by Roger Rietsema · November 2026
Hi there,
Welcome to my first monthly newsletter. Every month I'll send you real sold numbers, what's being built around Panama City Beach and 30A, and the best things to do here. Short, useful and to the point.
Market Snapshot: last 12 months
PCB condo towers (median sold price, Flexmls)
Building | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|
Calypso I & II | $600,000 | 13 |
Edgewater | $520,000 | 19 |
Tidewater | $450,000 | 31 |
Splash | $440,000 | 8 |
Calypso III | $397,250 | 22 |
Grand Panama | $390,000 | 25 |
Emerald Beach Resort | $384,000 | 15 |
30A towns (Emerald Coast MLS)
Town | Sold | Median sold | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
Alys Beach | 63 | $5,925,000 | 33 |
Rosemary Beach | 44 | $3,287,500 | 26 |
WaterColor | 92 | $2,912,500 | 28 |
Seaside | 11 | $2,850,000 | 9 |
What this means for you
Buyers: Prices vary widely from building to building. Calypso I & II medians run about $200,000 above Calypso III next door, so the building you choose matters as much as the beach. On 30A, Rosemary Beach has about 7 months of inventory at the current pace, which gives buyers room to negotiate, while WaterColor is tighter at under 4 months.
Sellers: Alys Beach homes sold at a median of 7 days on market. Well-priced homes in the right place still move fast. Pricing against your own building's real sales, not a county average, is how you get top dollar.
What's Being Built in PCB & 30A
I drove by Pier Park on Oct 17. The new Ruby Tuesday's block walls are up and the roof trusses are set. The whole corridor is growing.
- FSU Health hospital, Hwy 79 & Philip Griffitts Sr. Pkwy. The five-story hospital is rising, with an early 2028 opening planned. It opens with up to 80 beds and is built to grow to 180. Why it matters: a full hospital nearby draws retirees and year-round buyers. PCB Life
- Publix and a 500,000 sq ft center at Latitude Margaritaville. The new 50,000 sq ft Publix is under construction, and Latitude Margaritaville just announced a 3,500-home Phase Two, with groundbreaking set for mid-2027. Why it matters: everyday shopping makes the Hwy 79 corridor more livable and supports home values there. Latitude Margaritaville
- Pier Park City Center and Shell Point Surf Club. St. Joe has signed the ground lease for a 10.5-acre surf park with an Endless Surf wave lagoon next to Topgolf, part of the nearly 80-acre City Center. The developer is targeting a 2027 opening; groundbreaking has not been announced yet. Why it matters: more year-round attractions mean stronger rental demand for nearby condos. SurfParkGuide
- Watersound Town Center, Inlet Beach. Anthropologie signed a lease for a 9,000 sq ft store with a bridal shop, and construction has started on its new building. The center is about 98% leased and is planned to more than double, to about 400,000 sq ft. Why it matters: more shops and dining at the east end of 30A add to the appeal of Inlet Beach and Watersound. St. Joe
- Front Beach Road rebuild. The next rebuild, Segment 4.1 from Lullwater Dr to just west of Hills Rd near Pier Park, is in the bidding stage. Proposals came in Oct 22, and the city expects to award the contract around Dec 10. Why it matters: a rebuilt road with underground power lines lifts the Gulf-front towers along the corridor. City of PCB
Featured Listings
- 7205 Thomas Dr #1205, Panama City Beach: $469,000 · MLS 1013662 · View listing
- 9900 S Thomas Dr #1718, Panama City Beach: $359,900 · MLS 1013663 · View listing
Fresh on the Blog
- Panama City Beach Market Report, Q3 2026
- October 2026 Panama City Beach & 30A Market Update
- What's Being Built Near Pier Park
November Events
- Nov 7: IRONMAN Florida, Panama City Beach. Plan around road closures on race day. Race guide
- Nov 12–15: Holly Fair at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. Preview party Nov 12, then three days of holiday shopping. Details
- Nov 26: 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races, Rosemary Beach. 10K, 5K and a one-mile run. Details
- See the full list on my PCB & 30A events calendar.
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Talk soon,
Roger
Roger Rietsema
REALTOR® · Allison James Estates & Homes
(850) 596-5844 · [email protected] · https://sellfl.net
103 Loblolly Ct, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Market data: Central Panhandle MLS (Flexmls) and Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR), sales from Oct 27, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Seaside counts include only subdivisions named "Seaside."
