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Cyndee Haydon
Broker Associate
Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty
Phone: 727-710-8035
Website: pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com
Sandbars To Sunsets Team Publishes Indian Shores Gulf-Front Condo Market Report as Tourism Surpasses 2023 Levels
Record visitor numbers and strong absorption of gulf-front inventory point to improving conditions for Indian Shores vacation rental investors and short-term rental owners.
INDIAN SHORES, Fla., June 2026 — The Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty has published its June 2026 Indian Shores Gulf-Front Condo Market Report, highlighting strong buyer demand for gulf-front short-term rental properties as tourism in St. Pete-Clearwater exceeded 2023 levels.
The report found a median sale price of $1,035,000, a 14-day median days on market, and a 95% sale-to-original-list-price ratio across May 2026 gulf-front condo closings. The report also noted that nearly 5 million visitors traveled to St. Pete-Clearwater during the spring season, generating record Tourist Development Tax collections and supporting long-term vacation rental demand.
Indian Shores Gulf-Front Condo Market Shows Tight Supply
The report focuses exclusively on gulf-front condominiums. In Indian Shores, gulf-front condominiums are located at even-numbered addresses on Gulf Boulevard and directly front the Gulf of Mexico. Intracoastal condominiums are located at odd-numbered addresses on Gulf Boulevard and face the Intracoastal Waterway.
Only three gulf-front short-term rental condominiums closed during May 2026, but those properties sold quickly. Two new listings entered the market during the month, and 39 active listings remained available as of June 20, 2026. The active median list price was $759,990, creating a $275,010 gap between active median ask and May 2026 median closed price.
Tourism Recovery Supports Vacation Rental Demand
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater reported nearly 5 million spring visitors and a record $36.159 million in Tourist Development Tax collections between February and April 2026. April collections reached $11.4 million, up 14% from the prior year.
Cyndee Haydon, Broker Associate with the Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty, said tourism recovery is a key signal for Indian Shores vacation rental owners and buyers.
“Tourism trends drive long-term earnings potential for vacation rental owners. St. Pete-Clearwater has now exceeded 2023 tourism levels, which is an encouraging signal when compared with rental income trends from 2023 through today. The recovery following Hurricane Helene and recent condominium law changes shows that buyers who focus on long-term demand fundamentals rather than short-term headlines are finding opportunities in Indian Shores.”
Cyndee Haydon, Broker Associate, Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty
Short-Term Rental Rules and Due Diligence Matter
The Indian Shores market report incorporates the Haydon SHORE™ STR Investment Framework, a five-factor evaluation system that examines Supply and Demand, Hosting and Rental Rules, Operating Economics, Risk and Resilience, and Experience and Earnings Potential.
The Haydon SHORE™ STR Investment Framework was developed after more than 150 vacation rental transactions across the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. The framework is used to evaluate vacation rental condos, Airbnb-eligible properties, VRBO properties, waterfront homes, and income-producing beach properties across Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Belleair Beach, Clearwater Beach, and St. Pete Beach.
The report notes that Indian Shores short-term rental eligibility is governed by Section 110-388. Buyers should verify condominium declarations, rental minimums, frequency limits, milestone inspection reports, reserve studies, flood zones, and insurance costs before making an offer.
Credentials Behind the Report
Cyndee Haydon is a Broker Associate with the Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty. She has completed more than 435 residential transactions, more than $230 million in closed sales, and more than 150 vacation rental transactions.
Haydon serves as the 2026 Treasurer of Florida Realtors and the 2026 Chair of the National Association of Realtors Regulatory Issues Forum. She is RealTrends Verified 2026, ranking No. 723 in Florida and in the top 1.5% of agents nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Indian Shores gulf-front condo market right now?
May 2026 data showed a median sale price of $1,035,000, 14-day median days on market, and a 95% sale-to-original-list-price ratio. Supply remains limited, with only two new listings added during May and 39 active listings available as of June 20, 2026.
Is now a good time to buy an Indian Shores vacation rental?
Buyers with verified financing and clear building criteria are finding opportunities. Tourism demand has recovered, gulf-front inventory remains limited, and short-term rental buyers continue to focus on buildings with documented rental eligibility and strong operating fundamentals.
What makes gulf-front condos different from intracoastal condos in Indian Shores?
In Indian Shores, gulf-front condominiums are located at even-numbered Gulf Boulevard addresses and directly front the Gulf of Mexico. Intracoastal condominiums are located at odd-numbered Gulf Boulevard addresses and face the Intracoastal Waterway. These two segments often attract different buyers and should be analyzed separately.
About Cyndee Haydon
Cyndee Haydon is a Broker Associate with the Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty and specializes in waterfront homes and vacation rental investment properties across the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. She developed the Haydon SHORE™ STR Investment Framework and has completed more than 150 vacation rental transactions and more than $230 million in career sales volume.
The Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty serves Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Belleair Beach, Clearwater Beach, and St. Pete Beach.
Read the full Indian Shores Gulf-Front Condo Market Report.
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