Ware Estate
Homes for Sale in Panama City, FL
All 268 homes for sale in Panama City, FL · median $349,900 · 165 homes for sale in 32401 · Bay County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Ware Estate 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).
Ware Estate is an older, established section of Panama City with a median build year of 1963 and roughly 770 homes on record, so most of what is on the market has already been through at least one full life cycle of updates, or is waiting on one. Pricing here is going to track condition and lot specifics more than anything else, because the housing stock spans over a century of construction, from 1900 up to homes built in 2024.
The homestead share sits at 40.4 percent, which tells you a meaningful slice of this inventory is owner-occupied rather than turned over as rentals or investment holds. For a buyer, that means fewer identical flips competing for attention and more one-off houses with their own maintenance history. For a seller, it means your comparable set is genuinely mixed, so pricing needs to be built off the specific home, not a neighborhood average.
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 Ware Estate 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
Ware Estate is a long-settled part of Panama City where the housing stock ranges from homes built in 1900 through new construction completed in 2024, with a typical home sized around 1,413 square feet.
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 Ware Estate is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than relying on a uniform subdivision standard.
- Buyers who want an established Panama City location and are open to a mix of older and newer construction.
- Buyers targeting a home near the median size of roughly 1,413 square feet without needing a larger new-build footprint.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a managed community with shared amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.
- Buyers who want every home on the block to share the same build year and condition profile for easy comparison.
- Buyers unwilling to budget for renovation work on housing stock that can date back to the early 1900s.
The market around Ware Estate
Ware Estate is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32401, 125 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of Panama City.
Across Bay County, 2,406 homes are active and 434 pending (15% under contract).
In ZIP 32401 (Panama City), 26 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $197K, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 23 active and 2 pending listings put supply at about 10.6 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32401 housing market and the Bay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ware Estate specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Ware Estate buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ware Estate 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 Ware Estate.
A neighborhood built in layers
With 770 homes and a median year built of 1963, Ware Estate reads as a neighborhood that filled in gradually rather than in one development push. That matters when you are evaluating any single listing: a 1960s-era home next door tells you almost nothing about the house you are actually touring, because construction era, systems age, and square footage can vary block to block.
There is no HOA or amenity package identified from current MLS listings, so this is a community you evaluate house by house rather than by a shared clubhouse, pool, or gate. The median living area of 1,413 square feet gives you a baseline for sizing expectations, but with a build range running from 1900 to 2024, buyers should expect real variation in layout, lot use, and update level within that footprint.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ware Estate. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this age-diverse, the comps that matter are the ones that match construction era and condition, not just square footage on paper. We pull the right comparables for a home built in 1963 versus one built in 2024, and we walk every property with an eye on what its specific age and systems mean for your offer or your list price.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | CPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| 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.
Recent Developments in Ware Estate
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ware Estate, 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 less than a mile southeast of Ware Estate.
Source: WJHG - October 2026Infrastructure
West Beach Drive and Mulberry Avenue water, sewer and sidewalk work set to begin in Panama City
The project covers West Beach Drive from Sixth to Fourth Street and Mulberry Avenue, adding water lines, sewer lines and sidewalks in three phases to keep businesses open. Chevron has agreed to cover extra disposal costs if contaminated soil is found. Crews were expected to mobilize within about a week.
What it may mean for the marketUpgraded utilities and sidewalks support the west-side commercial area, with some construction disruption during phasing. The site is about 1 mile west of Ware Estate.
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 less than a mile east of Ware Estate.
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 2 miles northwest of Ware Estate.
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 less than a mile northeast of Ware Estate.
Source: WJHG News Channel 7 - June 2026Infrastructure
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 site is less than a mile southeast of Ware Estate.
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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