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South Pensacola

South Pensacola

Suburban Neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida

Escambia County 32501, 32502, 32505

$248,734 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
90 Homes For Sale

Laid-back Gulf Coast living with convenience

Easy access to the amenities and parks of the region, without the constant traffic of downtown makes South Pensacola a destination for residents of the region. “Not only is South Pensacola walkable and bikeable to downtown, it’s also close to the bridge to get to Gulf Breeze so it’s just 20 minutes to Pensacola Beach,” says Christine Landers, a Realtor with Voyage Real Estate with 30 years of experience in the region. It’s a developing and growing neighborhood, with century-old bungalows and modern coastal farmhouses under shared groves of palms and moss-covered oaks. Skinny streets with well-maintained sidewalks help the walking crowd stay safe as they venture to their favorite local watering hole or make the walk downtown for shopping, dining, and regular events.

South Pensacola residents have quick access to the area beaches via the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
South Pensacola residents have quick access to the area beaches via the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
South Pensacola has a laid-back friendly vibe enjoyed by locals and guests on vacation.
South Pensacola has a laid-back friendly vibe enjoyed by locals and guests on vacation.
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Home prices rise near the water

Along the gridded streets of South Pensacola sits a mix of the old and new. Midcentury brick ranch-style homes on oak-shaded lawns sit amongst renovated 1930s and 40s bungalows under towering palms. More recent builds offer Craftsman-style bungalows with neat, manicured front lawns and contemporary coastal homes lined closely together, featuring open floor plans and farmhouse accents. While most parking is off-street, this is accomplished a number of ways – for some, it’s a nicely-paved driveway, while others opt for the traditional Florida method of parking in the grass in the front yard. With an overall median price of $322,000 there are homes at numerous price points. Most single-family homes range from $200,000 to $500,000, but some communities in the neighborhood demand a higher going price. “Homes closer to the water tend to be higher priced, from the upper $300,000 to the high $800,000 or $900,000 range,” says Landers, adding that “anything under $300,000 would be a fixer upper.” The same goes for homes closer to downtown. Further inland, prices begin to drop, and a renovated bungalow under old-growth trees with a single-car garage might be found for under $200,000.

Find the perfect coastal style home in South Pensacola.
Find the perfect coastal style home in South Pensacola.
You can find newer Bungalows in South Pensacola.
You can find newer Bungalows in South Pensacola.
You will find homes of all sizes in South Pensacola.
You will find homes of all sizes in South Pensacola.
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Fresh Gulf Coast favorites and brews

Longtime neighborhood favorites and hip, modern establishments mix throughout the South Pensacola neighborhood. At Captain Joey Patti’s Seafood and Saloon, fried shrimp, oysters and other Gulf Coast seafood favorites are on the lunch menu, while The Oar House offers seafood with tiki vibes. Taste of Jerusalem and More imports Middle Eastern flavors, and Five Sisters Blues Café serves up Creole-style fare with a blues soundtrack. Emerald Republic Brewing, housed in a 1960s mechanic’s shop hosts running clubs, trivia and other events while tapping house-made brews. Up the road, locals hang out at the Elbow Room, with an easygoing vibe and low-key drinks in a dimly-lit bar. A short distance to downtown, Palafox Street is lined with local and high-end retail shops. Small local markets such as Shoreline International Food Market & Deli stock specialty items, along with meat products and local produce. Larger markets like Aldi and Publix, along with big-box retailers including Walmart and Lowe’s, are located in neighboring communities along U.S. Route 90.

Captain Joey Patti's is a popular destination in South Pensacola for lunch.
Captain Joey Patti's is a popular destination in South Pensacola for lunch.
Emerald Republic Brewing has a great ambiance you will enjoy with your friends.
Emerald Republic Brewing has a great ambiance you will enjoy with your friends.
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Celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and the Wahoos

Pensacola calls itself “The Festival City of the South,” so there is always something going on. South Pensacola is convenient to many of these events, like the weekly Palafox Market that features local vendors sharing their homemade and homegrown wares, from baked goods and produce to fine arts and crafts. Pensacola Bay Center – home to the Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey team – is also the place to be for national music and comedy tours. From spring through fall, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos play at the Blue Wahoos Stadium in the Admiral Fetterman Field complex. With events at locations in and around the South Pensacola neighborhood every November, the Foo Foo Fest celebrates the weird and wonderful arts and culture of the region with music, shows, food, and more. With these events being close to but not within South Pensacola, it offers some separation - “It’s vibrant, growing and at the same time quiet,” says Landers.

