Homeport in Navarre Beach

Homeport

Waterfront community · Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County · ZIP 32566

A private waterfront community with deep-water canals and a Sound beach on Navarre Beach.

Deep-water canalsCommunity pool and dockWalk to the Gulf
Live Market Pulse
41/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is island waterfront, so the dock and water access, the lease, and insurance decide value as much as the house or the square footage.
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LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$685K
Median Price
36mo
Supply
461days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$562/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Homeport is a private waterfront community on Navarre Beach, on the Santa Rosa Sound side of Santa Rosa Island, so the read is about the water, the dock, and the carrying cost as much as the home. Canal homes here have boat lifts on deep water, with a community pool, dock, fishing pier, and private Sound beach, and a short walk to the Gulf. Value turns on the waterfrontage, the dock and lift, and elevation. Your leverage is reading the dock, the lease, and the coastal insurance honestly."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Homeport market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $685K ($562 per sq ft), with homes averaging 461 days on market and 36.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Homeport is a private waterfront community on Navarre Beach (ZIP 32566), in Santa Rosa County, on the Santa Rosa Sound side of Santa Rosa Island. It offers convenient waterfront living with access to both the Sound and, a short walk away, the Gulf of Mexico.

The community is built around deep-water canals, so homes commonly feature private boat lifts and direct water access, with a heated community pool, a common dock, a fishing pier, and deeded private Sound beach access. It is described as just a five-minute walk to the white sands of the Gulf.

Because Navarre Beach is a barrier-island location, two factors shape every purchase: wind and flood insurance and elevation are central to the carrying cost, and, like the rest of the island, the land may be held under a long-term lease through the county rather than fee-simple. Confirm the land status, any community association dues, and the rental rules for a specific home.

Because this is island waterfront, the buy hinges on the waterfrontage and the carrying cost as much as the house: the dock and lift, the lease, wind and flood insurance, and elevation, alongside an honest read of the home. The deep-water access, the community amenities, and the private Sound beach are the durable draws.

Best for

  • Boaters who want a private lift on a deep-water canal with Sound and Gulf access
  • Buyers who want a private waterfront community with a pool, dock, and Sound beach
  • Buyers who will price the dock, lease, insurance, and elevation into the carrying cost
  • Buyers comfortable with island, leasehold-style ownership a walk from the Gulf

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an inland, low-maintenance home
  • Buyers who want the lowest possible insurance and carrying cost
  • Buyers who require fee-simple ownership rather than island leasehold
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect docks, lifts, and flood risk

How Homeport is performing right now

41/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
36Months of supplytight
514Median days on marketdays
0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+15%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 Homeport 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 Homeport buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Homeport

Live MLS inventory for Homeport. 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 Navarre Beach waterfront location is the whole point: boating from your dock and a walk to the Gulf, with the mainland over the bridge.

Gulf of Mexico (walk)~5 min walk · ~0.3 miles
Santa Rosa Sound (community dock)~0 min · on-site
Navarre (mainland, US-98)~10-12 min · ~4 miles
Gulf Breeze~25-30 min · ~16 miles
Downtown Pensacola~45-50 min · ~28 miles
Pensacola International Airport~45-55 min · ~30 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
Homeport (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

Homeport 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 Homeport address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Homeport: scarce island waterfront with deep-water canals, a community pool, dock, and private Sound beach, and the lease and coastal-insurance carrying cost. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Homeport

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

Net OutlookBullishScarce private island waterfront with deep-water canals and shared amenities point demand up, with the lease and coastal insurance the dominant carrying-cost variables. The watch item is the all-in cost by water position.

Scarce private island waterfront with deep-water canals

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A finite supply of canal homes with lifts and Sound and Gulf access supports waterfront pricing.

Community pool, dock, and private Sound beach

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Shared amenities plus a private Sound beach add durable appeal beyond the individual docks.

Leasehold land and coastal insurance shape cost

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Any island land lease and wind and flood insurance are the dominant swing factors in the all-in cost of owning here.

