Scott LaCoste Construction

Home Builder in Cantonment, FL

Cantonment is one of the growth corridors northwest of Pensacola, close enough to Pace that we build there regularly.

Rendering of the Cambridge, a single-story farmhouse with board-and-batten gables, Hardie lap siding and brick, and a covered front porch.
Cantonment

Cantonment sits northwest of Pensacola in Escambia County, about 25 minutes from Pace. It's one of the growth corridors we keep an eye on outside Santa Rosa County, close enough to our Pace builds that we take on projects there on a regular basis for buyers who already have land or want to buy some. It's part of our regular primary service area, close enough that scheduling and site visits are never a problem.

Artist's concept, created with digital rendering tools including AI. Not to scale. Not a photograph of a built home, and may differ from the home as built.

County
Escambia County
Drive from Pace
25 minutes from Pace

What’s nearby

  • Unincorporated community in Escambia County
  • Growth area northwest of Pensacola
  • Near Interstate 65 and Highway 29

Plans we build in Cantonment

Our current builds are in Pace, a short drive away. Any of these plans goes on your lot here.

Building in Cantonment

Cantonment is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, near Interstate 65 and Highway 29. It's grown as part of the broader push northwest of Pensacola over the past several years, and its location keeps it about 25 minutes from our office in Pace, close enough that we treat it as a core part of our service area even though it sits outside Santa Rosa County lines. Buyers here often compare it directly against Pace, weighing highway access against the acreage our current lots offer.

Lots and land

We don't currently hold lots in Cantonment, but the area falls well within our regular service radius. If you have land there and want a spec, semi-custom, or custom build, contact Scott directly to walk through what's involved, including Escambia County's permitting process, which differs in a few specific ways from Santa Rosa County's process that we handle for our Pace builds. Reach out early if you're still evaluating a specific lot, since permitting timelines can affect your overall schedule.

Why buyers pick Cantonment

Cantonment draws buyers who want proximity to Pensacola's job market without living inside the city itself, plus easy highway access via I-65 and Highway 29 for commuting. It's a natural fit for anyone comparing options between Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who wants a shorter drive into Pensacola than Pace typically offers. It's a solid option for anyone who wants to stay close to Pensacola without paying city prices for land, especially buyers commuting daily into town for work at NAS Pensacola or downtown.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cantonment in Escambia or Santa Rosa County?

Cantonment is in Escambia County. Our current homes are in Santa Rosa County, but Cantonment is within our regular service area.

How far is Cantonment from Pace?

About 25 minutes.

Does Escambia County have different permitting than Santa Rosa County?

Yes, permitting and fees vary by county. We'll walk you through what applies to your specific lot.

Talk to Scott about building in Cantonment

Tell him about your lot, or ask what’s available in the Cantonment community, and he’ll give you a straight answer before you commit to anything.

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