Welcome to this beautiful and thoughtfully upgraded home located in the heart of the highly sought-after SweetBay community in Panama City, Florida. The Orchid plan build by Samual Taylor Homes is move-in-ready and offers the perfect blend of modern design, functional living, and neighborhood charm. Situated on a highly desirable corner homesite, you'll enjoy the wrap around covered porch and also the convenient street parking on the front AND side of the home-great for guests that visit or additional vehicles! Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout anchored by a designer kitchen featuring white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a spacious island with bar seating. A large walk-in pantry offers ample shelving for easy organization. The light-filled dining area, surrounded by windows, provides a bright and welcoming space. The spacious primary suite is a serene retreat, with plush carpeting, soft natural light, and a calming neutral palette. The en-suite bathroom includes a double vanity with quartz counters, a large walk-in shower, and private access to a custom-designed walk-in closet, complete with built-in shelving, double hanging rods, and smartly designed storage for shoes, accessories, and more. Additional features include wood-look flooring throughout the main living areas, a welcoming foyer, a separate laundry/mudroom, wrap around porch, and a detached two-car garage with alley access and side street parking. Beyond the home itself, you'll enjoy all the benefits of living in SweetBay, one of Panama City's most vibrant and master-planned communities. Amenities include a resort-style pool, miles of walking and biking trails, parks and playgrounds, private bay access for kayaking and paddleboarding, and a community dock. You'll also find a weekly farmers market, regular neighborhood events, and food trucks that create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere year-round. Most notably, SweetBay is home to the highly desirable University Academy, a top-rated public charter school serving grades PK-8, all within walking or biking distance from your doorstep. This home truly offers the best of both worlds: thoughtful design and modern upgrades inside, with an active, connected lifestyle just outside your door. Schedule your private showing today and discover what life in SweetBay has to offer.
For sale
$450,000
1717 Discovery Loop, Panama City, FL 32405
3beds
1,736sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$440,900 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$133/mo HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageWrap around porchEn-suite bathroomQuartz countertopsGas rangePlush carpetingSpacious primary suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 06:13am
Listed by:
Sostheim Group 850-814-4560,
Corcoran Reverie
Source: CPAR,MLS#: 776931
Originating MLS: Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 136.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 136.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 13
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Alley Access, Driveway, Detached, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway Spaces:2.00
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool, Community
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Dock Access, Shoreline - Sand
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52' x 115'
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 11731200028
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
- Special conditions: Listed As-Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Trash Collection, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Barbecue, Basketball Court, Dock, Fishing, Playground, Park, Waterfront, Pool, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Sweetbay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Dock, Picnic Area
- Services included: Fishing Rights, Legal/Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Playground, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Trash
- HOA fee: $399 quarterly
Location
- Region: Panama City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $347,405
- Annual tax amount: $3,783
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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