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Condo in Panama City Beach, Bay County, FL · 163 units

Watercrest Condominiums

6201 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-6127

163 units Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Watercrest Condominiums offers a desirable beachfront location with direct access to the sand, comfortable balconies, and well-liked outdoor amenities including a pool and hot tub. The building is generally appreciated for its scenic views and quieter stretch of the beach. However, guests and occupants frequently note recurring challenges with elevator availability, occasional maintenance issues within individual units, and strict enforcement of property rules. Parking procedures and elevator wait times remain common points of discussion across stays.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 2 of 6
Structure
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Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
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Wind
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Fees
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Reviews
7 themes

163 residential units on record.

Is Watercrest Condominiums safe? Structure & milestone status

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Year built Being verified
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at Watercrest Condominiums?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

Local condo market — Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Median sale price $360,000 Source: Redfin
Median days on market 111 days Source: Redfin
Year-over-year price change -10% Source: Redfin

ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly

What is the flood risk at Watercrest Condominiums?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What guests say about staying at Watercrest Condominiums

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesGood securityClean common areasGood location

What doesn't

Elevator outagesDeferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementPoor communicationParking shortageStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026
  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2020-2026

This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is Watercrest Condominiums safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at Watercrest Condominiums?

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Does Watercrest Condominiums require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is Watercrest Condominiums in a flood zone?

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