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Pinellas County, FL

Madeira Beach

A working waterfront at John's Pass, with canal-front homes and Gulf-side condos.

Overview

Madeira Beach is built around John's Pass, the inlet that separates it from Treasure Island and gives the town its identity as a working waterfront. John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, with its charter boats and shops built out over the water, sits at the island's north end, while the rest of Madeira Beach is a mix of canal-front homes, condominiums, and beach cottages.

The working fishing heritage is still visible in the charter fleet and seafood houses around the pass, which gives Madeira Beach a different feel than some of the more purely residential beach towns nearby. For buyers, that means weighing proximity to John's Pass against the quieter residential streets farther south, and for sellers it often means highlighting water access as much as the home itself.

Legacy Real Estate Associates represents buyers and sellers throughout Pinellas County, including Madeira Beach, from our office in Bradenton. We work with relocating buyers who are often drawn specifically to the boating and fishing lifestyle around John's Pass, and we help them understand what that proximity means for a given property, from dock access to foot traffic near the boardwalk.

Location

Madeira Beach occupies a barrier island in Pinellas County, bordered by John's Pass to the north, which separates it from Treasure Island, and by the Redington Beaches to the south. Gulf Boulevard runs the length of the island, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Boca Ciega Bay on the other.

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Property types

Common property types in Madeira Beach

  • Canal-front single-family homes with private docks
  • Beachfront and near-beach condominiums
  • Older Florida beach cottages on the interior streets
  • Units in the shops and residences built around John's Pass
  • Townhomes in smaller multi-unit buildings

Lifestyle

Lifestyle & convenience

  • John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, with its shops, restaurants, and charter boats
  • An active commercial and recreational fishing fleet operating out of the pass
  • Canal-front streets with direct boating access to the bay and Gulf
  • Public beach access along Gulf Boulevard
  • A mix of year-round residents and vacation rental properties
  • A short drive to the quieter Redington Beaches just south

Nearby

Nearby attractions

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk The Madeira Beach charter and fishing fleet Archibald Memorial Park The Redington Beaches, just south of Madeira Beach Treasure Island, across John's Pass to the north Gulf Boulevard's beach access points

Property management

Property management coverage

Property management isn't offered directly in Madeira Beach at this time. Our management services are available throughout Manatee County and Sarasota County, Florida — reach out and we can point you in the right direction.

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Questions

Madeira Beach FAQ

What is Madeira Beach best known for?
Madeira Beach is best known for John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, a historic fishing village turned shopping, dining, and charter-boat district at the north end of the island. The working waterfront still supports commercial and charter fishing today.
Are canal-front homes common in Madeira Beach?
Yes, much of the island's single-family housing sits along canals with private docks. That direct water access is a significant part of the draw for buyers who own boats or want easy access to the bay and Gulf.
How close is Madeira Beach to John's Pass, and does that matter for a purchase?
John's Pass sits at the island's north end, so proximity varies street by street. Homes closer to the pass offer easier walkability to shops and the boardwalk but can also see more foot traffic, which is worth weighing when comparing listings.
What should I know about short-term rentals in Madeira Beach?
Rental rules, including any minimum stay requirements, are set by the city and can change over time. Anyone planning to rent a property should confirm the current ordinance and any association restrictions before purchasing.

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