A Beachside Opportunity for Families & Investors Alike - Welcome to Gulf Highlands Beach Resortwhere every day feels like a vacation, and opportunity meets relaxation. Whether you're dreaming of a laid-back family beach retreat or a smart income-producing investment, this updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with a bonus flex/office room checks all the boxes. Just a short stroll from private beach access, this home invites you into a bright and comfortable living space that flows into the dining area and kitchen-perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend guests, or future renters. On the main floor, you'll also find a half bath and a laundry room, offering convenience for daily living or turnover efficiency between guests. Step outside to the back patio, a quiet place to unwind after day at the beach or enjoy the resort's many amenities. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features an ensuite bath, while a second bedroom and a full hallway bath offer plenty of space for family, friends, or guests. The upstairs balcony has been professionally enclosed and fully permitted as a flex room or home office, offering added square footage and functionality that's perfect for remote work, guest overflow, or creative use. And those amenities are what truly set Gulf Highlands apart. This gated, golf cart-friendly community offers: -11 swimming pools (5 heated and 1 beachfront) -Private beach access with beachfront pool and restaurant -18-hole mini golf course -4 pickleball courts & 2 tennis courts -Fitness center, shuffleboard courts, BBQ areas & a playground -Clubhouse with restaurant and snack bar This home is nestled in one of Panama City Beach's most desirable communitiesjust minutes from family-friendly attractions like Shipwreck Island Water Park, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, and the shopping and entertainment of Pier Park. Whether you're searching for a permanent residence, vacation getaway, or a reliable short-term rental, this townhome offers flexibility and long-term value. Low HOA fees cover WiFi, cable, pest control, groundskeeping, and all resort amenitiesmaking ownership simple and stress-free. 2 Bedrooms + Bonus Room | 2.5 Baths | 1, 002 SqFt Gated Community | Short-Term Rentals Allowed | Family-Friendly Amenities It's more than just a beach propertyit's a lifestyle and an opportunity. Other notes of interest: Seller replaced the main service panel breaker a year ago - 2023 HVAC - 2022 Hot-water Heater -2008 Roof - 2016
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10.0 x 13.0
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Bedroom 1 Features: measurements are feet & inches
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Half Bathroom: 6.00 x 3.00
- Half Bathroom Level: First
- Half Bathroom Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Laundry: 6.00 x 5.00
- Laundry Level: First
- Laundry Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Master Bathroom: 6.00 x 5.00
- Master Bathroom Level: Second
- Master Bathroom Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Full Bathroom: 8.00 x 5.00
- Full Bathroom Level: Second
- Full Bathroom Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Living Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 13.0
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 6.0 x 10.0
- Living Room Level: First
- Office/Study Room Level: Second
- Living Room Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Office/Study Room Features: professionally enclosed
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Flooring: Floor Tile
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Detector
- Stove/Oven Gas
- Water Heater - Elect
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
- Dining Room Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
- Kitchen Features: measurements are feet & inches
- Kitchen Level: First
Garage and Parking
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Community
- Pool Private: Yes
Land Info
- Cleared
- Covenants
- Interior
- Level
- Sidewalk
- Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Lot Description: Cleared, Covenants, Interior, Level, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Lot Size Acres: 0.02
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20' x 40' approx.
- Lot Size Square Feet: 871
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch Screened
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 378
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Cable TV, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 378
School Information
- Elementary School: Hutchinson Beach
- High School: Arnold
- Middle School: Surfside
Amenities and Community Features
- Beach
- Community Room
- Deed Access
- Fishing
- Gated Community
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Tennis
- Waterfront
- Facilities: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed2, Deed Access, Community Room, Gated Community, Tennis, Fishing, Pool2, Beach, Waterfront
- Community Features: Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1624.46
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Bay
- Directions: From Walmart, go Hutchison Blvd to left into Gulf Highlands, to left pass the gate to right on W. Leslie Lane to home on your left.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 27 - Bay County
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- MLS Area Minor: 2720 - Beach - Middle Central
- Source Neighborhood: GULF HIGHLANDS BEACH RESORT
- Parcel Number: 34779-130-000
- Subdivision: GULF HIGHLANDS BEACH RESORT
- Zoning: City, Deed Restrictions,
- Property Subtype: Attached Single Unit
- Source System Name: C2C
Accessibility Features
- Access: Paved Road, Private Road
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1080
- Year Built: 1988
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Building Area Total: 1080
- Building Exterior Type: Concrete, Frame, Roof Pitched, Stucco, Trim Wood
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Frame, Roof Pitched, Stucco, Trim Wood
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Property Age: 37
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electric
- Gas - Natural
- Public Water
- Tap Fee Paid
Home Features
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
