Living in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
Treasure Island has some of the widest sandy beaches on the Gulf coast, while neighboring Madeira Beach is home to John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a lively spot for shops, dolphin cruises and fishing charters.
Both are popular with short-term rental investors and buyers looking for a true beach-town lifestyle.
Market snapshot
Treasure Island & Madeira Beach home prices right now
$662,185
Median sale price
146 days
Median days on market
+4.3%
Price change vs. last year
Approximate public figures for the three months ending September 2026, from Redfin. Last updated October 2026. Ask Steve for exact, current MLS numbers.
Typical prices
$350K – $3M
Home styles
Condos, canal homes, beach cottages
Commute
20 min to downtown St. Pete
Vibe
Casual, fun, coastal
County
Pinellas County
Local highlights
- John's Pass Village
- Sunset Beach
- Wide public beaches
- Boca Ciega Bay
Treasure Island Beach Trail
Plan a stroll along Treasure Island’s mile-long beach trail, a paved alternative to walking on sand; check city updates for current access conditions.
Visitor informationArchibald Memorial Beach Park in Madeira Beach
Choose Madeira Beach’s Archibald Memorial Beach Park for beach access with metered parking, restrooms and outdoor showers; check conditions before planning a swim.
Visitor informationR.O.C. Park in Madeira Beach
Explore Madeira Beach’s waterfront memorial park for its butterfly garden, playground and courts; the official page lists a splash-pad maintenance closure, so avoid promising water play.
Visitor information
Things to do
- Dolphin cruise from John's Pass
- Deep-sea fishing charter
- Sunday drum circle
- Beach bars at sunset
Walk the Treasure Island Beach Trail
Use Treasure Island’s beach trail for a shoreline walk without committing to a sand route; consult current city notices before choosing your access point.
Visitor informationPlay beach volleyball in Madeira Beach
Bring a ball to Archibald Memorial Beach Park in Madeira Beach, where the city lists two sand volleyball courts; check availability and parking arrangements.
Visitor informationVisit R.O.C. Park’s butterfly garden
Look for butterflies at R.O.C. Park in Madeira Beach, where the garden sits between fields two and three along the water side.
Visitor informationPlan a Sunset Beach playground stop
Take children to Treasure Island’s Sunset Beach Pavilion and Playground on West Gulf Boulevard; pair playtime with a picnic and confirm pavilion reservation requirements.
Visitor information
Check the linked visitor information for current hours, reservations, seasonal access and any storm-related closures. Some outings are nearby rather than within the neighborhood.
Who loves Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
A perfect day in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
Set up on one of the widest beaches in Pinellas, ride a bike down the beach trail, grab tacos at John's Pass Village, then cast a line from your own dock.
Neighborhoods to know
Sunset Beach
Quiet southern tip with beach cottages
Isle of Capri & Paradise Island
Canal homes with boat docks
Gulf-front condos
Lock-and-leave beachfront living
Where locals eat
- John's Pass Village
- Caddy's on the Beach
- Ka'Tiki at Sunset Beach
Parks & outdoors
- Treasure Island Beach
- Sunset Beach
- John's Pass fishing
- Boating on Boca Ciega Bay
Schools
Pinellas County Schools serve the island.
A little history
Treasure Island got its name from a 1915 publicity stunt in which locals claimed to have found buried pirate treasure. Its wide beaches and canal neighborhoods grew after World War II.
Events locals look forward to
Steve's honest take
What people love
- Very wide beaches
- Canal homes with docks
- Laid-back beach town feel
Good to know
- Flood and insurance costs
- Tourist traffic
- Few large lots
Typical drive times
35 min
Tampa International Airport
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Nearest Gulf beach
40 min
Downtown Tampa
Approximate, without heavy traffic.
Treasure Island & Madeira Beach questions, answered
Prices are approximate ranges and change with the market. Photos show the style of the area and are illustrative. Contact Steve for current listings and sold data in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach.
