Scott LaCoste Construction

Home Builder in West Pensacola, FL

West Pensacola sits just west of downtown, and while our current builds are in Pace, we'll build on a lot here for the right buyer.

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West Pensacola

West Pensacola sits about 4 miles west of downtown, inside Escambia County, and includes the community of Brownsville within its boundaries. It's closer to the city center than most of our other Escambia service areas, which appeals to buyers who want to stay near downtown rather than move out toward Pace or Cantonment. Our current spec homes are in Pace, about 35 minutes away.

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County
Escambia County
Drive from Pace
About 35 minutes from Pace

Sources: Wikipedia, West Pensacola, Florida; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, West Pensacola CDP, Florida.

What’s nearby

  • Population of 21,019 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 21,339 in 2010
  • Sits about 4 miles west of downtown Pensacola
  • Includes the community of Brownsville within its boundaries

Plans we build in West Pensacola

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

Building in West Pensacola

West Pensacola had 21,019 residents at the 2020 census, a slight dip from 21,339 in 2010. The CDP includes the community of Brownsville and sits about 4 miles west of downtown Pensacola, closer to the city center than most of the other Escambia communities we serve. It's part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metropolitan area, and its location puts it about 35 minutes from our Pace office.

Lots and land

We don't currently hold lots in West Pensacola. If you own land there, including in Brownsville, contact Scott directly and we'll walk you through what a build would take, including Escambia County's permitting process. We handle that the same way for every Escambia lot, whether it's here, in Ferry Pass, or out in Cantonment.

Why buyers pick West Pensacola

West Pensacola appeals to buyers who want to stay close to downtown without paying the prices that come with lots directly inside the city. It's a shorter commute into Pensacola than Pace, Cantonment, or most of our other service areas, which matters for anyone working downtown. For buyers weighing that commute against the acreage our current Pace lots offer, we're glad to walk through both honestly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Brownsville part of West Pensacola?

Yes. Brownsville sits inside the West Pensacola CDP boundaries.

How far is West Pensacola from Pace?

About 35 minutes.

Do you build homes in West Pensacola?

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

Talk to Scott about building in West Pensacola

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

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