Candlestick Woods in Pensacola

Candlestick
Woods

Established subdivision · North Pensacola · ZIP 32514

A quiet, secluded subdivision off Nine Mile Road, minutes from UWF and Navy Federal.

EstablishedQuiet & secludedNear UWF
Live Market Pulse
56/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
An established, secluded subdivision of resale homes, so condition varies by home, confirm any HOA and read the specific home.
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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
$304K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
58days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$163/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Candlestick Woods is a quiet, secluded north-Pensacola subdivision off Nine Mile Road, central yet tucked away, five minutes from the University of West Florida and seven from Navy Federal's headquarters. The read is condition on resale homes, so verify roofs and systems, confirm any HOA, and lean on the secluded-but-central location near two major demand anchors, which is the durable value. Match the specific home to real comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Candlestick Woods market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $304K ($163 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 6 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Candlestick Woods is an established single-family subdivision in north Pensacola, Escambia County (ZIP 32514), reached by going west on Nine Mile Road from Highway 29 and following Hummingbird Boulevard to Candlestick Lane. It is a quiet, secluded neighborhood in a central location.

The community is about five minutes from the University of West Florida and seven from Navy Federal Credit Union's headquarters, near shopping centers, while keeping a peaceful, tucked-away feel. The homes are resale single-family residences, commonly three- and four-bedroom, of varying ages and condition.

Because the homes are resale, condition is the variable; the secluded, central location near UWF and Navy Federal is the draw.

For buyers who want a quiet, secluded home in a central north-Pensacola location near UWF and Navy Federal, Candlestick Woods is a practical option. The work is confirming any HOA, reading the specific home's condition, and matching it to real comparable sales.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a quiet, secluded home in a central location
  • Households who value being minutes from UWF and Navy Federal
  • Buyers comfortable reading a resale home's condition
  • Anyone who wants a peaceful, tucked-away north-Pensacola neighborhood

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a brand-new home with a builder warranty
  • Those who want a deep resort-style amenity center
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or gated setting
  • Anyone who needs to be inside Pensacola's urban core

How Candlestick Woods is performing right now

56/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
66Median days on marketdays
2 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
6Sold 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 Candlestick Woods 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 Candlestick Woods buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Candlestick Woods

Live MLS inventory for Candlestick Woods. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Candlestick Woods 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.

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

University of West Florida~5 min · ~2 miles
Navy Federal Credit Union HQ~7 min · major employer
Interstate 10~10 min · regional access
West Florida Hospital~12 min · ~5 miles
Cordova Mall~15 min · shopping
Downtown Pensacola~25 min · ~13 miles

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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
Candlestick Woods (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
  • Escambia 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

Candlestick Woods is served by Escambia 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 Candlestick Woods address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Candlestick Woods: it is a quiet, secluded north-Pensacola subdivision off Nine Mile Road, minutes from UWF and Navy Federal's headquarters. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Candlestick Woods

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

Net OutlookBullishCentral, secluded north-Pensacola demand holds steady; the watch item is resale condition and any HOA terms on a per-home basis.

Quiet, secluded north-Pensacola subdivision

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A peaceful, tucked-away feel in a central location supports steady demand.

Minutes from UWF and Navy Federal HQ

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to the university and Navy Federal's headquarters drives steady housing and rental demand.

Central north-Pensacola location

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Quick access to I-10, hospitals, and shopping underpins everyday convenience.

Near shopping centers

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient retail nearby supports everyday demand.

Resale housing, variable condition

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Aging roofs and systems on resale homes are the main risk to underwrite.

Secluded, low-traffic streets

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A quiet, low-traffic layout supports the neighborhood's appeal.

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 Candlestick Woods, 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. June 2026
    Area

    Candlestick Woods remains a quiet, central north-Pensacola subdivision

    Local materials describe Candlestick Woods as a quiet, secluded subdivision off Nine Mile Road, about five minutes from the University of West Florida and seven from Navy Federal's headquarters. Why it matters: A secluded-but-central neighborhood near two major demand anchors supports steady resale demand. Source

  2. September 2025
    Area

    Candlestick Woods profiled for its central seclusion

    Profiles note Candlestick Woods' peaceful, secluded character and its convenient location near UWF, Navy Federal, and shopping centers. Why it matters: Sustained convenience-driven demand supports resale in the north-Pensacola corridor. 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 Candlestick Woods, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's condition. Roof, HVAC, and updates vary across an established neighborhood.

2

Confirm any HOA in writing. Get the current dues and what they include for the specific home.

3

Use the location as the anchor. UWF, Navy Federal, and shopping are all minutes away.

4

Choose the homesite for resale. Lot position and what you back to still differentiate.

5

Match the home to real comps. Condition and lot, not square footage alone, set the number.

Best Buy
A well-kept, updated home on a solid lot, matched to comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the roof and systems on an older resale home
Best Lot
A well-oriented homesite over a plain interior lot
Smart Timing
Move decisively on updated homes in a sought-after area
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

Candlestick Woods is an established, secluded north-Pensacola subdivision off Nine Mile Road (via Hummingbird Boulevard to Candlestick Lane), about five minutes from UWF and seven from Navy Federal headquarters. Homes are resale single-family residences, commonly three- and four-bedroom. Because homes are individual, condition drives value; confirm any HOA and read each home.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Home
$240K to $298K

The smaller or original homes, the value way into the neighborhood.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home
$298K to $315K

Renovated or well-kept homes, the heart of the market.

