Hickory Shores
Homes for Sale in Gulf Breeze, FL
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Hickory Shores
Live MLS inventory for Hickory Shores. 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 · 142 daysTop listing
Active · 189 days
Active · 7 days
Active · 15 days
Pending · 28 days
Pending · 29 daysActive and pending Hickory Shores listings as of 2026-10-11, 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.
Hickory Shores right now
🟡 Balanced market. 5.5 months of supply and 29% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Pensacola MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (7 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($470K) is down 23.9% from the prior 12 months ($618K) and up 125% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (11 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: Pensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hickory Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $470K ($239 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 12 days on market for closed sales, and 5.5 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 24% from the prior 12 months and up 125% since 2012, computed from record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
Hickory Shores is a community of 206 homes in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, built between 1927 and 2024 (median 1994.0), with a median living area of about 2,401 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($470K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($618K) IS the -23.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 14 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
38% of homes for sale in ZIP 32563 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Hickory Shores Market Scorecard
Hickory Shores is currently a balanced market. About 5.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $769,000, and homes go under contract in about 142 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Pensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Hickory Shores, Gulf Breeze
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Hickory Shores on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Pensacola MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Santa Rosa County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- West Navarre · Elementary
- WOODLAWN BEACH · Middle
- Soundside High School · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hickory Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Santa Rosa County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Hickory Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hickory Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
Santa Rosa commissioners consider $826,544 signal at SR 87 and Ray Helms Road
The September 22 Santa Rosa County commission agenda included an $826,544 contract with Griffin Traffic Signals for a traffic light at State Road 87 and Ray Helms Road, the truck route to Milton Interchange Park, plus resurfacing and sidewalk work. A separate $106,480 contract would replace signs at the park, now called the I-10 Coastal Commerce Center. The article is a preview of the meeting.
What it may mean for the marketA signal and resurfacing on SR 87 would affect truck and commuter traffic flow near the I-10 industrial park in Milton. The project is about 20 miles north of Hickory Shores, elsewhere in Santa Rosa County.
Source: Navarre Press - September 2026Infrastructure
Pensacola mayor says new airport terminal construction starts next week
At a September 17 briefing, Mayor D.C. Reeves said the notice to proceed for the new terminal at Pensacola International Airport would be issued the following week, with site preparation starting shortly after. He described it as a nine-figure investment. A separate 600-space parking expansion still needs construction funding.
What it may mean for the marketTerminal construction signals added air-travel capacity at the airport and construction activity near the airport corridor. The site is about 11 miles northwest of Hickory Shores.
Source: Rick's Blog - July 2026Development
Goldring Gulf Distributing plans expansion at Milton facility
Goldring Gulf Distributing filed plans to add 76,400 square feet to its existing 192,000 square foot beverage distribution facility in the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park in East Milton. The expansion would grow the company's footprint in Northwest Florida.
What it may mean for the marketEnlarges an established industrial and distribution operation within the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park and expands the county's industrial base. The project is about 16 miles north of Hickory Shores, elsewhere in Santa Rosa County.
Source: Navarre Press - May 2026Retail & Dining
Circle K convenience store planned for Navarre Parkway
Plans for a Circle K convenience store with a gas canopy were submitted to Santa Rosa County in May 2026 for a site at 8510 Navarre Parkway. The proposal is under review by county development services.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a fuel and convenience retail option along the Navarre Parkway commercial corridor and expands roadside services in the local market. The project is about 8 miles east of Hickory Shores, elsewhere in Santa Rosa County.
Source: Navarre Press
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 Hickory Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hickory Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Hickory Shores.
A closer look at the Hickory Shores market
At a median of $239 per square foot, Hickory Shores prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 5.5 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 24% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 12 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 206 homes built between 1927 and 2024, and 76% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hickory Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Hickory Shores buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (5.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +125% since 2012; Recent Direction -23.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 76% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 15 sampled listing addresses in this community: 93% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 7% in an A-series Special Flood Hazard Area zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=15) · as of 2026-10
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Pensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 11, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Pensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32563/32566)) |
| Under-contract shares | Pensacola MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (168 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Pensacola MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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