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Heather's Place in Gulf Breeze

Heather's Place

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A built-out cottage community in east Gulf Breeze, a tiny HOA, A-rated schools, near Navarre Beach.

Very low HOA (~$175/yr)No CDD~8 miles to Navarre Beach
Live Market Pulse
88/100
Momentum
Strong Seller's Market
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
$339K
Median Price
0.8mo
Supply
35days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$209/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Heather's Place is a built-out cottage community in east Gulf Breeze by the local builder Henry Company Homes, finished around 2018-2020 and now an established resale market. The appeal is concrete: an exceptionally low HOA (reported around $175 a year), no CDD, an A-rated Santa Rosa County school district, and Navarre Beach roughly eight miles away. Owners who bought new have built real equity as the area appreciated. The one material caveat is specific and documented: homeowners have reported that the sewer grinder pumps installed here are undersized for the Gulf Breeze municipal system, leaving some owners to replace pumps at their own cost. Any buyer should verify the grinder-pump situation in writing and inspect it. Buy it for the schools, the beach access, and the low carry, and get the pump question answered before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Heather's Place market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $339K ($209 per sq ft), with homes averaging 35 days on market and 0.8 months of supply, a strong seller's market. Based on 31 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Heather's Place is an established single-family community in the eastern, unincorporated part of Gulf Breeze along the US-98 corridor in Santa Rosa County (32563), near West Navarre and a short drive from Navarre Beach.

The homes are one-story cottage and ranch plans, roughly 1,400 to 2,300 square feet, built largely between 2018 and 2020 by Henry Company Homes, a local Northwest Florida builder. The roughly 200-home community is built out, so purchases now are resales rather than new construction.

The cost of carry is a standout: the HOA is reported at around $175 a year, one of the lowest in the metro, with no Community Development District found. Combined with Santa Rosa County's A-rated school district, that makes the community an attainable, low-overhead option on the desirable Gulf Breeze side of the bay.

There is one material, documented caveat. Multiple homeowners have reported that the sewer grinder pumps installed in the community are undersized for the pressure the Gulf Breeze municipal sewer system requires, leading to reliability problems and out-of-pocket pump replacement for some owners. It is not a deal-breaker, but it is a real diligence item: confirm the pump's specification and condition, and ask the HOA about the current status, before buying a resale.

Quick Match

Who Heather's Place is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable Gulf Breeze address in an A-rated Santa Rosa district
  • Buyers who value a very low HOA and no CDD with beach access nearby
  • Buyers willing to do the grinder-pump diligence to capture the value

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction rather than an established 2018-2020 resale
  • NAS Pensacola commuters who need a short base drive (it is across the bay)
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect and verify the sewer grinder-pump situation
Market Pulse

How Heather's Place is performing right now

88/100
momentum
Strong Seller's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0.8Months of supplytight
35Median days on marketdays
7 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
31Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-4%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 Heather's Place listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Heather's Place

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

6268 Redberry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlaceActive · 1 daysTop listing
$449,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 2022
6268 Redberry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
RenovatedPool
Listed by Stirling Properties of Louisiana
6130 Redberry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlaceActive · 69 days
$435,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,361 sqft · built 2020
6130 Redberry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
6368 Arbor Ln home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 22 days
$374,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 2018
6368 Arbor Ln, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Listed by Innerscope Realty
2481 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$339,400
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 2024
2481 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.
2489 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$333,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 2026
2489 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.
2502 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$333,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 2026
2502 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.
2510 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$333,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 2026
2510 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.
2506 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$318,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 2026
2506 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.
2522 Privet Berry Dr home for sale in Heather's PlacePending · 0 days
$318,500
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 2026
2522 Privet Berry Dr, Gulf Breeze, 32563
Listed by HENRY REALTY, INC.

