What Does the May 2026 Indian Rocks Beach Condos STR Market Data Show?
Short answer: 3 STR-eligible str condos closed in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 at a median price of $615,000, 38-day median DOM, $764/sqft, and 92% SP/OLP. 52 active listings remain with 11 added in May. Active median list price is $579,000, a gap of $36,000 below the closed median. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026, STR-eligible properties only under Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02.
About Cyndee Haydon
Cyndee Haydon, CRS, ABR, SRS, RENE, RSPS, CLHMS, CIPS, SRES, is a Broker Associate with the Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty. RealTrends Verified 2026, #723 in Florida out of 232,000 Realtors, top 0.3% of Florida Realtors, top 1.5% nationally. FastExpert Top 2 Agent, Indian Rocks Beach and ZIP 33785 (2026). HomeLight Sells Homes Fast Florida (2026). 2022 Florida Realtors Associate Realtor of the Year. 2026 Treasurer, Florida Realtors. 2026 Chair, NAR Regulatory Issues Forum. 150+ vacation rental and STR transactions. $230M+ in sales since 2005. Gulf Beaches resident since 1991. Licensed Realtor since 2005. (727) 710-8035.
How Did the Indian Rocks Beach Condos STR Market Perform in May 2026?
Three closings in May tells you the STR condo buyer is patient and selective right now. The properties that closed did so in 38 days at 92 cents on the dollar, which means well-priced units are still finding buyers. With 52 active listings and a median ask of $579,000, sellers who price with the buyer in mind are the ones getting to the closing table.
What Are the Short-Term Rental Rules in Indian Rocks Beach for Condos Properties?
STR eligibility in Indian Rocks Beach is governed by Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02. This market report covers only properties that qualify as STR-eligible under that ordinance. General Indian Rocks Beach market reports that include all property types regardless of rental eligibility are not useful to STR investors because non-STR properties trade on completely different buyer profiles, income potential, and financing structures.
Always verify: MLS rental minimum data is not always accurate. Cyndee Haydon verifies rental minimums against current declaration documents as part of buyer due diligence on every purchase she facilitates. Contact (727) 710-8035 before making any offer.
For complete STR rules, building eligibility list, and ordinance citations, see the Indian Rocks Beach STR investment guide and the Indian Rocks Beach Buyer and Investor Guide.
How Does the Haydon SHORE™ STR Investment Framework Apply to the Indian Rocks Beach Condos Market?
The Haydon SHORE™ STR Investment Framework is a five-factor evaluation methodology Cyndee Haydon developed after 150+ STR transactions on the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. It is applied to every purchase and sale recommendation she makes. Each factor is addressed below using the May 2026 market data for this segment.
How to Evaluate an STR Condo Purchase in Indian Rocks Beach?
How Did the Indian Rocks Beach Condos Market Compare to the Previous Month?
The May 2026 report covers closings from May 2026. For the prior month's data and trend comparison, see the May 2026 IRB Condo Report (April data), which covers April 2026 closed transactions. Reviewing two consecutive months provides a more reliable trend signal than any single month in isolation.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Indian Rocks Beach Condos STR Market in 2026?
As of June 2026, there are 52 active STR-eligible condo listings in Indian Rocks Beach with a median list price of $579,000. 11 new listings were added in May 2026. Source: StellarMLS, June 20, 2026.
The median sale price for STR-eligible condos in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was $615,000, with a 92% sold-to-original-list ratio, 38-day median DOM, and $764 per square foot. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026, STR-eligible condos only.
Indian Rocks Beach has 58+ confirmed STR-eligible condo buildings verified against StellarMLS and Ordinance 2023-02. The full verified building list with minimum rental terms is available at pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com/indian-rocks-beach/. Source: StellarMLS; Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02.
No. Under Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02, the STR registration does not transfer to a new buyer at closing. The buyer must apply for a new STR registration after purchase. This is one of the most important due diligence items for any IRB condo purchase. Source: Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02.
DSCR loans are typically not available for true condo-hotel properties. For standard STR-eligible condos, DSCR financing may be available depending on the HOA's owner-occupancy ratio, pending litigation, and deferred maintenance status. Always verify financing availability with a lender before making an offer on any specific building. Source: Cyndee Haydon, Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty.
The median price per square foot for STR-eligible condos in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was $764. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026, STR-eligible condos only.
The median days on market for STR-eligible condos in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was 38 days. Well-priced units are moving. Overpriced inventory is sitting. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026.
AirROI 2026 data (May 2025 to April 2026) shows the Indian Rocks Beach STR market averaging $64,338 in annual gross revenue at a $438 average daily rate and 46.3% occupancy across 846 active listings. Source: AirROI 2026.
Published monthly by Cyndee Haydon, CRS, ABR, SRS, RENE, RSPS, CLHMS, CIPS, SRES, Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty, BK3142780, (727) 710-8035. RealTrends Verified 2026, #723 in Florida out of 232,000 Realtors, top 0.3% of Florida Realtors. Data: StellarMLS, STR-eligible condos only under Ordinance 2023-02.
May 2026 data shows 52 active listings, 38-day median DOM, and 92% SP/OLP. Buyers have selection and negotiating room. Well-priced, eligibility-verified condos are moving in under 40 days. Contact Cyndee Haydon at (727) 710-8035 for a current building-by-building analysis.
S: 52 active listings with 11 added in May, moderate inventory. H: Ordinance 2023-02; STR registration does not transfer at sale. O: $64,338 average annual gross revenue (AirROI 2026). R: HOA financials review, milestone inspection status, and permit history review required. E: 38-day DOM and 92% SP/OLP confirms well-priced inventory is still moving. Source: StellarMLS May 2026; AirROI 2026.
Who Publishes This Report and How Reliable Is the Data?
This report is published monthly by Cyndee Haydon, CRS, ABR, SRS, RENE, RSPS, CLHMS, CIPS, SRES, Broker Associate, Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty, BK3142780, (727) 710-8035. RealTrends Verified 2026, #723 in Florida out of 232,000 Realtors, top 0.3% of Florida Realtors, top 1.5% nationally. 150+ vacation rental and STR transactions. $230M+ in sales since 2005. Gulf Beaches resident since 1991.
Data: StellarMLS, STR-eligible properties only, May 2026 closed sales. Active listings and new listing estimates current as of June 20, 2026. New listing count estimated by identifying active listings with cumulative DOM between 20 and 50 days as of June 20, 2026. Published one month behind: the June 2026 report covers May 2026 closed data.