Nice to hear! We are looking for a winter home to base from in our small travel trailer and the area around Port Saint Joe is looking really nice! We are in another area in FL right now that we really had high hopes for, but it's just not right for us.
I was interested in buying there or cape San Blas (to use ourselves and also rent short term) but was told by a realtor that the taxes were going to be the highest in the area soon and that there is a huge bug problem because of the bay. Wondering if that’s the case or if they just wanted to show homes in Mexico beach.
Hi! Property taxes in Mexico Beach and Port Saint Joe are pretty much the same, and both counties have lower property taxes than the state average. We live on the Bay in Destin and stay on the Bay in Port Saint Joe. Bugs are the same and not that bad. There are fewer bugs because of the Bay breeze.
We went camping at a state park in port st joe last year, I think it was called st Joseph's peninsula state park, and the bugs were insanely annoying. Especially at the backs. They were EVERYWHERE.
Hottest place I've ever been in my life. You know it's hot when you get out of the truck and look over at your friend from the Philippines and he starts laughing knowing what you are thinking It was the middle of August.
@@BeachLivingwithJen Come to a Texas Beach in August, last year we had 100 plus degree temps for one entire month. I actually went to Panama City for a break from the heat. 90's felt refreshing after a couple of months of 100's plus or at least near 100. I'm SERIOUSLY considering buying there this year. I'm 63 years old, retired at 55, been going to PCB for 40 plus years since my spring break days during college. Now that I'm retired, I spend at least 2 months a year in PCB, usually divided between three trips. I do love PCB, but I live in a tiny coastal town and while I do love all that PCB has to offer, after living in a town with an 800 population for 4 decades, PCB is a little too people-ish for me. I love the small town coastal vibe there, but only about an hour to PCB and all it offers. My biggest regret, not buying in 2016 when I first retired and real estate in the panhandle was still a fantastic buyer's market. While property values are pretty much tanking everywhere, I get sick looking at property prices in the Panhandle compared to 2016 prices.
Nice to hear! We are looking for a winter home to base from in our small travel trailer and the area around Port Saint Joe is looking really nice! We are in another area in FL right now that we really had high hopes for, but it's just not right for us.
Good for you guys! We love the area. There are lots of state parks in all of the surrounding areas.
Just what I was looking for. I’m a PCB native but am want to explore more of our local areas.
Go! It's so much fun!
I was interested in buying there or cape San Blas (to use ourselves and also rent short term) but was told by a realtor that the taxes were going to be the highest in the area soon and that there is a huge bug problem because of the bay. Wondering if that’s the case or if they just wanted to show homes in Mexico beach.
Hi! Property taxes in Mexico Beach and Port Saint Joe are pretty much the same, and both counties have lower property taxes than the state average. We live on the Bay in Destin and stay on the Bay in Port Saint Joe. Bugs are the same and not that bad. There are fewer bugs because of the Bay breeze.
I bought on the cape in December after going there for years. It’s the best place ever,I find the breeze keeps the bugs away mostly…..not always.
@@rondafun1 Cape San Blas?
We went camping at a state park in port st joe last year, I think it was called st Joseph's peninsula state park, and the bugs were insanely annoying. Especially at the backs. They were EVERYWHERE.
The Sand Dollar Cafe. Best breakfast around and great people. Love PSJ. Our family has a house at Indian Pass.
Hottest place I've ever been in my life. You know it's hot when you get out of the truck and look over at your friend from the Philippines and he starts laughing knowing what you are thinking It was the middle of August.
It gets hot in the Panhandle! This August was one of the hottest yet:))
I live there but I miss Texas
Sounds like heaven ❤
It is!!!
It is. But it's 🔥 in August.
@@BeachLivingwithJen Come to a Texas Beach in August, last year we had 100 plus degree temps for one entire month. I actually went to Panama City for a break from the heat. 90's felt refreshing after a couple of months of 100's plus or at least near 100. I'm SERIOUSLY considering buying there this year. I'm 63 years old, retired at 55, been going to PCB for 40 plus years since my spring break days during college. Now that I'm retired, I spend at least 2 months a year in PCB, usually divided between three trips. I do love PCB, but I live in a tiny coastal town and while I do love all that PCB has to offer, after living in a town with an 800 population for 4 decades, PCB is a little too people-ish for me. I love the small town coastal vibe there, but only about an hour to PCB and all it offers. My biggest regret, not buying in 2016 when I first retired and real estate in the panhandle was still a fantastic buyer's market. While property values are pretty much tanking everywhere, I get sick looking at property prices in the Panhandle compared to 2016 prices.
@@cryptofan6255 It sounds like you are very familiar with the area. Port Saint Joe is AMAZING! Apalachicola is another quaint area to look into.
@@taylorallenproperties4759 Never been there even though it's not much further down the road. I'll look into it. Thank you.
Apalachicola is our faveorite small beach town.
One of our favorites as well!
Very interesting😊
If you can't afford the high beach prices then Wewahitchka could be an alternative being near the beach.
the panhandle used to be uncrowded....
It is a little more crowded than it used to be, but I still love it here:)
Can the 37 miles of beach be cycled? Is it contiguous?