What Does the May 2026 Indian Rocks Beach Single-Family STR Market Data Show?
Short answer: 9 STR-eligible single-family str homes closed in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 at a median price of $1,235,000, 62-day median DOM, $663/sqft, and 89% SP/OLP. 33 active listings remain with 5 added in May. Active median list price is $1,399,900, a gap of $164,900 above 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 Single-Family STR Market Perform in May 2026?
Nine single-family closings in May is solid activity for this market. Buyers are negotiating hard, with a median SP/OLP of 89%, and the gap between the median active list price of $1,399,900 and the median close of $1,235,000 tells the story. Pool homes with clean permit histories are still the most competitive properties in this segment.
What Are the Short-Term Rental Rules in Indian Rocks Beach for Single-Family 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 Single-Family 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 a Single-Family STR Home Purchase in Indian Rocks Beach?
How Did the Indian Rocks Beach Single-Family 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 Single-Family 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 Single-Family STR Market in 2026?
As of June 2026, there are 33 active STR-eligible single-family home listings in Indian Rocks Beach with a median list price of $1,399,900. 5 new listings were added in May 2026. Source: StellarMLS, June 20, 2026.
The median sale price for STR-eligible single-family homes in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was $1,235,000, with an 89% sold-to-original-list ratio, 62-day median DOM, and $663 per square foot. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026, STR-eligible SFH only.
The median days on market for STR-eligible single-family homes in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was 62 days. Correctly priced properties move. Overpriced inventory accumulates days and sells at larger discounts. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026.
The median sold-to-original-list ratio was 89% in May 2026, reflecting a negotiating market where buyers are purchasing below original asking price. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026.
The median price per square foot for STR-eligible single-family homes in Indian Rocks Beach in May 2026 was $663. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026.
5 of 9 closed STR-eligible single-family sales in May 2026 had a private pool. Pool homes consistently show stronger buyer demand due to higher STR income potential. Below $1.5M, a private pool is one of the most impactful income and resale drivers on the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. Source: StellarMLS, May 2026; Cyndee Haydon, Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty.
Yes. Every STR single-family purchase in Indian Rocks Beach in 2026 requires a full building permit history review. Properties that sustained damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton may have triggered the FEMA 50% Rule, requiring elevation to current flood code at a cost of $150,000 to $400,000 or more. Source: FEMA; Pinellas County building permit records.
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. Source: Indian Rocks Beach Ordinance 2023-02.
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. Three-bedroom single-family homes with private pools consistently outperform this average. 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 SFH only under Ordinance 2023-02. Published one month behind.
Sellers who price at market for their specific property type and location are achieving sales at 89% of original list in 62 days. Overpriced sellers are accumulating days on market and facing larger reductions. The window is open for correctly positioned properties. Contact Cyndee Haydon at (727) 710-8035 for a current pricing analysis.
S: 33 active at $1,399,900 median ask versus $1,235,000 closed median, indicating buyer negotiating room. H: Hosting rules unchanged under Ordinance 2023-02; registration does not transfer at sale. O: $64,338 average annual gross revenue (AirROI 2026). R: Permit history review required on all pre-storm properties; FEMA 50% Rule exposure on many waterfront homes. E: Top-quartile pool and waterfront homes significantly exceed market average revenue. 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.