Scott LaCoste Construction

New Homes Near Pensacola

Pensacola is the regional hub, and NAS Pensacola brings a steady stream of buyers relocating into the area.

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Pensacola

Pensacola is the regional hub for Northwest Florida, home to NAS Pensacola and about 25 minutes from Pace. A lot of our buyer inquiries trace back to people relocating into the area for the base or for work in the city itself, then looking outward toward Pace and Santa Rosa County for land. Our current inventory sits a short drive away in Pace, which is often where that search ends up.

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County
Escambia County
Drive from Pace
25 minutes from Pace

What’s nearby

  • Escambia County's metro hub
  • Home to NAS Pensacola
  • Served by Pensacola International Airport

Plans we build in Pensacola

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

Building near Pensacola

Pensacola anchors Escambia County as the region's metro center, with NAS Pensacola bringing a steady stream of military and civilian relocations every year. Pensacola International Airport sits inside the metro as well, which matters for buyers moving in from out of state who need to fly a lender or an inspector in, or who are flying in themselves to see land firsthand. It's about a 25-minute drive from our home base in Pace. For buyers coordinating a long-distance move, that airport access can matter as much as the base itself.

Lots and land

Our current spec inventory sits in Pace, a short drive from Pensacola, which is where most buyers relocating for NAS Pensacola end up looking once they see what acreage costs compared to city lots closer in. If you already have land closer to Pensacola itself, we'll evaluate it the same way we would any other lot, with the same honest walk-through before we commit to a build estimate. That comparison is usually the deciding factor for buyers relocating from out of state.

Why buyers pick the Pensacola area

Buyers relocating for NAS Pensacola or work in the city often want more land than Pensacola proper offers at a comparable price, which is a big reason Pace and the surrounding Santa Rosa County communities end up on their list. The short commute back into Pensacola keeps that city access open without sacrificing the acreage that drew them to look outside city limits in the first place. We walk that tradeoff with every buyer who's weighing city convenience against the acreage Pace offers.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pace from NAS Pensacola?

About 25 minutes.

Do you build homes inside the city of Pensacola?

Our current homes are in Pace. We're happy to evaluate a lot inside Pensacola or the surrounding metro if you already own one. Contact Scott to discuss.

Is Pensacola a good option for relocating military families?

Many of our buyer inquiries come from people relocating for NAS Pensacola or NAS Whiting Field. We can talk through the tradeoffs between city lots and acreage further out.

Talk to Scott about building in Pensacola

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

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