Callaway Forest
Homes for Sale in Panama City, FL
All 268 homes for sale in Panama City, FL · median $349,900 · 413 homes for sale in 32404 · Bay County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Callaway Forest in Panama City, FL, the most recent in September 2026. Across Panama City as a whole, 371 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300,000, 84 median days on market. At that median and Bay County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,680 ($3,200 with the full homestead exemption).
Callaway Forest is a value play in Bay County: 244 homes, a median build year of 1987, and a median price of $275,000. That combination tells you the market here is priced on condition and updates far more than on scarcity or amenity draw, since the community itself lists no shared amenities in current MLS data.
A median 93 days on market is a real number to plan around, not a footnote. Sellers who price to the condition of their home and prep it properly move faster than that average; sellers who price on hope sit past it. Buyers get room to negotiate and time to do real diligence, especially on a housing stock with a year-built spread running from 1968 to 2023.
Figures in this note are as of July 28, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Callaway Forest right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Callaway Forest is an established Panama City community where homes built from 1968 through 2023 sit side by side, giving buyers a genuine mix of eras and update levels rather than a single production-builder look.
CPAR sales records identify 9 homes in Callaway Forest that have changed hands since 2016, built between 1985 and 1993 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,317 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 78% are single-family homes. Source: CPAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Callaway Forest across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $260,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Callaway Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing purchase price over shared amenities
- Buyers comfortable renovating or updating an older home to add value
- Owner-occupant buyers planning to hold and settle in for the longer term
Probably not for
- Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
- Sellers who need a fast, near-guaranteed sale timeline given the 93-day median
- Buyers seeking only new-construction homes, given the wide 1968-2023 build range
The market around Callaway Forest
Callaway Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32404, 408 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Panama City.
Across Bay County, 2,406 homes are active and 434 pending (15% under contract).
In ZIP 32404 (Panama City), 223 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K, with a median 90 days on market. Right now 203 active and 64 pending listings put supply at about 10.9 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32404 housing market and the Bay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Callaway Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Callaway Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Callaway Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Callaway Forest.
Priced on condition, not on extras
With a median living area of 1,756 square feet and a median year built of 1987, Callaway Forest reads as a working, mid-size home stock rather than a luxury or entry-tier niche. The wide year-built range, 1968 to 2023, means inventory ranges from original systems to recent construction, and that gap is the single biggest driver of value swings within the community rather than location or amenities.
A 70.3% homestead share is notable: it signals a base of owner-occupied homes rather than a market dominated by investor turnover or short-term rental churn. That tends to support steadier upkeep across the community over time, though it says nothing about any individual home's condition, which still has to be verified block by block.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Callaway Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community priced on condition rather than shared amenities, the work is in the comps: knowing which era of home is trading where relative to the $275,000 median, and reading a 93-day median days-on-market honestly instead of guessing at it. We pull the current three-window closing data before we set a number, whether you are listing or making an offer.
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Recently off market in Callaway Forest
Homes in Callaway Forest 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. 1 on record.
- 160 Kristine Boulevard · off market
| Location | Panama City, Bay County, FL · ZIP 32404 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 115 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–2022 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,879 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
Data as of November 11, 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, “Callaway Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/callaway-forest, data as of November 11, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Callaway Forest, Panama City
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Recent Developments in Callaway Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Callaway Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Panama City rejects marina bids and will rebuild West Basin in phases
The city rejected all bids earlier this month for the 49-slip West Basin and will rebid in phases focused on wet slips. The boat ramp has been redesigned and will come later. Phase One construction could start within 90 days of selecting a contractor.
What it may mean for the marketA slower, phased marina rebuild delays new downtown waterfront boating capacity but keeps the project moving toward construction. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG - September 2026Retail & 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 site is about 2 miles west of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG - August 2026Development
Deal reached to redevelop historic Panama City Grammar School into apartments and townhomes
Panama City reached a deal for developer Zachary Seymour to buy the 1914 Panama City Grammar School on East Seventh Street and convert it to apartments and townhomes. The city would waive about $375,000 in code fines and a $100,000 CRA grant is pending approval. Seymour has one year to finish structural repairs to roofs, windows and doors.
What it may mean for the marketReuse of a vacant historic building would add downtown-area residential units and remove a long-standing vacant property. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG - August 2026Infrastructure
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 site is about 3 miles west of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG - August 2026Infrastructure
Bay County approves $13.5 million water treatment plant expansion
Bay County commissioners approved a $13.5 million contract with NCMC Construction to add three large sand filters (30 by 50 feet each) to the county water treatment plant, which now runs 11 filters. Construction is expected to start soon and take about a year, and officials say water bills should not rise because of it.
What it may mean for the marketAdded filtration and backup capacity supports water service reliability for a county where demand has more than doubled in 15 years. The site is about 5 miles north of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG - July 2026Civic
Panama City approves 12-month moratorium on AI data centers
Panama City commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month pause on AI data centers in certain areas, following a six-month restriction adopted by Bay County the prior week. The city said it will use the period to study data center operations and revisit how they fit into local zoning and land-use rules.
What it may mean for the marketA temporary pause shapes where data centers can locate while the city reviews zoning and land-use standards. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Callaway Forest.
Source: WJHG News Channel 7
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | CPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32404)) |
| Under-contract shares | CPAR MLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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