21823 Marlin Avenue, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (MLS# 967493)

21823 Marlin Avenue, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

$399,000

21823 Marlin - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Old Florida cottage in an up and coming, golf cart and rental friendly community on the West End of Panama City Beach

21823 Marlin is a durable cinder block home located approximately 1/4 mile from Front Beach Road

21823 Marlin offers 2 public beach access points convenient to the home and is approximately 1/4 mile from the Sunnyside Grill

The up and coming West End of Panama City Beach offers a Publix and soon-to-open Aldi, a public boat launch to the World's largest Coastal Dune Lake, Dining at Bayou Bills, and convenient access to 30Avenue and all that 30A has to offer via Rosemary Beach

The up and coming West End of Panama City Beach offers plenty of public beach access points, a designated Fire Department Station, and convenient access to all that Pier Park and Panama City Beach has to offer.

21823 Marlin has solar panels that will be paid off in full before closing. The current owner says their average power bill was approximately $12m/month.

Galley style kitchen is conveniently open on both ends to the remaining entertainment spaces with access to the enclosed sunroom and exterior back yard patio

The galley kitchen is accessible and convenient to the entire home, but the wall between the kitchen and living spaces offers visual separation and compartmentalization of the rooms

The layout of the home was designed with flexible entertainment space in mind - allowing for the primary dining space to be set up directly off the kitchen next to the patio doors and the backyard patio or closer to the conversation and entertainment of the living room seating areaThe galley kitchen is accessible and convenient to the entire home, but the wall between the kitchen and living spaces offers visual separation and compartmentalization of the rooms

The layout of the home is spacious is feel airy with natural light throughout the flexible entertainment spaces. The dining room is currently being utilized adjacent to the living room.

Generous entertainment space with natural light and flexible flow to the rest of the home

Generous entertainment space with natural light and flexible flow to the rest of the home - both bedrooms and the home's bathroom are located down the hall

The mostly open concept allows for flexibility with furniture arrangements. Need a dedicated home workspace? Utilize a transitional dining space directly off the kitchen by the patio and optimize the current kitchen table space corner for your desk and workspace.

The open yet compartmentalized floorplan concept allows for flexibility with flow and ease of living. The galley kitchen is accessible and convenient to the entire home connecting the enclosed sunroom, the living and dining spaces, the access to the backyard and patio, and the hallway leading to both bedrooms.

Talk about flexibility! The spacious living room offers plenty of length to the room to provide dual use zones, if desired. Currently set up as a living room to the front and a dining area to the back, but the space could easily be divided to utilize a remote work space, a homeschool learning station, an reserved area for kids toys and books, an allocated pet station, or even an artists nook or dedicated writing corner that optimizes the natural light in this room.

The room easily fits a three seater sofa, with ample room on either side for end tables if desired.

The living room is wide enough for dual seating zones utilizing both walls.

The bedrooms and the bathroom are separated from the entertainment spaces down the hallway off the kitchen and living room.

The primary bedroom is located closes to the living room and directly across from the home's bathroom.

The spacious room currently offers a queen bed and has room for bedside tables, a seating area, and a desk.

Ample space and natural light with windows that face East behind the bed and welcome the morning sun.

The primary bedroom offers a spacious closet encompassing the full wall.

The bathroom is convenient to both bedrooms and offers a tub and shower with tile surround.

The guest bedroom is located at the end of the hall, currently features a full bed, and offers natural light through windows that face North and West. The separation from early morning light makes this ideal as a second bedroom for kids, a nursery, guests, or a game room.

21823 Marlin welcomes you into the home through an enclosed sunroom with abundant natural light. The sunroom contains the home's laundry room with some storage, and grants access to the home at the kitchen.

The enclosed sunroom has plenty of windows. a mini split air conditioner helps ensure this enclosed sunroom stays comfortable and has a door allowing it to be closed off from the rest of the home.

The options for the enclosed sunroom are endless! Since it can be closed off from the rest of the home you can easily utilize it as a convertible guest room like the current tenant, maximize your home based job or business with an office, turn it into a homeschool or play space for the kids, or enjoy it as an artist, writing, or crafting space taking advantage of the natural light.

The view of the enclosed sunroom coming through the front door of the home.

The outdoor patio space is decked with cafe lights, room to grill and wide open visual space above for star gazing. The outdoor patio is accessed through full window french doors right off the home's kitchen and entertainment spaces.

