Serenity in Pensacola

Serenity

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A newer, coastal single-family community in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, where the value is the specific home and proximity to the beach.

New constructionPensacola / Perdido Key areaCoastal single-family
Live Market Pulse
47/100
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
$468K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
147days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$208/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Serenity reads as a newer single-family community by D.R. Horton in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, ZIP 32507, with coastal-styled two-story homes near beach access, a dog park, and kayak rentals, and an HOA reported with no rental restrictions (drhorton.com; perdido-key.us, 2026). NOTE: more than one community named Serenity exists in the Pensacola area, so confirm the exact community, section, and address. The buy is the specific home and lot: confirm the floor plan and finishes, the HOA dues and rules, the lot and any flood determination, and comp it against the closest comparable Perdido Key area sale and current builder offerings."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Serenity market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $468K ($208 per sq ft), with homes averaging 147 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Serenity is a newer single-family community by D.R. Horton in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, ZIP 32507, described as a small community of coastal-styled two-story homes near the beach (drhorton.com; perdido-key.us, 2026).

Third-party sources describe two-story homes with large open floor plans, coastal colors, and an HOA reported to have no rental restrictions, so compare strictly by plan, size, finish level, and lot rather than a community average (perdido-key.us, 2026).

The setting is coastal, reported within walking distance of beach access, a waterfront dog park, and kayak rentals; because more than one Serenity exists in the Pensacola area, confirm the exact community and address for any specific home.

It is served by the Escambia County School District; assignments are set by address, so confirm the current zoned schools with the district.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a newer coastal single-family home near Perdido Key beach access
  • Investors who value an HOA reported with no rental restrictions near the beach
  • Buyers comparing builder floor plans who want to pick plan, lot, and finishes

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an established, mature-tree neighborhood or an inland tract home
  • Buyers who want a direct-oceanfront unit or a no-dues property
  • Anyone unwilling to confirm the exact community, the HOA, the lot, and the flood determination

How Serenity is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
59Median days on marketdays
1 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+38%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 Serenity 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 Serenity buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Serenity

Live MLS inventory for Serenity. 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 Serenity 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.

Perdido Key beach access~3 to 10 min · the coast
Perdido Key Drive (Highway 292)~2 to 6 min · the corridor
Big Lagoon State Park~10 to 20 min · recreation
NAS Pensacola~20 to 30 min · military
Downtown Pensacola~30 to 40 min · employers
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~35 to 45 min · travel

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
Serenity (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

Serenity 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 Serenity address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Serenity, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Serenity

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

Net OutlookBullishA newer coastal single-family community whose value tracks the specific home and proximity to Perdido Key beach access, with an investor-friendly rental posture as a draw and coastal flood and insurance as the central caution.

Perdido Key beach proximity

BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Perdido Key

A newer single-family community near Perdido Key beach access is a scarce, durable draw for coastal buyers and investors (perdido-key.us, 2026).

HOA reported with no rental restrictions

BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Serenity

Third-party sources report the HOA carries no rental restrictions, which can suit investors; confirm the current rules with the association before relying on this (perdido-key.us, 2026).

Coastal flood, insurance, and identity diligence

NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Serenity

Near the coast, confirm the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and wind and flood insurance; and because more than one Serenity exists in the area, confirm the exact community and address before you write.

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 Serenity, 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. 2026
    Community

    Documented by the builder and third-party sources

    D.R. Horton and third-party sources describe Serenity as a newer coastal single-family community in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, with two-story open-plan homes near beach access and an HOA reported to have no rental restrictions. Why it matters: Confirm the exact community and address, the plan, the HOA rules, the lot, and the flood zone before relying on them; builder availability and pricing change. Source

  2. 2024
    Taxes

    Escambia County millage and the coastal parcel

    The Escambia County Property Appraiser publishes parcel values and the taxing authorities set the millage; near the coast the tax bill, flood insurance, and HOA dues together set the carrying cost. Why it matters: Pull the specific parcel record and taxes from the Escambia County Property Appraiser and the FEMA flood determination before you write. 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 Serenity, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the exact community and address. Because more than one Serenity exists in the area, verify the specific community, section, and parcel before anything else.

