Rhetts Run
Homes for Sale in Jay, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Rhetts Run right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($337K) is down 5.6% from the prior 12 months ($357K). With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13. Confidence: Low (5 and 13 sales in the two windows).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
Updated July 13, 2026 · Live data: Pensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Rhetts Run market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $337K ($183 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 184 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Rhetts Run. Swipe to explore the community.
Swipe or use the arrows → tap any photo to enlarge
Rhetts Run
Rhetts Run
Rhetts Run
Rhetts Run
Rhetts RunRhetts Run on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Pensacola MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge
No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.
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
- 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
Rhett's Run 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 Rhett's Run address.
What actually shapes value at Rhett's Run: it is active D.R. Horton new construction on spacious one-acre homesites in Jay, country living within reach of Pace, Milton, and Pensacola. Each item is sourced.
Recent Developments in Rhett's Run
Our read on what is being built around Rhett's Run, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.
Active D.R. Horton new-construction community
2026An active builder with warranty homes on acreage is a scarce, distinctive offering in Jay.
Spacious one-acre homesites
OngoingOne-acre lots are a scarce, durable asset that supports resale for buyers wanting room and privacy.
Country living within reach of Pace and Pensacola
OngoingSeclusion with a manageable reach of employment and shopping is the community's core appeal.
Smart-home package included
2026Modern smart-home features support resale on the new homes.
Rural utilities and access to confirm
OngoingWell, septic, power, and road maintenance on an acre are real costs to confirm per home.
Builder incentives and rate buydowns in market
2026Incentives change the true price more than list; confirm the current offer.
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 Rhett's Run, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓
- June 2026
Builder
D.R. Horton selling new acreage homes at Rhett's Run
D.R. Horton lists Rhett's Run as a new community in Jay on Highway 182 near Chumuckla Highway, with spacious one-acre homesites and a country-living lifestyle within reach of Pace, Milton, and Pensacola. Why it matters: Active builder inventory on acreage is a distinctive, scarce offering in the Jay area. Source
- October 2025
Development
Rhett's Run profiled for its 1-acre country-living homesites
Community materials describe Rhett's Run's expansive one-acre homesites and its peaceful, private setting on Highway 182 within reach of nearby cities. Why it matters: A one-acre, country-living profile differentiates the community within the Santa Rosa new-home market. 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 Rhetts Run buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rhetts Run today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Rhetts Run.
A condition-driven resale market
At a median of $183 per square foot, Rhetts Run prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
About 0% of the 1 homes carry a homestead exemption — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR roll — which points to a base of primary residences rather than investor or seasonal-rental stock, and that tends to support steadier upkeep and fewer forced-sale listings. Homes that do trade take a median 184 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rhetts Run. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Rhetts Run buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction -5.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 0% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Rhetts Run buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Rhetts Run sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Rhetts Run, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Rhetts Run home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Rhetts Run, 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 homes for sale in Rhetts Run on the map →
Rhett's Run Market Scorecard
Rhett's Run is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32565 ZIP is $279,541, about 27.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: 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. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Rhetts Run?
How long do homes in Rhetts Run take to sell?
How many homes are in Rhetts Run?
What share of Rhetts Run is owner-occupied?
Who is the best real estate agent for Rhetts Run?
How do I find a top Jay real estate agent who knows Rhetts Run?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Rhetts Run?
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Rhetts Run with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Pensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 3, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Pensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Pensacola MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (18 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Pensacola MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Pensacola MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.