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Interactive Map

Heather's Place 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 Heather's Place. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Nearest retail (Gulf Breeze Pkwy / US-98)~5-8 min · ~2-4 miles
Navarre Beach~12 min · ~8-9 miles east
Downtown Pensacola~25-30 min · ~20 miles via US-98 and the bay bridge
Hurlburt Field~25 min · ~21 miles east
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~35-40 min · ~32 miles
NAS Pensacola~35-40 min · ~32 miles across the bay

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
Heather's Place (no CDD)$0/yr

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

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

Schools

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

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

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Heather's Place, sourced and dated. The low carry and the grinder-pump issue are the two facts that matter most.

Recent Developments in Heather's Place

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe community is built out with real equity for early buyers, backed by Santa Rosa County's strong schools and beach proximity. The recurring watch item is the documented sewer grinder-pump reliability problem, which buyers should verify per home.

Sewer grinder-pump reliability complaints

BearishHomeowners have reported the installed grinder pumps are undersized for the Gulf Breeze sewer system's pressure, with some owners replacing pumps at their own cost. Verify the pump spec and status per home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Sewer grinder-pump reliability complaints

Santa Rosa County A-rated school district

BullishSanta Rosa County earned an A district rating for 2024-2025, a durable draw on the Gulf Breeze side and a support for resale demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County A-rated school district

Built out with equity for early buyers

BullishHomes that sold new in 2018-2020 have appreciated with the area, so the community is an established, equity-rich resale market rather than a new build. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Built out with equity for early buyers

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 Heather's Place, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024-2025
    Infrastructure

    Homeowners report undersized sewer grinder pumps

    Multiple homeowner reviews in 2024-2025 reported that the builder-installed grinder pumps are rated below the pressure the Gulf Breeze municipal sewer system requires, causing reliability problems and out-of-pocket replacements for some owners. Why it matters: This is a specific, verifiable diligence item: confirm the pump specification and condition for the exact home and ask the HOA about the current status before buying. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Santa Rosa County rated an A district

    Santa Rosa County District Schools earned an A rating for 2024-2025, reinforcing the area's appeal to families on the Gulf Breeze side of the bay. Why it matters: A strong county district supports resale demand here; assignment is by address, so confirm the zoned schools for a specific home. 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 Heather's Place buying strategy.

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

1

Verify the sewer grinder pump in writing. Confirm the pump's specification, age, and condition for the exact home, and ask the HOA about the community-wide status; budget for a replacement if the spec is undersized.

2

Confirm the HOA and what it covers. Verify the reported ~$175/yr dues and inclusions, and any assessment, for the specific home.

3

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the assigned primary, intermediate, middle, and high school with the district; these homes commonly zone to West Navarre and Navarre schools.

4

Comp within the community. Heather's Place homes are similar cottages, so price to recent in-community resales, not broader Gulf Breeze stock.

5

Check flood and insurance for the lot. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable wind and flood insurance quote for the specific address.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-kept cottage with a verified, sound grinder pump, priced to recent in-community comps, capturing the A-rated schools and low carry.
Biggest Risk
Inheriting an undersized or failing grinder pump you did not price, or overpaying against a similar neighbor.
Best Lot
Lots are similar; weigh what the home backs to and the drainage on a small cottage lot.
Smart Timing
A softer 2025-2026 area market gives prepared buyers some room; price to in-community comps and use the pump question in negotiation.
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

Heather's Place is a built-out cottage community in the eastern, unincorporated part of Gulf Breeze along US-98 in Santa Rosa County (32563), near West Navarre and a short drive from Navarre Beach. The roughly 200 homes are one-story cottage and ranch plans (about 1,400 to 2,300 square feet) built largely 2018-2020 by the local builder Henry Company Homes, and the community is now an established resale market. Carrying cost is a strength: the HOA is reported around $175 a year and no CDD was found. The one material caveat is documented: homeowners have reported that the sewer grinder pumps installed here are undersized for the Gulf Breeze municipal system, with some owners replacing pumps at their own cost, so verify the pump per home. Schools are in the A-rated Santa Rosa County district, commonly West Navarre and Navarre schools; confirm assignments by address.

