Panama City & Beaches, FL HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 22, Issue 5
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Gulf Highlands Beach Resort
Gated, Family-Friendly Resort in the Heart of Panama City Beach Two Bedroom Townhomes Starting at $137,900
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$124,900
$134,900
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$149,900
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$229,000
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Beautiful Lynn Haven home situated on two lots in the popular Northridge subdivision. You won't find an amazing beauty like this in the Lynn Haven area for this price!
Welcome to West Shore Place at Inlet Beach. This two-story home is a great deal and boasts one of the larger floor plans in the neighborhood. 9ft ceiling, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout.
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4 BED | 2.5 BA | 2594 SQFT
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17500 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL
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4 BED | 4.5 BA | 2352 SQFT REDUCED! Only 5 units in this building. which is designed like a townhome with 3 floors of luxury living. Gulf views beyond measure, a community pool & large decks to enjoy the sun and breezes while being mesmerized by the sound of the waves.
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3 BED | 3 BA | 2685 SQFT
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Move into this dream home that is to be built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes. The beautifully designed floor plan is sure to excite any home buyer. Captivating curb appeal. High level of interior finishes. This home will be crafted to impress.
REDUCED $25K. Beautiful home in Crystal Shores, only one block to beach! Perfect for full time residence, family vacation home or vacation rental. Open 1st floor with high ceilings. Back yard has covered porches is a tranquil getaway.
$160K annually in rental revenue in 2014 & 2015! Fantastic property features gorgeous views, as it is located directly on Panama City Beach. The property consists of two homes, linked by a walkover balcony from the cottage to the main house.
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850-866-3720 Chris@BeachyBeach.com
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WEST END OF BEACH Great building lot just minutes from Gulf of Mexico.
3 BED | 3 BA | 1,610 SQFT
2 BED | 2 BA | 979 SQFT
2 BED | 2.5 BA | 972 SQFT
3 BED | 2 BA | 1,535 SQFT
3 BED | 2 BA | 1,025 SQFT
EFFICIENCY | 1 BA | 300 SQFT
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LYNN HAVEN - $399,000 4 BED | 2.5 BA | 2594 SQFT
Model home now open! Sold fully furnished as shown. Separate furniture agreement contract must be submitted with purchase contract. Split bedroom oor plan with private master suite. 10-foot ceilings in great room, causal dining, kitchen, den, foyer, entry and lanai. 9-foot ceilings in master suite and secondary bedrooms. 8-foot tall entry door with slide lite. 8-foot tall interior door at den. 6-foot & 8-foot interior doors throughout. Double vanity, large walk-in shower in master bath. Large kitchen with island and plenty of storage. Kitchen pantry. Generous amounts of storage. Utility room with folding area. Large bonus room at 2nd oor with vaulted ceiling.
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PANAMA CITY - REDUCED $164,900 Rare find! 4BR/2BA (could be 5BR) with lots of room! Hardwood flrs, formal living & dining, bright kitchen, carport, lrg yard & great trees. Great area of town at very reasonable price. MLS#644178 Text: P948898 To: 85377
PANAMA CITY BEACH - $74,900
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PANAMA CITY BEACH - $325,000
3 bedrooms, 3 baths. 1,612 square feet HGTV picked this home recently to be one of three for their TV series House Hunters. Priced to sell! Lowest priced home this close to the beach! Top deck has view of the Gulf. Text: P948207 To: 85377
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3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2,337 square feet Luxurious home located in The Glades on the Hombre Golf Course. Sun-drench ambiance flows through the front rooms of the house. Pride of ownership shows! Text: P948208 To: 85377
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FREEPORT - $329,500
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