Creighton Heights in Pensacola

Creighton Heights

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established Ferry Pass neighborhood, no HOA, below the city median, near the airport.

No HOABelow the city medianNear the airport & I-10
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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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
58days
Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
n/a
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Creighton Heights is an established 1960s-70s single-family neighborhood along the Creighton Road corridor in northeast Pensacola (Ferry Pass), valued for affordability and a central location at no HOA. Homes are modest ranches that trade below the citywide median (roughly $200,000 to $280,000), minutes from the airport, I-10, and UWF, and the feeder pattern includes the standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (8/10). The honest reads are 1960s-70s homes needing a systems audit, a weak zoned middle school, an above-average-crime ZIP to assess block by block, and universal hurricane wind exposure. Buy it for the central, no-HOA value; inspect the systems, comp by individual home, and assess the block."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Creighton Heights is an established single-family neighborhood along and near Creighton Road in northeast Pensacola (unincorporated Escambia County, Ferry Pass area, 32504), recognized as a named subdivision across the major listing sites.

The homes are predominantly 1960s-70s ranch and traditional houses, generally three-bedroom around 1,500 square feet, on modest lots, some renovated. It is a built-out neighborhood with no active builder.

There is no HOA identified and no CDD (the 1960s plat predates CDDs), so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home.

The appeal is affordability below the citywide median and a central location minutes from the airport, I-10, and UWF, with the standout West Florida High in the feeder. The trade-offs are 1960s-70s homes needing inspection, a weak zoned middle school, an above-average-crime ZIP to assess block by block, and hurricane wind exposure.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want a central, no-HOA home below the city median
  • Buyers near the airport, I-10, and UWF
  • Families drawn to the standout West Florida High feeder who will plan for the middle grades

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or HOA amenities
  • Families set on a strong zoned middle school
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect older homes or assess the block

How Creighton Heights 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
0Sold 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 Creighton Heights listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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Homes For Sale Right Now in Creighton Heights

Live MLS inventory for Creighton Heights. 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.

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The takeaway

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

Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~8-13 min · ~3-6 miles
I-10 (Davis Hwy area)~5-10 min · north
Downtown Pensacola~12-20 min · ~6-10 miles south
University of West Florida~8-15 min · nearby
NAS Pensacola~20-28 min · southwest via I-110
Navy Federal (Beulah campus)~20-30 min · west via I-10

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
Creighton Heights (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

Creighton Heights 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 Creighton Heights address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Creighton Heights, sourced and dated. The central location, the no-HOA carry, and weak schools are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Creighton Heights

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is a stable, built-out Ferry Pass area with a softening 32504 micro-market and infill nearby. The recurring items are older homes, the middle school, and the crime profile.

Central, no-HOA value below the city median

BullishAffordable, no-HOA homes minutes from the airport, I-10, and UWF draw value buyers and investors. impact
SignificanceRadius: Ferry Pass

Central, no-HOA value below the city median

Standout high school in the feeder

BullishThe feeder pattern includes West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (8/10, top 20 percent in Florida), a real draw. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Standout high school in the feeder

Weak middle school and crime to assess

BearishFerry Pass Middle rates weak, and the 32504 ZIP runs above the national crime average; assess the specific block. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Weak middle school and crime to assess

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 Creighton Heights, 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. 2025-2026
    Market

    32504 softens

    The Ferry Pass / 32504 area softened, with the median down about 6 percent year over year, while Creighton Heights homes traded below the citywide median (recent Creighton Rd sales around $225,000 to $250,000). Why it matters: Softer conditions give buyers room; comp by individual home. Source

  2. August 2025
    Insurance

    FEMA flood maps updated

    Escambia County's FEMA flood maps updated in August 2025; most of Creighton Heights is inland but the zone is parcel-specific. Why it matters: Confirm the FEMA flood zone and price hurricane wind insurance for the specific lot. 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 Creighton Heights, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Inspect the 1960s-70s systems. Get a rigorous inspection of the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical and budget for updates.

2

Comp by individual home. Price to the closest comparable Creighton Heights homes by condition, not the citywide median.

3

Assess the specific block. The 32504 ZIP runs above the national crime average; evaluate the immediate street and surroundings.

4

Confirm no HOA and the schools. Verify there is no HOA or CDD and any deed restrictions, confirm the zoned schools, and note the West Florida High choice option.

5

Price the hurricane wind insurance. Get a bindable quote and confirm the FEMA flood zone for the lot.

Best Buy
A structurally sound, updated 1960s-70s home on a good block, priced to the closest comparable sales, for the central, no-HOA value.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting older-home systems, misjudging the block, or anchoring to the citywide median.
Best Lot
Modest lots; the specific block and condition matter more than lot size.
Smart Timing
A softening micro-market rewards a prepared buyer who inspects well and comps by individual home.
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

Creighton Heights is an established single-family neighborhood along and near Creighton Road in northeast Pensacola (Ferry Pass area, Escambia County, 32504), a built-out area of predominantly 1960s-70s ranch homes (around 1,500 square feet) with no active builder. There is no HOA identified and no CDD, keeping the carry minimal. The appeal is affordability below the citywide median and a central location minutes from the airport, I-10, and UWF, with the standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology in the feeder; trade-offs are older homes needing inspection, a weak zoned middle school, an above-average-crime ZIP to assess block by block, and hurricane wind exposure. Describe the neighborhood by housing, location, schools, and value. Schools are in the Escambia County School District; confirm assignments by address.

