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Stonechase in Pace

Stonechase

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A gated Lennar community in Pace with a standout middle school and a very low HOA.

GatedVery low HOA (~$395/yr)Standout zoned middle school
Live Market Pulse
81/100
Momentum
Seller's Market
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
$335K
Median Price
3mo
Supply
28days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$169/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Stonechase is a large, gated Lennar single-family community in Pace, and a note on names: homes listed under “Briarcliff” are simply on Briarcliff Lane inside Stonechase, the real, marketable community is Stonechase. What it offers is attainable, gated new-and-resale construction (roughly $277,000 to $376,000) in a strong Pace school zone anchored by a standout middle school, at one of the lowest gated-community HOAs in the metro (about $395 a year, no CDD). The honest reads are that the HOA carries no reserve study (a special-assessment risk as the 789-lot community ages), small lots, a car-dependent location, and entry-tier Lennar quality that warrants an independent inspection. Buy it for the gated value and the schools; confirm the reserves, inspect the home, and negotiate builder incentives."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Stonechase market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $335K ($169 per sq ft), with homes averaging 28 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a seller's market. Based on 67 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Stonechase is a gated, master-planned single-family community in Pace, an unincorporated part of Santa Rosa County (32571), built by Lennar across multiple phases (the Classics and Majors collections) totaling roughly 789 lots.

Homes are detached one- and two-story plans, reported from about 1,569 to 2,294 square feet, three to four bedrooms, on small suburban lots, with a mix of active new construction and resales. Homes on Briarcliff Lane and other interior streets are part of this single community.

The carry is unusually low for a gated community: the HOA is about $395 a year with a capital contribution at closing, and no CDD. The important caveat is financial structure, the association carries no reserve study and no reserves, so budget for the possibility of special assessments for the gate, private roads, ponds, and landscaping as the community ages.

The draw is gated value in a strong Pace school zone, with a standout zoned middle school, and quick access to Pensacola via US-90. The trade-offs are small lots, a car-dependent setting, the no-reserve HOA, and entry-tier builder quality.

Quick Match

Who Stonechase is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated home at a very low HOA in a strong Pace school zone
  • Families drawn to a standout zoned middle school
  • Buyers who want the choice of new construction or a resale

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want large lots or acreage
  • Buyers uneasy about an HOA with no funded reserves
  • Daily NAS Pensacola commuters (it is a longer drive)
Market Pulse

How Stonechase is performing right now

81/100
momentum
Seller's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3Months of supplytight
10Median days on marketdays
11 : 17Under contract vs for salestrong demand
67Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+5%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 Stonechase 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 Stonechase buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Stonechase

Live MLS inventory for Stonechase. 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.

