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Preserve at Deer Run in Pensacola

Preserve at Deer Run

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A built-out D.R. Horton community in Beulah, minutes from Navy Federal and I-10, with a community pool.

Community poolNo CDDMinutes to Navy Federal
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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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
58days
Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
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Median $/Sqft
-6%
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Preserve at Deer Run is a D.R. Horton community in the Beulah area of northwest Pensacola whose single best feature is location: it sits minutes from the Navy Federal Beulah campus, one of the region's largest employers, and right off I-10 Exit 5. The builder has sold out, so this is now an established resale market of 2020s homes with a community pool, a modest HOA (reported around $676 a year), and no CDD. The honest reads are the schools (a solid zoned elementary but weak middle and high schools), strict HOA rules including no short-term rentals, and a Beulah-area flood and hurricane exposure that has to be checked per lot. Buy it for the commute and the new-ish construction; verify the flood zone and read the CC&Rs."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Preserve at Deer Run is an established single-family community in the Beulah area of northwest Pensacola (unincorporated Escambia County, 32526), built by D.R. Horton beginning around 2020 across several phases of 300-plus homes, just off Beulah Road near I-10 Exit 5.

Homes are detached one- and two-story plans reported from roughly 1,550 to 3,050 square feet, three to five bedrooms, with two- and three-car garages, in brick and vinyl. The builder has sold out, so purchases now are resales; the homeowners association is resident-run and the community has a pool with a covered gazebo, grilling, and picnic area.

The cost of carry is moderate: HOA dues are reported around $676 a year (about $56 a month), covering management, grounds, and common areas, with no Community Development District found. The HOA rules are relatively strict, including no street parking, no boat or trailer storage, and a one-year minimum lease (no short-term rentals); read the CC&Rs before buying.

The location is the point. The Navy Federal Beulah campus is roughly five to eight minutes away and I-10 is about five minutes, putting the airport and downtown within 20 to 25 minutes. The trade-offs are an average-to-weak school pipeline past elementary and the Beulah area's flood and hurricane exposure, which is parcel-specific.

Quick Match

Who Deer Run is best for.

Best for

  • Navy Federal and I-10 corridor commuters who want a short drive to work
  • Buyers who want recent construction with a community pool and a moderate HOA
  • Families drawn to a solid zoned elementary who will plan for the older grades

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to run a short-term rental (the HOA requires a one-year minimum lease)
  • Families set on a top-rated zoned high school
  • NAS Pensacola personnel who need a short base commute (it is across the metro)
Market Pulse

How Deer Run 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 Deer Run 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 Preserve at Deer Run buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Deer Run

Live MLS inventory for Preserve at Deer Run. 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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Interactive Map

Deer Run on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Deer Run. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Navy Federal Credit Union (Beulah campus)~5-8 min · just off Nine Mile Road
I-10 (Exit 5, Pine Forest Road)~5 min · immediately adjacent
Nine Mile Road retail corridor~5-10 min · Publix, dining, services
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~20-25 min · via I-10
Downtown Pensacola~20-25 min · via I-10 east
NAS Pensacola~30-35 min · across the metro

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
Deer Run (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

Deer Run 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 Deer Run address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Preserve at Deer Run, sourced and dated. The Beulah job corridor, the sold-out status, and flood exposure are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Preserve at Deer Run

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is sustained Beulah-corridor demand from Navy Federal and continued new-construction nearby, against a softer 2025-2026 metro market. The recurring items are the resident-run HOA's rules and budgets and parcel-level flood exposure.

Navy Federal Beulah campus next door

BullishProximity to one of the region's largest employers, roughly five to eight minutes away, anchors steady demand and resale liquidity. impact
SignificanceRadius: Beulah corridor

Navy Federal Beulah campus next door

Built out and resident-run HOA

NeutralD.R. Horton has sold out and the HOA is now homeowner-controlled, recently investing in lighting, drainage, and pool upgrades; this is now an established resale community. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Built out and resident-run HOA

Beulah-area flood and hurricane exposure

BearishCommon-area stormwater parcels touch a FEMA flood zone and Escambia County carries hurricane risk; flood status is parcel-specific and must be checked. impact
SignificanceRadius: Beulah area

Beulah-area flood and hurricane exposure

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 Preserve at Deer Run, 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
    Community

    Resident HOA invests in infrastructure

    After the builder turned the association over to homeowners, the resident-run HOA carried out upgrades through 2025 including energy-efficient street lighting in early phases, stormwater drainage updates, and pool improvements. Why it matters: A resident-run HOA that is reinvesting is a positive sign of stewardship; confirm the current dues, reserves, and any planned assessment for the specific home. Source

  2. May 2026
    Amenity

    Beulah Regional Park reopens with new amenities

    Nearby Beulah Regional Park reopened in May 2026 after a major renovation, adding a splash pad, dog parks, pickleball, and other amenities a few minutes from the community. Why it matters: Improved public recreation near the community is a modest positive for livability and demand. 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.