Navarre Beach demand

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Metro

Sustained demand for Navarre Beach waterfront supports the corridor over time.

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 Homeport, 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. January 2025
    County

    Santa Rosa County posts continued strong growth

    County data and reporting showed Santa Rosa among the fastest-growing counties in the metro, with strong, sustained demand including on the coast. Why it matters: Sustained growth supports demand for Navarre Beach's scarce waterfront. Source

  2. 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, improving access for the wider Navarre and Emerald Coast market. Why it matters: Better air access supports the coastal second-home and waterfront market over time. 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 Homeport, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the water access first. Confirm the canal depth, the boat lift, and the route to the Sound and Gulf for the specific home.

2

Confirm the land status. Verify whether the land is leasehold through the county and the lease terms.

3

Price the coastal insurance. Get real wind and flood quotes and verify the flood zone and elevation for the home.

4

Confirm the community dues and rental rules. Verify the pool, dock, and beach-access dues and the short-term-rental rules for your use.

5

Match to real waterfront comps. Water access, the dock, and the lift drive value far more than square footage.

Best Buy
A well-elevated canal home with a sound dock and lift and easy Sound and Gulf access, priced for the lease and insurance
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the lease, dock and lift, and coastal insurance on the carrying cost
Best Lot
A deeper-water canal position with a short, easy route to the Sound
Smart Timing
Confirm the lease, insurance, flood zone, and dock 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

Homeport is a private waterfront community on Navarre Beach, on the Santa Rosa Sound side of Santa Rosa Island, built around deep-water canals so homes commonly feature private boat lifts and direct water access. It offers a heated community pool, a common dock, a fishing pier, and deeded private Sound beach access, with the Gulf a five-minute walk away. As a barrier-island location, wind and flood insurance and elevation are central to the carrying cost, and the land may be held under a long-term county lease rather than fee-simple. There is no golf or country-club membership; the value story is the waterfrontage, the dock and lift, the lease and insurance, and elevation. Confirm the land status and rental rules for a specific home.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Waterfront
$685K to $685K

Older or update-ready canal homes on interior positions, the entry into private island waterfront living.

Lowest entry
The Core Waterfront
$685K to $685K

Updated canal homes with sound docks and lifts and good water access, the heart of the market here.

Most inventory
The Deep-Water Top
$685K to $685K

The best-elevated homes with a short, easy route to the Sound and a strong lift, the homes 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.

$685K to $685K
The Entry Waterfront
Older or update-ready canal homes on interior positions, the entry into private island waterfront living.
$685K to $685K
The Core Waterfront
Updated canal homes with sound docks and lifts and good water access, the heart of the market here.
$685K to $685K
The Deep-Water Top
The best-elevated homes with a short, easy route to the Sound and a strong lift, the homes 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.

Scarce island waterfront with deep-water canalsStrong
Community pool, dock, and Sound beachStrong
Walk to the GulfPositive
Lease and coastal insurance costManage it
Dock and lift upkeepManage 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 Homeport

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.

On the island, the dock and the water decide the deal. It is won or lost on the waterfrontage, the lease, and the insurance.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk5.0/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

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 Homeport 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
  • Water access and the dock drive waterfront value
  • Elevation is the durable edge on a barrier island
  • Dock and lift condition are major line items
  • Verify the lease and flood zone by home
  • The water is fixed, the house can be updated

On Homeport's island waterfront, the homesite is about water access and elevation: a deeper-water canal position with a short, easy route to the Sound and a sound dock and lift holds value best, while lower-elevation or longer-route positions weigh on it. Verify the lease, the flood zone, and the dock first, then price the condition of the home against the waterfrontage.