5808 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 91 daysTop listing
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,028 sqft · built 2012
5808 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
RenovatedBest value
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
5997 Stonechase Blvd home for sale in StonechaseActive · 89 days
$485,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,548 sqft · built 2014
5997 Stonechase Blvd, Pace, 32571
Listed by Levin Rinke Realty
6077 Stonechase Blvd home for sale in StonechaseActive · 74 days
$449,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 2010
6077 Stonechase Blvd, Pace, 32571
Listed by Patriot Realty
5965 Briarcliff Ln #Lot 8D home for sale in StonechaseActive · 0 days
$376,490
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 2026
5965 Briarcliff Ln #Lot 8D, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5691 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 5 days
$355,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 2019
5691 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
6000 Serrate St #Lot 1I home for sale in StonechaseActive · 0 days
$354,490
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 2025
6000 Serrate St #Lot 1I, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5614 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 40 days
$349,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 2019
5614 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
5999 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 8 days
$334,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 2010
5999 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Levin Rinke Realty
6065 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 50 days
$325,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 2010
6065 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties
5886 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 14 days
$325,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 2011
5886 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Renovated
Listed by JANET COULTER REALTY
5987 Serrate St #Lot 32J home for sale in StonechaseActive · 10 days
$321,490
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 2026
5987 Serrate St #Lot 32J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5983 Serrate St #Lot 31J home for sale in StonechaseActive · 10 days
$316,490
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,845 sqft · built 2026
5983 Serrate St #Lot 31J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6517 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 3J home for sale in StonechaseActive · 19 days
$295,990
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 2026
6517 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 3J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5933 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechaseActive · 69 days
$295,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 2010
5933 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Levin Rinke Realty
6502 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 24C home for sale in StonechaseActive · 0 days
$290,990
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 2026
6502 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 24C, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6518 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 20C home for sale in StonechaseActive · 0 days
$277,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 2026
6518 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 20C, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6521 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 2J home for sale in StonechaseActive · 0 days
$277,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 2026
6521 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 2J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5527 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechasePending · 31 days
$570,000
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,601 sqft · built 2021
5527 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Gulf Real Estate Group, LLC
6860 Buckthorn Cir home for sale in StonechasePending · 6 days
$485,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 2022
6860 Buckthorn Cir, Pace, 32571
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
5983 Briarcliff Ln #Lot 5D home for sale in StonechasePending · 43 days
$369,490
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 2026
5983 Briarcliff Ln #Lot 5D, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5694 Dunridge Dr home for sale in StonechasePending · 7 days
$359,999
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 2022
5694 Dunridge Dr, Pace, 32571
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
6046 Briarcliff Ln home for sale in StonechasePending · 25 days
$324,900
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,845 sqft · built 2024
6046 Briarcliff Ln, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Levin Rinke Realty
5996 Serrate St #Lot 2I home for sale in StonechasePending · 4 days
$314,490
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 2025
5996 Serrate St #Lot 2I, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
5995 Serrate St #Lot 34J home for sale in StonechasePending · 7 days
$314,490
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 2026
5995 Serrate St #Lot 34J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6522 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 19C home for sale in StonechasePending · 22 days
$295,990
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 2026
6522 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 19C, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6525 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 1J home for sale in StonechasePending · 14 days
$289,990
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 2026
6525 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 1J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6513 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 4J home for sale in StonechasePending · 8 days
$285,990
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 2026
6513 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 4J, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.
6530 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 17C home for sale in StonechasePending · 40 days
$277,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 2026
6530 Buckthorn Cir #Lot 17C, Pace, 32571
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

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Interactive Map

Stonechase 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 Stonechase. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Pace town center (US-90)~5-8 min · retail and dining
I-10 (US-90 area)~10-12 min · south
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~20-25 min · ~13 miles
Downtown Pensacola~22-28 min · ~15 miles
NAS Whiting Field (Milton)~20-25 min · northeast
NAS Pensacola~30-40 min · across the metro

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Stonechase with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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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
Stonechase (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
  • 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

Stonechase 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 Stonechase address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Stonechase, sourced and dated. The gated value, the standout middle school, and the HOA's reserves are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Stonechase

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is strong Pace school demand and active Lennar building, against a softer market giving buyers leverage. The recurring item is the no-reserve HOA and the potential for assessments.

Gated value at a very low HOA

BullishA gated community with a reported ~$395/yr HOA and no CDD is scarce value in the Pace market. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated value at a very low HOA

Standout zoned middle school

BullishThe zoned middle school (Sims) rates strongly, a durable family draw in an A-rated county district. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Standout zoned middle school

HOA carries no reserves

BearishThe association has no reserve study or reserves; with private roads, a gate, and ponds, special assessments are a real possibility as the community ages. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

HOA carries no reserves

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 Stonechase, 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. 2025-2026
    Build-out

    Lennar actively selling with price cuts

    Lennar continued selling Stonechase's Classics and Majors collections into 2026, reducing several plans 2 to 4 percent between late 2025 and early 2026, signaling buyer leverage. Why it matters: Active building plus price cuts means buyers can negotiate incentives; compare new and resale and confirm the HOA reserves. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Santa Rosa County rated an A district

    Santa Rosa County District Schools earned an A district rating for 2024-2025, with a standout zoned middle school for the Stonechase area. Why it matters: A strong county district supports demand; confirm the zoned schools for the specific address. 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 Stonechase buying strategy.

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

1

Get the HOA reserve picture in writing. The association reports no reserve study and no reserves; request the budget and ask about any planned assessment for the gate, roads, and ponds before you write.

2

Confirm the schools by address. Verify the assigned elementary, middle, and high school, noting the standout zoned middle school.

