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Millville

Millville

Neighborhood in Panama City, Florida

Bay County 32401

$188,948 Average Value
$190 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale

A community with industry at its core

Millville is an area with a blue-collar bent. It was once the most prominent hamlet by Saint Andrew Bay, buoyed by its industry. The town was annexed by Panama City in the 1920s, but is still a place with its own character — and still one that’s attracting business, too, from new companies to new construction. “Millville was always industrial,” says Richard Anderson, a local realtor with Premier Properties of Bay Co., who grew up in Millville. “Working-class neighborhoods.”

Millville is a cozy neighborhood located just outside of downtown Panama City.
Millville is a cozy neighborhood located just outside of downtown Panama City.
West Rock in employs many Millville resients.
West Rock in employs many Millville resients.
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Established homes blend with new options

This community predominantly comprises single-family homes, but the variance is quite wide. Millville’s grid of slender, but tranquil, streets is dotted with some classic residences dating back to the dawn of the 20th century — when the town was flexing its power as the area’s preeminent hub for commerce. But Millville has also become the site of a spate of new construction, adding some new sheen to this well-established enclave. Homes here typically come with at least a bit of lawn space, on lots from just over one-tenth to just over one-fifth of an acre. Most houses in this area have single-story Craftsman styling, too, regardless of age. Some options here start with prices in the low $100,000s, for something that needs work. Prices typically max out in the mid-$200,000s, for a new build. Tyndall Air Force Base has been a catalyst for new construction in the area, local Realtor Charles Sowers, of eXp Realty, believes. The base is the subject of a $5.3 billion reconstruction project, after damages sustained in Hurricane Michael in 2018. Tyndall’s rejuvenation is set to bring a wave of new people to the area. Also, SRM Concrete is planning a new facility in town, on the site of a paper mill that closed in 2022 — one that was long a major employer here. That project is projected to bring hundreds of more jobs. “For Millville specifically, it’s opportunity,” Sowers says, describing the community’s appeal. “Anytime something goes away there’s the opportunity for growth.”

Millville features beautiful Cape Cod homes throughout the neighborhood.
Millville features beautiful Cape Cod homes throughout the neighborhood.
Newer and more modern waterfront homes are also available in Millville.
Newer and more modern waterfront homes are also available in Millville.
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Millville is located on the bay in Panama City.
Millville is located on the bay in Panama City.

Millville’s main thoroughfare is easy to pick out

Millville’s web of residential streets branches out from 5th Street, the most prominent artery in town. This stretch is part of Florida State Road 30 and U.S. Route 98 and is not only lined with an assortment of commercial amenities but also connects people here with Tyndall, just about 8 miles away. There are multiple stops in the region’s Bayway bus service along 5th Street as well.

Seafood is part of this area’s personality

Millville spurns an abundance of big box stores and chain restaurants for local options. “There’s still mostly mom-and-pop stores and restaurants,” says Sowers, who has been selling real estate in the Bay County area since 2017. Gene’s Oyster Bar is one of the institutions, a spot that dates back to the 1930s and is still cash-only. The fresh oysters have been a draw for decades. “Great food, great service. One of the last true gems of that area,” Sowers says. The Bistro Southern Cafeteria is much newer, open since 2017, but it’s become a hotspot in its own right for its soul food — the mac and cheese is a hit. Locals have places like Asian Oriental International Market and Capt. Hai's Fresh Seafood Market at their disposal for picking up ingredients for concoctions of their own. There’s also a Dollar General and a Family Dollar along 5th Street, convenient for grabbing other essentials. The overall crime score in Millville ranks above the national average, according to the CAP Index, particularly because of categories like burglary.

Residents at Millville love to dine at Genes Oyster Bar.
Residents at Millville love to dine at Genes Oyster Bar.
Genes Oyster Bar in Millville serves up giant and delicious local Gulf oysters.
Genes Oyster Bar in Millville serves up giant and delicious local Gulf oysters.
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Waterside location is a windfall for outdoor fun

This community faces not just a sliver of Saint Andrew Bay but also the Watson Bayou. The latter provides a serene setting for assets like Millville Waterfront Park, a 4-acre space with a pier out into the bayou where people enjoy fishing. There are also hanging beach chairs here, ideal for peering out at the water while enjoying a good book. There’s a marina, Emerald Harbor, just up the road from the park, too. Area boaters can scoot out to spots like Shell Island — which is only accessible by boat. Shell Island is an undeveloped getaway, where visitors can go snorkeling or hunting for all sorts of shells in the white sand.

Residents in Millville can own boats and dock them on the bay with ease.
Residents in Millville can own boats and dock them on the bay with ease.
You will often find boats parked around the bay at Millville.
You will often find boats parked around the bay at Millville.
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Bay District schools bear favorable marks

Bay District schools serve Millville, a system with a B-plus rating on Niche. Students here benefit from a student-teacher ratio of just 15-to-1 at c a C-plus-rated school. The extracurricular offerings at the B-minus-rated Jinks Middle include a full athletics program, with everything from girls volleyball to football. Sports and entertainment marketing and engineering are among the specialized programs available at the area’s Bay High, which has a B-plus grade on Niche. Millville is home to the Margaret K. Lewis School as well, a Bay District school serving students with special needs.

Millville students can start their primary education at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
Millville students can start their primary education at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
Millville students can then head to Jinks Middle School.
Millville students can then head to Jinks Middle School.
Finally Millville students can end their primary education at Bay High School.
Finally Millville students can end their primary education at Bay High School.
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Come together for movies and more in Millville

The Millville Waterfront Park is not just a place for a relaxing picnic or afternoon fishing, but it also hosts community programming like periodic free movie screenings. Locals can come together for the Annual Millville Block Park on 9th Street in early summer as well, full of music and food. The community organizes a Christmas parade in December, too, that starts at Millville Waterfront Park.

Millville residents love to be creative with art seen around town.
Millville residents love to be creative with art seen around town.
Millville is a big boating neighborhood great for residents who love life on the water.
Millville is a big boating neighborhood great for residents who love life on the water.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Northwest Florida Beaches International

40 min drive

Bus

East Ave & 6th St Nb

Bus

Business HWY 98 & East Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Millville US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$230,000
Median Single Family Price
$237,000
Median Townhouse Price
$665,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$249,900
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$140,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Months of Supply
5.30
Median List Price
$249,990
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
924
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,278
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,869
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,125
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
709
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

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    1152 Cove Pointe Dr, Panama City, FL 32401

    $790,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,517 Sq Ft
    • 1152 Cove Pointe Dr

    This BRAND NEW home is located near the downtown historic area of Panama City, Florida. The architectural Coastal craftsman design consist of 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathroom. The exterior consists of open soffits, SDL window (MI Brand), tongue and groove ceilings on the front and back porched, along a Copper color style hanging lantern to add a little jewelry to the home. Both the smart door

    Kristin Curole Beachy Beach Real Estate

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    12 - 3pm

    1164 Cove Pointe Dr, Panama City, FL 32401

    $2,549,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,574 Sq Ft
    • 1164 Cove Pointe Dr

    Luxury Waterfront Living at Its Finest! With over 5,000 SF under roof, experience the ultimate Florida lifestyle in this exquisite FULLY FURNISHED and professionally decorated AR Homes By Arthur Rutenberg model home. Boasting four bedrooms, and a den, this home features understated elegance and luxury throughout, making it the perfect place to call home.The interior spaces of this stunning home

    Brian Baber North Florida Realty Group LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,358
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,801
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,618

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

63 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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