The Cambridge
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,698 sq ft
Home Builder in Pensacola Beach, FL
Pensacola Beach is its own world on Santa Rosa Island, and building there means planning for coastal flood and wind requirements from day one.
Pensacola Beach sits on Santa Rosa Island in Escambia County, across the bridge from Gulf Breeze and about 40 minutes from our Pace office. It's a separate world from the mainland, with Gulf frontage on one side and Santa Rosa Sound on the other. We build there for buyers who already have a lot on the island and want a builder who plans for coastal construction from the start.
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
- About 40 minutes from Pace
Sources: Wikipedia, Pensacola Beach, Florida.
What’s nearby
- Barrier-island community on Santa Rosa Island, in Escambia County
- Reached from Pensacola and Gulf Breeze over the Pensacola Beach Bridge
- Coastal flood and wind requirements apply well beyond an inland lot
Plans we build in Pensacola Beach
Any of these plans goes on your lot here.
The Lunsford
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,163 sq ft
The McKenzie
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,349 sq ft
The Heritage
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,241 sq ft
The Del Monte
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,532 sq ft
The Tucker
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,587 sq ft
The Cameron
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,385 sq ft
The Ashley
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,079 sq ft
The Gadsden
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,528 sq ft
The Modern Farmhouse
2,871 sq ft
Building on Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach is a barrier-island community on Santa Rosa Island, reached from Pensacola and Gulf Breeze over the Pensacola Beach Bridge. Building on the island comes with flood-zone elevation and wind design requirements that go well past what an inland lot needs, and those requirements shape the foundation, the framing and the budget. We walk through what applies to your specific lot before we give you a number.
Lots and land
We don't hold lots on Pensacola Beach. Most island property is leased rather than owned outright, so the lease terms on your lot matter before you design anything. If you have a lot there, or you're close to buying one, contact Scott and he'll give you a straight read on scope, schedule and cost.
Why buyers pick Pensacola Beach
Buyers come to Pensacola Beach for the Gulf and the sound, and for a place that feels like a beach town year-round. The tradeoff is coastal construction, which takes more engineering and more time than an inland home. We'll be clear about that difference up front so you can decide with real numbers in hand.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build on Pensacola Beach?
Yes, for buyers who have a lot on the island. Contact Scott to talk through the specifics.
How far is Pensacola Beach from Pace?
About 40 minutes.
Are there special requirements for building on Pensacola Beach?
Yes. Barrier-island lots carry stricter flood elevation and wind design requirements than inland lots. We'll review what applies to your lot before giving an estimate.
Talk to Scott about building in Pensacola Beach
Tell him about your lot, or ask what’s available in the Pensacola Beach community, and he’ll give you a straight answer before you commit to anything.