3

Get an independent inspection and negotiate incentives. Use your own inspector on a Lennar home, and push for upgrades or a rate buy-down in a softer market.

4

Compare new versus resale. With both available, comp the builder inventory against recent resales and ask for incentives.

5

Check the FEMA flood zone. Inland Pace is often lower-risk, but confirm the zone and insurance for the specific lot.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A home (new with incentives or a recent resale) bought to comps, with the HOA reserves understood and a clean inspection, in the standout-middle-school zone.
Biggest Risk
A special assessment from the no-reserve HOA, or overpaying when the builder is discounting nearby.
Best Lot
Lots are small and similar; weigh what the home backs to and the drainage.
Smart Timing
Active building plus a softer market gives buyers real room to negotiate incentives.
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

Stonechase is a gated, master-planned single-family community in Pace (unincorporated Santa Rosa County, 32571), built by Lennar across multiple phases totaling roughly 789 lots, with homes from about 1,569 to 2,294 square feet on small lots; homes listed under “Briarcliff” are on Briarcliff Lane inside this community. The carry is unusually low for a gated community, about $395 a year with no CDD, but the HOA reports no reserve study and no reserves, an assessment risk as the community ages. The draw is gated value in a strong Pace school zone with a standout zoned middle school; trade-offs are small lots, a car-dependent setting, the no-reserve HOA, and entry-tier builder quality. Schools are in the Santa Rosa County School District; confirm assignments by address.

Stonechase Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Stonechase.

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 Stonechase 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 plans (Majors)
$296K to $333K

The lower end is the smaller Majors-collection plans, with base prices from roughly $276,990 (Jome, 2026). The gated setting and tiny HOA carry the value.

Lowest entry
Mid: Classics-collection homes
$333K to $369K

The core is the Classics-collection plans (around 1,700 to 2,000 square feet), with base prices around $309,990 to $340,000 (NewHomeSource, 2026), near the 32571 ZIP median around $344,000.

Most inventory
High: largest plans
$369K to $515K

The top is the largest plans up to about 2,294 square feet (the McCartney), reaching about $376,490 (Jome, 2026). Size and lot, not amenities, separate these; compare new versus resale.

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 ~$335K buys here.

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

$296K to $333K
Entry: smaller plans (Majors)
The lower end is the smaller Majors-collection plans, with base prices from roughly $276,990 (Jome, 2026). The gated setting and tiny HOA carry the value.
$333K to $369K
Mid: Classics-collection homes
The core is the Classics-collection plans (around 1,700 to 2,000 square feet), with base prices around $309,990 to $340,000 (NewHomeSource, 2026), near the 32571 ZIP median around $344,000.
$369K to $515K
High: largest plans
The top is the largest plans up to about 2,294 square feet (the McCartney), reaching about $376,490 (Jome, 2026). Size and lot, not amenities, separate these; compare new versus resale.

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 Stonechase, 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.

Updated homes ask about 3% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$183
Original$177
Median days on market
Renovated52
Original10

From current Stonechase listings (renovated 2, original 26); 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.

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 Stonechase 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 Stonechase

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.

Stonechase1

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.

Stonechase2

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.

Stonechase3

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.

Stonechase4

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.

Stonechase5

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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Stonechase is gated Pace value at a tiny HOA. The honest read is the HOA's missing reserves, an inspection, and pricing to the builder, not the gate alone.

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.

7.5B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk8.2/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Stonechase 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 small and similar; check what each backs to.
  • Weigh drainage and proximity to ponds.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.

Stonechase's lots are small, similar production parcels, so the lot read is about the margins: what the home backs to, the drainage, proximity to the community ponds, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific Pace address. Because the homes are similar Lennar builds, the lot and the home's condition, not the floor plan alone, separate one home's value from the next.

The 15-Second Verdict

Stonechase in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated home at a very low HOA in a strong Pace school zone.
Strong onValue and schools: gated access, a reported ~$395/yr HOA, no CDD, and a standout zoned middle school.
WatchAn HOA with no funded reserves (assessment risk), small lots, and entry-tier Lennar quality to inspect.
Not forBuyers wanting large lots, those uneasy with unfunded reserves, or daily NAS Pensacola commuters.
The edgeActive building plus price cuts gives a prepared buyer real room to negotiate incentives.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated, with a reported ~$395/yr HOA.
  • No CDD.
  • HOA carries no funded reserves; assessment risk.
  • Standout zoned middle school.
  • Use your own inspector on a Lennar home.

