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Chevalier Subdivision Report on Pensacola Real Estate News

jimholland — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:41:28 +0000

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Chevalier subdivision is a Southwest Pensacola neighborhood built from the early to late 1990’s. Chevalier is a few miles west of the back gate of Pensacola NAS, and lies just across the street from the inter-coastal waterway

Here is the sales data for Chevalier subdivision for 2011

Cumulative Analysis

Listing Category	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price	Avg Price/Sqft
Sold	$156,900	$253,000	$187,960	$82
Total Averages	$156,900	$253,000	$187,960	$82

Sold Property Analysis

Address	List Price	Sold Price	DOM	% Chg	%SP/OLP	SP/Sqft
5053 CHALLENGER WAY	$164,000	$156,900	119	4.3%	92.35%	$77.60
6049 FIREFLY DR	$197,000	$165,000	337	16.2%	75.03%	$74.42
6036 FIREFLY DR	$174,500	$169,900	119	2.6%	95.50%	$89.42
1006 AVIA LN	$199,990	$195,000	82	2.5%	93.75%	$86.44
6105 ELECTRA LN	$264,990	$253,000	125	4.5%	90.39%	$84.33
Total Averages	$200,096	$187,960	156	6.1%	89.03%	$82

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	S	5053 CHALLENGER WAY	3	2	2,022	1996	$164,000	$156,900	12/12/2011	119
2	S	6049 FIREFLY DR	3	2	2,217	1999	$197,000	$165,000	08/23/2011	337
3	S	6036 FIREFLY DR	3	2	1,900	1999	$174,500	$169,900	11/03/2011	119
4	S	1006 AVIA LN	4	2	2,256	1992	$199,990	$195,000	08/08/2011	82
5	S	6105 ELECTRA LN	4	3	3,000	1996	$264,990	$253,000	12/19/2011	125

Chevalier Southwest Pensacola

To find out more information about Chevalier subdivision or any Pensacola neighborhood, call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140

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The name Chevalier comes from the original airfield at Pensacola NAS, which was named after one of the first Naval Aviators. Godfrey Chevalier who was designated as Naval Aviator #7.

So it is no surprise that Chevalier, like the popular Southwest Pensacola neighborhoods of Emerald Shores and Chandelle that are to the east and west of it, has been popular with Navy and Civil service buyers and retirees from the time it was built.

Chevalier consists of homes from 1800 to 3000 square foot contemporary 3 and 4 bedroom with mostly brick construction.

Quite a few of the homes have pools and many have enclosures. Almost all have two car garages.

It is very convenient to the Beaches of Perdido Key and the new Publix grocery store just a few miles to the west.

Detailed information on Chevalier subdivision homes is provided below.

Age of Homes: 1992 and later
Construction: Contemporary style
Square Footage: 1800 to 3000

Bedrooms: 3 to 5
Bathrooms: 2 to 3
Garages: Mostly 2 Car
Lot Sizes: .30 +/- acres
Waterfront? None
Homeowners Association Fees: $200 per year

Approximate travel times to popular Pensacola destinations:

Downtown Pensacola: 20-25 Minutes
Cordova Mall / Pensacola Airport / Pensacola State College: 35-40
minutes
Interstate 10: -30 Minutes
Pensacola Beach : 40-45 minutes
Perdido Key Florida: Only 10 minutes from beautiful Perdido Key
beaches
University Of West Florida: 45 minutes
Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) (Home of the Blue Angels): 10 minutes to back gate
Saufley Field Naval Base: 20 minutes
Corry Field Naval Base: 15 minutes

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Chandelle Subdivision Report on Pensacola Real Estate News

jimholland — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:34:47 +0000

The Southwest Pensacola neighborhood of Chandelle is a classic south Florida style neighborhood of mostly stucco homes with a few brick homes scattered throughout.

If you would like more information on Chandelle, call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140 or e-mail me at hollandjames@hotmail.com

Pensacola Real Estate Chandelle

Chandelle was built in the late 1990’s through the 2000’s and I think almost all, if not every home, was built by Classic Homes, a well respected local builder.

Chandelle is fairly unique in Pensacola real estate, because it is built around a series of small lakes that give many of the homes water front. Also, in the classic south Florida design, many of the homes have large lanais and screened in pools.

Pensacola Real Estate Chandelle

Classic was one of the first builders to start building this design and they still build some of these same floor plans in newer Pensacola real estate neighborhoods, such as Nature Trail.

Sales in Chandelle always seem to be good, mainly because of its proximity to Perdido Key, and Pensacola NAS , the National Naval Aviation Museum,and Pensacola Corry Station. If you live in Chandelle you will most likely have Navy or Civil Service folks for neighbors, as it is just minutes from the back gate of Pensacola NAS.

