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Pensacola Waterfront Property The Pensacola area has many waterfront options to choose from when buying property. First, waterfront property is available in Pensacola, Perdido Key, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, Pace and Milton Florida. The kinds of waterfront environments vary from Gulf front beach properties to riverside homes. Pensacola | Perdido Key | Pensacola Beach | Gulf Breeze | Pace This is how I would illustrate the sequence of waterfront environments in Pensacola in this order: Gulf Front, Bay Front, Sound Front, Bayou, river Front, Canal Front Key aspects to waterfront properties include water depth, access to the gulf, elevation of the lot, dock and/or boat slip availability, permitting issues and deed restrictions. The depth of water is important to know since it determines the size of the boat (draft) that can be docked. Another import question is whether a dock or boat slip exists or can be built (permitted). Another important consideration is the elevation of the land that adjoins the waterfront real estate. This will determine if the home needs to be elevated. When waterfront homes are built according to current building codes and properly engineered, the likelihood of damage from a tropical storm or hurricane is dramatically reduced. Permitting requirements and deed restrictions are issues that are directed to what is allowed in a particular area, rather than what is physically possible. Many subdivisions prohibit the construction of personal docks and piers. Some property is under state lease and is not actually sold with the house or lot. This is the case on Pensacola Beach and parts of Gulf Breeze. The services of a highly qualified Pensacola real estate professional is strongly recommended since there is so much to know and consider when buying Pensacola waterfront property . Kim Gibbons is a real estate broker that is very experienced in this specialty market. Call 850-380-9064 or 501 East Gregory Street |