Located in desirable Cordova Park on a spacious one-third acre corner lot, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers generously sized rooms designed for comfortable everyday living. The classic Chicago brick exterior, a hallmark of the neighborhood, adds timeless 1960s charm and character. Significant recent investments in the home's infrastructure provide peace of mind and long-term savings. The most notable improvement was the installation of 18 hurricane-impact windows in 2018. Additional major updates include a new roof and water heater, both installed in 2025. While much of the home's interior retains its original character, the primary bathroom was completely gutted and beautifully renovated in 2025. Features include a glass-enclosed quartz-tiled shower, new double vanity, updated lighting, and modern finishes. New commodes were also installed in two of the home's three bathrooms. The home showcases desirable period details, including smooth ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace with Chicago brick accents, and built-in bookcases. One of the property's greatest assets is the exceptional room sizes. Despite no walls ever being moved, the home offers a spacious 19'5" x 17'3" den, a 15'9" x 15'1" living room, and even a large 15'2" x 8' laundry room. Three of the four bedrooms are oversized, reflecting an era when generous living spaces were both affordable and expected. Additional amenities include a two-car garage, mudroom with half bath, a backyard deck added last year, a storage building, and gutters. Combining solid construction, valuable updates, classic architectural details, and expansive living spaces, this Cordova Park home is a rare opportunity to enjoy both character and comfort in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Cordova Park, located between Bayou Texar and Pensacola International Airport, is a residential and park-oriented Pensacola neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and oak-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the N 12th Ave and E Cervantes St corridor, where local storefronts and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Cordova Park Elementary’s campus and the adjacent green space read as a civic anchor in the street grid. Architectural lines lean low and horizontal, with deep setbacks and mature canopy shaping the streetscape. Bayou Texar’s shoreline and nearby parks frame morning walks and paddle-friendly afternoons. The feel is calm and practical, with a strong connection to East Pensacola’s bayou geography.
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Market insights
3940 Aiken Rd
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Baseboards
Bookcases
Ceiling fans
Chair rail
High-speed internet
Storm door(s)
Double pane windows
Blinds and drapes
Impact resistant windows
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor (approx. 13.25' x 13.67')
Bedroom 1 on the first floor (approx. 11' x 14.83')
Bedroom 2 on the first floor (approx. 12.08' x 13.17')
Bedroom 3 on the first floor (approx. 10.67' x 11.17')
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom recently remodeled with new tile shower and glass enclosure, new double vanity, lighting fixtures and commode
Kitchen
Updated kitchen
Laminate countertops
Pantry
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Oven
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside with washer/dryer hookups
Gas water heater
Flooring
Parquet
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating and cooling
Central heating
Ceiling fans
Fireplace(s)
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Deck and porch
Privacy fencing in the backyard
Back yard
Corner lot
Home design
One-story home
Resale property
Not attached to another unit
Yard building on the property
Shingle gable roof
Slab foundation
Brick and frame construction
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with side entrance and garage door opener
Two covered parking spaces (total 2 parking spaces)
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick and frame construction
Slab foundation
Shingle gable roof
One level
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers with copper wiring
Cable available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Other
Paved public-maintained road access
Green energy features: heat pump, insulated walls, ridge vent
Electricity and solar
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The low-density residential land use district is established for the purpose of providing and preserving areas of single-family, low intensity development at a maximum density of 4.8 du per acre in areas deemed suitable because of compatibility with existing development and or the environmental character of the areas. The nature of the use of property is basically the same in all three single-family zoning districts. Variation among the R-1AAAA districts is in requirements for lot area, lot width, and minimum yards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Residential
Reroof a residential building and flash the chimney. Install hurricane clips.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2023 • Final
Residential
Install impact-rated windows on a residential building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pensacola, FL • 32503
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Pensacola. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3940 Aiken Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $350,000 and $580,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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