815 S Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

$9,700,000
Property Type: Commercial for Sale Square Footage: 21,720 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Active
Current Price: $9,700,000 List Date: 10/15/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

The Palafox Icehouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, waterfront asset in the heart of Downtown Pensacola at a 5.88% cap rate, backed by long-term, credit-quality tenancy and irreplaceable Palafox Street frontage. The three-story iconic building is 100% leased to Merrill Lynch, a tenant since 2001, and Rafferty, Domnick, Cunningham & Yaffa, which recently executed a new five-year lease in 2024. Investors benefit from immediate cash flow with built-in upside through future rent growth or strategic repositioning. Located within a supply-constrained, high-growth coastal market surrounded by dining, retail, residential, and waterfront amenities, the asset offers durable income today and long-term appreciation potential. Prime Waterfront Location in the heart of Downtown Pensacola's entertainment and business district with irreplaceable views. Iconic Palafox Street Frontage along the city's most desirable commercial corridor, surrounded by dining, retail, and residenti

Listing Details MLS# 780409

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
446.59
Sub-Type
Income Producing

Location

Area
13 – Escambia County
Street #
815
Street Direction
S
Street Name
Palafox
Street Suffix
Street
State
FL
Zip Code
32502
County
Escambia
Sub Area
1302 – Escambia – Pensacola
Subdivision
No Named Subdivision
Community/Resort
None
Waterfront
Yes
Parcel ID
00-0S-0091-0005-0050
Elementary School
Hellen Caro
Middle School
Bailey
High School
Other
Directions
815 S. Palafox Street is located in downtown Pensacola. From I-10, take Exit 10 onto US-90 East, follow it to N. Palafox Street, and head south through Garden Street into the S. Palafox corridor where the property will be on your right.
Legal Description
LEASED TO PALAFOX ICEHOUSE PARTNERS BEG AT NW COR OF LT 1 BLK 34 WATERFRONT S 10 DEG 34 MIN 11 SEC E ALG WLY LI OF BLK 34 & EXTEN THEREOF 257 FT N 78 DEG 25 MIN 49 SEC E 8 12/100 FT N 79 DEG 23 MIN 15 SEC E 117 FT S 10 DEG 36 MIN 48 SEC E 642 43/100 FT N 79 DEG 29 MIN 51 SEC E 78 49/100 FT FOR POB CONT N 79 DEG 29 MIN 51 SEC E 212 FT S 10 DEG 37 MIN 31 SEC E 520 29/100 FT S 79 DEG 29 MIN 22 SEC W

General Property Info

List Class
Commercial
Immediate Occupancy
No
Construction Status
Construction Complete
# of Units
3
SqFt Unit
7240
# of Stories in Building
3
Acreage
0.37
SqFt Tot Bldg
21720
Year Built
1999

Listing Info, Tax and Legal

HOA Fee
No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
The Palafox Icehouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, waterfront asset in the heart of Downtown Pensacola at a 5.88% cap rate, backed by long-term, credit-quality tenancy and irreplaceable Palafox Street frontage. The three-story iconic building is 100% leased to Merrill Lynch, a tenant since 2001, and Rafferty, Domnick, Cunningham & Yaffa, which recently executed a new five-year lease in 2024. Investors benefit from immediate cash flow with built-in upside through future rent growth or strategic repositioning. Located within a supply-constrained, high-growth coastal market surrounded by dining, retail, residential, and waterfront amenities, the asset offers durable income today and long-term appreciation potential. Prime Waterfront Location in the heart of Downtown Pensacola's entertainment and business district with irreplaceable views. Iconic Palafox Street Frontage along the city's most desirable commercial corridor, surrounded by dining, retail, and residential development. Stabilized, Income-Producing Asset — 100% leased to two long-term professional tenants; Merrill Lynch (12,255 RSF) — tenant since 2001 and Rafferty, Domnick, Cunningham & Yaffa (6,739 RSF) — new 5-year lease executed in 2024 Attractive In-Place Yield — Offered at a 5.88% cap rate with stable downtown office income. Limited Downtown Office Supply supports long-term occupancy and rental stability. Historic, Character-Rich Building — Three-story Class 'A' office building enhances market appeal and tenant retention. Walkable Waterfront Environment with immediate access to marina, festivals, restaurants, and hospitality. Located in a Growing Coastal Market benefiting from population growth and continued downtown revitalization. Rent Roll maintained almost 100% occupancy since building completed in 1999.

More Information

Waterfront Type

Bay/Harbor
Yes

Floors in Unit/Home

Three Or More
Yes

Property Features

Waterfront Type: Bay/Harbor
Listing Office: NAI TALCOR
Last Updated: April – 17 – 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.