Fanning Bayou
Homes for Sale in Panama City, FL

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Community in Panama City · Bay County · ZIP 32401
129 homesBuilt 2018–2021Median sale $512K
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Live Market Pulse
43/100
Market Heat
Normal for Fanning Bayou
2016 → 2026 · 89 at the 2021 peak
0 is Fanning Bayou's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 43. How it's scored

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Built fromLive CPAR MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Fanning Bayou in Panama City, FL has 12 homes for sale, asking from $310,000 to $949,000 (median $522,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $512,000, a median 76 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (+12% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2017–2021; 12 of 12 report an HOA (median $144/mo); 10 of the 10 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Bay County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,290 ($5,800 with the full homestead exemption).

Fanning Bayou key facts
LocationPanama City, Bay County, FL · ZIP 32401, 32409
Homes in the community129 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2018–2021 (median 2019)
Typical living area2,655 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)singlefamilyresidence 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$512,000 median across 11 closed sales · +12.5% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)76 median
For sale right now11 active, 0 pending · median asking $535,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share83%

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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fanning Bayou key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fanning-bayou, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Fanning Bayou: 2 new listings (median asking $485,000). As of September 26, 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 · Fanning Bayou Housing Pulse CPAR MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$512K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 12.5% vs the prior 12 months
+12.5% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 14 sales in the two windows
93.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
76days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Bay: 17% (528 of 3,043)
11 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 34 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Fanning Bayou
107 of 129 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Fanning Bayou
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
129
Homes in the community
129 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
11
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $440K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2018
Community established
homes built 2018-2021, median 2019 (FL DOR 2025)
8.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 129 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fanning Bayou

Live MLS inventory for Fanning Bayou. 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 Fanning Bayou listings as of 2026-09-26, 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

Fanning Bayou's pricing is being driven by construction age more than anything else. With a median year built of 2019 inside a range that stretches back to 1971, the newer inventory is setting the tone, and the median price of $493,500 reflects that newer-construction weighting rather than a broad, even market.

A median 103.5 days on market and a market heat score of 38 point to a slower-moving, more negotiable environment right now, even with year-over-year appreciation of 13.6%. That combination tells buyers there is room to negotiate on terms and timeline, while sellers should price with the current pace in mind rather than the appreciation headline alone.

Fanning Bayou Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Fanning Bayou right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($512K) is up 12.5% from the prior 12 months ($455K).Momentum Research, record-level CPAR MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (11 and 14 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 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

Fanning Bayou market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $512K, and a median 76 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 12% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level CPAR MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32401 (Panama City), 337 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $307K, up 0.5% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 166 active and 29 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32401 housing market and the Bay County market.

County records show 11 qualified sales in Fanning Bayou across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $440,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Fanning Bayou: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 90% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage; 10% 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.

Fanning Bayou is a community of 129 homes in Panama City, Bay County, built between 2018 and 2021 (median 2019), with a median living area of about 2,655 square feet. 83% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Fanning Bayou in Panama City (Bay County) is a smaller, low-volume community of 236 homes where recent construction sets the market's character, with a median living area of 2,742 square feet pointing to larger floor plans as the norm.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing larger square footage and newer construction over community amenities
  • Buyers comfortable with a longer, more patient purchase timeline in a lower-volume market
  • Sellers with a newer-built home who can price to current, condition-driven demand

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
  • Sellers needing a fast sale, given the market's current 103.5-day median time on market
  • Buyers seeking a large, high-volume inventory pool to compare options within one community

Windows contain 3 to 71 sales each (11 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
$300K$400K$500K201620182020202220242026
Up 12.5% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
0100200201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2021 low; 76 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%201620182020202220242026
93.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0204060201620182020202220242026
3 to 71 a year; 11 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
89 at the 2021 peak, 24 in the troughs, 43 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

0% of homes for sale in Fanning Bayou 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 (2026-09-27).

Fanning Bayou Market Scorecard

Balanced

Fanning Bayou is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $535,000, and homes go under contract in about 92 days.

$535,000
Median list
$512,000
Median sold
92
Days on mkt
12/0/0
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.