2

Confirm the HOA dues and rental rules. Verify the current dues, what they cover, and the rental and occupancy rules with the association.

3

Compare the builder plans. Confirm the exact floor plan, square footage, and standard versus upgraded finishes for the specific home.

4

Pull the flood zone and insurance. Confirm the FEMA flood determination, elevation, and wind and flood insurance near the coast before you write.

5

Comp on plan and location. Price the home against the closest comparable Perdido Key area sale and against current builder offerings on the same plan.

Best Buy
A well-sited plan on a usable, dry lot near beach access with the flood and insurance confirmed, priced at or below current builder offerings on the same floor plan.
Biggest Risk
Confusing this Serenity with another nearby community, underestimating coastal flood and insurance, or overpaying relative to current builder incentives.
Best Lot
The exact community, the plan, the lot, and the finish level set the value here; verify all of them.
Smart Timing
A coastal location near the beach rewards a prepared buyer who has confirmed the community identity, the HOA rules, and the flood and insurance picture.
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

Serenity is a newer single-family community by D.R. Horton in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, ZIP 32507, described as a small community of coastal-styled two-story open-plan homes near beach access, a waterfront dog park, and kayak rentals, with an HOA reported to have no rental restrictions (drhorton.com; perdido-key.us, 2026). Because more than one community named Serenity exists in the Pensacola area, confirm the exact community and address. Value is read home-by-home on plan, lot, and beach proximity, and the central diligence items are the community identity, the HOA dues and rules, the lot, the FEMA flood zone and coastal insurance, the Escambia County parcel taxes, and the current builder offerings.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller plans
$458K to $465K

The smaller plans are the value entry here. Confirm the exact community, the plan, the HOA rules, and the flood zone before you write (third-party builder context, 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry
Mid: core two-story plans
$465K to $470K

The core two-story open-plan homes are the heart of the community. Price each on its plan, lot, and finishes against the closest comparable sale and current builder offerings.

Most inventory
High: larger or beach-proximate plans
$470K to $470K

The larger plans and lots nearest the beach access sit at the top here. Price each on its own plan, lot, and finish level, not a community average.

Strongest resale

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

$458K to $465K
Entry: smaller plans
The smaller plans are the value entry here. Confirm the exact community, the plan, the HOA rules, and the flood zone before you write (third-party builder context, 2026, not MLS).
$465K to $470K
Mid: core two-story plans
The core two-story open-plan homes are the heart of the community. Price each on its plan, lot, and finishes against the closest comparable sale and current builder offerings.
$470K to $470K
High: larger or beach-proximate plans
The larger plans and lots nearest the beach access sit at the top here. Price each on its own plan, lot, and finish level, not a community average.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$298
Original$262
Median days on market
Renovated75
Original130

From current Serenity listings (renovated 1, original 4); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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 Serenity

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.

Serenity is newer coastal single-family living near Perdido Key. The deal is read home-by-home in the exact community, the plan, the lot, the HOA rules, and the flood and insurance picture, not a community average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9B · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.7/10
Renovation Risk7.3/10
Location Efficiency7.5/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.5/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

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 Serenity 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
GolfLake / 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 exact community, the plan, the lot, and beach proximity are the value; verify all of them.
  • Confirm the HOA dues and rental rules, the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and coastal insurance.
  • Comp against the closest comparable Perdido Key area sale and current builder offerings.

In a newer coastal community like Serenity, value is driven by the specific plan, its finish level, and its lot and beach proximity, plus the HOA rules and current builder pricing, not a single average, and the first step is confirming the exact community because more than one Serenity exists in the Pensacola area. That means confirming the community identity and the HOA dues and rental rules, comparing the plan and upgrades against the builder's current offerings, verifying the FEMA flood zone and elevation and pricing coastal insurance, then pricing the home against the closest comparable Perdido Key area sale, with the beach proximity and flexible rental posture as the durable advantage.