In South Pensacola you'll find these colorful pelicans around as landmarks.
In South Pensacola you'll find these colorful pelicans around as landmarks.
Interstate 110 leads to South Pensacola near the Pensacola Bay Center.
Interstate 110 leads to South Pensacola near the Pensacola Bay Center.
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Nationally-recognized Pensacola High School education

South Pensacola is served by the Escambia County School District, and students attend either the C. A. Weis Elementary School or the Global Learning Academy, both of which earn a C-minus from Niche.com, to start their schooling. For grades six through eight, they’ll move on to either Warrington Middle or J.H. Workman Middle schools, again both also rated C-minus by Niche. High schoolers attend Pensacola High School, established in 1901 and recognized as the oldest secondary school in Pensacola. Rated A minus by Niche, Pensacola High is both a comprehensive school as well as a magnet school. It hosts the only International Baccalaureate program in Escambia County and has regularly been named among the Top Public High Schools in the United States by Newsweek. South Pensacola is also home to multiple private schools, including Pensacola Christian Academy, Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts and Valley Christian.

Pensacola High School is a Niche B+ rated school.
Pensacola High School is a Niche B+ rated school.
J.H Workman creates the next leaders through education.
J.H Workman creates the next leaders through education.
Children are lead to excellence through education at C A Weis Elementary.
Children are lead to excellence through education at C A Weis Elementary.
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Play at the park or relax at the beach

The city of Pensacola boasts an extensive park system, with 93 parks and open spaces for the public to enjoy. Within South Pensacola, Kiwanis Park provides an interactive and colorful playscape for kids, including a music park where kids can make sounds on various equipment. Recently updated, the park also boasts a brand-new dog park with an obstacle course, as well as basketball courts and a baseball field. Adjacent to the Westside Branch Library, Legion Field offers multiple sports fields, basketball courts, a football field, playground and splash pad, and restroom facilities, so kids can release some energy after story time. Bill Gregory Park features two youth baseball fields and a concession stand and is home to local youth baseball leagues. Of course, a day by the water isn’t far away either, just over the bridge to Pensacola Beach.

Legion Field is a great place to bring the kids to play with their friends in South Pensacola.
Legion Field is a great place to bring the kids to play with their friends in South Pensacola.
Bring your best friend to enjoy the beautiful places to walk found in South Pensacola.
Bring your best friend to enjoy the beautiful places to walk found in South Pensacola.
You will find gorgeous wildlife enjoying the views with you in South Pensacola.
You will find gorgeous wildlife enjoying the views with you in South Pensacola.
Interstate 110 leads to South Pensacola near the Pensacola Bay Center.
Interstate 110 leads to South Pensacola near the Pensacola Bay Center.
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Getting around South Pensacola is a breeze

Served by Escambia County Area Transit – ECAT – South Pensacola has some public transit options, and is extremely walkable thanks to a network of clean, even sidewalks. It’s also highly bikeable, although some of the busier thoroughfares, such as routes 90 and 98, require caution. These routes, along with Interstate 110, put everything from Pensacola Beach to the Gulf Shores of Alabama within a short drive. Pensacola International Airport, with regional, national and international service, is only 6 miles from the heart of South Pensacola. Baptist Health Care is within the neighborhood, and provides health and emergency care, as well as being a top employer.

I-110 makes getting around from South Pensacola a breeze.
I-110 makes getting around from South Pensacola a breeze.
Pensacola International Airport is a big employer in the South Pensacola area.
Pensacola International Airport is a big employer in the South Pensacola area.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Pensacola International

13 min drive

Bus

Maxwell Street & North B Street

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A. Street & Jackson Street

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Gonzalez St & E Street

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Government St & B Street

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Cervantes & Q Street

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Cervantes & J. St

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Ecat Transfer Station

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Pensacola US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$295,000
Median Single Family Price
$293,668
Median Townhouse Price
$503,750
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$146,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Number of Homes for Sale
90
Last 12 months Home Sales
167
Months of Supply
6.50
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,702
Median Year Built
1951
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,621
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,496
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,471
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
621
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    1 - 4pm

    515 N C St, Pensacola, FL 32501

    $410,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,599 Sq Ft
    • 515 N C St
    • New 12 days ago

    Discover the exceptional lifestyle at 515 N C St, a new 2023 modern craftsman cottage in Pensacola's desirable 32501. Enjoy fresh construction, energy efficiency, and worry-free living. Charming curb appeal, featuring a welcoming porch and unique architectural touches. The home welcomes you to a thoughtfully designed interior with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. The open concept flows to a

    Yasha Loera-Gracia Flightline Realty And Property Management, LLC

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    11am - 1pm

    4 W Lee St, Pensacola, FL 32501

    $599,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,800 Sq Ft
    • 4 W Lee St

    Welcome to 4 W. Lee St., a beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom Craftsman Foursquare located in the heart of North Hill. From the curb, this Prairie Style home is stunning. Built in 1926, the WB Ferris home is steeped in history but is not restricted by the historic registry, a bonus if you are looking for a historic home but not the red tape. The oversized deep porch is perfect for

    Miriam Rogers Poppy Properties LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
12,336
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$29,686
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,347

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
68''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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