North Harbor in Pace

North Harbor

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A small, established no-HOA neighborhood in Pace, strong schools, between the Navy bases.

No HOAStrong Pace schoolsBetween NAS and Whiting
Live Market Pulse
53/100
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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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$307K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
58days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$158/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"North Harbor is a small, established (circa 2003) single-family neighborhood in Pace, and a note on names: it is an inland, no-HOA Pace neighborhood, not a waterfront community (a different “Sound Harbor” townhome community exists in Gulf Breeze). Its appeal is a no-HOA, no-CDD carry in a strong Pace school zone, midway between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field, a structural military-demand corridor. Homes are larger (1,675 to 2,600 square feet, often with pools) trading roughly $280,000 to $370,000. The honest reads are thin comps in a small (~37-resident) neighborhood, an unidentified original builder (inspect quality), and beach access about 45 minutes away. Buy it for the no-HOA freedom, the schools, and the dual-base location; inspect the home and comp carefully."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

North Harbor market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $307K ($158 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

North Harbor is a small, established single-family neighborhood in Pace, Santa Rosa County (32571), off the Luther Fowler Road and Berryhill Road area, developed around 2003. It is inland, not waterfront.

The homes are detached three-to-five-bedroom houses, roughly 1,675 to 2,600 square feet on about quarter-acre lots, many with private pools, screened porches, and granite and hardwood finishes. It is a compact, built-out neighborhood.

The carry is minimal: there is no HOA and no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. The original builder was not identified, so inspect construction quality on a specific home.

The draw is no-HOA freedom in a strong Pace school zone (Sims Middle 8/10, Pace High a B), midway between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field, a structural and durable military-demand source. The trade-offs are thin comps in a small neighborhood, the unidentified builder, and beach access about 45 minutes away.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a no-HOA, no-CDD home in a strong Pace school zone
  • Military buyers wanting a dual-base location between NAS and Whiting
  • Buyers who value a larger home, often with a pool, at an attainable price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a waterfront or beach-close location
  • Buyers who want HOA architectural control
  • Buyers who need deep resale liquidity

How North Harbor is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
66Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold 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 North Harbor 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 North Harbor buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in North Harbor

Live MLS inventory for North Harbor. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in North Harbor right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

Pace town center (US-90)~8-12 min · retail and dining
NAS Whiting Field (Milton)~30-35 min · northeast
NAS Pensacola~30 min · west via US-90
Downtown Pensacola~20-25 min · ~14 miles via US-90
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~20-25 min · southwest
Navarre Beach (nearest beach)~45 min · south

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
North Harbor (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

North Harbor 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 North Harbor address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at North Harbor, sourced and dated. The no-HOA carry, the strong schools, and the dual-base location are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in North Harbor

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is high-growth Pace and a structural military-demand corridor, against a softening county market. The recurring items are thin comps and the unidentified builder.

No HOA, no CDD in a strong school zone

BullishZero mandatory fees in a strong Pace school zone is a scarce value combination. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No HOA, no CDD in a strong school zone

Between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting

BullishA midway position between two Navy bases is a durable military-demand source for the corridor. impact
SignificanceRadius: Pace

Between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting

Small, thin-comp neighborhood

NeutralAt roughly 37 residents, sales are infrequent and comps are thin, so price confidence is moderate. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small, thin-comp neighborhood

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 North Harbor, 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

    Pace market softens

    Into 2026 the Pace market softened, with price per square foot down modestly and days on market lengthening, even as growth continued. Why it matters: Softer conditions give buyers room; comp carefully in a small neighborhood. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Strong Pace school feeder

    The Pace feeder (S.S. Dixon schools, Sims Middle 8/10, Pace High a B) remained strong in the A-rated Santa Rosa County district for 2024-2025. Why it matters: The school zone is a core part of the value; confirm the exact assignment by address. 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 North Harbor, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Inspect the home and any pool. The original builder is unidentified; use your own inspector on the 2003-era home, plus any pool and screened structure.

2

Confirm no HOA and any deed restrictions. Verify there are no mandatory dues or CDD and any individual deed restrictions for the specific home.

3

Comp carefully on thin data. Sales are infrequent in a small neighborhood; pull full comparables before pricing.

4

Verify the schools by address. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school in the strong Pace feeder.

5

Check the FEMA flood zone. Inland Pace is generally lower-risk, but confirm the zone for the specific lot.

Best Buy
A well-inspected larger 2003-era home, often with a pool, in the strong school zone, priced carefully to the thin comp set.
Biggest Risk
Overpaying on thin comps, or inheriting construction or pool issues on an unidentified-builder home.
Best Lot
Quarter-acre lots are similar; weigh the pool, what the home backs to, and the drainage.
Smart Timing
A softer Pace market gives buyers room, but thin comps mean careful pricing matters.
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

North Harbor is a small, established single-family neighborhood in Pace, Santa Rosa County (32571), off Luther Fowler and Berryhill Roads, developed around 2003; it is inland, not waterfront, and is distinct from a “Sound Harbor” townhome community in Gulf Breeze. The homes are larger three-to-five-bedroom houses (roughly 1,675 to 2,600 square feet) on about quarter-acre lots, many with pools. There is no HOA and no CDD, keeping the carry minimal. The draw is no-HOA freedom in a strong Pace school zone (Sims Middle, Pace High) midway between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field; trade-offs are thin comps in a small neighborhood, an unidentified original builder, and beach access about 45 minutes away. Schools are in the Santa Rosa 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: smaller homes
$251K to $299K

The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom homes (around 1,675 square feet), with the broader Pace market and a nearby comp around $315,000 (Redfin, 2025) as the guide; the no-HOA carry adds value.