It is also very close to the Gulf Island National Seashore which is my favorite beach in all of North West Florida. It has about seven miles of undeveloped pure white beach that ends at Pensacola pass and is a protected federal reserve. It is home to large osprey and heron populations and an occasional bald eagle. And, on any given day you are likely to see dolphin swimming by.

Pensacola Real Estate Chandelle

Here is the Pensacola MLS home sales data for 2011 for Chandelle

Cumulative Analysis

Listing Category	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price	Avg Price/Sqft
Sold	$170,000	$282,000	$227,729	$98
Total Averages	$170,000	$282,000	$227,729	$98

Sold Property Analysis

Address	List Price	Sold Price	DOM	% Chg	%SP/OLP	SP/Sqft
5072 CHANDELLE DR	$179,900	$170,000	242	5.5%	83.37%	$83.21
512 CARSON DR	$189,500	$185,000	33	2.4%	97.63%	$87.51
508 CARSON DR	$189,900	$187,000	139	1.5%	89.09%	$77.69
5064 CHANDELLE DR	$188,000	$188,000	3	0.0%	100.00%	$87.77
408 PALM LAKE DR	$221,900	$198,000	200	10.8%	79.23%	$89.59
1019 BONITA DR	$199,900	$210,000	260	-5.1%	87.54%	$98.82
380 PALM LAKE DR	$240,000	$220,000	378	8.3%	88.00%	$104.56
517 CARSON DR	$243,900	$228,000	84	6.5%	89.45%	$98.92
1168 NAPLES DR	$239,900	$232,000	25	3.3%	96.71%	$103.53
387 PALM LAKE DR	$244,900	$235,500	146	3.8%	92.39%	$112.14
500 CARSON DR	$250,000	$242,500	46	3.0%	87.14%	$95.25
1009 CHANDELLE LAKE DR	$247,900	$247,900	84	0.0%	100.00%	$115.41
1049 BONITA DR	$259,900	$254,500	7	2.1%	97.92%	$100.39
1024 BONITA DR	$269,900	$260,000	154	3.7%	94.58%	$108.33
1044 BONITA DR	$284,900	$262,000	104	8.0%	91.96%	$110.41
1000 BONITA DR	$298,700	$269,000	53	9.9%	87.06%	$101.39
11600 GULF BEACH HWY	$282,000	$282,000	112	0.0%	98.26%	$93.04
Total Averages	$237,124	$227,729	122	4.0%	91.68%	$98

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	S	5072 CHANDELLE DR	3	2	2,043	1996	$179,900	$170,000	12/27/2011	242
2	S	512 CARSON DR	3	2	2,114	2001	$189,500	$185,000	08/29/2011	33
3	S	508 CARSON DR	4	3	2,407	2001	$189,900	$187,000	05/04/2011	139
4	S	5064 CHANDELLE DR	4	2	2,142	1995	$188,000	$188,000	07/19/2011	3
5	S	408 PALM LAKE DR	3	2	2,210	1998	$221,900	$198,000	01/14/2011	200
6	S	1019 BONITA DR	3	2	2,125	1999	$199,900	$210,000	10/19/2011	260
7	S	380 PALM LAKE DR	3	2	2,104	1998	$240,000	$220,000	11/14/2011	378
8	S	517 CARSON DR	3	3	2,305	2001	$243,900	$228,000	11/30/2011	84
9	S	1168 NAPLES DR	3	2	2,241	2000	$239,900	$232,000	12/05/2011	25
10	S	387 PALM LAKE DR	3	2	2,100	1999	$244,900	$235,500	12/19/2011	146
11	S	500 CARSON DR	4	3	2,546	2001	$250,000	$242,500	08/15/2011	46
12	S	1009 CHANDELLE LAKE DR	3	2	2,148	1997	$247,900	$247,900	07/01/2011	84
13	S	1049 BONITA DR	3	3	2,535	1999	$259,900	$254,500	09/09/2011	7
14	S	1024 BONITA DR	3	3	2,400	1998	$269,900	$260,000	05/18/2011	154
15	S	1044 BONITA DR	4	3	2,373	2000	$284,900	$262,000	01/29/2011	104
16	S	1000 BONITA DR	4	3	2,653	1999	$298,700	$269,000	05/26/2011	53
17	S	11600 GULF BEACH HWY	4	3	3,031	2003	$282,000	$282,000	12/13/2011	112

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Pensacola Beach Real Estate Foreclosures Portofino

jimholland — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:38:54 +0000

I wanted to post a little bit about the condominium market on Pensacola beach that I find interesting.

First, that we have a total of 124 active condos listed, and in 2011 we sold a total of 149.

That indicates to me that by the end of this year we may have consumed most, if not all of the excess inventory that has been on Pensacola Beach for the last several years.

