Rita Hawthorne, Realtor

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

🌊JUST LISTED🌊

📍 13928 River Rd #504, Pensacola, FL 32507

Luxury waterfront living at its finest! This spacious two-level, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath condo offers breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway from both floors.

Step inside to an open floor plan perfect for entertaining or everyday living — the great room and dining area flow seamlessly to a large north-facing balcony where you can relax and watch stunning sunsets.☀️

The chef’s kitchen provides abundant workspace for preparing meals or hosting gatherings, and the dedicated office area makes working from home effortless.

Upstairs, the main suite features private balcony access, multiple closets, and a luxury bath with double vanities, shower, and whirlpool tub. The lower level includes 4 bedroom suites—each with private baths—two with access to a second balcony overlooking the water.🤩

Additional features include luxury vinyl plank flooring, 8-foot doors, and wide baseboards throughout. Offered fully furnished, all you need to bring are your personal items!

Enjoy resort-style living with community amenities such as a waterfront pool and entertainment area, meeting room, media room with kitchen, fitness center, dock access, and beach access.

Whether you're seeking a primary home, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity, this 3,100 sq ft waterfront residence offers it all.

📞 Contact me today for more information or to schedule your private showing.

10/31/2025

🎃👻Happy Halloween from Connell & Company Realty, Inc.!👻🎃

Wishing everyone a spooktacular day filled with treats, laughter, and maybe just a few friendly frights! 🕸️✨ Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or enjoying a cozy night in, we hope your Halloween is full of fun and festive memories.

🏡 From our family to yours — Happy Halloween! 🎃🕷️

10/03/2025

✨ Just Listed! ✨
5049 Wheeler Way, Pensacola, FL 32526

Looking for a gated community? Welcome to Woodlyn Meadows—just minutes from the heart of Pensacola and the vibrant Nine Mile Road area! 🏡

This beautifully designed home features:
✔️ Open floor plan with soaring ceilings
✔️ Chef’s kitchen with oversized island, gas range, pantry & plenty of cabinetry
✔️ Split bedroom layout for added privacy
✔️ Luxurious main suite with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity & oversized closet
✔️ Great room with French doors leading to a covered porch & extended patio
✔️ Spacious backyard with room for a pool, play, or garden
✔️ Rear access from Sasser Lane—perfect for a boat or extra vehicles

With its thoughtful design and functional extras, this home is ideal for everyday living and entertaining.

📍 Don’t miss your chance to call this one home!
Contact me today for more information or to schedule your private showing.

09/23/2025

🐟🦀 Seafood Festival This Weekend! 🦀🐟

Head down to Seville Square in downtown Pensacola this weekend for freshly caught Gulf seafood and creative coastal cuisine, live music, local art, and family-friendly fun!

🕙 Festival Hours
Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

🦐 Learn more about Seafood Festival here: https://bit.ly/3VwE8yv

Fiesta Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola

09/23/2025

✨ Just Listed in Cordova Park! ✨

Welcome to 2201 Dupont Dr, Pensacola, FL 32503 – a rare opportunity in one of Pensacola’s most sought-after neighborhoods! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers comfort, character, and upgrades galore.

Step inside and enjoy:
🔥 A cozy family room with a brick fireplace
🌟 A spacious living room with bay window, formal dining, and original wood floors
🍳 A chef’s dream kitchen featuring quartzite countertops, KitchenAid double ovens, Bosch dishwasher, Wolff gas cooktop (2024), and more!
🛁 A luxurious main suite with an expanded bath, granite counters, and large shower
🎨 An art studio with its own HVAC – perfect as a guest suite, office, gym, or safe room

Upgrades & features you’ll love:
✅ Roof (2019)
✅ Tankless hot water heater (2014)
✅ Re-piped plumbing
✅ Hurricane braced garage doors, impact glass, and more storm-ready extras
✅ Oversized deck & patio for outdoor entertaining
✅ Sprinkler system with well

📍 Close to parks, schools, and everything East Hill & Cordova Park living has to offer!

📲 Contact me today for more information or to schedule your private showing.

08/01/2025

🏡 Just Listed in Scenic Heights! 🏡

📍 3760 Whispering Pines Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504

This charming brick cottage in the heart of Scenic Heights is the one you've been waiting for! Sitting on a beautifully manicured lot, this home blends classic charm with modern updates. Step inside to gleaming refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, new baseboards, and large windows that flood the open-concept living space with natural light.

🍳 The kitchen features freshly painted cabinets, a new refrigerator, and a breakfast bar—perfect for casual dining or entertaining. All bedrooms are bright, freshly painted, and include ceiling fans.

🚗 Enjoy the convenience of an 11x20 garage with an additional 7x10 storage room and extra parking for your boat or guests. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream with a 31x16 deck, new sod, sprinkler system, and a 16x16 workshop for hobbies or extra storage.

🛠️ Major updates include:
Roof (2025)
Hot Water Heater (2025)
Electrical Panel (2010)

✨This move-in ready home is clean, well cared for, and ready for you!✨

📞 Contact us today for more information or to schedule your private showing.

07/24/2025

🏡 Community Spotlight: East Hill🏡

East Hill, one of Pensacola’s most historic neighborhoods, traces its roots back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emerging as a desirable residential area during the city's post-Civil War growth. Originally part of a larger land grant, East Hill began to develop in earnest as streetcar lines expanded from downtown, offering convenient access and attracting Pensacola’s burgeoning middle and upper classes. The neighborhood quickly became known for its tree-lined streets, gently rolling terrain, and distinctive architectural styles—including Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and early 20th-century cottages. Many of these homes still stand today, lovingly restored and preserved, giving East Hill its timeless character. With its close proximity to Bayview Park and Bayou Texar, East Hill was—and remains—a vibrant, walkable community steeped in Southern charm and neighborhood pride. Its legacy as a well-planned, residential enclave has solidified its reputation as one of Pensacola’s most desirable and storied neighborhoods.

Thinking about buying or selling in East Hill? Connell & Company Realty, Inc. has been your trusted local experts since 1982. We know this market — and we know what makes East Hill special.🥳

Contact us today to learn more about current listings or upcoming opportunities in this incredible neighborhood.📲🏠