The Strategy

The Deer Run buying strategy.

If we were buying in Deer Run, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull the FEMA flood zone and insurance for the exact lot. Common-area stormwater parcels touch a flood zone and Beulah carries hurricane risk; get the zone and a bindable quote before you write.

2

Read the HOA CC&Rs carefully. Confirm the dues (reported ~$676/yr), the reserves, and the rules, including no street parking, no boat or trailer storage, and the one-year minimum lease (no short-term rentals).

3

Comp within the community. The homes are similar D.R. Horton builds, so price to recent in-community resales, not older Beulah stock.

4

Plan for schools past elementary. Verify the zoned schools by address, and consider charter and choice options given the weaker middle and high schools.

5

Inspect even a newer home. A 2020s build still warrants an inspection of roof, HVAC, and systems, plus the grading and drainage on the lot.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-kept 2020s home priced to recent in-community comps, with a clean flood and insurance picture, bought for the Navy Federal and I-10 commute.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing flood and wind insurance, or buying without reading the HOA's strict rules and budgets.
Best Lot
Lots are similar; weigh what each backs to, the drainage, and proximity to the stormwater and pool areas.
Smart Timing
A softer 2025-2026 metro market gives resale buyers some room; price to in-community comps and ask for concessions.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Preserve at Deer Run is an established single-family community in the Beulah area of northwest Pensacola (unincorporated Escambia County, 32526), built by D.R. Horton from around 2020 across several phases of 300-plus homes off Beulah Road near I-10 Exit 5. Homes are detached one- and two-story plans (roughly 1,550 to 3,050 square feet) in brick and vinyl, and the community has a pool with a gazebo and picnic area. The builder has sold out, so it is now a resident-run resale community with HOA dues reported around $676 a year and no CDD. Its defining feature is location: minutes from the Navy Federal Beulah campus and I-10. Trade-offs are a weaker middle and high school pipeline and Beulah-area flood and hurricane exposure. Schools are in the Escambia County School District; confirm assignments by address.

Deer Run Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Deer Run.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Deer Run today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller single-story plans

The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom plans (around 1,550 to 1,900 square feet). Recent in-community sales ran from the upper $300,000s downward (Redfin, 2024-2025); the community pool and moderate HOA keep the value proposition intact.

Lowest entry
Mid: four-bedroom family homes

The core of the community: four-bedroom plans around 2,000 to 2,600 square feet, with listings and sales reported in the $355,000 to $435,000 range (Redfin / local listings, 2024-2026), above the broader 32526 ZIP median near $300,000.

Most inventory
High: largest two-story plans

The top is the largest two-story plans up to about 3,050 square feet on premium lots. Size, finish, and lot position separate these; confirm against recent in-community comps.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

Entry: smaller single-story plans
The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom plans (around 1,550 to 1,900 square feet). Recent in-community sales ran from the upper $300,000s downward (Redfin, 2024-2025); the community pool and moderate HOA keep the value proposition intact.
Mid: four-bedroom family homes
The core of the community: four-bedroom plans around 2,000 to 2,600 square feet, with listings and sales reported in the $355,000 to $435,000 range (Redfin / local listings, 2024-2026), above the broader 32526 ZIP median near $300,000.
High: largest two-story plans
The top is the largest two-story plans up to about 3,050 square feet on premium lots. Size, finish, and lot position separate these; confirm against recent in-community comps.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Deer Run, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Deer Run is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Deer Run holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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 Deer Run

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.

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Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

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Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

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Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

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Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

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Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Deer Run sells the commute: minutes to Navy Federal and I-10. The honest read is the flood zone, the HOA rules, and pricing to a near-identical neighbor.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk8.2/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Deer Run 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.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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
  • Lots are similar; check what each backs to and the drainage.
  • Weigh proximity to the stormwater and pool common areas.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.

Preserve at Deer Run's lots are similar D.R. Horton parcels, so the lot read is about the margins: what the home backs to, how the lot drains, proximity to the stormwater and pool common areas, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific address in a flood-aware part of Beulah. Because the homes are near-identical builds, these details and condition, not square footage, separate one home's value from the next.

The 15-Second Verdict

Deer Run in 15 seconds.

