Keating Place in Pensacola

Keating Place

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A 1963 Scenic Heights neighborhood next to the airport, no HOA, affordable.

No HOANext to the airportAffordable entry
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
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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

"Keating Place is an established 1963 single-family subdivision in the Scenic Heights area of northeast Pensacola, near the Keating Road and Creighton Road corridor, valued for an affordable, no-HOA entry essentially next to the airport. Homes are modest 3-bedroom ranches that trade roughly $225,000 to $300,000, minutes from I-10 and downtown. The honest reads are 60-year-old homes needing a real systems audit, airport flight-path noise (the airport is 2 to 3 miles away), a weak zoned middle and high school, and thin resale inventory. Buy it for the affordable, no-HOA value and the airport-and-I-10 convenience; inspect the systems, assess the flight-path noise, and plan for the schools."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Keating Place is an established single-family subdivision in northeast Pensacola (Scenic Heights area, Escambia County, 32504), near the Keating Road and Creighton Road corridor, recorded around 1963 and zoned R-1AAA.

The homes are mostly 3-bedroom ranch houses, around 1,000 to 1,800 square feet on quarter-acre lots, built circa 1963, some renovated. It is a built-out neighborhood with no active builder, on public utilities (ECUA-served area; confirm per parcel).

There is no HOA found and no CDD (a 1963 plat cannot carry one), so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any deed restrictions via a title search.

The appeal is an affordable, no-HOA entry essentially next to the airport, with quick I-10 and downtown access (and the 32504 ZIP among the cheapest in Pensacola for home insurance). The trade-offs are 60-year-old homes needing inspection, airport flight-path noise, a weak zoned middle and high school, and thin resale inventory.

Best for

  • Value and first-time buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home near the airport
  • Investors seeking an attainable rental with no HOA
  • Buyers who can work with the schools and the flight-path noise

Probably not for

  • Buyers sensitive to airport flight-path noise
  • Families set on strong zoned schools
  • Buyers who want new construction or community amenities

How Keating Place 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 Keating Place listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Keating Place

Live MLS inventory for Keating 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.

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

Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~5-8 min · ~2-3 miles (flight-path noise)
I-10 (Davis Hwy / Creighton area)~4-7 min · ~1-2 miles
Downtown Pensacola~12-16 min · ~6 miles south
NAS Pensacola~20-28 min · southwest via I-110
University of West Florida~10-15 min · nearby
Cordova retail corridor~5-8 min · shopping and dining

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
Keating 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
  • 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

Keating Place 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 Keating Place address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Keating Place, sourced and dated. The affordable no-HOA entry, the airport proximity, and weak schools are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Keating Place

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is a stable, built-out 32504 area near the airport with the cheapest home insurance in Pensacola. The recurring items are older homes, flight-path noise, and the schools.

Affordable, no-HOA, next to the airport

BullishAn attainable no-HOA entry minutes from the airport and I-10 draws value buyers and investors. impact
SignificanceRadius: Scenic Heights

Affordable, no-HOA, next to the airport

Cheapest insurance ZIP in Pensacola

BullishThe 32504 ZIP is reportedly the cheapest in Pensacola for home insurance, a modest carrying-cost advantage. impact
SignificanceRadius: ZIP 32504

Cheapest insurance ZIP in Pensacola

Airport flight-path noise

BearishThe airport is 2 to 3 miles away, so flight-path noise is a real factor; assess it on-site before buying. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Airport flight-path noise

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 Keating 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. 2025-2026
    Market

    32504 affordable and active

    The 32504 ZIP held a median around $230,000 to $265,000 into 2026, with Keating-area homes around $225,000 to $300,000 and thin inventory. Why it matters: Affordable, thin inventory rewards a prepared buyer; comp by individual home. Source

  2. August 2025
    Insurance

    FEMA flood maps updated

    Escambia County's FEMA flood maps updated in August 2025; verify the flood zone for the specific parcel. Why it matters: Confirm the FEMA flood zone and price hurricane wind insurance, though 32504 is comparatively cheap to insure. 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 Keating Place, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Inspect the 60-year-old systems. Get a rigorous inspection of the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical panel on a 1963 home and budget for updates.

2

Assess the flight-path noise. Visit at different times; the airport is 2 to 3 miles away and flight paths matter for some lots.

3

Confirm no HOA and any deed restrictions. Verify there is no HOA or CDD and check for recorded deed covenants via a title search.

4

Verify the schools. Confirm the assigned schools by address, weighing the weak zoned middle and high schools and any choice options.

5

Comp by individual home. Inventory is thin; price to the closest comparable Keating-area homes.

Best Buy
A structurally sound, updated 1963 home with acceptable flight-path noise, priced to the closest comparable sales, for the affordable no-HOA value.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting 60-year-old systems, underestimating flight-path noise, or anchoring to a noisy median on thin data.
Best Lot
Quarter-acre lots are similar; weigh the flight-path orientation and what the home backs to.
Smart Timing
Thin, affordable inventory rewards a prepared buyer who inspects well and comps by home.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Keating Place is an established single-family subdivision in northeast Pensacola (Scenic Heights area, Escambia County, 32504), near the Keating Road and Creighton Road corridor, recorded around 1963 and zoned R-1AAA. The homes are mostly 3-bedroom ranches (around 1,000 to 1,800 square feet) on quarter-acre lots, some renovated, on public utilities. There is no HOA found and no CDD, keeping the carry minimal. The appeal is an affordable, no-HOA entry essentially next to the airport with quick I-10 and downtown access and the cheapest home insurance ZIP in Pensacola; trade-offs are 60-year-old homes needing inspection, airport flight-path noise, a weak zoned middle and high school, and thin inventory. Schools are in the Escambia County School District; confirm assignments by address.