I know a lot of people think that the number of foreclosures still to come will keep inventory high, but according to the Pensacola MLS, of the current 124 condos for sale on Pensacola Beach only 9 are foreclosures or short sales, and as you can see by the chart below six of those are in Portofino,which only leaves four foreclosures or short sale starting off the year.

Portofino Pensacola Beach Real Estate

That is a far lower percentage of foreclosures or short sales than the rest of the Pensacola Real Estate market,and far lower then we have had on Pensacola Beach for years.

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	A	999 FT PICKENS RD, unit 201	2	2	1,140	1975	$244,900	$0		17
2	A	FIVE PORTOFINO DR, unit 1106	2	3	1,333	2006	$304,900	$0		133
3	A	22 VIA DELUNA DR, unit 1606	2	2	1,100	1997	$330,000	$0		1226
4	A	FOUR PORTOFINO DR, unit 706	2	2	1,333	2006	$330,000	$0		689
5	A	FOUR PORTOFINO DR, unit 1409	2	3	1,333	2006	$349,900	$0		94
6	A	FIVE PORTOFINO DR, unit 1509	2	3	1,333	2006	$359,000	$0		1461
7	A	1 PORTOFINO DR, unit 1103	2	3	1,333	2003	$359,000	$0		5
8	A	721 PENSACOLA BEACH BLVD, unit 502	3	3	2,100	2004	$495,000	$0		157
9	A	TWO PORTOFINO DR, unit 1001	3	4	2,034	2003	$499,000	$0		382

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Pensacola Condo Foreclosure in Galia.

jimholland — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:43:58 +0000

Update! as I expected, the condo in Galia that is the subject of this post went under contract quickly.

It is good news that the obviously good deals are selling immediatly,because for a while even those were sitting on the market.

Also, though that unit is sold, there are still some great units in Galia still available .

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If you would like to take a look at these units in Galia or any condos in the Pensacola Real Estate market call Jim Holland 850-206-6140 or if you would like more information,e-mail me at

hollandjames@hotmail.com

Most buyers at least once during the process of looking for a home or an investment will second guess themselves about a property that they passed over, and that then sold quickly thereafter,and they often ask me if they made a mistake by letting the property go.

I always try to make them feel better about their decision to pass on the property, by giving them a piece of advice I got years ago from a very seasoned investor

“The deal of a lifetime comes along about every three weeks”

I find that to be true with very very few exceptions.

Still I am always on the look out for that good deal that comes along just now and then,so I wanted to point out what seems to be one of those.

I noticed a fourth floor unit in the Galia condominium that has been listed at 149,900. It is a two bedroom 1488 square foot unit that sold in 2007 for 635,000.

Galia is one of the newest condos, and was built by WCI at the very end of the real estate bubble. And even though the association fees are a little pricey at 6442.00 per year, it is still a fantastic value at that price

That location has panoramic views of the Intercoastal and the Gulf of Mexico.It is also very close to the pass between Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key.

Pensacola Real Estate Condo Foreclosure

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	A	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 405	2	2	1,488	2007	$149,900	$0		2
2	A	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 603	2	2	1,488	2007	$249,000	$0		335
3	A	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 407	3	3	1,833	2007	$385,000	$0		289
4	A	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 807	3	3	1,833	2007	$459,000	$0		335
5	C	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 406	2	2	1,554	2007	$190,000	$0		217
6	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 402	2	2	1,554	2007	$189,000	$185,000	02/25/2011	99
7	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 602	2	2	1,554	2007	$219,000	$195,000	01/17/2012	180
8	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 502	2	2	1,554	2007	$205,155	$205,155	03/31/2011	471
9	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 901	3	3	1,833	2007	$399,000	$265,000	01/06/2012	228
10	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 504	3	2	1,855	2007	$325,000	$275,000	09/30/2011	1724
11	S	10099 NELLE AVE, unit 804	3	2	1,855	2007	$349,000	$279,000	02/14/2011	0

As you can see, this unit is priced very competitively with the activity in the rest of the building.

If you would like to take a look at this unit give me a call at

850-206-6140 or if you would like more information,e-mail me at

hollandjames@hotmail.com

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Pensacola Real Estate-Pensacola MLS Update!

jimholland — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:26:36 +0000

Pensacola Real Estate on the east side, for January is being bought primarily by bargain hunters.

As you can see by the table below, the average sold price, so far this year for Pensacola MLS areas three and four, of 127,300 is well below the year end median price of 133,000 for the Pensacola Real Estate market as a whole.

