Joe Murphy
Responds Quickly
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 413-2825
267 Total Sales
1 in Holmes Beach
$340,000 Price
Holmes Beach
Located in Manatee County
Holmes Beach, located on Anna Maria Island off the Bradenton coast, has successfully blended the business of tourism with the pleasure of living full time in a waterfront community. “A good thing about Holmes Beach is that the short-term rental housing is concentrated in one specific area. So you have nice neighborhoods throughout, where you can walk around and meet your neighbors,” says Jason Sato, a Realtor with Sato Real Estate who grew up in Holmes Beach.
The city of around 5,000 full-time residents is the largest of the three municipalities comprising Anna Maria Island. It’s located between the small cities of Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach and is connected to the Bradenton mainland by the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Its population is roughly five times that of either of its island sisters. Its status as a tourist haven ultimately has been a benefit to the residents who call the city home. “Growing up in Holmes Beach and living on Anna Maria Island now, from a resident standpoint, tourism has meant more shops, more restaurants and more activity.”
The city’s distinct residential identity is strengthened by the relative affordability of its housing. “Holmes Beach is probably best if you’re not looking for a home that you can rent out,” says Sato. “It’s the best bang for your buck on Anna Maria Island. You can find a nice home here for under $1 million. You can’t do that anywhere else on the island.” Single-family housing consists of cozy beach homes, traditional ranch-style homes, elevated coastal homes and waterfront estates. “There’s a wide range in prices,” says Sato. “From under $1 million to just over $10 million.” Condominiums, which are more prevalent in Holmes Beach than the other two cities, start in the $600,000 range.
Students can attend Anna Maria Elementary, an A-rated school in Holmes Beach, and mainland schools Martha B. King Middle and Manatee High, a B-rated institution that is the oldest public high school in Bradenton.
The water is the obvious center of recreational activity in the city, which features more beach than the other municipalities combined. Manatee Public Beach is a popular gathering spot along the Gulf of Mexico. The beach also features sand volleyball, children’s play areas and a gift shop for when the relatives come to visit. There are two boat ramps in the city, providing convenient access to the bays on the other side of town that connect to the open waters of the Gulf. Many of the residential streets are on fingers of land that create unique opportunities for boaters. “There’s more access to the beach and boating than the other areas,” says Sato. “Holmes Beach has the most boatable canals, so there are more options for boaters. There are also way more waterfront homes for the boaters.” A city park provides additional recreation, including courts for tennis and pickleball and a skating bowl. The Key Royale Club offers its members exclusive access to a 9-hole golf course, the only course on the island.
Retail and dining options are concentrated along Marina Drive, which features the Island Shopping Center and Duffy’s Tavern, an island institution known for its burgers. Residents also have access to a full-service Publix and an array of eateries throughout the city. Popular among the locals are Skinny’s, another established eatery offering warm food and cold beer, and The Ugly Grouper, a funky Old Florida restaurant with a 3,000-pound metal fish out front. If upscale waterfront dining is what you seek, you’ll find it at Beach Bistro.
“Holmes Beach offers a little bit of everything because it’s so much larger than the other cities on the island,” says Sato.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Murphy
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Cindy Greco
Cindy Greco
WAGNER REALTY
(941) 241-0259
152 Total Sales
1 in Holmes Beach
$646,000 Price
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Ann Marie Nordman
Ann Marie Nordman
LPT REALTY, LLC
(386) 261-6857
19 Total Sales
1 in Holmes Beach
$850,000 Price
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Shannon O'Brien Kerney
Shannon O'Brien Kerney
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
(941) 491-0064
30 Total Sales
7 in Holmes Beach
$570K - $2.2M Price Range
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Justin Powell
Justin Powell
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
(941) 909-2812
10 Total Sales
2 in Holmes Beach
$2M - $2.2M Price Range
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Oday Marogi
Oday Marogi
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
(586) 331-0880
26 Total Sales
1 in Holmes Beach
$1,200,000 Price
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Holmes Beach Housing Trends
On average, homes in Holmes Beach, FL sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Holmes Beach, FL over the last 12 months is $900,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,275,000
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,316,375
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$765,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$740,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
149
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$842
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
147
Months of Supply
11.80
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 1611am - 2pm
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Sunday, Jul 1310am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jul 1312am - 3pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Holmes Beach Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,338
Median Age
66
Population under 18
7.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.5%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,615
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,934
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
58.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
% Population in Labor Force
37.6%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