The takeaway

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

Entry: homes needing updates

The lower end is original 1963 homes needing updates, with area comps from around $132,000 to $225,000 depending on condition (Homes.com / Redfin, 2025). The renovation budget is the variable.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes

The core is updated ranches (around 1,400 square feet), with a 2026 listing around $254,900 at about $180 per square foot (Compass) and area sales around $250,000.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated homes

The top is the larger or fully renovated homes, near $300,000 (area comps, 2025). Condition separates these; comp by individual home.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: homes needing updates
The lower end is original 1963 homes needing updates, with area comps from around $132,000 to $225,000 depending on condition (Homes.com / Redfin, 2025). The renovation budget is the variable.
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
The core is updated ranches (around 1,400 square feet), with a 2026 listing around $254,900 at about $180 per square foot (Compass) and area sales around $250,000.
High: larger or fully renovated homes
The top is the larger or fully renovated homes, near $300,000 (area comps, 2025). Condition separates these; comp by individual home.

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

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Keating 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.

Keating Place is an affordable, no-HOA home next to the airport. The honest read is the 60-year-old systems, the flight-path noise, and the schools.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Keating 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.

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
  • Quarter-acre lots are similar; weigh flight-path orientation.
  • Check what the home backs to and the drainage.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.

Keating Place's lots are similar quarter-acre parcels near the airport, so the lot read weighs the flight-path orientation and noise, what the home backs to, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific address. On 1963 homes, the noise exposure and the condition of the systems, not square footage, separate one home's value from the next.

Keating Place in 15 seconds.

Best forValue and first-time buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home next to the airport and I-10.
Strong onAffordability and location: no HOA, an attainable price, the cheapest insurance ZIP in Pensacola, and airport and I-10 proximity.
Watch60-year-old systems, airport flight-path noise, weak zoned middle and high schools, and thin inventory.
Not forBuyers sensitive to flight-path noise, families set on strong schools, or buyers wanting new construction.
The edgeAn affordable, no-HOA entry next to the airport with cheap insurance rewards a buyer who inspects well and accepts the noise.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA found; no CDD.
  • 60-year-old homes; budget systems.
  • Next to the airport (flight-path noise).
  • Cheapest insurance ZIP in Pensacola.
  • Weak zoned middle and high schools.

No HOA was found and no CDD (a 1963 plat cannot carry one), so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any recorded deed covenants via a title search. The real costs are the upkeep of a 60-year-old home and insurance, though 32504 is comparatively cheap to insure.

There are no HOA-funded services or amenities; this is a no-HOA neighborhood. Verify any deed restrictions per property.

There is no club or amenity package; the appeal is affordability and the airport-and-I-10 convenience.

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 Keating Place, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Keating 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 Keating Place home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Keating 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.

Keating Place Market Scorecard

Thin data

Keating Place 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

Does Keating Place have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA was found and no CDD (a 1963 plat cannot carry one), so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any recorded deed covenants via a title search.
How old are the homes in Keating Place?
Most are 3-bedroom ranch homes built around 1963, some renovated, so a thorough inspection of the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical panel is essential.
How much do homes in Keating Place cost?
Area comps ran roughly $132,000 to $300,000 depending on condition, with a 2026 listing around $254,900 (Compass / Homes.com / Redfin, 2025-2026). Comp by individual home.
What schools serve Keating Place?
It is in the Escambia County School District, typically Scenic Heights Elementary, Ferry Pass Middle (weak), and Washington High (weak). Confirm the assignment by address and consider choice options.
Is there airport noise in Keating Place?
Yes, it can be a factor. The airport is about 2 to 3 miles away, so flight-path noise affects some lots; assess it on-site at different times before buying.
How affordable is the insurance here?
The 32504 ZIP is reportedly the cheapest in Pensacola for home insurance, a modest carrying-cost advantage, though hurricane wind coverage still applies.
Is Keating Place gated?
No. It is an open, established 1963 neighborhood, not gated.
How central is Keating Place?
Very central. The airport is 5 to 8 minutes, I-10 4 to 7, downtown 12 to 16, and UWF 10 to 15 minutes.
Is Keating Place in a flood zone?
Flood risk is parcel-specific, and the FEMA maps updated in 2025. Confirm the flood zone for the specific lot.
What should I check before buying in Keating Place?
Inspect the 60-year-old systems, assess the flight-path noise, confirm there is no HOA and any deed covenants, verify the schools, and comp by individual home.
Is Keating Place a good investment?
An affordable, no-HOA entry next to the airport with cheap insurance supports steady demand and rental interest, but 60-year-old systems, flight-path noise, and weak schools are factors. Inspect well and comp by home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Keating Place?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the comps, the costs, and the inspection is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an affordable, no-HOA home next to the airportExcellent fit
You are an investor seeking an attainable no-HOA rentalExcellent fit
You can work with the schools and the flight-path noiseExcellent fit
You are sensitive to airport flight-path noiseProbably not
You are set on strong zoned schoolsProbably not
You want new construction or community amenitiesProbably not

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