Areas three and four in the Pensacola MLS includesthe entire eastern side of Pensacola, from downtown, north to intersate 10, and have some of the most desireable neighborhoods in Pensacola Real Estate

Sold Property Analysis

Address	List Price	Sold Price	DOM	% Chg	%SP/OLP	SP/Sqft
7730 FITCH AVE	$61,000	$56,500	57	7.4%	92.62%	$55.12
1838 SAN DOLLAR CIR	$32,000	$33,501	14	-4.7%	104.69%	$23.76
5936 MONA LN, unit B	$40,000	$40,000	9	0.0%	100.00%	$46.30
3805 KINGSBERRY DR	$72,100	$70,000	428	2.9%	56.45%	$40.51
3565 RIDDICK DR	$145,000	$145,000	64	0.0%	100.00%	$87.77
4314 WHITELEAF CT	$250,000	$225,000	107	10.0%	90.00%	$98.60
4831 OLIVE RD, unit 3B	$54,900	$55,000	209	-0.2%	64.71%	$41.42
7547 SOUTHPOINTE PL	$64,900	$65,000	707	-0.2%	65.07%	$57.93
3045 DEL MONTE DR	$94,900	$93,900	147	1.1%	96.90%	$77.48
2520 BELLE CHRISTIANE CIR	$269,900	$265,000	79	1.8%	98.18%	$113.93
2206 INVERNESS DR	$335,000	$320,000	1148	4.5%	80.00%	$86.30
2299 SCENIC HWY, unit R12	$79,900	$70,000	188	12.4%	87.61%	$69.03
14 HILLBROOK WAY	$130,000	$115,000	151	11.5%	88.46%	$52.27
903 TEXAR DR	$59,900	$54,500	90	9.0%	90.98%	$54.50
1721 BAARS ST	$95,000	$85,000	21	10.5%	89.47%	$69.16
2210 MAXWELL ST	$379,900	$343,500	53	9.6%	90.42%	$141.13
1207 8TH AVE	$19,999	$14,500	106	27.5%	48.33%	$14.50
534 ZARAGOSSA ST E, unit 7	$259,000	$240,000	10	7.3%	92.66%	$170.58
Total Averages	$135,744	$127,300	199	6.2%	86.88%	$72

Also it is interesting to note the low average price of 72$ per square foot for the homes sold so far.

There are a couple of notable exceptions. 2210 Maxwell Street sold for 141.13 dollars per square foot and 2520 Belle Christian that sold for 113.93 Per square foot.

The sale of 2210 Maxwell at a high price per foot is easy to explain as it is in the very desirable eastern most part of the East Hill neighborhood.

Also the sale of 2520 Belle Christian for 113.93 per square foot also makes sense, as it is located in a secluded and very well maintained neighborhood that is very close to shopping and downtown activities.

Also both of these homes, although not new, seemed to have been updated nicely. And as usual the cliché’ ” location location location” brought the highest prices per square foot.

As for the rest of the current sales in east Pensacola For January 2012, eleven of the eighteen were below $100,000, and they were a mixed bag including several short sales and several foreclosures, with one property selling for a very low 14.50 per square foot and another at 1838 san Dollar Circle selling for 23.76 per square foot which was a foreclosure, and a quick cash sale that closed in 15 days and had only been on the market for a couple of weeks.

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Pensacola Real Estate Market MLS Update

jimholland — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:10:27 +0000

Pensacola Beach Pier

Here is a picture I took from the Pensacola Beach Pier last evening 01/10/2010.If you look close you will see a bunch of surfers waiting for the next wave

I just wanted to make a quick comment concerning a current statistic from the Pensacola MLS.

Today as of January 11th 2012 the number of available residential listings in the Pensacola Real Estate Market stands at 3718.

Here is a statement concerning Pensacola MLS inventory from the Pensacola Board of Realtors :

“Overall inventory fell 21% from 4533 in January to 3603 in December

Distressed inventory was reduced by 25% , from 886 in January to 662 in December

Overall sales increased 15%, from 3988 in 2010 to 4604 in 2011

On average, distressed property sales accounted for nearly one third of all sales on a month to month basis”

Also you can click here for more Pensacola Real Estate statistics

Here are some statistics in the Pensacola Real Estate Market for December 2011-2006 you can see the big drop from last year

Current Active Listings at Month End	3603	4469	4566	5364	6096	5828
Sales This Month	387	381	292	282	311	460
Median Sold Price	$133,000	$139,900	$141,395	$149,900	$162,000	$164,900
Avg. Sold Price	$161,368	$162,439	$170,082	$170,306	$229,441	$203,410
Avg. Days on Mkt	162	158	136	141	127	128

Also you can see the median price of a home in the Pensacola Real Estate market has, continued to drop while the interest rates have stayed at historic lows ,near 4%, making home ownership in the Pensacola Real Estate market very affordable at this time

These numbers seem to me to be good news,as the number of availble homes is steadily decreasing, while sales are increasing.The average number of sales vs listings is hovering around a 10 months supply of inventory, which reminds me of the Pensacola Real Estate market around 2002 – 2003 at a time of modest but steady appreciation.

It seems that, at least locally, we are finally getting to an equilbrium in the market and hopefully the stability we have been waiting for!

