The Preserve at Crown Pointe in Pensacola

The Preserve
at Crown Pointe

Gated waterfront community · SW Pensacola · ZIP 32507

A gated waterfront community on Perdido Bay, wrapped in a private lake and nature preserve.

Gated waterfrontPerdido Bay & lake170-acre preserve
Live Market Pulse
47/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a gated waterfront community on Perdido Bay, so condition, the home, and the lot set where a home lands more than any headline number; confirm specifics per property.
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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$955K
Median Price
24mo
Supply
60days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$443/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a prestigious 215-acre gated waterfront community on Perdido Bay in southwest Pensacola, with just 68 home-sites surrounded by a private 10-acre lake and 170 acres of nature preserve, completed in the late 1990s. The read is the lot first: bay, lake, or preserve frontage on quarter-acre-plus sites carries a durable premium, and the gated, preserve-wrapped scarcity is the value, with the flood and insurance picture as the cost to confirm."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Preserve at Crown Pointe market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $955K ($443 per sq ft), with homes averaging 60 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a 215-acre gated waterfront community in southwest Pensacola, Escambia County (ZIP 32507), along Highway 98, completed in the late 1990s.

It consists of just 68 home-sites surrounded by Perdido Bay, a private 10-acre lake, and 170 acres of nature preserve, with underground utilities and a private road. Home-sites vary in size but are no smaller than a quarter acre, situated on the preserve, the bay, or the lake.

The read is the lot: bay, lake, and preserve frontage carry durable premiums, and the gated, preserve-wrapped setting is scarce and cannot be reproduced. As an established community, home condition and vintage vary.

The southwest Pensacola location is minutes from the Perdido Key beaches and NAS Pensacola; the flood and insurance picture is central on any waterfront home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated waterfront home on Perdido Bay
  • Buyers who value a private lake and nature-preserve setting
  • Buyers who want a prestigious, low-density SW Pensacola address
  • Buyers comfortable with waterfront due diligence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to avoid a coastal flood and insurance review
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want an attainable price point
  • Buyers who want an urban, walkable setting

How Preserve at Crown Pointe is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
24Months of supplytight
59Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-17%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 Preserve at Crown Pointe 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 The Preserve at Crown Pointe buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Preserve at Crown Pointe

Live MLS inventory for The Preserve at Crown Pointe. 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 Preserve at Crown Pointe 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.

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The takeaway

The Preserve at Crown Pointe pairs gated Perdido Bay waterfront living with quick access to the Perdido Key beaches and NAS Pensacola.

Perdido Key beaches~10 to 15 min · Gulf access
NAS Pensacola~15 min · military
Big Lagoon State Park~10 to 15 min · recreation
Gulf Beach Highway retail~5 to 10 min · daily needs
Downtown Pensacola~30 min · via Sorrento or Blue Angel
Pensacola Int'l Airport (PNS)~35 min · north side

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
Preserve at Crown Pointe (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

Preserve at Crown Pointe 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 Preserve at Crown Pointe address.

The takeaway

What shapes value around The Preserve at Crown Pointe: proximity to NAS Pensacola and the Perdido Key beaches, and the coastal flood and insurance picture. Each item is noted with its basis.

Recent Developments in The Preserve at Crown Pointe

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

Net OutlookBullishBeach and base proximity are durable draws. The watch items are coastal flood and wind insurance and condition on a varied stock.

Proximity to NAS Pensacola

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A large installation nearby is a structural source of buyer and rental demand.

Minutes from Perdido Key beaches

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Quick beach access is a durable draw for southwest Pensacola.

Water and recreation nearby

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Big Lagoon, the Intracoastal, and state parks add lifestyle value.

Convenient access to jobs and shopping

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to employment and retail keeps demand steady.

Coastal flood and wind insurance

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Rising coastal insurance is a real cost in southwest Pensacola, so quote it early.

Varied housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A varied stock means condition and the lot, not a single standard, set pricing.

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 The Preserve at Crown Pointe, 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 2026
    Market

    The Preserve at Crown Pointe holds its southwest Pensacola appeal

    Third-party sources continued to describe The Preserve at Crown Pointe as part of the southwest Pensacola market near NAS Pensacola and the Perdido Key beaches. Why it matters: Beach and base proximity sustain demand in southwest Pensacola. Source

  2. June 2025
    Insurance

    Coastal insurance frames cost in southwest Pensacola

    Flood and wind insurance continued to be a defining carrying-cost variable for coastal southwest Pensacola, making early quotes useful. Why it matters: Quote flood and wind insurance early; coastal coverage affects the true monthly cost. 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 Preserve at Crown Pointe, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the lot and the frontage first. Bay, lake, and preserve frontage carry distinct premiums.

2

Pull flood, elevation, and insurance, which are central on a waterfront home.

3

Confirm the gated HOA, the private road, and the rules, and what the dues cover.

4

Check the condition of an established home, roof and systems on a late-1990s build.

5

Cross-shop a waterfront peer, and weigh Grande Lagoon nearby.

Best Buy
A sound home on a strong lot at the right price
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting systems or overlooking utilities and HOA terms
Best Lot
Larger and well-positioned lots over standard interior lots
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, utilities, and any HOA 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

The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a prestigious 215-acre gated waterfront community on Perdido Bay in southwest Pensacola, with just 68 home-sites surrounded by a private 10-acre lake and 170 acres of nature preserve, completed in the late 1990s, with underground utilities and a private road. Home-sites are no smaller than a quarter acre, on the preserve, the bay, or the lake, and the durable premium is the frontage. As an established community, home condition varies. The flood and insurance picture is central on waterfront homes. Confirm the HOA, frontage, flood and insurance, and any CDD per home.

