Watercrest Condo in Panama City

Watercrest Condo
Homes for Sale in Panama City, FL

Community in Panama City · Bay County · ZIP 32407
Median sale $594K
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Live Market Pulse
19/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 92 at the 2022 peak
0 is Watercrest Condo's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 19. How it's scored

Photo via cpar

Built fromLive cpar data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Watercrest Condo Housing Pulse cpar + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$594K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 8.7% vs the prior 12 months
-8.7%
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 5 sales in the two windows
94.7%
Sale vs ask
+239%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $175K median in 2012
Tempo
166days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2022 low
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Ownership and context
0%
Cash buyers · Watercrest Condo
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Watercrest's median of $593,750 sits well above what a 165.5-day median days-on-market would suggest for a fast-moving building — this is a market where sellers who price for condition and location get taken seriously, and everyone else waits. The 8.7% year-over-year pull-back tells you buyers have pricing leverage right now, particularly on units that need work or sit on lower floors or less desirable exposures.

The long view matters more here than the last twelve months: value is up 239% since 2012, which is a function of the broader Panama City condo cycle, not a promise about what happens next. With a market heat score of 19 and only 10 closings in the tracking window, this is a thin, slow-moving market — good for buyers who can be patient and do their homework, tougher for sellers who need a quick, predictable sale.

Watercrest Condo Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 28, 2026

Watercrest Condo right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($594K) is down 8.7% from the prior 12 months ($650K) and up 239% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 28. Confidence: Low (10 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 28, 2026 · Live data: cpar, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Watercrest Condo market snapshot (as of July 28, 2026): the median sale price is about $594K, and a median 166 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 9% from the prior 12 months and up 239% since 2012, computed from record-level cpar closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

Watercrest is a Panama City condo community where pricing has cooled from its recent peak even as long-term values remain well ahead of where they started over a decade ago — a market that rewards patience on both sides of the transaction.

Best for

  • Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait out a slower-moving market
  • Buyers looking for negotiating leverage in a market that is down year-over-year
  • Long-term holders comfortable with a building that has shown substantial appreciation since 2012

Probably not for

  • Sellers who need a sale within a tight, predictable timeframe
  • Buyers relying on building amenities as a primary decision factor, given none are currently confirmed
  • Buyers wanting a deep pool of recent comparable sales to price against

Windows contain 3 to 24 sales each (10 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
$200K$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 8.7% year over year; up 239% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2022 low; 166 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 24 a year; 10 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
92 at the 2022 peak, 15 in the troughs, 19 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Bay County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,053/mo
Bay County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Bay County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

9% 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 (2026-08-18).

Watercrest Condo Market Scorecard

Balanced

Watercrest Condo is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 141 days.

$593,750
Median sold
141
Days on mkt
7/2/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Watercrest Condo, 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 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-14)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Watercrest Condo

Live MLS inventory for Watercrest Condo. 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 Watercrest Condo listings as of 2026-08-17, 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.

Listing locations from cpar. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Watercrest Condo 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 Watercrest Condo.

Best Buy
Buyers or sellers who can work on a longer timeline rather than needing a fast close.
Biggest Risk
Thin transaction volume means pricing data is limited and any single sale can swing the median.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and unit specifics directly, without assuming building amenities.
Avoid If
You need a quick sale or a market with deep, frequent comparable transactions.

A slow, thin market with real long-term gains

Ten closings is not much data to build a strategy on, and that scarcity is itself the story: this is not a building where you can expect multiple comparable sales to lean on, and each transaction moves the median more than it would in a deeper market. A median days-on-market of 165.5 confirms it — units here are not moving in weeks, and sellers should plan for a longer runway rather than assume urgency will work in their favor.

The 8.7% year-over-year decline puts current pricing in buyer-favorable territory relative to last year, even though the 239% gain since 2012 shows the building has been a strong long-term hold overall. No community amenities are currently identified from MLS listings for Watercrest, so buyers evaluating the building should confirm directly what is and is not included at the property level rather than assuming amenity access.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Watercrest Condo. 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 Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction3.8/10
Pricing Power6.5/10

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 (6.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +239% since 2012; Recent Direction -8.7% year-over-year; Pricing Power 94.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin — 10 closings, a 165.5-day median hold, and a market heat score of 19 — punishes guesswork on pricing and timing. We track the actual closings as they happen, not a stale comp list, so sellers price to the real conditions and buyers know when a listing is genuinely priced to move versus testing the market.

Watercrest Condo in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers or sellers who can work on a longer timeline rather than needing a fast close.
Biggest advantageCurrent pricing sits below last year's level, giving buyers real negotiating room.
Biggest riskThin transaction volume means pricing data is limited and any single sale can swing the median.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating condition and unit specifics directly, without assuming building amenities.
Avoid ifYou need a quick sale or a market with deep, frequent comparable transactions.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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 Watercrest Condo sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Watercrest Condo?
The median sale price in Watercrest Condo was $594K over the 12 months ending July 28, 2026 (10 closed sales, cpar).
How long do homes in Watercrest Condo take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 28, 2026 took a median 166 days on market (10 sales, cpar).
Do cash buyers compete in Watercrest Condo?
Cash buyers took 0% of Watercrest Condo sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 3 closings, cpar).
Have Watercrest Condo home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 239% since 2012, from $175K to $594K (cpar closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Watercrest Condo?
The best agent for Watercrest Condo 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 Watercrest Condo.
How do I find a top Panama City real estate agent who knows Watercrest Condo?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Watercrest Condo and the wider Panama City area.
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Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait out a slower-moving marketExcellent fit
Buyers looking for negotiating leverage in a market that is down year-over-yearExcellent fit
Long-term holders comfortable with a building that has shown substantial appreciation since 2012Excellent fit
Sellers who need a sale within a tight, predictable timeframeProbably not
Buyers relying on building amenities as a primary decision factor, given none are currently confirmedProbably not
Buyers wanting a deep pool of recent comparable sales to price againstProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Community market statscpar closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 28, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (164 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 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 Watercrest Condo? 10 recorded closings; median 165 days on market (window ending 2026-07-28). 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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