Shadow Lakes in Gulf Breeze

Shadow Lakes
Homes for Sale in Gulf Breeze, FL

Community in Gulf Breeze · Santa Rosa County
Median sale $290K
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Live Market Pulse
29/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 89 at the 2022 peak
0 is Shadow Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 29. How it's scored
Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data21 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Shadow Lakes Housing Pulse Pensacola MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$290K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 0.7% vs the prior 12 months
+0.7%
1-yr price change
n = 21 and 8 sales in the two windows
$217/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $246 in 2025
96.3%
Sale vs ask
+138%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $122K median in 2012
Tempo
28days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Santa Rosa: 38% (348 of 929)
0 · 4
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
21
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 17 a year
Track record · 21 years of records
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 26 in 2006
1,300sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Shadow Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 13, 2026

Shadow Lakes right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($290K) is up 0.7% from the prior 12 months ($288K) and up 138% since 2012. With about 17 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: Medium (21 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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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

Shadow Lakes market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $290K ($217 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 28 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 1% from the prior 12 months and up 138% since 2012, computed from record-level Pensacola MLS closed sales (21 closings in the current window).

Windows contain 8 to 29 sales each (21 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 0.7% year over year; up 138% since 2012.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k2k
354 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $128 in 2012 to a $246 peak in 2025; $217 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2022 low; 28 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%102%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
8 to 29 a year; 21 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
010202008201220162026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 26 quit in 2006; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
89 at the 2022 peak, 10 in the troughs, 29 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Santa Rosa County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,148/mo
Santa Rosa County typical true cost to own
$204/mo
Santa Rosa County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Shadow Lakes Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Shadow Lakes is currently a balanced market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$295,000
Median sold
$206
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/4/19
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32563 ZIP is $407,121, about 16.2% 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.

Housing distress & ownership in Shadow Lakes, Gulf Breeze

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 7 listings

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Shadow Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Shadow Lakes. 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 Shadow Lakes listings as of 2026-07-03, 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. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Santa Rosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • West Navarre · Elementary
  • WOODLAWN BEACH · Middle
  • Soundside High School · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Shadow Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Santa Rosa County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Shadow Lakes address.

Recent Developments in Shadow Lakes

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shadow Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum57/100 · Active
  1. July 2026
    Development

    Goldring Gulf Distributing plans expansion at Milton facility

    Goldring Gulf Distributing filed plans to add 76,400 square feet to its existing 192,000 square foot beverage distribution facility in the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park in East Milton. The expansion would grow the company's footprint in Northwest Florida.

    What it may mean for the marketEnlarges an established industrial and distribution operation within the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park and expands the county's industrial base. The project is about 21 miles northeast of Shadow Lakes, elsewhere in Santa Rosa County.

    Source: Navarre Press
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Innisfree breaks ground on $100M Hampton Inn & Suites on Pensacola Beach

    Innisfree Hotels broke ground on a $100 million, 215 room Hampton Inn and Suites at 20 Via De Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach, the former Clarion Hotel site. The 185,000 square foot project includes a pool with a lazy river and a two story restaurant and bar, with completion expected in early 2028.

    What it may mean for the marketCompletes hotel buildout on Pensacola Beach and adds lodging capacity and a waterfront dining venue to the barrier island market. The site is about 2 miles south of Shadow Lakes.

    Source: WEAR ABC 3
  3. May 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Circle K convenience store planned for Navarre Parkway

    Plans for a Circle K convenience store with a gas canopy were submitted to Santa Rosa County in May 2026 for a site at 8510 Navarre Parkway. The proposal is under review by county development services.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds a fuel and convenience retail option along the Navarre Parkway commercial corridor and expands roadside services in the local market. The project is about 15 miles east of Shadow Lakes, elsewhere in Santa Rosa County.

    Source: Navarre Press

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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 Shadow Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Shadow Lakes.

A closer look at the Shadow Lakes market

At a median of $217 per square foot, Shadow Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 1% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 28 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shadow Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.5/10
Recent Direction6.2/10
Pricing Power7.6/10

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 (7.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +138% since 2012; Recent Direction +0.7% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Shadow Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Shadow Lakes?
The median sale price in Shadow Lakes was $290K over the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 (21 closed sales, Pensacola MLS).
How long do homes in Shadow Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 took a median 28 days on market (21 sales, Pensacola MLS).
Have Shadow Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 138% since 2012, from $122K to $290K (Pensacola MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Shadow Lakes?
The best agent for Shadow Lakes is one who actively works Gulf Breeze and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Shadow Lakes.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsPensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 3, 2026)
Community market statsPensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026
Under-contract sharesPensacola MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (354 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.

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