Lowest entry
Mid: four-bedroom homes with pools
$299K to $360K

The core is the larger four-bedroom homes, often with private pools (around 2,000 to 2,400 square feet), likely in the $300,000s to $360,000s; comp carefully given thin data.

Most inventory
High: largest homes
$360K to $360K

The top is the largest five-bedroom homes (up to about 2,600 square feet), likely toward $370,000. Size, the pool, and condition separate these; comp within and near the neighborhood.

Strongest resale

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

$251K to $299K
Entry: smaller homes
The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom homes (around 1,675 square feet), with the broader Pace market and a nearby comp around $315,000 (Redfin, 2025) as the guide; the no-HOA carry adds value.
$299K to $360K
Mid: four-bedroom homes with pools
The core is the larger four-bedroom homes, often with private pools (around 2,000 to 2,400 square feet), likely in the $300,000s to $360,000s; comp carefully given thin data.
$360K to $360K
High: largest homes
The top is the largest five-bedroom homes (up to about 2,600 square feet), likely toward $370,000. Size, the pool, and condition separate these; comp within and near the neighborhood.

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 North Harbor

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.

North Harbor is no-HOA Pace value in a strong school zone between the bases. The honest read is thin comps, the unidentified builder, and a 45-minute beach.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk7.4/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
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 North Harbor 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 the pool.
  • Check what the home backs to and the drainage.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone (often lower-risk inland).

North Harbor's lots are similar quarter-acre Pace parcels, many with private pools, so the lot read weighs the pool and screened structure, what the home backs to, the drainage, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific inland address. On 2003-era homes, the lot, the pool, and the condition, not square footage alone, separate one home's value from the next.

North Harbor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a no-HOA home in a strong Pace school zone between NAS and NAS Whiting.
Strong onCarry and location: no HOA, no CDD, strong Pace schools, larger homes often with pools, and a dual-base position.
WatchThin comps in a small neighborhood, an unidentified original builder to inspect, and beach access about 45 minutes away.
Not forBuyers wanting a waterfront or beach-close location, HOA architectural control, or deep resale liquidity.
The edgeZero mandatory fees and a dual-base location reward a prepared buyer who inspects well and comps carefully.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA and no CDD.
  • Strong Pace school feeder.
  • Larger homes, often with private pools.
  • Between NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting.
  • Inland, not waterfront; beach ~45 minutes.

There is no HOA and no CDD for North Harbor, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home. The real costs are the upkeep of a 2003-era home and any pool.

There are no HOA-funded services or amenities, and no architectural control, so neighbor upkeep varies. Verify any deed restrictions per property.

There is no club or amenity package; the appeal is the no-HOA carry, the schools, and the dual-base location.

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 North Harbor, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping North Harbor, 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 North Harbor home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in North Harbor 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.

North Harbor Market Scorecard

No active listings

North Harbor is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
$307,000
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/1/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32571 ZIP is $327,859, about 25.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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

Is North Harbor a waterfront community?
No. North Harbor is an inland, no-HOA single-family neighborhood in Pace, not waterfront. A different community called Sound Harbor is a soundfront townhome community in Gulf Breeze.
Does North Harbor have an HOA or CDD?
No. North Harbor has no HOA and no CDD, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home.
How old are the homes in North Harbor?
Most were built around 2003, larger three-to-five-bedroom homes often with private pools, so inspect the home and any pool on a specific property.
How much do homes in North Harbor cost?
Pricing is roughly $280,000 to $370,000, comparable to the broader Pace market (median around $357,000), though comps are thin in a small neighborhood. Confirm with the closest comparable sales.
What schools serve North Harbor?
It is in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District, with the strong Pace feeder (S.S. Dixon schools, Thomas L. Sims Middle 8/10, Pace High a B). Confirm the exact assignment by address.
Is North Harbor a good location for military buyers?
Yes. It sits midway between NAS Pensacola (about 30 minutes) and NAS Whiting Field (about 30 to 35 minutes), a favored dual-base position for Navy families.
Is North Harbor gated?
No. It is an open, no-HOA neighborhood, not gated.
How far is North Harbor from the beach?
About 45 minutes to Navarre Beach, the nearest Gulf beach, which is the main lifestyle trade-off for an inland Pace location.
Is North Harbor in a flood zone?
Inland Pace is generally lower-risk, but the flood zone is parcel-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.
What should I check before buying in North Harbor?
Inspect the 2003-era home and any pool, confirm there is no HOA or CDD and any deed restrictions, verify the schools, check the flood zone, and comp carefully on thin data.
Is North Harbor a good investment?
The no-HOA carry, strong schools, and dual-base location support demand, but thin comps and an unidentified builder are factors. Inspect well and comp carefully; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in North Harbor?
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 a no-HOA, no-CDD home in a strong Pace school zoneExcellent fit
You are a military buyers wanting a dual-base locationExcellent fit
You value a larger home, often with a pool, at an attainable priceExcellent fit
You want a waterfront or beach-close locationProbably not
You want HOA architectural controlProbably not
You need deep resale liquidityProbably not

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