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Nature Trail Subdivision-Pensacola Real Estate

jimholland — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:35:23 +0000

Pensacola Florida’s Nature Trail development is home to the finest builders in Northwest Florida Real Estate.

To see all homes in Pensacolas Nature Trail click this link

For more information on Nature Trail in Pensacola click on this link

Classic Homes ,DR Horton, Paragon, Forrest, KW, and other fine builders are building some of their most elegant and desirable floor plans in this exclusive neighborhood.

Classic Homes currently has a beautiful 2540 square foot 4/3 ready

Nature Trail Pensacola Classic Home

To see these homes or any others in the Pensacola Real Estate market call Jim Holland At 850-206-6140

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This home has all the amenities you would expect in a neighborhhood as nice as Nature Trail

Here is the MLS write up from Classic Homes Pensacola:

BRICK, 4/3 PLUS STUDY, 4TH BEDROOM CAN BE 2ND. MASTER, GREAT ROOM WITH FIRE PLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, KITCHEN HAS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, WALL OVEN/SMOOTH COOKTOP, STAINED CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, MORNING AREA, MASTER BATH HAS EXTRA LARGE WALKIN CLOSET, SEPERATE SHOWER, DOUBLE VANITIES, WHIRLPOOL TUB, MASTER BEDROOM, 4TH BEDROOM AND 3RD. BATH OPENS TO A LG. COVERED REAR PORCH, TILE/CARPETED FLOORS, 3 CAR FINISHED GARAGE, COMES WITH HURRICANE PANELS, SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

Classic Homes has an excellent reputation for building some of the finest homes in the area and I have had the pleasure of showing and selling their homes in the Pensacola Real Esate Market for years.

You will find no disppointments in this house, and will love living here for years to come.

Classic Homes is also building their popular Viscaya floor plan in Pensacolas Nature Trail.

It is a 2605 4/2 and has extraordinary curb appeal

Classic Home Nature Trail Pensacola

Here is the write up from Classic Homes:

VISCAYA MODEL, 4/2.5, FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS, 4TH BEDROOM CAN BE OFFICE/STUDY, KITCHEN HAS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, WALLOVEN/SMOOTH TOP STOVE, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS KITCHEN/BATHS,BOSCH GAS APPLIANCES, STAINED CABINETS, MORNING AREA, LEISURE ROOM HAS HOP UP (TREY) CIELING, CORNER FIRE PLACE, LARGE MASTER SUITE, MASTER BATH HAS WHIRLPOOL TUB, SEPERATE SHOWER, HIS AND HER VANITIES, 2 WALKIN CLOSETS, LARGE COVERED LANI WITH ACCESS FROM MASTER BEDROOM, LIVING ROOM, AND LEISURE ROOM. TILED AND CARPET FLOORS, 3 CAR FINISHED GARAGE,gAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER, COMES WITH ARMOR HURRICANE PANELS, SPRINKLER SYSTEM, SODDED AND LANDSCAPED YARD, GATED COMMUNITY WITH CENTRAL CLUB HOUSE,W/COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS COURTS, FITNESS CENTER, PLAY GROUND AREA, JOGGING TRAILS, ACRES AND ACRES OF PRISTINE WOODLANDS ARE BEING PRESERVED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR USE AND ENJOYMENT.

I have shown this floor plan many times and I promise you will appreciate the way the open living area flows.

I had not seen this elevation of this plan, but it looks great, and it fits right in to the rustic Nature Trail Pensacola setting

DR Horton Pensacola is building this big 4258 square foot 6 bedroom three bath in Pensacola’s Nature Trail

Pensacola Nature Trail D.R. Horton Home

Here is the write up from the Pensacola MLS

Unbeliveable two story 4258sf 6/3.5 bath. When you enter this home you have a dining room one one side and a large study on the other. As you enter the family area, the ceiling is approximately 20′! Beautifule windows go all the up to the ceiling. Fireplace with built in book shelves on both side of fireplace. The family area is open to family room and breakfast room. Large kitchen with and island and walk in pantry. 1/2 bath off the kitchen. Wet bar that leads from kitchen to dining room. The Master is downstairs and there are 5 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs along with a huge game/theatre room. Photos are of same floorplan in a different neighborhood. Pictures may be of similar, but not necessarily of subject property, including exterior and interior colors.

This home home has an asking price of 387,800

Nature Trail in northwest Pensacola, is only twenty minutes

From downtown Pensacola and thirty minutes from Pensacola Beach

I was also fortunate to sell a beautiful home built by KW in Nature Trail.

It is one of the nicest homes inside and out that I have ever sold.

