Liberty Oaks vs Alicia Place Features in Crestview
-written by Tanya Rivera
Liberty Oaks is a D.R. Horton community whose listings emphasize newer open-concept layouts and indoor-outdoor entertaining. Alicia Place listings point to finished garages, upgraded trim, irrigation, and a location about a mile from Interstate 10. Confirm HOA terms, year built, and lot details for each address.
What makes Liberty Oaks and Alicia Place different in Crestview?
Liberty Oaks is a Crestview community developed by D.R. Horton, and its listings lean toward newer, open-concept floor plans built for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Alicia Place listings tend to highlight finished garages, upgraded trim and hardware, front-and-back-yard irrigation, and a location within roughly one mile of Interstate 10. Both are worth a look, but the right fit comes down to layout, location, and what you verify at the address level.
Key Takeaways
A September 2026 community listing on Livabl reported Liberty Oaks as sold out, so most buyers will be looking at resale homes rather than new builder inventory.
Liberty Oaks listings describe open-concept layouts, including four-bedroom, three-bath examples marketed for indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Alicia Place listings repeatedly describe finished garages, architectural-shingle roofs, knockdown ceilings, ceiling fans, and front-and-back-yard irrigation.
Alicia Place is described as sitting within about one mile of Interstate 10, but that distance should be confirmed for the specific address you're considering.
HOA terms, amenities, lot size, and year built are not uniform across a subdivision, so each one needs to be checked home by home.
How do Liberty Oaks and Alicia Place compare on home features?
Liberty Oaks leans toward newer open-concept construction, while Alicia Place listings emphasize finished garages and detailed interior finishes. Both descriptions come from individual listings, so treat them as representative rather than universal.
What is Liberty Oaks like?
Liberty Oaks is identified as a D.R. Horton development in Crestview. Current Homes.com listings describe open-concept floor plans, including four-bedroom, three-bath layouts designed to connect the main living area to the outdoors.
One local listing description characterizes Liberty Oaks as a subdivision with both newer construction and homes from local builders. That mix matters. It means two homes in Liberty Oaks can differ in finishes, floor plan, and build quality, so I look at each one individually rather than treating the whole subdivision as a single product.
The Livabl listing from September 2026 reported the community as sold out at that time. That refers to builder inventory. Resale is a separate question, and it's the one that matters if you're shopping Liberty Oaks today.
What is Alicia Place like?
Listing-level descriptions of Alicia Place homes, such as one on Strike Eagle Drive, repeatedly mention:
Finished garages
Architectural-shingle roofs
Orange-peel wall texture and knockdown ceilings
Ceiling fans, upgraded trim, and upgraded hardware
Front-and-back-yard irrigation
Those are details a buyer can actually check during a showing, which is more useful than a general impression of the neighborhood. Not every home will have every feature, so confirm the list against the home you're touring.
Side-by-side comparison
Attribute | Alicia Place | Liberty Oaks |
|---|---|---|
Features highlighted in listings | Finished garages, upgraded trim and hardware, irrigation, ceiling fans | Open-concept layouts, indoor-outdoor entertaining space |
Builder association | Confirm per address | D.R. Horton, plus some local-builder homes per one listing description |
Interior finishes noted | Orange-peel texture, knockdown ceilings | Varies by listing |
Interstate access | Described as within about one mile of I-10 | Confirm by mapping the specific address |
Availability note | Resale listings | Reported sold out by the builder in September 2026, so resale is the path |
How close are Alicia Place and Liberty Oaks to I-10, Duke Field, and Eglin?
Alicia Place is described in listing material as within approximately one mile of Interstate 10 and near military installations and Crestview-area services. Treat that as a starting point and verify it for the exact address.
For Liberty Oaks, I'd map each home you're considering rather than rely on a subdivision-wide claim. Drive times to Duke Field and Eglin-area employment depend on your gate, your shift, and the route you'd actually take. Test the drive at the hour you'd commute before you write an offer.
If your search is driven by a PCS move, my breakdown of Crestview neighborhoods for easy commuting to Duke Field and Eglin AFB will help you place both communities in context. When you can't tour in person, I walk the property myself and run a live virtual showing so you see the drive, the street, and the home as they really are.
