Crown Pointe in Pensacola

Crown Pointe

Upscale community · Southwest Pensacola · ZIP 32506

An upscale, gated-enclave community wrapped by a nature preserve in southwest Escambia.

Gated preserve enclaveLarger homesNature setting
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a thin-comp larger-home market with a gated preserve section, so the section, the lot, and the finish decide where a home trades.
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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
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Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Crown Pointe is an upscale southwest Escambia community of larger, mostly mid-2000s homes along the Highway 98 corridor, anchored by the gated, preserve-wrapped Preserve at Crown Pointe enclave. So the read is condition and the lot within a higher-end, lower-density setting. Value turns on the homesite, whether gated or preserve-backing, and the level of finish. Your leverage is reading the lot and condition honestly against a relatively thin set of larger-home comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Crown Pointe is an upscale community in southwest Pensacola (ZIP 32506), along the Highway 98 corridor in lower-density southwest Escambia. The homes are larger than the area norm, many built in the mid-2000s, with reported average sizes well above 3,000 square feet and average sale prices in the high six figures per third-party sources.

A signature part of the community is The Preserve at Crown Pointe, a gated, waterfront enclave completed in the late 1990s, surrounded by a large nature preserve with a roughly 10-acre lake, underground utilities, and a private road. Its homesites are no smaller than about a quarter acre, and all owners belong to The Preserve at Crown Pointe Homeowners Association.

There is a homeowners association supporting the community, with gated security, street maintenance, and common areas in the Preserve section; confirm the current dues, what they cover, and which section a specific home is in. Schools are part of Escambia County Public Schools; confirm the zoning by address.

Because this is a higher-end, lower-density community, the buy hinges on the homesite, gated, preserve-backing, or lake-oriented, and an honest read of condition and finish. The protected preserve and the gated setting are the scarce, durable parts of the value.

Best for

  • Move-up buyers who want a larger home in a lower-density southwest Escambia setting
  • Buyers who value a gated, preserve-wrapped enclave for privacy and quiet
  • Buyers who want a nature-oriented setting near the Highway 98 corridor
  • Buyers who will read the lot and finish honestly against larger-home comps

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking an entry-level price point
  • Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront address
  • Buyers who want brand-new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who prefer no association rules or dues

How Crown Pointe 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 Crown Pointe 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 Crown Pointe buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Crown Pointe

Live MLS inventory for Crown Pointe. 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 Crown Pointe 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 southwest Escambia location trades a downtown address for a larger home, a gated preserve setting, and reach to the bases and Perdido Key.

Highway 98 (Gulf Beach Hwy)~3-5 min · ~1 mile
NAS Pensacola~15-18 min · ~9 miles
Perdido Key beaches~20-25 min · ~12 miles
Downtown Pensacola~20-25 min · ~11 miles
Pensacola International Airport~30 min · ~17 miles
Big Lagoon State Park~15 min · ~7 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
Crown Pointe (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

Crown Pointe 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 Crown Pointe address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Crown Pointe: a protected nature-preserve and gated setting, limited larger-home supply, and coastal insurance costs. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Crown Pointe

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

Net OutlookBullishThe gated, preserve-wrapped setting and limited larger-home supply point demand up, with coastal insurance a carrying-cost factor. The watch item is reading the section and lot against thin comps.

Gated, preserve-wrapped setting protects value

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A protected nature preserve and gated enclave limit nearby density and support durable value.

Limited larger-home supply in southwest Escambia

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A relatively thin set of larger, lower-density homes keeps supply limited, which tends to support pricing.

Coastal insurance is a carrying-cost factor

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Wind insurance and any flood-zone factors near the Highway 98 corridor are worth confirming for the address.

Escambia County weighing impact fees amid growth

2024
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: County

Any new impact fees would fall mainly on new construction, leaving this established community relatively insulated.

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 Crown Pointe, 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. October 2025
    Metro

    Pensacola International Airport breaks ground on terminal expansion

    The airport broke ground in October 2025 on a roughly $113 million terminal expansion, part of broader metro investment supporting the Pensacola area. Why it matters: Metro investment supports the wider Pensacola market over time. Source

  2. May 2024
    County

    Escambia County considers impact fees amid rapid growth

    Escambia commissioners discussed impact fees on new development to fund roads and schools as the county's growth strained capacity. Why it matters: New impact fees would fall on new construction, leaving this established community relatively insulated. 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 Crown Pointe, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the section. Verify whether a home is in the gated Preserve enclave or the wider Crown Pointe area, since dues and feel differ.

2

Read the lot and finish. Preserve-backing, lake, and larger lots hold value; price the finish honestly.

3

Confirm the HOA. Get the current dues, what they cover, including gated security and roads in the Preserve, in writing.

4

Check coastal insurance. In southwest Escambia, confirm wind insurance and any flood-zone factors for the address.

5

Match to real comps. The larger-home comparable set is thin, so read a specific home against the closest sales.

Best Buy
A well-finished home on a preserve-backing or lake-oriented lot, matched to comps
Biggest Risk
Overpaying on finish in a thin-comp larger-home market without a careful read
Best Lot
Gated, preserve-backing, or lake-oriented homesites over standard lots
Smart Timing
Confirm the section, the HOA, school zoning, and insurance 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

Crown Pointe is an upscale community in southwest Pensacola along the Highway 98 corridor, with larger homes than the area norm, many built in the mid-2000s. Its signature section is The Preserve at Crown Pointe, a gated, waterfront enclave completed in the late 1990s, surrounded by a large nature preserve with a roughly 10-acre lake, underground utilities, and a private road, where homesites are no smaller than about a quarter acre and all owners belong to The Preserve at Crown Pointe Homeowners Association covering gated security, roads, and common areas. There is no golf or country-club membership; the value story is the section, the homesite, the finish, and the scarce, protected preserve setting.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Into Crown Pointe

The more modestly finished or wider-community homes, the entry into a larger-home southwest Escambia setting.

