Neighborhood · Madeira Beach, Florida
Crystal Island
Waterfront living on a Gulf-side island
10
Homes for sale
$2,022,500
Median list price
$761
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
Crystal Island is a small waterfront community in Madeira Beach, where nearly every home sits on the water and days are measured by tide charts rather than traffic. This is boating country — dock-and-go mornings, pool afternoons, and the kind of quiet, tucked-away feel you get on an island that only serious water people find. Enclaves like Mitchell's Beach and the Madeira Beach Yacht Club anchor the area, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 47 minutes away when you need to leave the sand behind.
For buyers, this is a compact, high-end market with just 10 active listings and a median list price of $2,022,500 — though the range runs from $850,000 all the way to $3,500,000. Homes here average $761 per square foot on a median size of about 2,468 square feet, and they take their time, sitting a median of 60 days on market. Over the last year 15 homes sold at a median of $920,000, with sellers netting about 93% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate on the right property.
Crystal Island is a community in Madeira Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$850,000 – $3.5M price range
2,468 sqft median home
$5,125/mo median rent
15 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crystal Island
$2,500,000
575 CRYSTAL DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,500 sqft
$1,299,000
551 CRYSTAL DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,436 sqft
$2,699,000
503 JOHNS PASS AVENUE, MADEIRA BEACH
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,072 sqft
$1,150,000
562 JOHNS PASS AVENUE, MADEIRA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,337 sqft
$2,495,000$2,595,000
547 JOHNS PASS AVENUE, MADEIRA BEACH
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,481 sqft
$1,550,000$1,800,000
584 CRYSTAL DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$3,500,000
582 JOHNS PASS AVENUE, MADEIRA BEACH
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,255 sqft
$850,000$875,000
541 LILLIAN DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,595 sqft
$2,849,000$2,950,000
583 CRYSTAL DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,614 sqft
$950,000$965,000
516 CRYSTAL DRIVE, MADEIRA BEACH
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,091 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crystal Island boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Crystal Island market
15
Sold, last 12 months
$920,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
101 days
Median time to sell
Crystal Island vs Madeira Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 28.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crystal Island boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crystal Island is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crystal Island home
≈ $12,095/mo
$2,022,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$5,125/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,274
Median age
58
Median income
$82,917
Median home value
$685,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Crystal Island
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Active
Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Straight answers
Crystal Island FAQs
Is Crystal Island a good place to live?+
If you want waterfront and boating as a daily lifestyle, it's hard to beat — every one of the 10 active listings here is on the water, and eight have pools. It's a small, quiet island community within Madeira Beach, assigned to Orange Grove Elementary, Seminole Middle School, and the Career Academies of Seminole.
Is Crystal Island expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Madeira Beach's higher-end waterfront pockets, with a median list price of $2,022,500 and eight of ten active homes priced above $1 million. Even the entry point starts around $850,000, so it's a premium market driven by water access.
What do homes cost on Crystal Island?+
Active listings currently range from $850,000 to $3,500,000, with a median around $2,022,500 and pricing averaging $761 per square foot on roughly 2,468-square-foot homes. Actual sales have run lower — 15 homes sold over the past year at a median of $920,000, reflecting the mix of what's trading versus what's listed.
How is the market on Crystal Island right now?+
It's a slower, negotiation-friendly market with just 10 homes active and a median 60 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their asking price on average, so there's typically room to work a deal on waterfront homes here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported median HOA for the neighborhood, so carrying costs are driven mainly by property taxes, which run a median of about $14,751 per year given the high home values. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent here is around $5,375 per month.
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