Nature Trail Pensacola Real Estate

Here is the Beautiful custom kitchen,one of the nicest I’ve seen

KW home in Pensacola’s Nature Trail

KW in Pensacola's Nature Trail

Beautiful custom kitchen

Living Room In KW home in Nature Trail

Here are the active and pending listings in Pensacola’s Nature Trail as of January 2012

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	A	5966 DAHOON DR	3	2	1,750	2011	$239,959	$0		310
2	A	5952 DAHOON DR	3	2	1,789	2011	$241,544	$0		177
3	A	5622 LOBELIA LN	4	3	2,582	2011	$266,900	$0		464
4	A	8824 MARSH ELDER DR	4	2	2,646	2010	$266,901	$0		161
5	A	8444 SALT GRASS DR	3	2	1,903	2007	$289,900	$0		289
6	A	8702 SALT GRASS DR	4	3	2,650	2010	$294,900	$0		266
7	A	8152 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,588	2011	$314,803	$0		177
8	A	8781 SALT GRASS DR	5	3	3,047	2011	$330,981	$0		35
9	A	5928 DAHOON DR	4	3	2,612	2011	$333,127	$0		177
10	A	8600 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,540	2010	$339,900	$0		612
11	A	8594 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,518	2008	$345,000	$0		28
12	A	8588 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,605	2011	$349,900	$0		262
13	A	8200 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	3,005	2011	$352,485	$0		177
14	A	8370 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,593	2011	$371,716	$0		177
15	A	8959 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,593	2011	$371,716	$0		177
16	A	8787 SALT GRASS DR	6	4	4,258	2011	$387,800	$0		48
17	A	8327 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	2,512	2008	$435,000	$0		212
18	A	5837 DAHOON DR	4	3	3,000	2007	$449,900	$0		1024
19	P	5539 SPOONFLOWER DR	3	2	1,830	2011	$189,900	$0		183
20	P	8829 MARSH ELDER DR	5	3	3,047	2011	$303,925	$0		270
21	P	8358 FOXTAIL LOOP	3	2	2,567	2011	$334,805	$0		0
22	P	8739 SPIDER LILY WAY	4	3	2,619	2011	$353,000	$0		293
23	P	8402 FOXTAIL LOOP	4	3	3,926	2011	$409,800	$0		0
24	P	5924 DAHOON DR	4	3	3,286	2011	$549,900	$

Waterford Sound Subdivision, the best value in Gulf Breeze Florida Real Estate

jimholland — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:30:45 +0000

D.R. Horton Pensacola is building a new neighborhood of affordable homes east of Pensacola that is convenient to, Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base.

Waterford Sound Gulf Breeze Florida

Waterford sound is close to Pensacola Beach, Ft Walton Beach and the Destin Florida beaches as well as the beaches of South Walton county. So,

If you are looking for a Florida lifestyle at an affordable price. Waterford Sound may be the place for you.

To See This neighborhood, or any homes in Northwest Florida Real Estate call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140

Waterford Sound Gulf Breeze Florida

Waterford sound is selling fast, and D.R. Horton is building some of their most popular floor plans.

The Madeline is an 1830 square foot 4/2.

Here is the Pensacola MLS write up from DR Horton Pensacola:

Our D.R. Horton Madeline Plan is one of the most well designed plans you will find. This Beautiful home can be built with either a 4th bedroom or as a 3 Bedroom/2 Bath with a Study. Kitchen is Large and Open with Black on Black GE Appliances, Beautiful Recessed Panel Maple Cabinets, Tile Flooring, Granite Countertops and a Welcoming Entertainment Bar overlooking the Dining and Family Room. Master Bedroom is Spacious and Elegant with Crown Molding and Trey Ceiling; Master Bath is Perfect w/ Granite Topped Raised Double Vanity, Tile Flooring, 4′ Separate Shower with Glass Door, Large Soaking Tub with Frosted Window above, Enclosed Elongated Toilet and Large Walk in Closet. Tile Flooring extends to all Wet Areas including the Guest Bath, Foyer and Laundry Room. Additional Features include: 5 1/4″ Base Molding, Upgraded Lighting, Orange Peel Walls with Knockdown Ceiling, Fabric Shield Hurricane Protection and Finished Garages complete with Automatic Garage Door Opener. At closing Buyer(s) receive a one year Builder warranty and a 10 year Structural Warranty. Seller will contribute up to $4,000. towards total closing cost, plus owner’s title policy, documentary stamps on the deed and survey fees when Buyer(s) obtains financing through Builders preferred Lender. “Subject to program limitations.”

As you can see, at the time of the writing of this post D.R. Horton is offering very generous closing cost contributions.Most buyers who use a V.A. loan will need very little money to close.

Dr Horton is also building a very nice 1580 square foot 3/2 they call the Camelia plan.