Lowest entry
The Core Home

Well-finished larger homes on solid lots, the heart of the community, whether in the Preserve or the wider area.

Most inventory
The Gated Preserve Top

The best gated, preserve-backing or lake-oriented homes, the scarce homesites that hold 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.

The Entry Into Crown Pointe
The more modestly finished or wider-community homes, the entry into a larger-home southwest Escambia setting.
The Core Home
Well-finished larger homes on solid lots, the heart of the community, whether in the Preserve or the wider area.
The Gated Preserve Top
The best gated, preserve-backing or lake-oriented homes, the scarce homesites that hold 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.

Gated, preserve-wrapped settingStrong
Larger, lower-density homesStrong
Limited larger-home supplySolid
Thin comparable setRead it carefully
Coastal insurance factorConfirm 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 Crown Pointe

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 gates and the preserve are priced in. The deal is won or lost on the homesite, the finish, and a careful read of thin comps.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk4.2/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Crown Pointe 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
  • Gated, preserve-backing lots hold value best
  • Lake-oriented homesites carry a premium
  • The Preserve enclave is the scarce asset here
  • Confirm wind insurance and flood zone by address
  • Read the section and lot before the finish

In a larger-home, lower-density community, the homesite and the section do the heavy lifting on value. The gated Preserve enclave, with its surrounding nature preserve, 10-acre lake, and quarter-acre-plus lots, is the scarce, durable asset, while the wider community trades on lot and finish. Confirm the section and verify wind insurance and the flood zone first, then price the finish against the closest larger-home comps.

Crown Pointe in 15 seconds.

Best forMove-up buyers who want a larger home in a lower-density, gated-enclave setting in southwest Escambia.
Biggest advantageA gated, preserve-wrapped setting with larger homes and a quiet, nature-oriented feel.
Biggest riskOverpaying on finish in a thin-comp larger-home market, plus coastal insurance.
Sweet spotA well-finished home on a preserve-backing or lake lot, matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want an entry-level price, new construction, or a downtown or beach address.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA community; the Preserve enclave is gated
  • Preserve dues cover gated security and roads
  • Confirm which section a home is in
  • Larger, lower-density homes than the area norm
  • Confirm wind insurance in southwest Escambia

Crown Pointe has a homeowners association, and The Preserve at Crown Pointe enclave has its own association covering gated security, street maintenance, and common areas. Confirm the current dues and which association applies for a specific home.

In the Preserve enclave, dues cover gated security, private road and common-area maintenance, management, and street lighting. Confirm exactly what is covered for the specific section and home.

There is no golf or country-club membership; the gated setting, the nature preserve, and the lake are the amenities in the Preserve section.

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 Crown Pointe, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Manchester, 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 Crown Pointe home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Crown Pointe 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Crown Pointe 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.

Crown Pointe Market Scorecard

Thin data

Crown Pointe is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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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

Where is Crown Pointe in Pensacola?
Crown Pointe is an upscale community in southwest Pensacola (ZIP 32506), along the Highway 98 corridor in lower-density southwest Escambia County.
What is The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
It is a gated, waterfront enclave within Crown Pointe, completed in the late 1990s, surrounded by a large nature preserve with a roughly 10-acre lake, underground utilities, and a private road, where all owners belong to The Preserve at Crown Pointe Homeowners Association.
What kind of homes are in Crown Pointe?
Larger homes than the area norm, many built in the mid-2000s, with reported average sizes well above 3,000 square feet per third-party sources.
What is the price range in Crown Pointe?
Reported average sale prices have been in the high six figures per third-party sources, though the right figure for a specific home is a comparable-sales read.
Does Crown Pointe have an HOA?
Yes. There is a homeowners association, and the gated Preserve enclave has its own association covering gated security, roads, and common areas. Confirm the current dues and which association applies for a specific home.
Is Crown Pointe gated?
The Preserve at Crown Pointe enclave is gated with a private road; confirm whether a specific home is in the gated section or the wider community.
How big are the homesites in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
Homesites in the Preserve enclave are no smaller than about a quarter acre, set within a large surrounding nature preserve.
What schools serve Crown Pointe?
Crown Pointe is part of Escambia County Public Schools. School assignment is by address, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district.
Do I need flood or wind insurance in Crown Pointe?
In southwest Escambia near the Highway 98 corridor, wind insurance and any flood-zone factors matter. Confirm real quotes and the flood zone for the specific address.
Is Crown Pointe a good investment?
The gated, preserve-wrapped setting and larger homes support demand. As with any larger-home market, the section, lot, and finish drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How far is Crown Pointe from the beaches?
It sits in southwest Escambia with Perdido Key and the Gulf beaches a drive to the south. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Crown Pointe?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a thin-comp larger-home market where the section and lot swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Move-up buyers who want a larger home in a lower-density southwest Escambia settingExcellent fit
Buyers who value a gated, preserve-wrapped enclave for privacy and quietExcellent fit
Buyers who want a nature-oriented setting near the Highway 98 corridorExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the lot and finish honestly against larger-home compsExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the section and the HOAExcellent fit
Buyers seeking an entry-level price pointProbably not
Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront addressProbably not
Buyers who want brand-new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who prefer no association rules or duesProbably not
Buyers unwilling to confirm wind insurance and flood factorsProbably not

Get the inside read on Crown Pointe

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Crown Pointe 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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Crown Pointe median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Crown Pointe, 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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