Homeport in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want a private lift on a deep-water canal with Sound and Gulf access on Navarre Beach.
Biggest advantageA private waterfront community with deep-water canals, a pool, a dock, and a private Sound beach steps from the Gulf.
Biggest riskLease, dock and lift, and coastal insurance driving the all-in carrying cost.
Sweet spotA well-elevated canal home with a sound dock and easy water access, priced for the lease and insurance.
Avoid ifYou want an inland home, the lowest carrying cost, or fee-simple rather than island leasehold.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Private waterfront community with deep-water canals
  • Community pool, dock, fishing pier, Sound beach
  • Wind and flood insurance drive carrying cost
  • Confirm island leasehold and rental rules
  • Verify dock, lift, and flood zone by home

Homeport has a community association supporting the pool, dock, and beach access; confirm the current dues for a specific home, separate from any island land-lease fees.

Community dues support the heated pool, the common dock, the fishing pier, and the private Sound beach access. The larger carrying-cost items are wind and flood insurance and dock and lift upkeep.

There is no golf or country-club membership; the waterfront, boat lifts, community pool, dock, and Sound beach are the amenities.

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 Homeport, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lafitte Cove, 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 Homeport home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Homeport 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.

Homeport Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Homeport is currently a strong buyer's market. About 36.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,999,999, and homes go under contract in about 514 days.

36.0
Months supply
$1,999,999
Median list
$685,000
Median sold
$648
Per sqft
514
Days on mkt
3/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32566 ZIP is $417,975, about 15.5% 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

Where is Homeport on Navarre Beach?
Homeport is a private waterfront community on Navarre Beach (ZIP 32566), Santa Rosa County, on the Santa Rosa Sound side of Santa Rosa Island, a short walk from the Gulf.
Do Homeport homes have boat access?
Yes. The community is built around deep-water canals, so homes commonly feature private boat lifts and direct water access, with a common dock and a fishing pier. Confirm the dock and lift for a specific home.
What amenities does Homeport have?
A heated community pool, a common dock, a fishing pier, and deeded private Sound beach access, with the Gulf a short walk away.
Is Homeport leasehold land?
Like the rest of Navarre Beach, the land may be held under a long-term county lease rather than fee-simple. Confirm the land status and lease terms for a specific home.
Do I need flood and wind insurance in Homeport?
Yes. As a barrier-island waterfront location, wind and flood coverage are central to the carrying cost. Verify the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and required coverage for the address.
Can you do short-term rentals in Homeport?
Navarre Beach rental rules vary by community and lease. Confirm the current short-term-rental rules for a specific home and your intended use.
What schools serve Homeport?
Homeport is in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District. Confirm the exact assigned schools for the address with the district.
What should I check on a Homeport waterfront home?
Inspect the dock and lift, confirm canal depth and the route to the Sound and Gulf, verify the lease and flood zone, and budget coastal insurance and salt-air upkeep.
Is Homeport good for boaters?
Yes. Private lifts on deep-water canals with Sound and Gulf access, plus a community dock and pier, are the defining appeal.
Is Homeport a good investment?
Scarce island waterfront with deep-water canals supports demand. As with any leasehold coastal property, the lease, insurance, water access, and condition drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How far is Homeport from the Gulf and Navarre?
It is about a five-minute walk to the Gulf, with the Navarre Beach bridge connecting to the mainland. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Homeport?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On island waterfront where the lease, dock, and insurance swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Boaters who want a private lift on a deep-water canal with Sound and Gulf accessExcellent fit
Buyers who want a private waterfront community with a pool, dock, and Sound beachExcellent fit
Buyers who will price the dock, lease, insurance, and elevation into the carrying costExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with island, leasehold-style ownership a walk from the GulfExcellent fit
Buyers who value water access and boating over inland convenienceExcellent fit
Buyers who want an inland, low-maintenance homeProbably not
Buyers who want the lowest possible insurance and carrying costProbably not
Buyers who require fee-simple ownership rather than island leaseholdProbably not
Buyers unwilling to inspect docks, lifts, and flood riskProbably not
Buyers who want a non-coastal settingProbably not

Get the inside read on Homeport

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Homeport 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.

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