Gulf Breeze Florida Real Estate
Gulf Breeze is a delightful city located on the Fairpoint Peninsula in Santa Rosa County Florida and is situated 5.7 miles from Pensacola. It is 4.8 square miles in size with an elevation of 14 feet and is a quiet residential community just a few minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. A thriving waterfront community, Gulf Breeze provides elements of small town character, high quality education and a number of waterfront activities.
 The rate of unemployment in the area is among the lowest in the nation at only 2.8% with the largest employers being the Navy, the National Park Service, health care, education, retail and construction.
The city boasts eighteen miles of waterfront and three protected bayous, as well as a number of the best boat ramps in the area. For those who enjoy fishing, there are deep sea fishing charter boats available as well as competitive fishing tournaments. No fishing license is required to fish off any of the local piers.
For those residents and visitors who enjoy leisurely walks in the woods, there are 105 acres of undeveloped park property along the water.
For those who love living in a beautiful sunny climate, Gulf Breeze is the perfect place to call home since it offers over 300 days of sunshine each year as well as miles of sugar-white beaches for fun and relaxation. The city is an outdoor lover's dream where residents and visitors can sunbathe, snorkel, dive, surf or comb the pristine beaches.
Education:
The City of Gulf Breeze offers three county schools which are located side by side: Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Middle and High School. The students attending these schools regularly achieve academic excellence as evidenced by high test scores.
Demographics as of 2005
- Population of Gulf Breeze: 6,455 residents
- Median household income: $52,522
- Median family income: $61,661
- Per capita income: $34,688
- High school graduates: 95.6%
- Residents with bachelor's degrees: 48.3%
- Residents with graduate or professional degrees: 20.0%
Examples of homes in Gulf Breeze:
- Single family detached 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home, vaulted ceilings, new kitchen appliances with island, new ceramic counters, fireplace in living room, paneled family room, double sinks in master bathroom, lots of closets and storage space, custom patio and deck, light and sunny home ready for new owner………..asking price $325,000
- Three bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, single family detached, new roof, neutral carpeting, freshly painted interior, fully fenced back yard with dock, on waterfront, near schools and shopping, large rooms, great neighborhood, owner moving out of town and must sell, asking price………$475,000
- Four bedroom, 3 bath, single family detached, located on quiet cul-de-sac, granite counters in kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, breakfast nook, separate dining room, privacy fence in back yard, close to interstate, price reduced $25,000, owner will help with closing costs, asking price……….$495,000
If you are considering a move to a lovely city replete with a sense of history and Southern charm, contact us at Pensacola Homestore. One of our courteous and knowledgeable brokers will be happy to provide you with more information about the City of Gulf Breeze.
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