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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 23, No. 20
By Morgan Cole
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t’s no s ecret that the Pensacola-area is growing, and it’s growing fast. As new luxury condos, infill housing and large-scale subdivisions are being developed across the city, median home and rental prices continue to rise. With construction underway on the final phases of the new Palmilla apartments in downtown Pensacola and plans recently announced for a new six-story, 242-unit residential complex in the East Garden District, there’s no sign of things slowing down. Throughout areas of North Pensacola, homebuilders are developing new large-scale subdivisions at every turn. As development continues along the State Road 87 corridor in Central Santa Rosa County, it is quickly changing the face of this once laid back, rural area. Within the past year and half alone, Santa Rosa County has approved at least 17 new subdivisions, bringing an estimated 900 new homes to the area. This number doesn’t include some of the other major projects currently on the table that have yet to receive final approval, such as the 2,700-acre Jubilee project being pursued in Pace. As the population throughout our Northwest Florida communities only continues to increase, inevitably comes more developments and long-term infrastructure projects to support this growth. Although impossible to cover them all, we have brought you details on some of the latest projects to be developed or currently under development throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Cosa counties.
New Luxury Apartments in Downtown Pensacola Now Available for Rent Construction is nearly complete on the new set of luxury apartments at 605 W. Garden Street in downtown Pensacola. The 240-unit complex called Palmilla consists of four residential buildings with a two-story parking deck. Each building is four stories with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each of the available floor plans feature open
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finished later this year with bids for construction being advertised this summer as phase one construction is set to wrap up. The council has budgeted $674K for phase two of the project. In February, the City Council approved a contract for street improvements on Clubbs Street that will allow for the construction of a small parking area at Bruce Beach. For updates and complete project details, visit cityofpensacola.com.
located on the main floor. Coretec Pro Plus vinyl plank floors have been installed throughout the common areas and bathrooms, with carpeted bedrooms. Each upstairs master suite features a large walk-in closet and luxurious master bathroom with a custom tile shower and freestanding tub, a double vanity sink with quartz countertops and private water closet. On the upper level are two additional bedrooms with large closets. There is also an indoor laundry room located on the second floor of each home. Exterior features include a fully sodded yard, low-E double pane vinyl windows, fabric shield hurricane protected windows, a Taexx pest control system, full irrigation system, tankless gas water heater, wooden privacy fence and storage shed. Some homes are still under construction but are currently for sale starting at around $370,000 and up.
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layouts with trendy accents, 9-foot ceilings and hardwood-style flooring. All units come equipped with a chefinspired kitchen, custom cabinets and high-end quartz countertops. Units also include a full-size washer and dryer along with expansive walk-in closets. Palmilla will offer a variety of upscale amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, a resort-style saltwater pool with tanning deck, valet trash service and a putting green on the property. The property is currently accepting rental applications for completed units and conducting onsite tours for prospective renters. Rental prices range from $1,703 to $3,358 per month depending on floor plan selection and optional upgrades. Visit palmillaliving.com for complete property details. New Townhomes Offer Rooftop Terraces & Downtown Living Construction is complete on a new townhome development in downtown Pensacola. One Spring, located at the corner of Spring and Intendencia streets, consists of 14 three-story townhomes, each with its own private rooftop terrace and garage. The development consists of six three-bedroom units and eight 2-bedroom units, with ten of the units having street-facing balconies. Ron Ladner and business partner Rimmer Covington are heading up the development project. Ladner and Covington are joint owners of Shaggy’s Restaurants, which has six locations including Pensacola Beach. A majority of the townhomes are complete and the property is now conducting private showings. Developers said that they worked hard to keep the price point of the townhomes as competitive as possible, with units now on the market with prices ranging from mid-$500K to $600K. Hello DeSoto Brings Modern Living to Heart of North Hill Hello Desoto, a new singlefamily home development in downtown Pensacola by local real estate developer Lauren Gund of Helm & Forge is located in the heart of historic North Hill on the
500 block of West DeSoto Street. These four single-family residences bring a new look to contemporary housing in the downtown Pensacola area. These custom-designed homes deliver a sophisticated style and timeless modernism in a way that also boasts comfort, convenience and quality. Each of the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes features a spacious 2,400-square-foot floor plan with high ceilings and covered parking areas with storage space. Homes also feature high-efficiency tankless water heaters, natural gas, smart home controls, wood tile, custom wood cabinetry with granite countertops, a luxurious upstairs master suite with private balcony and reading nook and covered patios at the front and rear of the property. For complete property details, visit hellodesoto.com. Bruce Beach Park on Track to be Complete Next Year The construction of Bruce Beach Park is now heading toward the second phase of development with the park on track to open in 2024. Construction is underway on the $6.3 million first phase of the park. The first phase includes building a central plaza with a walkway, shade structures, two public lawn areas with seat walls, a learning garden with plants and play structures for children and a pedestrian bridge over Washerwoman Creek, connecting the park to Community Maritime Park. The Pensacola City Council received updated plans for the second phase of Bruce Beach Park that include updated walking paths and a kayak launch location. Designers from firms SCAPE and HDR told the council that they planned on opening a temporary restroom trailer at the park that will serve as the public restroom facilities until the construction of the planned education and historic center is complete. However, the education and historic center are currently a part of the unfunded phase three of the park project. Engineering plans for phase two are currently 60 percent complete, and the plans are expected to be
14 New-Construction Homes Available on West Jackson Street Kirksey Court is one of Downtown Pensacola’s newest subdivisions. Built by aDoor Properties, the development consists of 14 singlefamily detached homes located on the 900 block of West Jackson Street near downtown Pensacola. Each two-story Craftsman-style home features a spacious open floor plan, duel covered porches and 8-foot exterior doors. Each home sits at more than 1,700-square-foot and is equipped with modern stainlesssteel appliances and black hardware to create a timeless yet modern look. Floorplans feature a spacious first-floor master suite with large walk-in closets and a full bath with double-sink vanity. Upstairs are two additional large bedrooms, a full bathroom, coat closet and large storage closet, as well as a second story covered balcony. Construction is complete and Kirksey Court homes are now listed at $420K and under. For complete property details, visit kirkseycourtinfo.com. The Retreat at A Street These new-construction Flynn Built homes located off North A Street in the heart of downtown Pensacola, feature custom two-story 1,600-square-foot (or more) floor plans. Each of the seven homes contains three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms with 8-foot doors, oversized shaker-style door trims, cased windows and 9-foot ceilings. Kitchen and dining areas are equipped with stainless-steel appliance packages, a custom tile backsplash, quartz countertops, a pantry and large center island. There is also a guest suite and bathroom
32-Unit Townhome Development Planned for Tanyard Neighborhood A new 32-unit townhome development is being planned for the Tanyard neighborhood in downtown Pensacola. Pensacolabased aDoor Properties submitted to the Pensacola Planning Board a proposal for a 32-lot development called Main Street Crossing. The project is located at 555 South G Street and is slightly more than 1 1/2 acres. The southern edge of the property fronts Main Street just across the road from the Builders First Source lumber yard. The proposal asks the city to approve the new lot lines for the planned development. Although much of the project is still in the design phase, the company plans to build 32 highend rental townhomes, which are anticipated to be rented out for around $2.5K per month. aDoor Properties purchased the property in February for $1 million, according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s website. For several months, aDoor has had a notice of demolition posted on the 1952 warehouse that currently occupies the site. ■