Heather's Place Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Heather's Place.

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 Heather's Place today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller cottage plans
$314K to $339K

The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom cottage plans (around 1,400 to 1,500 square feet). Documented 2024 sales ran roughly $355,000 to $381,000 (Redfin, 2024), with the very low HOA keeping the carry minimal.

Lowest entry
Mid: larger cottage and ranch plans
$339K to $382K

The core is the larger cottage and ranch plans (around 1,800 square feet). Neighborhood-level data put the median near $450,000 with active listings higher (neighborhoods.com, 2025-2026), reflecting ask prices above 2024 closed sales; confirm with recent comps.

Most inventory
High: largest updated homes
$382K to $385K

The top is the largest or most updated homes, with reported closed sales and listings reaching toward the high $400,000s to low $500,000s (neighborhoods.com, 2025-2026). Condition and updates, not lot, separate these.

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 ~$339K buys here.

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

$314K to $339K
Entry: smaller cottage plans
The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom cottage plans (around 1,400 to 1,500 square feet). Documented 2024 sales ran roughly $355,000 to $381,000 (Redfin, 2024), with the very low HOA keeping the carry minimal.
$339K to $382K
Mid: larger cottage and ranch plans
The core is the larger cottage and ranch plans (around 1,800 square feet). Neighborhood-level data put the median near $450,000 with active listings higher (neighborhoods.com, 2025-2026), reflecting ask prices above 2024 closed sales; confirm with recent comps.
$382K to $385K
High: largest updated homes
The top is the largest or most updated homes, with reported closed sales and listings reaching toward the high $400,000s to low $500,000s (neighborhoods.com, 2025-2026). Condition and updates, not lot, separate these.

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 Heather's Place, 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 Heather's Place 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 Heather's Place 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 Heather's Place

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Heather's Place gives you Gulf Breeze schools and beach access at a low carry. The deal hinges on the grinder-pump diligence and pricing to a near-identical neighbor.

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.

7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk7.0/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
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 Heather's Place is different.

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

Live Pensacola MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
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
  • Lots are similar cottage parcels; check what each backs to.
  • Confirm the grinder pump and drainage on the specific lot.
  • Verify the FEMA flood posture for the exact address.

Heather's Place lots are similar small cottage parcels, so the lot read is about the specifics: what the home backs to, how the lot drains, the condition and spec of its sewer grinder pump, and the FEMA flood posture for the exact address. Because the homes are near-identical 2018-2020 builds, these details and condition, not square footage, separate one home's value from the next.

The 15-Second Verdict

Heather's Place in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable Gulf Breeze address in an A-rated district with beach access and a tiny HOA.
Strong onCarrying cost and location: a reported ~$175/yr HOA, no CDD, Santa Rosa schools, and Navarre Beach about eight miles away.
WatchThe documented sewer grinder-pump issue, a cross-bay commute to NAS Pensacola, and flood and insurance per lot.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a short NAS commute, or who will not do the grinder-pump diligence.
The edgeThe known pump issue is a negotiating lever for a prepared buyer who inspects it and prices it in.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA reported ~$175/yr, among the lowest around.
  • No CDD found, so recurring overhead is minimal.
  • The HOA does not cover individual grinder pumps.
  • Verify the grinder-pump spec and condition per home.
  • A-rated county schools and beach access nearby.

The HOA is reported at around $175 a year (about $15 a month), one of the lowest in the metro, with no CDD found, so recurring overhead is minimal beyond the mortgage, taxes, and insurance. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for the specific home; note the HOA covers little, so the sewer grinder pump is an individual homeowner responsibility.

The HOA covers common-area upkeep and deed-restriction enforcement in keeping with the very low dues; it does not fund individual home systems such as the sewer grinder pumps.