The outdoor patio space opens up to the generous back yard with a privacy fence.

The generous back yard looking towards the home and the outdoor patio.

21823 Marlin rests on .122 acres via a 50' wide and 107' deep lot.

At the time of this listing, 21823 and 21825 were both available for sale under separate MLS numbers.

21823 Marlin Avenue is located at near the corner of Marlin Avenue and Kelly Street which serves as a connection point between Highway 98 and Front Beach Road

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,148 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active

Current Price: $399,000 List Date: 1/06/2026 Last Modified: 3/04/2026

Description

Welcome to 21823 Marlin Ave, a charming, Old Florida, coastal cottage where classic Florida architecture meets modern Florida living in the heart of the up and coming West End of Panama City Beach. The quoted 880 square feet does not include the 268 square feet of enclosed sunroom space - there is 1,148 square feet enclosed under the roof. Desirably located in the non-HOA, golf cart and short-term rental friendly community of Riviera Beach, this classic beach home is positioned just a few blocks from Front Beach Road and the Gulf. With multiple public beach access points to choose from, you can be enjoying the area's white sand beaches and relaxing coastal breezes within minutes by golf cart or bike.

More Information MLS# 967493

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 347.56 List Date: 2025-01-31 Current Price: $399,000 List Price: $399,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 2724 - Beach - West Central Elementary School: West Bay Middle School: Surfside High School: Arnold Legal Description: RIVIERA BEACH 1ST ADD LOT 232 ORB 3991 P 132

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: Agent-Measured Immediate Occupancy: No Garage: No Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 2 Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1148 Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 1 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 1974 Acreage: 0.12

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: Yes Assessment Fees: No Rent/Mo: 1800 Lease Expiration Dt: 2025-04-30 New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 3014.35 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Welcome to 21823 Marlin Ave, a charming, Old Florida, coastal cottage where classic Florida architecture meets modern Florida living in the heart of the up and coming West End of Panama City Beach. The quoted 880 square feet does not include the 268 square feet of enclosed sunroom space - there is 1,148 square feet enclosed under the roof. Desirably located in the non-HOA, golf cart and short-term rental friendly community of Riviera Beach, this classic beach home is positioned just a few blocks from Front Beach Road and the Gulf. With multiple public beach access points to choose from, you can be enjoying the area's white sand beaches and relaxing coastal breezes within minutes by golf cart or bike.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1 First Right of Refusal: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

City Road: 1

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Construction/Siding

Block: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Slab: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Phone: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 Septic Tank: 1 Sewer Available: 1 Tap Fee Paid: 1 TV Cable: 1 Underground: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Fenced Privacy: 1 Patio Open: 1 Shower: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Smooth Stovetop Rnge: 1 Warranty Provided: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 AC - High Efficiency: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Ridge Vent: 1 Roof Vent: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Shower Only: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Full Bathroom

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Full Bathroom: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 27 - Bay County Street #: 21823 Street Name: Marlin Street Suffix: Avenue State: FL Zip Code: 32413 County: Bay Project Name/Subdivision: RIVIERA BEACH 1ST ADDN Parcel ID: 35946-020-000

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers; First Right of Refusal Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Exterior: Fenced Privacy; Patio Open; Shower Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Smooth Stovetop Rnge; Warranty Provided; Washer Utilities: Electric; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; Septic Tank; Sewer Available; Tap Fee Paid; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - Central Elect; AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Ridge Vent; Roof Vent; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Living Room: First Full Bathroom: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Full Bathroom; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA

Room Information

Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 17 x 10 Length: 17.00 Width: 10.00 Remarks: Verify if deemed important Dimensions: 17 x 10 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 10 x 10 Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Remarks: Verify if deemed important Dimensions: 10 x 10 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 19 x 8 Length: 19.00 Width: 8.00 Remarks: Verify if deemed important Dimensions: 19 x 8 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 19 x 12 Length: 19.00 Width: 12.00 Remarks: Verify if deemed important Dimensions: 19 x 12 Full Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 7 x 6 Length: 7.00 Width: 6.00 Remarks: Verify if deemed important Dimensions: 7 x 6

Listing Office: Douglas Elliman

Listing Agent: Whitby D Jerkins

Last Updated: March - 04 - 2026

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