The takeaway

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

Entry: homes needing updates

The lower end is the more original 1960s-70s homes needing updates, with sales around $225,000 (Redfin, 2025). The renovation budget is the variable.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes

The core is updated ranches (around 1,500 square feet), with a 2025 sale around $250,000 (Redfin), below the citywide median around $335,000.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated homes

The top is the larger or fully renovated homes, into the high $200,000s and toward $370,000 on the Creighton corridor (Redfin, 2025). Condition separates these.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: homes needing updates
The lower end is the more original 1960s-70s homes needing updates, with sales around $225,000 (Redfin, 2025). The renovation budget is the variable.
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
The core is updated ranches (around 1,500 square feet), with a 2025 sale around $250,000 (Redfin), below the citywide median around $335,000.
High: larger or fully renovated homes
The top is the larger or fully renovated homes, into the high $200,000s and toward $370,000 on the Creighton corridor (Redfin, 2025). Condition separates these.

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.

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 Creighton Heights

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.

Creighton Heights is central, no-HOA value below the city median. The honest read is the 1960s-70s systems, the middle school, and assessing the block.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.6/10

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 Creighton Heights 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
  • Modest lots; the block and condition matter most.
  • Assess the specific street and surroundings.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.

In Creighton Heights the specific block and the home's condition matter more than lot size. The lot read covers the street and surroundings, drainage, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific address. On 1960s-70s homes, the block and the condition of the systems, not square footage, separate one home's value from the next.

Creighton Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want a central, no-HOA home below the city median near the airport and UWF.
Strong onAffordability and location: no HOA, below-median pricing, the standout West Florida High feeder, and quick airport and I-10 access.
Watch1960s-70s homes needing inspection, a weak zoned middle school, an above-average-crime ZIP to assess, and wind insurance.
Not forBuyers wanting new construction or amenities, families set on a strong middle school, or those who will not inspect older homes.
The edgeA central, no-HOA neighborhood with a standout high-school feeder rewards a buyer who inspects well and comps by home.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA identified; no CDD.
  • 1960s-70s homes; budget roof and systems.
  • Below the citywide median.
  • Standout high-school feeder (West Florida High).
  • Weak zoned middle school; assess the block.

No HOA was identified and no CDD (the 1960s plat predates CDDs), so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home. The real costs are the upkeep of an older home and hurricane wind insurance.

There are no 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 affordability and the central location.

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 Creighton Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Creighton Heights, 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Creighton Heights 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.

Creighton Heights Market Scorecard

Thin data

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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 Creighton Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA was identified and no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home.
How old are the homes in Creighton Heights?
Most are 1960s-70s ranch and traditional homes, some renovated, so budget a thorough inspection of the roof, HVAC, and systems.
How much do homes in Creighton Heights cost?
Recent Creighton-corridor sales ran roughly $225,000 to $250,000, with larger homes higher (Redfin, 2025), below the citywide median around $335,000. Comp by individual home.
What schools serve Creighton Heights?
It is in the Escambia County School District, with Ferry Pass Elementary (7/10), Ferry Pass Middle (weak, 4/10), and the standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (8/10) in the feeder. Confirm the assignment by address.
How central is Creighton Heights?
Very central. The airport is about 8 to 13 minutes, I-10 5 to 10, downtown 12 to 20, and UWF 8 to 15 minutes.
Is Creighton Heights gated?
No. It is an open, established neighborhood, not gated.
Is Creighton Heights a safe area?
The 32504 ZIP runs above the national crime average, though it varies by micro-neighborhood and Pensacola citywide crime fell sharply in 2024. Assess the specific block and surroundings.
What insurance will I need in Creighton Heights?
Expect meaningful hurricane wind coverage; wind exposure is effectively universal in Escambia County. Confirm the flood zone and a bindable quote for the specific lot.
Is there new construction in Creighton Heights?
No. It is a built-out 1960s-70s neighborhood; purchases are resales, with some infill nearby.
What should I check before buying in Creighton Heights?
Inspect the older systems, comp by individual home, assess the block, confirm there is no HOA, verify the schools, and price the wind insurance.
Is Creighton Heights a good investment?
Central, no-HOA value below the city median with a standout high-school feeder supports demand, but older systems, the weak middle school, and the crime profile are factors. Inspect well and comp by home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Creighton Heights?
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.
You want a central, no-HOA home below the city medianExcellent fit
You are near the airport, I-10, and UWFExcellent fit
You are drawn to the West Florida High feeder and will plan for the middle gradesExcellent fit
You want new construction or HOA amenitiesProbably not
You are set on a strong zoned middle schoolProbably not
You will not inspect older homes or assess the blockProbably not

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