Willow Tree Acres in Pensacola

Willow Tree Acres

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A built-out D.R. Horton subdivision in Brent, no HOA, on public utilities near the airport.

No HOA, no rent restrictionsPublic water & sewerMinutes to the airport
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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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
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Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
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Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Willow Tree Acres is a small, built-out D.R. Horton subdivision in the Brent area of central Pensacola, and a correction up front: despite the “Acres” name, it is not rural, it is a compact suburban community of 2007-2015 brick-and-frame homes on quarter-acre lots, on public water and sewer, with no HOA and no rent restrictions. The appeal is attainable newer-than-the-area construction (roughly $242,000 to $300,000) in a genuinely central spot, minutes from the airport, I-10, and downtown. The honest reads are weak zoned schools, a low-income surrounding Brent context to assess block by block, and small lots with no amenities. Buy it for the no-HOA newer construction and the central location; verify the schools and comp within the subdivision."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Willow Tree Acres is a built-out single-family subdivision in the Brent area of Pensacola (City of Pensacola, Escambia County, 32503), on Creekview Drive, Tree Swallow Drive, and Flagler Drive, recorded in Plat Book 18.

The homes are detached one-story brick-and-frame houses built by D.R. Horton largely 2013-2015 (with some 2007-vintage homes), generally three-bedroom, around 1,000 to 1,900 square feet on small quarter-acre lots. The builder sold out around 2015, so purchases are resales.

The carry is light and unrestrictive: there is no HOA and no CDD, no rent restrictions, and the homes are on public water and sewer with underground utilities, not the well and septic the “Acres” name might imply.

The location is genuinely central, minutes from the airport, I-10, and downtown, with the standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology a choice option nearby. The trade-offs are weak zoned schools, a low-income surrounding Brent context to assess block by block, and small lots with no community amenities.

Best for

  • Value and first-time buyers who want newer construction with no HOA
  • Investors who want a no-rent-restriction home on public utilities
  • Buyers who prize a central location near the airport and I-10

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want large lots or a rural acreage feel
  • Families set on strong zoned schools
  • Buyers who want community amenities

How Willow Tree Acres 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 Willow Tree Acres listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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Our proprietary read on how a home in Willow Tree Acres buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Willow Tree Acres

Live MLS inventory for Willow Tree Acres. 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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The takeaway

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

Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~8-12 min · ~5-6 miles
I-10 (US-90 interchange)~7-10 min · ~4-5 miles north
Downtown Pensacola~12-15 min · ~7-8 miles south
NAS Pensacola~18-25 min · ~12-14 miles southwest
West Florida High (choice school)~5-8 min · nearby
Cordova retail corridor~8-12 min · shopping and dining

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
Willow Tree Acres (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

Willow Tree Acres 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 Willow Tree Acres address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Willow Tree Acres, sourced and dated. The no-HOA newer construction, the central location, and weak schools are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Willow Tree Acres

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

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is a softening Pensacola market and a central, built-out subdivision of newer homes amid older Brent stock. The recurring items are the schools and the surrounding context.

No-HOA newer construction on public utilities

Bullish2013-2015 D.R. Horton homes with no HOA, no rent restrictions, and public water and sewer are attainable and flexible for owners and investors. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No-HOA newer construction on public utilities

Genuinely central location

BullishMinutes to the airport, I-10, and downtown, with most Brent-area residents reporting sub-15-minute commutes. impact
SignificanceRadius: Brent

Genuinely central location

Weak zoned schools and softer market

BearishThe zoned schools rate weak and the metro softened into 2026, with the active listing cutting from $320,000 to $299,900; price to comps. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Weak zoned schools and softer market

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 Willow Tree Acres, 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
    Market

    Pensacola market softens

    Into 2026 the Pensacola metro softened, with the average value around $254,000 (down slightly) and homes averaging roughly 98 days on market; a Willow Tree Acres listing cut from $320,000 to $299,900 over about eight weeks. Why it matters: Softer conditions and recent price cuts give buyers room; price to in-subdivision comps. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Choice school option nearby

    The standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (7/10) sits about 0.3 mile away as a choice option, while the zoned Holm Elementary, Ferry Pass Middle, and Washington High rate weaker. Why it matters: Families can pursue the nearby choice high school; confirm the zoned assignment by 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.

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

1

Verify the schools by address. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school, weighing the weak zoned schools and the nearby West Florida High choice option.

2

Assess the specific block. The surrounding Brent area is mixed and low-income; evaluate the immediate street and surroundings.

3

Confirm no HOA and the utilities. Verify there is no HOA, no rent restrictions, and that the home is on public water and sewer (it should be).

4

Get an independent inspection. Use your own inspector on a 2007-2015 D.R. Horton home for the roof, systems, and grading.

5

Comp within the subdivision. Price to recent Creekview Drive sales in a softening market.

Best Buy
A well-inspected 2013-2015 home priced to recent in-subdivision comps, with the schools verified and the block assessed, for the no-HOA central location.
Biggest Risk
Overpaying against a softening market, or buying without weighing the schools and surrounding context.
Best Lot
Lots are small and similar; weigh what the home backs to and the drainage.
Smart Timing
A softer market with recent price cuts gives buyers room; price to in-subdivision comps.
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

Willow Tree Acres is a built-out D.R. Horton subdivision in the Brent area of Pensacola (City of Pensacola, Escambia County, 32503), on Creekview Drive (Plat Book 18), with one-story brick-and-frame homes (about 1,000 to 1,900 square feet) on small quarter-acre lots built largely 2013-2015 (some 2007). Despite the “Acres” name, it is a compact suburban community on public water and sewer, with no HOA, no CDD, and no rent restrictions. The appeal is attainable newer-than-the-area construction in a central location minutes from the airport, I-10, and downtown; trade-offs are weak zoned schools, a low-income surrounding Brent context to assess block by block, and small lots with no amenities. Schools are in the Escambia County School District; confirm assignments by address.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller plans

The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom plans (around 1,300 to 1,400 square feet), with active listings from around $242,000 (Compass, 2026). The no-HOA, no-rent-restriction structure adds value.

