $158,500 (Coldwell Banker). The renovation budget is the variable.
$260K to $327K
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
The core is updated three-bedroom homes (around 1,600 to 1,800 square feet), with estimates around $250,000 to $280,000 (Redfin, 2026).
$327K to $327K
High: larger or fully updated homes
The top is the larger or fully renovated homes (toward 2,100 square feet), into the low $300,000s (area comps, 2025-2026), still below the Pace median around $357,000. Condition separates these; comp within the subdivision.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Briarwood Estates, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Briarwood Estates is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Briarwood Estates holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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 Briarwood Estates

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.

Briarwood Estates1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Briarwood Estates2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Briarwood Estates3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Briarwood Estates4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Briarwood Estates5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Briarwood Estates is half-acre, no-HOA value in the A-rated Pace district. The honest read is the 1970s-80s homes, the adequate elementary, and entry-road traffic.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.4/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Briarwood Estates 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.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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
  • Consistent half-acre lots are the asset.
  • Weigh what the home backs to and entry-road traffic.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone (generally Zone X).

Briarwood Estates' lots are consistent half-acre parcels, generous for the price point, so the lot read weighs the lot size, what the home backs to, the entry-road commercial traffic, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific Pace address. On 1976-83 homes, the lot and the condition of the systems, not square footage alone, separate one home's value from the next.

The 15-Second Verdict

Briarwood Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want a half-acre lot at no HOA in the A-rated Pace district near US-90.
Strong onLots and location: half-acre lots, no HOA, the A-rated Santa Rosa district, and quick US-90, airport, and NAS Pensacola access.
Watch1970s-80s homes needing updates and a wind-mitigation review, an adequate-rated zoned elementary, entry-road commercial traffic, and thin resale.
Not forFamilies set on a top elementary, buyers wanting new construction or amenities, or those needing deep resale liquidity.
The edgeHalf-acre lots at no HOA in an A-rated district, below the Pace median, reward a buyer who inspects well and comps within the subdivision.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No mandatory HOA confirmed; verify via title.
  • No CDD.
  • 1970s-80s homes; budget updates.
  • Consistent half-acre lots.
  • A-rated Pace district; adequate elementary (Pea Ridge).

There is no mandatory HOA confirmed (consistent with late-1970s Pace subdivisions; verify via title) and no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home. The real costs are the upkeep of a 1970s-80s home and insurance; a wind-mitigation inspection can reduce premiums.

There are no mandatory HOA-funded services or amenities; this is a no-HOA neighborhood. Verify any deed restrictions per property.

There is no club or amenity package; the appeal is the half-acre lots, the no-HOA carry, and the central Pace location.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Briarwood Estates buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSanta Rosa County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Briarwood Estates.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
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.

Selling in Briarwood Estates

Selling in Briarwood Estates? Lead with the half-acre lot and the no-HOA carry.

Your home's edge is a half-acre lot at no HOA in the A-rated Pace district near US-90. Document updated systems, a wind-mitigation report, and the lot size, then price to recent in-subdivision comps.

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 Briarwood Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Briarwood Estates, 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 Briarwood Estates home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Briarwood Estates matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See the full Briarwood Estates home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Briarwood Estates 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.

Briarwood Estates Market Scorecard

No active listings

Briarwood Estates is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Days on mkt
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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

Does Briarwood Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No mandatory HOA was confirmed (consistent with late-1970s Pace subdivisions; verify via title), and there is no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any deed restrictions.
How old are the homes in Briarwood Estates?
Most are ranch and traditional homes built 1976-83, so budget a thorough inspection of the roof, HVAC, and systems and a wind-mitigation review.
How much do homes in Briarwood Estates cost?
Activity ran roughly $200,000 to $320,000 (Redfin/Coldwell Banker/Zillow, 2021-2026), with a Dec 2021 sale around $158,500 and current estimates higher, below the Pace median around $357,000. Comp within the subdivision.
What schools serve Briarwood Estates?
It is in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District, typically Pea Ridge Elementary (5/10), Avalon Middle (7/10), and Pace High (6/10). Confirm the assignment by address.
How big are the lots in Briarwood Estates?
Consistent half-acre lots, generous for the price point, a key part of the appeal versus denser newer subdivisions.
How central is Briarwood Estates?
Very central in Pace: US-90 retail is 2 to 3 minutes, the airport about 16, NAS Pensacola 17 to 20, and I-10 about 10 minutes; the entry road runs through the commercial corridor.
Is Briarwood Estates gated?
No. It is an open, established subdivision, not gated.
Is Briarwood Estates in a flood zone?
Pace is generally Zone X (minimal risk), but flood risk is parcel-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.
Is this the Santa Rosa County Briarwood?
Yes, the Pace, Santa Rosa County one on Briaroak Drive (Plat Book 19), distinct from any similarly named community elsewhere in the region.
What should I check before buying in Briarwood Estates?
Inspect the 1970s-80s home and get a wind-mitigation review, confirm there is no HOA and any deed restrictions, verify the schools, check the FEMA flood zone, and comp within the subdivision.
Is Briarwood Estates a good investment?
Half-acre lots at no HOA in the A-rated Pace district below the median support steady demand, but older homes, the adequate elementary, and entry-road traffic are factors. Inspect well and comp within the subdivision; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Briarwood Estates?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the comps, the costs, and the inspection is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Briarwood Estates?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a half-acre lot at no HOA in the A-rated Pace districtExcellent fit
You are near US-90, the airport, and NAS PensacolaExcellent fit
You will update a 1970s-80s homeExcellent fit
You are set on a top-rated zoned elementaryProbably not
You want new construction or HOA amenitiesProbably not
You need deep resale liquidityProbably not

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Briarwood Estates median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Briarwood Estates, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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