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A pocket of Panama City seeing a renaissance
Downtown North is a swath of Panama City that’s lifting off, thanks in large part to a nearby military installation that’s growing at Mach speed. This neighborhood has homes dating back to the early 20th century but is also welcoming a spike in new construction, facilitating newcomers brought on by Tyndall Air Force Base. The base is in the midst of a multi-billion dollar rebuild after much of it was damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018. “With that is going to come a huge influx of people,” says Summer Williams, a local realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. Communities like Downtown North are experiencing the effects.
Downtown North in Panama City has seen much hardship over the years but remains resilient.
Asbell Park has a swing bench great to relax and watch the Saint Andrews Bay in Downtown North.
Downtown North is a flourishing neighborhood coming back from a devastating hurricane.
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A medley of new and old, at varying price points
This neighborhood is largely residential, dominated by straight-line streets filled with traditional single-family homes. Some houses date back to the 19-teens, and others were recently finished, but all have a cohesive look, with Craftsman the predominant architectural style. Virtually all of the houses here come with lawn space, part of lots usually between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre. And, whether new or old, residences in this area typically have floor plans from 900 to 2,000 square feet. Price tags often range from the $200,000s for a home around the 1,000-square-foot mark to the $400,000s and $500,000s for something pushing 2,000 square feet. “There’s a lot going on out there,” says Williams, who has lived in the area for a dozen years. “There are a ton of neighborhoods going up that way.”
Contemporary style homes in Downtown North are highlighted by their covered porches and windows.
New construction homes can be seen throughout Downtown North.
Cottage style homes are commonly available in Downtown North.
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Bay District schools boast a stout reputation
The region’s Bay District school system serves kids in this neighborhood, one with a B-plus overall rating on Niche. Many students here can go to Merriam Cherry Street Elementary to start, a C-plus-rated campus where the student-teacher ratio is just 15-to-1. A range of sports teams are available to students at B-minus-rated Jinks Middle, from boys and girls basketball to boys and girls soccer. B-plus-rated Bay High has programs in topics ranging from culinary arts to sports and entertainment marketing.
Downtown North students can start their journey at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
Downtown North students can head to Jinks Middle School, which is highly rated.
Last, Downtown North students can head to Bay High School to finish their primary education.
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The Downtown North neighborhood is just a few blocks from Saint Andrews Bay.
Route 98 makes rides out of town easier
Though this enclave is made up mostly of tranquil residential streets, commuters here have quick access to U.S. Route 98. Branches of 98 can take drivers west to popular coastal destination Panama City Beach, roughly 10 miles away. Another branch connects people to Tyndall Air Force Base, also about 10 miles away. Tyndall’s reconstruction effort includes 120 new buildings and an investment of some $5.3 billion, which makes the development in close-by suburbs like Downtown North so pertinent. “I think it’s going to continue to mushroom out from downtown,” says Clay Dalton, a local realtor with RE/MAX Beaches. Downtown North commuters can also take advantage of the multiple stops in the Bayway bus system here.
Dog owners can rejoice thanks to Al Helms
Among the nearby assets locals here have at their disposal is the Al Helms Dog Park, a spot beloved by local pet owners. This space includes separate sections for small and large dogs and a good bit of shade to help protect both owners and their four-legged friends from the Florida Sun. Those looking for more outdoor fun can head just a bit south to Asbell Park, a sandy beach facing the Saint Andrew Bay, complete with hanging beach chairs to relax in.
Downtown North residents pose for a family photo at Al Helms Dog Park.
Al Helms Dog Park is only minutes from Downtown North and features small and large dog spaces.
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Head to Harrison or Cove for dining
Harrison Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are the two primary commercial thoroughfares in the neighborhood, both dotted with multiple local restaurants. Those looking for something quick to pick up on the way home can consider spots like Downtown Slice House on Harrison Avenue, which Williams says has excellent pizza. Josiah's Southern Cooking on Martin Luther King Jr., meanwhile, is a place to sit down for a homestyle meal — the pork chops are a hit. And 23rd Street, just to the north, offers even more, lined with big-box retailers from Publix to Target and chain restaurants from Applebee’s to O'Charley's. Downtown North carries a crime score a bit higher than the national average, according to the CAP Index, particularly in the burglary category.
Downtown North residents can head to Downtown for a drink at local breweries like History Class.
Residents love to dine at Josiahs Cooking in Downtown North.
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Center of Downtown a hub for community gatherings
Downtown North residents can head a tad south to Downtown Panama City proper for community events. McKenzie Park there hosts a farmers market each Saturday, for example, complete with a wide variety of vendors and live music. There’s also an annual Fourth of July celebration held just down the road from the park, along West Beach Drive, with food trucks, live performances and capped by fireworks.
Residents from Downtown North enjoy Mckenzie Park located in Downtown Panama City.
Downtown is just down the street from Downtown North where residents can dine and shop.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown North
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown North, Panama City sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown North, Panama City over the last 12 months is $225,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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