1580 square Camelia

Here is the write up on it from the Pensacola MLS:

Our D.R. Horton Camelia plan is Fantastic with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths and Large Open Family Room with Eye Catching Boxed Trey Ceiling. Open Kitchen has Welcoming Breakfast Bar with Granite Countertops, Tile Flooring, Lots of Beautiful Recessed Panel Maple Cabinets, Black Appliances, Walk in Pantry and Huge Eat in Kitchen that opens to Covered Back Porch. Master Bedroom is Spacious and Elegant with Crown Molding and Boxed Trey Ceiling. Master Bath is Perfect with Tile Flooring, Raised Double Vanity, Separate Shower with Door, Relaxing Soaking Tub with Frosted Glass Window above, Enclosed Elongated Toilet and Walk in Closet. Additional Features include: Tile Flooring extends to all Wet Areas including Guest Bath, Foyer and Laundry Room, 5 1/4″ Base Molding, Orange Peel Walls with Knock-down Ceiling, Finished Garage (Painted with Base Molding and Knock down Ceiling) complete with Garage Door Opener, 2 Remote Controls and Fabric Shield Hurricane Protections for all Windows. At closing Buyers receive a one year Builder Warranty and a 10 year Structural Warranty. Seller will contribute up to $4,000.00 towards total closing cost, prepaids and buy downs, plus owner’s title policy, documentary stamps on the deed and survey fees, when Buyer(s) obtains financing through Builders preferred lender. “Subject to program limitations

These homes are either built, or being built as of the time of this post.

D.R. Horton Pensacola Said “Bring Us an Offer!” In Cottonwood Subdivision

jimholland — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:35:31 +0000

I just wanted to provide a quick news flash about an exceptional Pensacola real estate deal just north of Pace Florida, and just northwest of Milton Florida. Also, this location is just minutes from NAS Whiting Field

To see these homes, or any others in the Pensacola Real Estate market call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140

To visit my complete Pensacola Real Estate blog click on this link

D.R. Horton Pensacola has reduced the price of one of their most desirable models in the exclusive neighborhood of Cottonwood.

Click the link To see all Homes for Sale in Cottonwood

The 3134 square foot 4 bedroom 3 and ½ bath with a bonus room over the garage Wyngate design is a lot of house and today D.R. Horton Pensacola dropped the price to $ 229,900.

This home is beautiful, and ready to move into.

Here is the description from D.R. Horton Pensacola

The Wyngate Your dream home is waiting! Enter this gated community & you’ll feel right at home! This amazing home offers granite counter tops throughout, beautiful tile in all the wet areas, crown molding in the foyer / dining room / master bedroom and warm inviting colors throughout. The yard is fully sodded with beautiful low maintence landscaping. The colonial interior doors give a sense of elegance throughout. This great neighborhood offers street lights & security of a gated community. Convienient to shopping, beaches, military bases & entertainment. Call today for your private showing. Photos are not of actual home but of another Wyngate in Cottonwood.

Cottonwood is a fantastic neighborhood of newer homes,near NAS Whiting field near Milton Florida

This one is decked out and ready to move in to.

D.R. Horton Pensacola said to bring them on offer!

To see this home now, call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140.

Here is the updated sales data for Cottonwood in Milton,Fl

for 2011

Cumulative Analysis

Listing Category	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price	Avg Price/Sqft
Sold	$147,500	$319,791	$235,855	$83
Total Averages	$147,500	$319,791	$235,855	$83

Sold Property Analysis

Address	List Price	Sold Price	DOM	% Chg	%SP/OLP	SP/Sqft
6033 PAIGE POINTE DR	$145,900	$147,500	559	-1.1%	69.25%	$73.24
5537 HEATHERTON RD	$199,900	$199,000	116	0.5%	97.86%	$85.70
5640 HEATHERTON RD	$218,400	$209,000	102	4.3%	97.94%	$89.97
5632 HEATHERTON RD	$234,900	$225,000	33	4.2%	95.79%	$73.99
5752 HEATHERTON RD	$227,000	$227,000	119	0.0%	100.00%	$76.53
5512 HEATHERTON RD	$241,797	$235,000	29	2.8%	90.27%	$75.39
5744 HEATHERTON RD	$254,100	$241,763	421	4.9%	100.32%	$93.20
5396 HEATHERTON RD	$262,000	$262,000	83	0.0%	100.00%	$83.60
5712 HEATHERTON RD	$292,500	$292,500	30	0.0%	100.00%	$82.37
5688 HEATHERTON RD	$319,797	$319,791	191	0.0%	100.00%	$95.55
Total Averages	$239,629	$235,855	168	1.6%	95.59%	$83

