Pelican Bay
Homes for Sale in Panama City Beach, FL

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Community in Panama City Beach · Bay County · ZIP 32408
71 homesBuilt 1998–2005Median sale $558K
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Live Market Pulse
61/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 81 at the 2022 peak
0 is Pelican Bay's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 61. How it's scored

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Built fromLive CPAR MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Pelican Bay in Panama City Beach, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $557,500, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000–2005; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $286/mo). At the median price and Bay County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,840 ($6,360 with the full homestead exemption).

Pelican Bay key facts
LocationPanama City Beach, Bay County, FL · ZIP 32408
Homes in the community71 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1998–2005 (median 2001)
Typical living area2,731 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$557,500 median across 4 closed sales · -4.7% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)7 median
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $700,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share75%

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, “Pelican Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/pelican-bay--bay, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Pelican Bay Housing Pulse CPAR MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$558K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 4.7% vs the prior 12 months
-4.7% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 3 sales in the two windows
97.3%
Sale vs ask
+89%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $294K median in 2012
Tempo
8days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Bay: 17% (528 of 3,043)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
75%
Owner-occupied · Pelican Bay
53 of 71 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
25%
Non-owner-occupied · Pelican Bay
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 13% out-of-state
71
Homes in the community
71 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $520K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1998
Community established
homes built 1998-2005, median 2001 (FL DOR 2025)
5.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 71 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pelican Bay

Live MLS inventory for Pelican Bay. 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 Pelican Bay 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.

Every Home for Sale in Pelican Bay Bay Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Pelican Bay Bay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Pelican Bay is trading on a thin data set right now — only 4 closings in the current window — so the numbers here should be read as a snapshot, not a trend line. The median price of $550,000 and a median 57.5 days on market both reflect that small sample, meaning a single unusual sale can move either figure more than it would in a higher-volume community.

A market heat score of 49 puts this at a balanced posture, not clearly tilted to either side. Year over year the median is down 6.0%, but set against a longer-term gain of 90% since 2012, that looks like a pause after a long run rather than a reversal. For a buyer, that argues for a patient, evidence-based offer; for a seller, it argues for pricing off recent comparables rather than assuming last cycle's pace still applies.

Pelican Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Pelican Bay right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($558K) is down 4.7% from the prior 12 months ($585K) and up 89% since 2012. With about 5 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 (4 and 3 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

Pelican Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $558K, and a median 8 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 89% since 2012, computed from record-level CPAR MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32408 (Panama City Beach), 1,792 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $400K, down 0.6% year over year, with a median 75 days on market. Right now 1,195 active and 202 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32408 housing market and the Bay County market.

County records show 5 qualified sales in Pelican Bay across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $520,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pelican Bay is a community of 71 homes in Panama City Beach, Bay County, built between 1998 and 2005 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 2,731 square feet. 75% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Pelican Bay is a low-volume Panama City Beach community in Bay County, where a small number of recent closings sets the tone for price and pace rather than a large, continuously refreshed inventory.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits when comparable sales are limited
  • A buyer taking a long-term view, willing to look past a single down year in favor of the longer appreciation trend
  • A seller prepared to price carefully off recent, specific comparables rather than a broad community average

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a wide, active pool of listings to compare before writing an offer
  • A buyer relying on established community amenities as a deciding factor, since none are currently identified from MLS listings
  • A seller expecting the prior long-term appreciation rate to repeat in the current short-term window

Windows contain 1 to 8 sales each (4 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$500K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 4.7% year over year; up 89% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2026 low; 8 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%92%95%98%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 8 a year; 4 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142018202020222026
81 at the 2022 peak, 20 in the troughs, 61 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

11% of homes for sale in ZIP 32408 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 (2026-09-21).

Pelican Bay Market Scorecard

Balanced

Pelican Bay is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $700,000, and homes go under contract in about 37 days.

$700,000
Median list
$557,500
Median sold
37
Days on mkt
3/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Housing distress & ownership in Pelican Bay, 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 17 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-03 → 2026-09-19)

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 Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers comfortable making decisions on a thin data set rather than a high-volume trend line.
Biggest Risk
Only 4 closings in the current window means pricing signals can shift quickly with a single sale.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers working with an agent who will pull current comparables rather than rely on the community median alone.
Avoid If
You need a large, continuously refreshed inventory to compare options before deciding.

Reading a thin market

With only 4 closings in the current window, Pelican Bay does not generate the volume that lets you lean hard on medians. The $550,000 median price and the 57.5-day median time on market are both useful directional signals, but neither should be treated as a precise ceiling or floor for what a specific home will do.

The longer view matters more here than the year-over-year read. A 90% gain since 2012 shows sustained appreciation over time, while the current 6.0% year-over-year decline is a shorter-term data point layered on top of that. No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, so buyers evaluating lifestyle features should confirm directly with listing agents rather than assume standard community offerings.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.8B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation6.6/10
Recent Direction4.8/10
Owner Commitment7.5/10
Pricing Power8.2/10

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 4 factors (6.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +89% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 75% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-volume community like Pelican Bay, the skill is in reading a small data set correctly — knowing when a median is representative and when it is being pulled by one or two outlier sales. We price and negotiate off actual recent closings and current listing behavior, not assumptions carried over from a busier market.

Pelican Bay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers comfortable making decisions on a thin data set rather than a high-volume trend line.
Biggest advantageA long-run appreciation history of 90% since 2012 suggests durable underlying demand.
Biggest riskOnly 4 closings in the current window means pricing signals can shift quickly with a single sale.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers working with an agent who will pull current comparables rather than rely on the community median alone.
Avoid ifYou need a large, continuously refreshed inventory to compare options before deciding.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $286/month (about $3,432/yr) · median of 48 MLS listings, most billed twice a year
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $286 per month ($3,432 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 48 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed twice a year. 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 Pelican Bay sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Pelican Bay?
The median sale price in Pelican Bay was $558K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, CPAR MLS).
How long do homes in Pelican Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 8 days on market (4 sales, CPAR MLS).
How many homes are in Pelican Bay?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 71 homes in Pelican Bay (public records).
What share of Pelican Bay is owner-occupied?
75% of Pelican Bay parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Pelican Bay built?
Homes in Pelican Bay were built between 1998 and 2005, with a median year built of 2001 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Pelican Bay home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 89% since 2012, from $294K to $558K (CPAR MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Pelican Bay?
The best agent for Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay.
How do I find a top Panama City Beach real estate agent who knows Pelican Bay?
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 Pelican Bay and the wider Panama City Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Pelican Bay?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Pelican Bay purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Pelican Bay, and what county is it in?
Pelican Bay is in Panama City Beach, Bay County, FL, ZIP 32408. The community's center is about 48 miles northwest of the center of Panama City Beach (straight-line).
A buyer comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits when comparable sales are limitedExcellent fit
A buyer taking a long-term view, willing to look past a single down year in favor of the longer appreciation trendExcellent fit
A seller prepared to price carefully off recent, specific comparables rather than a broad community averageExcellent fit
A buyer who wants a wide, active pool of listings to compare before writing an offerProbably not
A buyer relying on established community amenities as a deciding factor, since none are currently identified from MLS listingsProbably not
A seller expecting the prior long-term appreciation rate to repeat in the current short-term windowProbably 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 (1 streets, ZIP 32408))
Under-contract sharesCPAR MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (75 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 Pelican Bay? 4 recorded closings; median 7 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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