The takeaway

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

The Preserve Lot
$955K to $955K

Home-sites backing to the 170-acre nature preserve, the protected entry into the gated community.

Lowest entry
The Lakefront
$955K to $955K

Homes on the private 10-acre lake, the heart of the community here.

Most inventory
The Bayfront
$955K to $955K

Homes fronting Perdido Bay, the scarcest and most durable lots in the community.

Strongest resale

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

$955K to $955K
The Preserve Lot
Home-sites backing to the 170-acre nature preserve, the protected entry into the gated community.
$955K to $955K
The Lakefront
Homes on the private 10-acre lake, the heart of the community here.
$955K to $955K
The Bayfront
Homes fronting Perdido Bay, the scarcest and most durable lots in the community.

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.

Gated Perdido Bay waterfrontStrong
Private lake and 170-acre preserveStrong
Low-density, just 68 home-sitesPositive
Coastal flood and wind insuranceWatch it
Established home 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 Preserve at Crown Pointe

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.

The gate, the bay, the lake, and the preserve are the value. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the frontage, and the flood picture.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.4A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.5/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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 Preserve at Crown Pointe 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
  • The home and the lot drive value
  • Larger, well-positioned lots hold value best
  • Bay, lake, and preserve frontage hold value best
  • Confirm any HOA or CDD
  • Read the home and the lot first

In a residential subdivision, value is in the specific home and lot. Preserve at Crown Pointe's a gated, low-density waterfront setting on Perdido Bay wrapped in a nature preserve is the durable draw, while individual homes vary by condition. Read the systems and the lot first, then price against carefully matched comps.

Preserve at Crown Pointe in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated waterfront home on Perdido Bay wrapped in a nature preserve.
Biggest advantageA 215-acre gated community on Perdido Bay with a private lake and 170-acre preserve, just 68 home-sites.
Biggest riskFlood, wind insurance, and condition on waterfront homes.
Sweet spotA sound home on a strong lot matched to recent comps.
Avoid ifYou want to skip a coastal review, new construction, or an attainable price.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated waterfront community on Perdido Bay
  • Private 10-acre lake and 170-acre preserve
  • Just 68 home-sites, quarter-acre-plus
  • Bay, lake, and preserve frontage drive value
  • Flood and insurance on waterfront homes

The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a gated HOA community with a private road and common areas; confirm the current dues, what they cover, and the rules with the association. Confirm whether a CDD applies per parcel, and flood and wind insurance, which are central on waterfront home-sites.

A gated entrance, a private road, underground utilities, a private 10-acre lake, and 170 acres of nature preserve. Confirm exact inclusions and rules in the current HOA documents.

The takeaway

In Preserve at Crown Pointe your home, lot, and condition decide your number; we build the case with real comps, not an automated guess.

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 Preserve at Crown Pointe, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Grande Lagoon, 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 Preserve at Crown Pointe home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Preserve at Crown Pointe 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 The Preserve at Crown Pointe 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 The Preserve at Crown Pointe 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.

Preserve at Crown Pointe Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Preserve at Crown Pointe is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $965,000, and homes go under contract in about 60 days.

24.0
Months supply
$965,000
Median list
$955,000
Median sold
$368
Per sqft
60
Days on mkt
2/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32506 ZIP is $244,154, about 18.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market 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 The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
The Preserve at Crown Pointe is a 215-acre gated waterfront community in southwest Pensacola, Escambia County (ZIP 32507), on Perdido Bay along Highway 98.
What kind of homes are in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
Custom and established single-family homes on home-sites no smaller than a quarter acre, on the preserve, the bay, or the lake. The frontage drives value.
What do homes cost in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
It is a waterfront, lot-driven market. The figure that matters is the comparable-sales read on a specific home, especially its bay, lake, or preserve frontage.
Does The Preserve at Crown Pointe have an HOA?
It may carry an HOA or deed restrictions. Confirm whether one applies, the dues, and the rules per home.
What schools serve The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
It is part of Escambia County Public Schools. School assignment is by address, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific home.
How many homes are in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
It consists of just 68 home-sites surrounded by Perdido Bay, a private 10-acre lake, and 170 acres of nature preserve. Confirm the specific lot and frontage.
Is The Preserve at Crown Pointe in a flood zone?
As a Perdido Bay waterfront community, flood zones and elevation are central. Pull the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and flood and wind insurance quotes on any specific home.
Why is public detail on The Preserve at Crown Pointe limited?
It is a smaller community, so detailed public information is thin. The best read is the comparable-sales analysis on a specific home, which is what we provide.
Is there a CDD in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
Confirm whether a Community Development District applies to a specific parcel as part of your due diligence.
Is The Preserve at Crown Pointe a good investment?
Its location and setting support steady demand. As with any residential community, the home, the lot, and condition drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
The home's condition and systems, the lot, utilities, any HOA, school zoning, and the comparable-sales read.
Is The Preserve at Crown Pointe a good fit for first-time buyers?
It can be, depending on the specific home and price. Confirm the condition, any HOA, and the comparable-sales read on a specific home.
What should I confirm about the lot in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
Confirm the lot size, any drainage, the trees or setting, and what the home backs to, since the lot is a real value factor here.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in The Preserve at Crown Pointe?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation, especially when condition and the lot swing value, is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a gated waterfront home on Perdido BayExcellent fit
Buyers who value a private lake and nature-preserve settingExcellent fit
Buyers who want a prestigious, low-density SW Pensacola addressExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with waterfront due diligenceExcellent fit
Buyers who want to avoid a coastal flood and insurance reviewProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want an attainable price pointProbably not
Buyers who want an urban, walkable settingProbably not

Get the inside read on Preserve at Crown Pointe

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

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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The Preserve at Crown Pointe median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in The Preserve at Crown Pointe, 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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