Housing distress & ownership in Fanning Bayou, Panama City

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 16 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26)

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.

Listing locations from CPAR MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Fanning Bayou 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 Fanning Bayou.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting a larger, newer-built home in a smaller Panama City community rather than a high-density subdivision.
Biggest Risk
A 103.5-day median time on market means sellers should plan for a longer sales cycle, not a quick turnaround.
Sweet Spot
Homes built at or near the 2019 median year-built mark tend to align best with current buyer expectations and pricing.
Avoid If
Buyers who want a packaged amenity community should look elsewhere, since no community amenities are identified here.

A community built on newer stock

The year-built range in Fanning Bayou runs from 1971 to 2022, but the median year built of 2019 shows the bulk of activity is concentrated in newer homes. That skews the market toward condition-driven pricing: a handful of older homes sit alongside a larger share of recently built product, and the price a buyer pays will track construction age and finish level closely.

At 236 homes total and a 10-listing closing window in this snapshot, Fanning Bayou is a lower-volume market compared to larger subdivisions in the area. A homestead share of 81.9% suggests most homes here are owner-occupied rather than held as investment or secondary property, which tends to support steadier day-to-day upkeep across the community even without a formal amenity package — current MLS listings show no identified community amenities.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.7B+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction9.1/10
Owner Commitment8.3/10
Pricing Power5.6/10

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 (7.7). Basis: Recent Direction +12.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 83% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a lower-volume market like Fanning Bayou, pricing accurately means reading a thin data set correctly — knowing which comps reflect the newer-construction majority and which are the exceptions. We pull that apart line by line so sellers price to the real market and buyers know exactly what a given home's age and condition should mean for the number.

Fanning Bayou in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting a larger, newer-built home in a smaller Panama City community rather than a high-density subdivision.
Biggest advantageThe median living space here runs large at 2,742 square feet, giving buyers more room per dollar than tighter, older-stock communities.
Biggest riskA 103.5-day median time on market means sellers should plan for a longer sales cycle, not a quick turnaround.
Sweet spotHomes built at or near the 2019 median year-built mark tend to align best with current buyer expectations and pricing.
Avoid ifBuyers who want a packaged amenity community should look elsewhere, since no community amenities are identified here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Fanning Bayou 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 Fanning Bayou.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $144/month (about $1,728/yr) · median of 177 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $144 per month ($1,728 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 177 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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, 2026-09.

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

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Fanning Bayou

Homes in Fanning Bayou 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. 3 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fanning Bayou?
The median sale price in Fanning Bayou was $512K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (11 closed sales, CPAR MLS).
How long do homes in Fanning Bayou take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 76 days on market (11 sales, CPAR MLS).
How many homes are in Fanning Bayou?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 129 homes in Fanning Bayou (public records).
What share of Fanning Bayou is owner-occupied?
83% of Fanning Bayou parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fanning Bayou built?
Homes in Fanning Bayou were built between 2018 and 2021, with a median year built of 2019 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fanning Bayou?
The best agent for Fanning Bayou is one who actively works Panama City 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 Fanning Bayou.
How do I find a top Panama City real estate agent who knows Fanning Bayou?
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 Fanning Bayou and the wider Panama City area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Fanning Bayou?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fanning Bayou purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Fanning Bayou, and what county is it in?
Fanning Bayou is in Panama City, Bay County, FL, ZIP codes 32401, 32409. The community's center is about 14 miles northwest of the center of Panama City (straight-line).
Is Fanning Bayou a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Fanning Bayou: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $512K (11 sales), 68% above the Panama City median of $304K; homes took a median 76 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 129 homes, 83% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers prioritizing larger square footage and newer construction over community amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a longer, more patient purchase timeline in a lower-volume marketExcellent fit
Sellers with a newer-built home who can price to current, condition-driven demandExcellent fit
Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Sellers needing a fast sale, given the market's current 103.5-day median time on marketProbably not
Buyers seeking a large, high-volume inventory pool to compare options within one communityProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsCPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsCPAR MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32401/32409))
Under-contract sharesCPAR MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (352 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 Fanning Bayou? 11 recorded closings; median 76 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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