Palmetto Trace in Panama City Beach

Palmetto Trace
Homes for Sale in Panama City Beach, FL

Community in Panama City Beach · Bay County · ZIP 32413
344 homesBuilt 2002–2010Median sale $442K
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Built fromLive CPAR MLS dataFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, Palmetto Trace in Panama City Beach, FL has 9 homes for sale and 3 pending, asking from $299,900 to $685,000 (median $459,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $442,250, a median 110 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2003–2006; 12 of 12 report an HOA (median $85/mo); none of the 12 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 28 ft). At the median price and Bay County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,430 ($4,940 with the full homestead exemption).

Palmetto Trace key facts
LocationPanama City Beach, Bay County, FL · ZIP 32413
Homes in the community344 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2002–2010 (median 2005.0)
Typical living area2,000 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)singlefamilyresidence 67%, attached 33%
Sale prices, last 12 months$442,250 median across 6 closed sales
Days on market (closed sales)110 median
For sale right now9 active, 3 pending · median asking $459,900 · 18.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share59%

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, “Palmetto Trace key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/palmetto-trace--bay, data as of November 11, 2026.

Last 30 days in Palmetto Trace: 1 new listing (median asking $685,000), 3 under contract right now. 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.

Live · Palmetto Trace Housing Pulse CPAR MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$442K
Median sold · 12 mo
91.0%
Sale vs ask
Bay median: 94.2%
Tempo
18.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
111days
Median DOM · closed
111 days at the 2026 low
25%
Under contract
Bay: 15% (434 of 2,840)
9 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · Palmetto Trace
204 of 344 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · Palmetto Trace
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
344
Homes in the community
344 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
27
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $415K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2002–2010
Years homes were built
median 2005 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 344 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Palmetto Trace

Live MLS inventory for Palmetto Trace. 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 Palmetto Trace listings as of 2026-11-11, 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 Palmetto Trace Bay Right Now (12)

All 12 active and pending Palmetto Trace Bay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 28, 2026

Palmetto Trace prices around a median of $435,000, and the story here is age and size, not amenities. With a median year built of 2003 and a median living area just over 2,000 square feet, buyers are paying for established construction and workable floor plans rather than a clubhouse or gate — MLS data shows no community amenities tied to this neighborhood.

A market heat score of 51 puts this squarely in balanced territory, and a median 42 days on market backs that up: homes here move at a normal pace, not on urgency. With 19 closings in the most recent window against a base of 210 homes, there's enough turnover to read the market clearly, but not so much that pricing gets bid up. Year-over-year movement of 3.6% is modest, steady appreciation — not a spike, not a stall.

Figures in this note are as of July 28, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Palmetto Trace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Palmetto Trace right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 18.0 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of CPAR MLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: High (12 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 11, 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

Palmetto Trace market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $442K, a median 111 days on market for closed sales, and 18.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

Palmetto Trace is a community of 344 homes in Panama City Beach, Bay County, built between 2002 and 2010 (median 2005.0), with a median living area of about 2,000 square feet. 59% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Built out mainly between 2002 and 2007, Palmetto Trace is a Panama City Beach community of 210 homes where the housing stock has settled into a consistent, mid-2000s profile rather than a mix of eras.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a home built in the early-to-mid 2000s with a straightforward, single-era construction profile
  • Buyers comfortable with a no-frills community and willing to invest in updates rather than shared amenities
  • Buyers working with a budget centered near the $435,000 median who want steady, moderate market pace rather than competitive bidding

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require resort-style or gated amenities as part of the purchase decision
  • Buyers looking for brand-new construction or a wide range of build years to choose from
  • Buyers expecting rapid turnover or high competitive urgency, given the 42-day median time on market

Housing distress & ownership in Palmetto Trace, 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 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11)

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 contributors.

If we were buying in Palmetto Trace 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Palmetto Trace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established, mid-2000s home in Panama City Beach without paying for a community with a clubhouse or gate.
Biggest Risk
With no listed amenities, resale appeal will lean entirely on the individual home and its updates.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median size of roughly 2,000 square feet, priced in line with the area's $435,000 median, tend to match buyer expectations here.
Avoid If
Skip this community if you're specifically shopping for pools, clubhouses, or other shared amenities as part of the purchase.

Consistent Construction Era, Steady Demand

The tight build window — 2002 to 2007 — means most homes in Palmetto Trace share similar construction standards, layouts, and age-related maintenance profiles. That consistency simplifies comparisons for buyers: fewer wildcards on roof age, systems, or era-specific finishes than you'd find in a neighborhood built across three decades.

The 55.2% homestead share tells you that just over half of these homes are owner-occupied as primary residences, with the rest split among non-homestead use. That mix, combined with a balanced heat score and a 42-day median market time, suggests a community where pricing is driven by individual home condition and updates more than by competitive bidding pressure.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.3D · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment5.9/10
Pricing Power4.0/10

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 (3.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 18.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 59% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood with a narrow build window and no shared amenities to lean on, the differentiators are all in the details — condition, updates, and how a given closing compares to the 19 recent sales in this range. We track those specifics closely so pricing conversations start from real comparables, not guesswork.

Palmetto Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, mid-2000s home in Panama City Beach without paying for a community with a clubhouse or gate.
Biggest advantageA tight construction era (2002-2007) keeps home comparisons and condition assessments straightforward.
Biggest riskWith no listed amenities, resale appeal will lean entirely on the individual home and its updates.
Sweet spotHomes near the median size of roughly 2,000 square feet, priced in line with the area's $435,000 median, tend to match buyer expectations here.
Avoid ifSkip this community if you're specifically shopping for pools, clubhouses, or other shared amenities as part of the purchase.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Palmetto Trace

Homes in Palmetto Trace 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. 8 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Palmetto Trace?
The median sale price in Palmetto Trace was $442K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (6 closed sales, CPAR MLS).
How long do homes in Palmetto Trace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 111 days on market (6 sales, CPAR MLS).
Is Palmetto Trace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Palmetto Trace leans toward buyers: 18.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (CPAR MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Palmetto Trace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 344 homes in Palmetto Trace (public records).
What share of Palmetto Trace is owner-occupied?
59% of Palmetto Trace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Palmetto Trace built?
Homes in Palmetto Trace were built between 2002 and 2010, with a median year built of 2005.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Palmetto Trace?
The best agent for Palmetto Trace 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 Palmetto Trace.
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Buyers targeting a home built in the early-to-mid 2000s with a straightforward, single-era construction profileExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a no-frills community and willing to invest in updates rather than shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers working with a budget centered near the $435,000 median who want steady, moderate market pace rather than competitive biddingExcellent fit
Buyers who require resort-style or gated amenities as part of the purchase decisionProbably not
Buyers looking for brand-new construction or a wide range of build years to choose fromProbably not
Buyers expecting rapid turnover or high competitive urgency, given the 42-day median time on marketProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsCPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Community market statsCPAR MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32413))
Under-contract sharesCPAR MLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (6 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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