July 3, 2026 - 21:42

The final week of June and the first days of July brought steady activity to the Pinellas Beaches housing market, with a mix of condos, single-family homes, and townhouses changing hands across St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach. Buyers continued to show strong interest in waterfront and near-water properties, though the inventory remains tight in the most desirable areas.
On St. Pete Beach, several condos sold in the mid-to-high six-figure range, with a few units near the Gulf of Mexico fetching prices just above the million-dollar mark. The market there is still driven by second-home buyers and investors, many of whom are paying cash. A handful of older single-family homes in the Pass-a-Grille neighborhood also closed, with sale prices slightly below original list, suggesting some negotiation room for buyers willing to wait.
Treasure Island saw a similar pattern. A three-bedroom home on a canal sold for just under $800,000, while a smaller two-bedroom condo closer to the beach went for around $550,000. Real estate agents report that properties with boat docks or direct water views are moving faster than inland units, often within two weeks of listing.
Madeira Beach had a quieter week, with only a few recorded sales. One notable transaction was a townhouse near John's Pass that sold for $725,000, just above the asking price. The area continues to attract buyers looking for rental income potential, as short-term vacation rentals remain popular.
the Pinellas Beaches market is holding steady. Prices are not climbing as fast as they were earlier this year, but demand still outpaces supply in the most walkable, beach-adjacent neighborhoods. Sellers are pricing more realistically, and buyers are taking a bit more time to make decisions.
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