Paradise Island

It's a small, water-oriented pocket of Treasure Island where most homes sit on canals with boat access. Assigned schools include Azalea Elementary, Azalea Middle, and Boca Ciega High, and you're about 42 minutes from Tampa International Airport. It suits buyers who want Gulf Coast island life without being cut off from the mainland.

Yes, relative to inland Pinellas — the median list price is $669,900, but sold homes over the last year hit a median of $910,000, reflecting the waterfront premium. Prices span from $245,000 up to $3,995,000, with five active homes above $1 million. There's genuine range depending on whether you want water frontage.

Expect to pay around $413 per square foot, with a median home size near 1,750 square feet. The active median list is $669,900, though the water and pool homes push the top end of the Isle Of Palms and surrounding streets much higher. Recent closings landed at a $910,000 median.

There are 27 active listings and 22 homes sold over the past year, so inventory turns steadily but not quickly. Homes take a median 76 days to sell and sellers are averaging 92% of asking, which gives a prepared buyer some negotiating leverage. The Capri Isle and nearby enclaves see the strongest waterfront demand.

The median HOA runs about $1,035 per month, which is on the higher side and typically tied to condo or managed waterfront properties. Median property tax is around $4,884 per year. Always confirm exact figures per listing, since fees vary widely across the different communities here.