Most inventory
The Top
$315K to $320K

The largest, best-kept homes on the better lots, the strongest resale here.

Strongest resale

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

$240K to $298K
The Entry Home
The smaller or original homes, the value way into the neighborhood.
$298K to $315K
The Updated Home
Renovated or well-kept homes, the heart of the market.
$315K to $320K
The Top
The largest, best-kept homes on the better lots, the strongest resale here.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$171
Original$160
Median days on market
Renovated31
Original45

From current Candlestick Woods listings (renovated 1, original 1); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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.

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 Candlestick Woods

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.

The quiet seclusion and the central location near UWF and Navy Federal are the durable asset. The deal is an honest read of the resale home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.9/10
Renovation Risk4.6/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Candlestick Woods 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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Candlestick Woods

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Candlestick Woods

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Candlestick Woods

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Candlestick Woods

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Candlestick Woods homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Candlestick Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet, secluded home in a central location
Biggest advantageEstablished
Biggest riskUnderbudgeting the roof and systems on an older resale home
Sweet spotA well-kept, updated home on a solid lot, matched to comps
Avoid ifBuyers who want a brand-new home with a builder warranty

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Quiet, secluded, central subdivision
  • Minutes from UWF and Navy Federal
  • Confirm any HOA and the dues
  • Resale condition is the variable
  • Match the home to real comps

Confirm whether an HOA applies and, if so, the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.

If an HOA applies, common-area maintenance; confirm the exact inclusions for a specific home.

No CDD is expected in this established subdivision; confirm property taxes and any HOA per parcel.

The takeaway

In Candlestick Woods, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's plan or vintage, condition, and lot, not an automated estimate.

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 Candlestick Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Northpointe, 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 Candlestick Woods home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Candlestick Woods 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 Candlestick Woods 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 Candlestick Woods 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.

Candlestick Woods Market Scorecard

No active listings

Candlestick Woods 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
$303,500
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/2/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32514 ZIP is $259,972, about 21.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market 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

Where is Candlestick Woods located?
Candlestick Woods is in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. It is an established, secluded single-family subdivision of resale homes.
Who built Candlestick Woods?
There is no single active builder. Candlestick Woods is an established subdivision of resale homes of varying ages. Confirm the builder and vintage for a specific home.
Is there an HOA in Candlestick Woods?
Confirm whether an HOA applies and, if so, the current dues and inclusions for a specific home. We will verify it for any specific property.
Does Candlestick Woods have a CDD?
Confirm any Community Development District assessment per parcel before you offer; it rides on the tax bill and changes the true carrying cost. We pull it for any specific Candlestick Woods home.
What schools serve Candlestick Woods?
Candlestick Woods is served by Escambia County Public Schools (north Pensacola). Assignment is by address, so confirm the current zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Where is Candlestick Woods?
Candlestick Woods is an established subdivision off Nine Mile Road in north Pensacola (via Hummingbird Boulevard to Candlestick Lane), about five minutes from UWF. Confirm the exact location for a specific home.
What is Candlestick Woods like?
It is a quiet, secluded neighborhood in a central location near UWF, Navy Federal's headquarters, and shopping, per local profiles. Homes are resale, so condition varies; read each one.
What does it cost to buy in Candlestick Woods?
Pricing depends on the home, the floor plan or vintage, and condition far more than any headline number. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific Candlestick Woods home, which we will run for you.
How far is Candlestick Woods from the beach?
The Gulf beaches at Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, and Perdido Key are within a reasonable drive of Candlestick Woods; exact times vary with traffic and your start point. We will map the real commute from a specific home.
Is Candlestick Woods a good investment?
Candlestick Woods has real demand drivers, but as with any home, condition, the specific property, and the price you pay decide the outcome. We give you the honest trade-offs rather than a guarantee.
Is Candlestick Woods a good place to buy?
It fits buyers who want what Candlestick Woods offers; the honest answer depends on your budget, timeline, and how the specific home compares to recent sales. We give you the trade-offs, not a sales pitch.
How do I see homes for sale in Candlestick Woods?
Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send live Candlestick Woods listings, true comparable sales, and the HOA, CDD, and condition read on any home, before the portals.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Candlestick Woods?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on any purchase, including here.
Buyers who want a quiet, secluded home in a central locationExcellent fit
Households who value being minutes from UWF and Navy FederalExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable reading a resale home's conditionExcellent fit
Anyone who wants a peaceful, tucked-away north-Pensacola neighborhoodExcellent fit
Buyers who want a brand-new home with a builder warrantyProbably not
Those who want a deep resort-style amenity centerProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront or gated settingProbably not
Anyone who needs to be inside Pensacola's urban coreProbably not

Get the inside read on Candlestick Woods

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Candlestick Woods home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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A Momentum Realty Candlestick Woods specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Candlestick Woods median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Candlestick Woods, 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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