Lowest entry
Mid: larger three-bedroom homes

The core is the larger three-bedroom homes (around 1,800 to 1,900 square feet), with listings near $299,900 at about $159 per square foot (Compass, 2026); a nearby home reportedly sold near $305,000 in late 2025.

Most inventory
High: most updated homes

The top is the most updated homes, near or modestly above $300,000. Condition, not lot, separates these; comp within the subdivision.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: smaller plans
The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom plans (around 1,300 to 1,400 square feet), with active listings from around $242,000 (Compass, 2026). The no-HOA, no-rent-restriction structure adds value.
Mid: larger three-bedroom homes
The core is the larger three-bedroom homes (around 1,800 to 1,900 square feet), with listings near $299,900 at about $159 per square foot (Compass, 2026); a nearby home reportedly sold near $305,000 in late 2025.
High: most updated homes
The top is the most updated homes, near or modestly above $300,000. Condition, not lot, separates these; comp within the subdivision.

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
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 Willow Tree Acres

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.

Willow Tree Acres is no-HOA newer construction in a central spot, not rural acreage. The honest read is the weak schools and the surrounding context, not the name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk8.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.6/10

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.

Why our read on Willow Tree Acres 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
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
  • Small quarter-acre lots; check what each backs to.
  • Weigh drainage on the specific lot.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the address.

Willow Tree Acres' lots are small, similar D.R. Horton parcels, so the lot read is about the margins: what the home backs to, the drainage, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific Brent address. Because the homes are similar builds, the lot and the home's condition, not square footage alone, separate one home's value from the next.

Willow Tree Acres in 15 seconds.

Best forValue and first-time buyers who want newer construction with no HOA near the airport and I-10.
Strong onCarry and location: no HOA, no rent restrictions, public utilities, and a central spot minutes from the airport and downtown.
WatchWeak zoned schools, a low-income surrounding Brent context to assess, small lots, and a softer market.
Not forBuyers wanting large lots or a rural feel, families set on strong schools, or buyers wanting amenities.
The edgeNo HOA and no rent restrictions on newer construction is a flexible, low-carry option for an owner or investor who comps well.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA, no CDD, no rent restrictions.
  • Public water and sewer (not well/septic).
  • D.R. Horton homes, ~2007-2015.
  • Weak zoned schools; nearby choice high school.
  • Minutes to the airport and I-10.

There is no HOA and no CDD for Willow Tree Acres, and no rent restrictions, so recurring overhead is just taxes and insurance. The homes are on public water and sewer with underground utilities, not well and septic. Confirm any individual deed restrictions for the specific home.

There are no HOA-funded services or amenities; this is a no-HOA, public-utility subdivision.

There is no club or amenity package; the appeal is the no-HOA newer construction and the central location.

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 Willow Tree Acres, condition and view decide your number

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

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Willow Tree Acres 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Willow Tree Acres 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.

Willow Tree Acres Market Scorecard

Thin data

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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 Willow Tree Acres rural acreage?
No. Despite the “Acres” name, it is a compact suburban D.R. Horton subdivision in the Brent area on small quarter-acre lots, on public water and sewer, not rural acreage on well and septic.
Does Willow Tree Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No. There is no HOA and no CDD, and no rent restrictions, so the carry is just taxes and insurance, attractive to owners and investors. Confirm any individual deed restrictions.
Who built Willow Tree Acres?
D.R. Horton built the subdivision largely 2013-2015 (with some 2007-vintage homes), in brick-and-frame plans from about 1,000 to 1,900 square feet. It is sold out, so purchases are resales.
How much do homes in Willow Tree Acres cost?
Active listings ran roughly $242,000 to $300,000 (Compass, 2026), with a nearby home reportedly selling near $305,000 in late 2025. Confirm current pricing with in-subdivision comps.
What schools serve Willow Tree Acres?
It is in the Escambia County School District, with weaker zoned schools (Holm Elementary, Ferry Pass Middle, Washington High); the standout West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (7/10) is a nearby choice option. Confirm the assignment by address.
Are the homes on well and septic or public utilities?
Public water and sewer with underground utilities, confirmed on listings, not well and septic.
Is Willow Tree Acres gated?
No. It is an open, built-out subdivision, not gated.
How central is Willow Tree Acres?
Very central. The airport is about 8 to 12 minutes, I-10 7 to 10, downtown 12 to 15, and NAS Pensacola 18 to 25 minutes.
Is Willow Tree Acres in a flood zone?
Flood risk is parcel-specific; the area is at moderate elevation. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.
What should I check before buying in Willow Tree Acres?
Verify the schools and the nearby choice option, assess the specific block, confirm there is no HOA and the public utilities, get an independent inspection, and comp within the subdivision.
Is Willow Tree Acres a good investment?
No-HOA newer construction on public utilities in a central location supports steady demand and rental flexibility, but the weak schools and surrounding context are factors. Verify the schools and comp well; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Willow Tree Acres?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the comps, the costs, and the inspection is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want newer construction with no HOA and no rent restrictionsExcellent fit
You want a public-utility home in a central locationExcellent fit
You prize proximity to the airport and I-10Excellent fit
You want large lots or a rural feelProbably not
You are set on strong zoned schoolsProbably not
You want community amenitiesProbably not

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