The HOA is about $395 a year (with a capital contribution at closing), and no CDD, unusually low for a gated community. The important item is that the association reports no reserve study and no reserves, so request the budget and ask about any planned assessment for the gate, private roads, ponds, and landscaping.

Dues cover the gated access and common-area maintenance; confirm exactly what is covered and the reserve posture for the specific home.

Amenities are the gate and common areas rather than a clubhouse or pool package; the appeal is gated value and the schools.

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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 Stonechase

Selling in Stonechase? Lead with the gated value and the middle school.

Your home's edge is a gated community at a tiny HOA in a standout middle-school zone. Document the schools and the build, address the HOA reserve question, and price to recent comps and the competing builder inventory.

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 Stonechase, condition and view decide your number

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

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Stonechase 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.

Stonechase Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Stonechase is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $325,000, and homes go under contract in about 30 days.

3.0
Months supply
$325,000
Median list
$335,490
Median sold
$177
Per sqft
30
Days on mkt
17/11/67
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32571 ZIP is $327,859, about 25.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is “Briarcliff” a separate community?
No. Briarcliff is a street (Briarcliff Lane) inside the gated Stonechase community in Pace. The marketable community is Stonechase, built by Lennar.
Is Stonechase gated, and what is the HOA?
Yes, it is gated, with a reported HOA of about $395 a year and no CDD, unusually low for a gated community. The HOA carries no funded reserves, so ask about any planned assessment.
Who builds Stonechase?
Lennar builds Stonechase across its Classics and Majors collections, with plans from about 1,569 to 2,294 square feet on roughly 789 lots.
How much do homes in Stonechase cost?
Base prices run roughly $276,990 to $376,490 (Jome / NewHomeSource, 2026), near the 32571 ZIP median around $344,000, with Lennar cutting some plans in 2025-2026. Confirm current pricing and incentives.
What schools serve Stonechase?
It is in the A-rated Santa Rosa County School District, with assignments commonly to Wallace Lake K-8 or S.S. Dixon schools, the standout Thomas L. Sims Middle, and Pace High. Confirm the exact assignment by address.
Is Stonechase new construction or resale?
Both. Lennar is actively selling new homes while an established resale base exists, so buyers can choose newer inventory or a resale.
What is the HOA reserve concern?
The association reports no reserve study and no reserves. With a gate, private roads, and ponds across 789 lots, that creates a real risk of special assessments as the community ages; request the budget before buying.
How big are the lots in Stonechase?
Small, suburban lots typical of entry-level production communities. Buyers who want acreage or large yards should set expectations accordingly.
How is the commute from Stonechase?
Pace town center is 5 to 8 minutes away, I-10 about 10 to 12, the airport 20 to 25, downtown Pensacola 22 to 28, and NAS Whiting Field 20 to 25. NAS Pensacola is a longer 30-to-40-minute drive.
Is Stonechase in a flood zone?
Inland Pace is often lower-risk, but the flood zone is parcel-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and insurance for the specific lot.
What should I check before buying in Stonechase?
Get the HOA budget and reserve posture, confirm the schools, get an independent inspection, compare new versus resale, check the flood zone, and negotiate incentives.
Is Stonechase a good investment?
Gated value, a tiny HOA, and a standout middle school support demand, but the unfunded reserves, small lots, and entry-tier quality are factors. Confirm the reserves and buy to comps; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the builder's sales agent as my representation?
The builder's agent represents the builder, not you. Having your own representation to read the HOA reserves, arrange an inspection, and negotiate incentives is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Stonechase?

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

You want a gated home at a very low HOA in a strong Pace school zoneExcellent fit
You are drawn to a standout zoned middle schoolExcellent fit
You want the choice of new construction or a resaleExcellent fit
You want large lots or acreageProbably not
You are uneasy about an HOA with no funded reservesProbably not
You commute daily to NAS PensacolaProbably not

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