Bay County, Florida

Panama City Real Estate

Panama City is the Bay County market known for Gulf-front condos and coastal neighborhoods, reached by US-98 and US-231 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Bay County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 32,939 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Panama City home values right now

Typical Panama City home values are up 1.1% over the past year, at about $286,249.

Typical home value$286,249
1-year change+1.1%
5-year change+24.8%
Typical rent$1,744 / mo
Bay County typical value$344,902 (-0.9% yr)
Population (2020 Census)32,939
County seatPanama City (this city)
CourtsFourteenth Judicial Circuit · Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Panama City market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Panama City

What defines the Panama City market

Gulf-front condos and coastal neighborhoods

Access via US-98 and US-231 traffic

Bay County · seat Panama City · Fourteenth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Panama City?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Panama City: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Panama City buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Bay County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Panama City real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Panama City, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Panama City home at about $286,249, +1.1% over the past year. Bay County overall is about $344,902.

Which county and court handle Panama City property records?

Panama City is in Bay County (county seat: Panama City). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Panama City?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Panama City buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Panama City by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Panama City?

Florida does not require one, but Panama City contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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