Property Summary

.	Sta	Street Address	Bed	Baths	SqFt	Year Built	L Price	S Price	Sold Date	DOM
1	S	6033 PAIGE POINTE DR	4	2	2,014	2005	$145,900	$147,500	06/07/2011	559
2	S	5537 HEATHERTON RD	4	3	2,322	2010	$199,900	$199,000	03/18/2011	116
3	S	5640 HEATHERTON RD	3	3	2,323	2010	$218,400	$209,000	03/11/2011	102
4	S	5632 HEATHERTON RD	5	3	3,041	2010	$234,900	$225,000	01/21/2011	33
5	S	5752 HEATHERTON RD	5	3	2,966	2011	$227,000	$227,000	07/02/2011	119
6	S	5512 HEATHERTON RD	4	4	3,117	2010	$241,797	$235,000	01/21/2011	29
7	S	5744 HEATHERTON RD	3	2	2,594	2011	$254,100	$241,763	10/20/2011	421
8	S	5396 HEATHERTON RD	4	4	3,134	2010	$262,000	$262,000	03/25/2011	83
9	S	5712 HEATHERTON RD	5	3	3,551	2011	$292,500	$292,500	08/31/2011	30
10	S	5688 HEATHERTON RD	5	4	3,347	2011	$319,797	$319,791	12/09/2011	191

D.R. Horton Pensacola is also offering their 4258 Square foot 6 bedroom three and one half bath floorplan in Cottonwood for 279,900

Here are detailed directions to Cottonwood

~~ From the heart of Milton – or Crestview, Take Hwy 90 West, Go North on Stewart St (SR 87), then LEFT (West) on Berryhill Rd go approx 3.5 miles, turn RIGHT (North) on Anderson Ln go about a 1/2 mile and COTTONWOOD will be on your right. *** From Pensacola take Hwy 90 into Pace go LEFT (North) on West Spencerfield Rd, by the Hardees & Winn Dixie, proceed all the way to Berryhill Rd(approx 3 miles); turn RIGHT (East) on Berryhill Rd, go 3 miles and turn LEFT (North) on Anderson Ln, at the light, go about a 1/2 mile and Cottonwood will be on the right. */*/*/* Or Take I-10 East across the bay and take Avalon Blvd Exit, go North to Hwy 90 turn RIGHT (East); go one mile then turn LEFT (North) on Glover Ln, pass Hamilton Bridge Rd and then turn LEFT on Berryhill Rd, then RIGHT on Anderson Ln

Shepherds Grove Subdivision is a Great Neighborhood if you are looking for Great Schools in the Pensacola Real Estate Market

jimholland — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:24:15 +0000

Of all of the homes available in the Pensacola Real Estate market, the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Shepherds Grove may have the best combination of elementary, middle and high schools available.

The Tate High School district has always been considered as being one of the most desirable high school districts in Escambia county. I have had many buyers who ask specifically to look at homes in that district. Tate High School has been known for having well supported sports teams and extracurricular activities for decades, and has always been known for a high level of community involvement.

Ransom middle school is also considered one of the best in the county and consistently rates well on the state standardized testing. Ransom, Tate and Pine Meadow elementary are all rated 8 out of ten or higher on the Great Schools website.

To find out about new homes to be built in the Pensacola real estate market, or existing homes, anywhere in the Pensacola real estate market call Jim Holland at 850-206-6140

or e-mail me at hollandjames@hotmail.com

Fortunately, if you are looking for a great neighborhood to take advantage of these three good schools,D.R. Horton Pensacola is building some very good values in Shepherds Grove starting with a 2610 square foot 4 bedroom three bath Brookstone priced at $235,575

This home has a beautiful open plan

Next the very popular 3047 Square foot Mckenzie plan at

$257,400.

Here is the write up on this house from the D.R. Horton MLS entry

Beautiful and spacious 5 bedroom with 3 full bathrooms. Beautiful formal dining room close to your large modern kitchen. All D.R. Horton Shepherd’s Grove homes come with beautiful granite countertops throughout home, ceramic tile in all bathrooms, utility closets, foyer and laundry rooms. Crown molding in foyer, dining room and master bedroom. 5 base molding through-out entire home plus garage. Garage comes painted and trimmed with 2 garage clickers. Kitchen comes standard with a GE electric stove, GE microwave, GE dishwasher, Moen faucet and garbage disposal. The McKenzie plans also has crown molding in family room, large island in kitchen, kitchen comes with tons of 42″ maple cabinets and a very large covered patio. All master bathrooms will have high vanity with double sinks. Large walk-in closets, garden tub with separate stand-in shower. You will get two ceiling fans in home, one in family room, other in master bedroom. All other bedrooms are blocked and pre-wired for fans. Nice size 88′ X 142′ lot, fully sodded front, back and sides. Front lawn come beautifully landscaped with sprinkler system in front, back and sides of home. Great community in a fantastic “A” rated school district. Builder offers a 1 yr. builder warranty, 10 yr. structural warranty, 30 yr. shingle warranty.

This plan looks as good in person as it sounds, and with all the add ons, it is a very good value in new construction, in the northwest Pensacola and Cantonment real estate markets

If you would like to see a model of this house, give me a call at 850-206-6140 and I can set up a showing!