What should you verify before buying in Liberty Oaks or Alicia Place?
Verify five things for every address: HOA status and rules, amenities, year built, lot details, and how the home was built. A subdivision name tells you where a home is, not what it comes with.
HOA rules and amenities
I can't tell you from a listing headline whether a given home carries HOA dues or what those dues cover. Request the HOA documents, if there are any, before you go under contract, and read what they say about fencing, parking, exterior changes, and rentals. If you're weighing the trade-offs, my post on HOA vs no HOA neighborhoods in Crestview walks through what to look for.
Likewise, don't assume a community pool, park, or clubhouse exists because a nearby development has one. Alicia Place listing details focus on features inside and on the lot, such as irrigation and finished garages, rather than shared amenities. If shared amenities matter to you, ask for them to be confirmed in writing.
Year built, lot, and construction details
Year built: Check the county property record for each address instead of assuming one neighborhood is older or newer than the other.
Lot size and yard layout: Irrigation systems and open floor plans look great in photos, but the lot determines how the backyard actually lives.
Builder and warranty status: In Liberty Oaks, ask which builder constructed the home, since listings indicate both D.R. Horton and local builders.
Roof, HVAC, and garage finish: These are common listing talking points, so ask for age and service records in a resale.
Your inspector and your closing agent each have a role here. The inspector evaluates the home's condition, and the closing agent handles title and settlement.
Which one fits an open floor plan?
If open-concept living is your priority, Liberty Oaks listings are where that language shows up most. But layout varies, so I'd still compare floor plans home by home. An Alicia Place home with the finishes you want may beat a Liberty Oaks home with the wrong lot or an expensive deferred repair.
Your actual numbers, your VA loan or conventional financing, and your timeline all shape which home wins. That's the conversation I have with buyers before we ever schedule a tour. If you're also comparing communities beyond these two, my guide to Redstone Commons vs Fox Valley shows how I frame a neighborhood comparison.
FAQ
What types of homes are in Alicia Place compared with Liberty Oaks?
Both are single-family communities in Crestview, but the listing language differs. Alicia Place listings emphasize finished garages, upgraded trim, and irrigation, while Liberty Oaks listings emphasize open-concept layouts such as four-bedroom, three-bath plans. Always compare the specific homes rather than the subdivisions.
Is Liberty Oaks still selling new-construction homes?
A September 2026 community listing on Livabl reported Liberty Oaks as sold out, so builder inventory was not available at that time. Resale homes are a separate matter, and I can help you track which Liberty Oaks homes come to market.
Does Alicia Place have neighborhood amenities?
The listing material I've reviewed for Alicia Place focuses on in-home and on-lot features rather than shared amenities. If a community amenity matters to you, ask for it to be confirmed in the HOA documents or the listing before you rely on it.
How close are these neighborhoods to Interstate 10 and Eglin-area employment?
Alicia Place is described as within roughly one mile of Interstate 10 and near military installations. Verify that for the exact address, and drive the route to Duke Field or Eglin at your real commuting time before you commit.
What should I verify about HOA rules before buying in either one?
Confirm whether the specific home has an HOA, what the dues cover, and what the rules say about fences, exterior changes, and rentals. Get the documents before you go under contract so there are no surprises.
Which neighborhood should you tour first?
Start with the layout you want. If it's open-concept, begin with Liberty Oaks. If it's a finished garage, irrigation, and detailed trim near I-10, begin with Alicia Place. Then tour both so the comparison is real instead of assumed.
I help buyers sort through exactly this, whether you're local or relocating from out of state. Schedule a consultation with me and we'll pull the homes that match your priorities in both communities and verify the details before you ever make an offer.
About Tanya Rivera
Tanya Rivera is a REALTOR® and leader of the Tanya Rivera Group at The Property Group 850, Inc., serving Crestview and the Emerald Coast. She specializes in PCS relocations to Eglin AFB and Duke Field, is a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), has helped sell 300+ homes since 2015, and holds Florida real estate license #3315357.
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