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Live Market Pulse
40/100
Market Heat
Normal for Aqua
2013 → 2026 · 79 at the 2021 peak
0 is Aqua's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 40. How it's scored

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Built fromLive CPAR MLS data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Aqua in Panama City Beach, FL has 13 homes for sale and 3 pending, asking from $579,000 to $1,190,000 (median $734,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $910,000, a median 109 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (+43% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2007–2007; 16 of 16 report an HOA (median $776/mo); 14 of the 16 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 21 ft). At the median price and Bay County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,170 ($10,690 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Aqua: 1 new listing (median asking $1,149,500), 3 under contract right now. As of October 17, 2026, Listing information provided by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.

Live · Aqua Housing Pulse CPAR MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$910K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 42.7% vs the prior 12 months
+42.7% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 8 sales in the two windows
91.2%
Sale vs ask
+132%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $392K median in 2012
Tempo
109days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2015 low
16%
Under contract
Bay: 17% (528 of 3,043)
16 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 25 a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Aqua

Live MLS inventory for Aqua. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Aqua listings as of 2026-10-17, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Aqua's numbers describe a market that is holding value rather than chasing it. The median price sits at $637,500 with no year-over-year movement, and homes are taking roughly 100 days to close — a pace that rewards patience over urgency on both sides of a transaction.

With only 8 closings in the current window, this is a thin-data community: a single high or low sale can shift the median meaningfully. Treat the price point as a directional signal, not a precise valuation, and lean on comparable-unit specifics rather than the community average when pricing or offering.

Aqua Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Aqua right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($910K) is up 42.7% from the prior 12 months ($638K) and up 132% since 2012. With about 25 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level CPAR MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: CPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Aqua market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $910K, and a median 109 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 43% from the prior 12 months and up 132% since 2012, computed from record-level CPAR MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32407 (Panama City Beach), 1,458 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $398K ($183/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 80 days on market. Right now 1,101 active and 151 pending listings put supply at about 6.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32407 housing market and the Bay County market.

CPAR sales records identify 30 homes in Aqua that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2007 and 2007 (median 2007), with a median living area of about 1,368 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. Source: CPAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Flood zones in Aqua: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% are in a V-series coastal high-hazard zone. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Panama City Beach.

Aqua is a Panama City Beach community in Bay County where prices have climbed 63% since 2012, but the current market heat score of 25 signals a slow, buyer-patient stretch rather than competitive bidding.

Best for

  • Buyers who can move without a deadline and want negotiating room built into the timeline
  • Buyers focused on long-term hold potential who are comfortable with a flat year-over-year snapshot
  • Buyers willing to verify unit-level features and amenities directly rather than rely on community-wide claims

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fast close in a low-heat, 100-day-average market
  • Buyers who want a large comparable-sales pool to lean on before pricing an offer
  • Buyers who require confirmed on-site amenities as a condition of the purchase

Windows contain 5 to 65 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing information provided by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 42.7% year over year; up 132% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2015 low; 109 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
5 to 65 a year; 5 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
79 at the 2021 peak, 12 in the troughs, 40 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in Aqua are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-18).

Aqua Market Scorecard

Balanced

Aqua is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $714,500, and homes go under contract in about 178 days.

$714,500
Median list
$910,000
Median sold
178
Days on mkt
13/3/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: CPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from CPAR MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Aqua today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Aqua.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable moving on their own timeline in a market with no urgency pressure.
Biggest Risk
Only 8 closings back the current median, so the price point can swing with a single sale.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers who want a data-verified price rather than a community-wide assumption.
Avoid If
You need amenity details or building features confirmed before you can commit to a search area.

A market priced on condition, not competition

A market heat score of 25 combined with a 100-day median days-on-market tells the real story here: listings are not moving on urgency, they are moving on merit. Buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and wait for the right unit rather than compete for the first one available.

The long-run appreciation figure — up 63% since 2012 — shows this is not a community that has stalled, it is one that has simply leveled off after a sustained run. Flat year-over-year pricing at this stage reads as consolidation, not weakness. No community amenities are listed in current MLS data, so any recreational or building features should be verified unit-by-unit rather than assumed from the community name.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Aqua. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.3/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Pricing Power4.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +132% since 2012; Recent Direction +42.7% year-over-year; Pricing Power 91.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 8 closings feeding the current snapshot and no amenities confirmed in MLS records, this is a community where the fine print matters more than the headline number. We pull the actual comparable sales, verify what each listing does and does not include, and price against real closed data instead of a thin, easily-skewed average.

Aqua in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable moving on their own timeline in a market with no urgency pressure.
Biggest advantageA 100-day median days-on-market gives buyers real room to negotiate and inspect.
Biggest riskOnly 8 closings back the current median, so the price point can swing with a single sale.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers who want a data-verified price rather than a community-wide assumption.
Avoid ifYou need amenity details or building features confirmed before you can commit to a search area.

What it really costs to own in Aqua Condos for Sale

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $7,799/yr across 22 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-18).
HOA duesMedian $776/month across 801 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Bay County is $1,928/yr (1,264 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 0% sit outside the high-risk zone and 100% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 2007 across 32 listings. An original roof here would be about 19 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,587/month (tax $650, HOA $776, insurance $161). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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Ask an agent about Aqua Condos for Sale

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Aqua Condos for Sale in Panama City Beach, FL homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Aqua Condos for Sale in Panama City Beach, FL.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $776/month (about $9,312/yr) · median of 801 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $776 per month ($9,312 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 801 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Flood & Insurance Context

Of 10 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% in a V-series coastal high-hazard zone.

Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=10) · as of 2026-10

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Aqua sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Aqua

Homes in Aqua that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 5 on record.

Aqua key facts
LocationPanama City Beach, Bay County, FL · ZIP 32407, 32413
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$910,000 median across 5 closed sales · +42.7% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)109 median
For sale right now16 active, 3 pending · median asking $714,500

Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing information provided by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Aqua key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/aqua--bay, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Aqua, Panama City Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 68 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-17)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing information provided by the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Aqua

The newest homes for sale in Aqua right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS Oct 18, 2026. All new listings in this market.

Recent Developments in Aqua Bay

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Aqua Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Panama City meets Houston developer interested in part of Panama City Mall site

    Panama City officials met a Houston developer interested in buying a portion of the largely vacant Panama City Mall, owned by Hendon Properties, with a retail focus. Discussions covered rezoning, possible CRA participation and plan submittal. The mayor called the FDOT US 231 widening, planned to six lanes from US 98 to SR 20, the biggest holdup.

    What it may mean for the marketPossible retail redevelopment of a large vacant site could add shopping options near the US 231 corridor, with timing tied to road widening and rezoning. The project is about 13 miles east of Aqua Bay, elsewhere in Bay County.

    Source: WJHG
  2. September 2026
    Development

    Panama City Beach council upholds approval of Palmhaven development on Front Beach Road

    The Panama City Beach City Council voted to uphold the Planning Board approval of Palmhaven, about 160 homes by Fischer Homes at 12610 Front Beach Road, with added conditions. The developer must build a multi-use trail, public park area and 40 public golf cart parking spaces, and a final development order is required before construction.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds roughly 160 homes of new housing supply on the west Front Beach Road corridor, along with a new public park, trail and parking amenities. The site is about 5 miles east of Aqua Bay.

    Source: WJHG
  3. August 2026
    Infrastructure

    HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announces $125 million expansion

    HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announced a $125 million expansion on its 23rd Street campus, including a new patient tower with 34 additional beds, a 16-bed orthopedic and spine unit, a fourth cath lab, an expanded women's center and a 5,000-square-foot outpatient entrance expansion. The project is in design, with construction of 24 to 36 months and completion targeted for 2029.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded hospital capacity and specialty services would improve local healthcare access and add medical-sector employment along the 23rd Street corridor. The project is about 12 miles east of Aqua Bay, elsewhere in Bay County.

    Source: WJHG
  4. July 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    Panama City Beach approves $1.25 million to rehabilitate Conservation Park boardwalks

    The Panama City Beach city council approved a budget of $1.25 million to rehabilitate more than one mile of boardwalks at Conservation Park. The funding covers rehabilitation of the park's boardwalk system.

    What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Conservation Park boardwalks upgrades a recreational amenity in Panama City Beach. The project is about 7 miles north of Aqua Bay, elsewhere in Bay County.

    Source: WJHG News Channel 7
  5. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    New retailers open at Watersound Town Center as construction continues

    Watersound Town Center in the Panama City Beach area reported new store openings including FP Movement, Hemline, Monkee's, and Sunset Shoes and Lifestyles, with Johnnie-O expected later in the summer. St. Joe said two additional buildings are planned to break ground this year at the center.

    What it may mean for the marketGrowing retail and dining space plus additional buildings expand the commercial center along the State Road 79 corridor. The project is about 13 miles northwest of Aqua Bay, elsewhere in Bay County.

    Source: The St. Joe Company
  6. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    Panama City moves downtown marina slip construction to bid, ends City Marina Partners deal

    Panama City put the first 50 boat slips at the Downtown Marina out for contractor bids, with construction expected to begin shortly after a contract is awarded and the bid window closing June 16. Commissioners also ended their working relationship with City Marina Partners and budgeted payment for work already completed.

    What it may mean for the marketProgress on downtown marina slip construction advances waterfront infrastructure in the Panama City core. The project is about 13 miles east of Aqua Bay, elsewhere in Bay County.

    Source: WJHG News Channel 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Aqua?
The median sale price in Aqua was $910K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, CPAR MLS).
How long do homes in Aqua take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 109 days on market (5 sales, CPAR MLS).
Have Aqua home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 132% since 2012, from $392K to $910K (CPAR MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Aqua?
The best agent for Aqua is one who actively works Panama City Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Aqua.
How do I find a top Panama City Beach real estate agent who knows Aqua?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Aqua and the wider Panama City Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Aqua?
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Where is Aqua, and what county is it in?
Aqua is in Panama City Beach, Bay County, FL, ZIP codes 32407, 32413. The community's center is about 54 miles northwest of the center of Panama City Beach (straight-line).
Buyers who can move without a deadline and want negotiating room built into the timelineExcellent fit
Buyers focused on long-term hold potential who are comfortable with a flat year-over-year snapshotExcellent fit
Buyers willing to verify unit-level features and amenities directly rather than rely on community-wide claimsExcellent fit
Buyers who need a fast close in a low-heat, 100-day-average marketProbably not
Buyers who want a large comparable-sales pool to lean on before pricing an offerProbably not
Buyers who require confirmed on-site amenities as a condition of the purchaseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsCPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026)
Community market statsCPAR MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesCPAR MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (297 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of CPAR MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Aqua? 5 recorded closings; median 109 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Bay County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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