Best forNavy Federal and I-10 commuters who want recent construction with a community pool minutes from work.
Strong onLocation and amenity: minutes to Navy Federal and I-10, a community pool, a resident-run HOA, and no CDD.
WatchA weak middle and high school pipeline, strict HOA rules including no short-term rentals, and Beulah flood and wind exposure.
Not forShort-term-rental investors, families set on a top-rated high school, or daily NAS Pensacola commuters.
The edgeNear-identical D.R. Horton homes make comping precise, and a softer market gives prepared buyers room.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA reported ~$676/yr, includes the pool and grounds.
  • No CDD found.
  • Resident-run HOA, recently reinvesting in the community.
  • Strict rules: no street parking, no short-term rentals.
  • Check the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.

HOA dues are reported at roughly $676 a year (about $56 a month), covering association management, groundskeeping, and common areas including the pool, with no CDD found. The association is resident-run. Confirm the current dues, reserves, and any planned assessment for the specific home, and read the CC&Rs, which include strict parking, storage, and leasing rules.

Dues cover the community pool and common-area maintenance, grounds, and management. The HOA enforces rules such as no street parking, no boat or trailer storage, and a one-year minimum lease (no short-term rentals).

The amenity is a community pool with a covered gazebo, grilling, and picnic area; this is a residential neighborhood pool rather than a resort amenity package.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Deer Run buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxEscambia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Deer Run.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
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.

Selling in Deer Run

Selling in Preserve at Deer Run? Lead with the Navy Federal commute.

Your buyer is often Navy Federal or I-10 commuter-focused, so document the short commute, the community pool and resident-run HOA, and a clean flood and insurance picture, then price to recent in-community comps.

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 Deer Run, condition and view decide your number

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

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Deer Run 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 Preserve at Deer Run 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 Preserve at Deer Run 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 Deer Run Market Scorecard

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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 Preserve at Deer Run still selling new homes?
No. D.R. Horton has sold out the community, so purchases now are resales of 2020s-built homes. The homeowners association is resident-run.
Does Preserve at Deer Run have an HOA or CDD?
It has an HOA, reported at roughly $676 a year, covering the community pool, grounds, and management, and no CDD was found. Confirm the current dues and read the CC&Rs for a specific home.
Can I run a short-term rental in Preserve at Deer Run?
No. The HOA requires a minimum one-year lease, which prohibits short-term (nightly or weekly) rentals. Confirm the current leasing rules in the CC&Rs.
How close is Preserve at Deer Run to Navy Federal?
Very close. The Navy Federal Beulah campus is roughly five to eight minutes away, and I-10 (Exit 5) is about five minutes, which is the community's main draw.
Who built Preserve at Deer Run?
D.R. Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder, developed Preserve at Deer Run beginning around 2020, with detached plans from about 1,550 to 3,050 square feet.
How much do homes in Preserve at Deer Run cost?
Recent in-community listings and sales ran roughly from the upper $300,000s to the mid-$400,000s depending on size (Redfin / local listings, 2024-2026), above the broader 32526 ZIP median near $300,000. Confirm current pricing with recent in-community comps.
What schools serve Preserve at Deer Run?
It is in the Escambia County School District, with elementary assignment commonly to Beulah Elementary (a solid 7/10 on GreatSchools), and middle and high schools that rate weaker; a nearby charter (Beulah Academy of Science) is an option. Confirm the zoned schools by address with the district.
Is Preserve at Deer Run gated?
No. It is an open, sidewalk-connected community with a pool, not gated.
Is Preserve at Deer Run in a flood zone?
Common-area stormwater parcels touch a FEMA flood zone and the Beulah area carries hurricane exposure, so flood status is parcel-specific. Pull the FEMA flood zone and a bindable insurance quote for the exact lot.
What amenities does Preserve at Deer Run have?
A community pool with a covered gazebo, grilling station, and picnic area, plus sidewalks; nearby Beulah Regional Park reopened in 2026 with added amenities.
What should I check before buying in Preserve at Deer Run?
Pull the FEMA flood zone and insurance, read the HOA CC&Rs and confirm the dues and reserves, verify the school zoning, comp to recent in-community sales, and inspect the home.
Is Preserve at Deer Run a good investment?
The Navy Federal and I-10 proximity, recent construction, and community pool support steady demand, but the weaker older-grade schools and a softer 2026 market mean you should buy to comps. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Preserve at Deer Run?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to comp against near-identical neighbors and read the HOA rules and flood picture is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Deer Run?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You commute to Navy Federal or the I-10 corridorExcellent fit
You want recent construction with a community pool and a moderate HOAExcellent fit
You are drawn to a solid zoned elementary and will plan for older gradesExcellent fit
You want to run a short-term rentalProbably not
You are set on a top-rated zoned high schoolProbably not
You need a short commute to NAS PensacolaProbably not

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Preserve at Deer Run median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Preserve at Deer Run, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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