This is a low-amenity cottage community without resort facilities; the appeal is the low carry, the schools, and proximity to Navarre Beach.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Heather's Place 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 Heather's Place.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 Heather's Place

Selling in Heather's Place? Get ahead of the grinder-pump question.

Your buyer will hear about the grinder pumps, so address it head-on: document the pump's condition, the very low HOA with no CDD, and the Santa Rosa school assignment, then price to recent in-community 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 Heather's Place, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Heather's Place, 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 Heather's Place home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Heather's Place 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 Heather’s Place 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 Heather's Place year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Heather’s Place Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Heather’s Place is currently a strong seller's market. About 0.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $442,000, and homes go under contract in about 35 days.

0.8
Months supply
$442,000
Median list
$339,400
Median sold
$201
Per sqft
35
Days on mkt
2/7/31
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32563 ZIP is $402,402, about 16.7% 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

What is the sewer grinder-pump issue at Heather's Place?
Homeowners have reported that the builder-installed grinder pumps are rated below the pressure the Gulf Breeze municipal sewer system requires, causing reliability problems and out-of-pocket replacements for some owners. It is a specific, verifiable item: confirm the pump's spec and condition for the exact home and ask the HOA about the current status before buying.
Does Heather's Place have an HOA or CDD?
It has a very low HOA, reported at about $175 a year, and no CDD was found. The HOA covers common areas, not individual home systems such as the grinder pumps. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.
Who built Heather's Place?
Henry Company Homes, a local Northwest Florida builder, built Heather's Place largely between 2018 and 2020, with one-story cottage and ranch plans from about 1,400 to 2,300 square feet.
Is Heather's Place still selling new homes?
No. The roughly 200-home community is built out, so purchases now are resales rather than new construction from the builder.
How much do homes in Heather's Place cost?
Documented 2024 closed sales ran roughly $355,000 to $381,000 (Redfin, 2024), while 2025-2026 neighborhood data showed a median near $450,000 with active listings higher (neighborhoods.com). The gap reflects ask prices above earlier closings; confirm with recent in-community comps.
What schools serve Heather's Place?
Heather's Place is in the Santa Rosa County School District (rated A overall for 2024-2025), with assignments commonly to West Navarre Primary and Intermediate, Woodlawn Beach Middle, and Navarre High. Assignment is by address, so confirm the zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
How far is Heather's Place from the beach?
Navarre Beach is about eight to nine miles east, roughly a twelve-minute drive, with Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze proper also within reach.
Is Heather's Place gated?
No. It is an open, sidewalk-connected cottage community, not gated.
How is the commute from Heather's Place?
Local retail is a few minutes away on Gulf Breeze Parkway, downtown Pensacola is roughly 25 to 30 minutes over the bay bridge, and both NAS Pensacola and the airport are a longer 35 to 40 minutes across the bay.
Is Heather's Place a good fit for NAS Pensacola families?
Less so for daily NAS commuters, since the base is about 32 miles across the bay. It fits better for buyers oriented toward Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Hurlburt Field, or remote work who want the schools and beach access.
What should I check before buying in Heather's Place?
Verify the sewer grinder pump's spec and condition, confirm the HOA dues and the school zoning by address, check the FEMA flood zone and insurance, and comp to recent in-community sales.
Is Heather's Place a good investment?
The low carry, A-rated schools, and beach proximity support steady demand, and early buyers have built equity, but the grinder-pump issue and a softer 2026 market mean you should buy carefully and price to comps. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Heather's Place?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to inspect the grinder pump, comp against similar neighbors, and read the flood and insurance picture is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Heather's Place?

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

You want an attainable Gulf Breeze address in an A-rated districtExcellent fit
You value a very low HOA and no CDD with beach access nearbyExcellent fit
You will do the grinder-pump diligence to capture the valueExcellent fit
You want new construction rather than an established resaleProbably not
You need a short commute to NAS PensacolaProbably not
You will not inspect and verify the sewer grinder-pump situationProbably not

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