Serenity in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer coastal single-family home near Perdido Key beach access.
Strong onBeach proximity and an HOA reported with no rental restrictions, suiting coastal buyers and investors.
WatchMore than one Serenity in the area, coastal flood and insurance, and shifting builder inventory.
Not forBuyers who want an established neighborhood, an inland tract home, or a no-dues property.
The edgeConfirming the exact community and pricing on plan, lot, and beach proximity lets a prepared buyer act with confidence near the coast.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm the HOA dues and the rental and occupancy rules.
  • Confirm the exact community and verify the FEMA flood zone and elevation near the coast.
  • No CDD is assumed; confirm per parcel.

Serenity is a newer community with an HOA reported to have no rental restrictions (perdido-key.us, 2026); confirm the current dues, what they cover, the rental and occupancy rules, and any CDD before you offer. No CDD is assumed; confirm per parcel.

No private resort amenity package is assumed; the value is the newer coastal home near Perdido Key beach access, a waterfront dog park, and kayak rentals nearby. Confirm what the dues maintain in the community documents.

The value is the newer coastal home and the Perdido Key beach proximity, with an investor-friendly rental posture reported; confirm the HOA rules and what the dues cover in the community documents.

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 Serenity, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Old Hickory, 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 Serenity home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Serenity 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.

Serenity Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Serenity is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $528,500, and homes go under contract in about 75 days.

12.0
Months supply
$528,500
Median list
$467,500
Median sold
$287
Per sqft
75
Days on mkt
4/1/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32507 ZIP is $367,304, about 5.9% above 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 Serenity?
It is a newer single-family community in the Perdido Key area of southwest Escambia County, ZIP 32507. Note that more than one Serenity exists in the Pensacola area, so confirm the exact community and address.
Who builds in Serenity?
Third-party sources describe Serenity as a D.R. Horton community; confirm the current builder, plans, and availability with the builder (drhorton.com, 2026).
What kind of homes are in Serenity?
Third-party sources describe two-story homes with large open floor plans and coastal colors (perdido-key.us, 2026). Compare by plan, size, finish level, and lot.
What do homes cost in Serenity?
Pricing varies by plan, lot, and finish level and moves with builder incentives (illustrative, not MLS). Confirm current pricing for a specific home and against current builder offerings.
Is there an HOA?
Yes, and third-party sources report it has no rental restrictions; confirm the current dues and rules with the association before you offer (perdido-key.us, 2026).
Is there a CDD?
No CDD is assumed, but confirm per parcel before you write.
Can I rent out a home in Serenity?
Third-party sources report the HOA has no rental restrictions, which can suit investors; confirm the current rental and occupancy rules with the association before relying on this (perdido-key.us, 2026).
Why is it important to confirm the exact community?
More than one community named Serenity exists in the Pensacola area; confirm the specific community, section, and parcel so you are comparing and pricing the right one.
Is Serenity in a flood zone?
Near the coast, confirm the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and wind and flood insurance for the specific lot before you write.
What schools serve Serenity?
It is served by the Escambia County School District; confirm the current zoned schools by address with the district.
Is Serenity good for investors?
Its newer coastal stock and reported no-rental-restriction HOA can suit investors; confirm the rental rules, the plan, the lot, and the flood zone, and price each home on its own merits.
Should I use the builder's or listing agent to buy in Serenity?
No. That agent works for the seller or the builder. On a coastal new-construction purchase where upgrades, beach proximity, and incentives move value, having your own representation, which typically costs you nothing as the buyer, is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a newer coastal single-family home near Perdido Key beach accessExcellent fit
Investors who value an HOA reported with no rental restrictions near the beachExcellent fit
Buyers comparing builder floor plans who want to pick plan, lot, and finishesExcellent fit
Buyers who want an established, mature-tree neighborhood or an inland tract homeProbably not
Buyers who want a direct-oceanfront unit or a no-dues propertyProbably not
Anyone unwilling to confirm the exact community, the HOA, the lot, and the flood determinationProbably not

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