Custom Homes in SweetBay | Panama City, FL

A master-planned bayfront community on Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Build Your Custom Home in SweetBay with AR Homes® Panama City

In SweetBay, we handle everything from design through construction. Our professional design team works directly with you to bring your vision to life. You can customize one of our award-winning floor plans or start from scratch. We deliver fully customized designs in days, not months, so you move forward fast without sacrificing quality or control. With a 99.2% customer satisfaction rating and a track record of award-winning homes, you’re building with a team that’s invested in getting this right.

About SweetBay in Panama City, FL

SweetBay is located on five miles of St. Andrew Bay shoreline, minutes from the Emerald Coast beaches. The community is designed around walkability, with parks, trails, restaurants, and retail all within walking distance of your home. University Academy, a top-rated public charter school for grades K-8, is located inside the community. Every home has public easement access to the bayfront, and the community’s connected street and trail system means everything is accessible on foot.

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Community pools

Three acres of pool areas for swimming and events

Trails and pathways

State park feel with natural wildlife

Parks

Multiple neighborhood parks with gathering spaces

Bay access

Direct access to the water for paddleboarding and fishing

Town Center

Publix, restaurants, and retail shops

SweetBay Marina

Full-service marina in development

University Academy K-8 charter school

Florida's top-ranked K-8 public charter school with priority admission for new construction homeowners

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Navigating Your Custom Home Journey with Confidence

Building your custom home in SweetBay is a collaborative journey. We guide you through every step, from consultation to move-in, with the expertise and attention to detail you expect. We handle design, selections, and construction while you focus on creating your vision in SweetBay.

Consultation

We meet with you to understand your vision, budget, and timeline. You'll see our available homesites in SweetBay and explore floor plan options or discuss building from scratch.

Design

Our professional design team works with you to customize your home. Whether you're refining an award-winning plan or starting from a blank slate, we deliver fully customized designs in days, not months.

Build

We handle construction from start to finish. You'll receive regular updates throughout the process, and our team is available to answer questions every step of the way.