Scott LaCoste Construction

Home Builder in Gulf Breeze, FL

Gulf Breeze is coastal, so lots there often carry flood-zone elevation requirements we plan for up front, not after the fact.

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Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze is a coastal city in Santa Rosa County, about 30 minutes from Pace. Building near the water here usually means planning for flood-zone elevation requirements, which we factor into the estimate from the start rather than after the fact, so there are no surprises once construction is underway on a lot you've already committed to. Its location on the peninsula also means shorter drives to both Pensacola and the beaches than most inland communities offer.

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County
Santa Rosa County
Drive from Pace
30 minutes from Pace

What’s nearby

  • Incorporated city in Santa Rosa County
  • Coastal community on the Gulf Breeze peninsula
  • Flood-zone elevation requirements can add to build cost near the water

Homes under construction near Gulf Breeze

Building in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze is an incorporated city on the Gulf Breeze peninsula, roughly a 30-minute drive from Pace. Its coastal location makes it a popular spot for buyers who want to be near the water, whether that's Pensacola Bay to the north or Santa Rosa Sound to the south. It's also a shorter commute into Pensacola than Pace or Milton for anyone working closer to the coast, which is part of why land here tends to carry a premium over comparable inland Pace lots.

Lots and land

Land in Gulf Breeze often falls inside a flood zone, which can mean additional elevation requirements and added cost that a comparable lot in Pace wouldn't carry. We'll walk any lot you're considering and give you a straight answer on what that means for the build, both in terms of engineering and budget, before you commit to it. That conversation happens early, not after you've already put money down on land. We've walked enough coastal lots to know which questions matter before you sign anything.

Why buyers pick Gulf Breeze

Buyers pick Gulf Breeze for the water access and the shorter commute into Pensacola. It's a different build profile than our inland Pace homes, with coastal wind and flood considerations built into the design from the start, and we plan for those requirements up front so there are no surprises once construction starts on your specific lot. For buyers who prioritize water access over acreage, it's often the first place they look before considering Pace or Navarre, and we're glad to compare the tradeoffs honestly.

Frequently asked questions

Do flood zones affect the cost of building in Gulf Breeze?

Often, yes. Coastal lots in Gulf Breeze can require elevation work that inland lots don't need. We review this with you before finalizing a build estimate.

How far is Gulf Breeze from Pace?

About 30 minutes.

Do you build spec homes in Gulf Breeze?

Our current spec homes are in Pace. We'll build custom or semi-custom on a lot you own in Gulf Breeze. Contact Scott to talk through it.

Talk to Scott about building in Gulf Breeze

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

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