CRYSTAL ISLAND
Homes for Sale in MADEIRA BEACH, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
CRYSTAL ISLAND right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 7.0 months of supply and 30% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: High (10 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($770K) is up 1.3% from the prior 12 months ($760K) and up 18% since 2012. With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (7 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
CRYSTAL ISLAND market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $770K ($508 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 110 days on market for closed sales, and 7.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 1% from the prior 12 months and up 18% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
CRYSTAL ISLAND is a community of 93 homes in MADEIRA BEACH, Pinellas County, built between 1956 and 2023 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,920 square feet. 62% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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CRYSTAL ISLANDPrice History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($770K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($760K) IS the +1.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Crystal Island Market Scorecard
Crystal Island is currently a buyer's market. About 7.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,495,000, and homes go under contract in about 41 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in CRYSTAL ISLAND, MADEIRA BEACH
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in CRYSTAL ISLAND
Live MLS inventory for CRYSTAL ISLAND. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 266 daysTop listing
Active · 149 days
Active · 64 days
Active · 29 days
Active · 112 days
Active · 26 days
Active · 5 days
Active · 288 days
Pending · 25 daysActive and pending CRYSTAL ISLAND listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
CRYSTAL ISLAND on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at CRYSTAL ISLAND
- Touchless Entry · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Secured Garage/Parking · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 1 of 7 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent CRYSTAL ISLAND listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The CRYSTAL ISLAND buying strategy.
If we were buying in CRYSTAL ISLAND today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in CRYSTAL ISLAND.
A closer look at the CRYSTAL ISLAND market
At a median of $508 per square foot, CRYSTAL ISLAND prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 7.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 1% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 110 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 93 homes built between 1956 and 2023, and 62% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CRYSTAL ISLAND. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in CRYSTAL ISLAND buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (3.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +18% since 2012; Recent Direction +1.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 7.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 62% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 80.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a CRYSTAL ISLAND buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed CRYSTAL ISLAND sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in CRYSTAL ISLAND, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (58 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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