Homes zoned forAnna Maria Elementary School
Island living on the Gulf end of Anna Maria
340
Homes for sale
$1,292,500
Median list price
$944
Avg price / sqft
108
Median days on market
The Anna Maria Elementary zone covers the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, where the pace is slow, the streets are quiet, and the Gulf is never more than a short walk or bike ride away. This is a place built around water — kayaks, fishing, sunset strolls — and homes that lean into that coastal, barefoot lifestyle rather than the high-rise density you find elsewhere on Florida's coast. It suits buyers who want a true beach-town address, whether as a primary home, a seasonal retreat, or an income-producing rental.
This is a premium coastal market, and the numbers reflect it: among the 337 active Anna Maria homes for sale, the median list price sits at $1,310,000, with 190 of them priced above $1M. Waterfront and pool homes dominate the inventory, and well-priced listings still move while others sit — the median home spends 109 days on the market. Browse the live map to see how asking prices track against location and proximity to the Gulf.
Anna Maria Elementary School is an attendance zone in Holmes Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$125,000 – $22M price range
1,552 sqft median home
$1,297/mo median HOA
$6,500/mo median rent
538 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Anna Maria Elementary zone
The Anna Maria Elementary zone sits on the northern end of Anna Maria Island, Manatee County's barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. It's a low-key, low-rise community where the rhythm of the day is set by the tide rather than traffic — walkable streets, fishing docks, and quiet residential blocks a short distance from the beach. Unlike the denser resort stretches of Florida's coast, this end of the island keeps its small-town, cottage character.
The zone suits a range of buyers: families drawn to a genuine neighborhood elementary school, retirees looking for a slower coastal pace, and investors chasing strong seasonal rental demand. With a median rent of $6,500 a month, many homes here do double duty as income properties and personal retreats. It's a place for people who want water at the center of daily life rather than a long drive away.
What you won't find is the amenity-heavy, gated-golf lifestyle common in inland Florida — there are no golf-course communities and no 55+ developments among the active listings. This is a beach town first, and the housing and lifestyle reflect that. Buyers should come expecting an island pace, limited through-traffic, and homes built around the water.
Schools for homes in the Anna Maria Elementary zone
This zone is anchored by Anna Maria Elementary School, the community's assigned elementary campus and the namesake of the attendance area. For many families, a neighborhood elementary within an island community is a real draw, letting younger children attend school close to home.
School attendance boundaries in Manatee County are reviewed and can change from year to year as enrollment shifts. Before you make an offer on any specific home, confirm the current assigned schools for that exact address directly with the Manatee County school district.
Doing that verification early is especially important on a barrier island, where boundaries and transportation arrangements can differ from the mainland. Don't rely on a listing's school information alone — check with the district so there are no surprises after closing.
Homes for sale in the Anna Maria Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 337 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $1,310,000 and a wide range from $125,000 up to $38,450,000. The average price works out to roughly $947 per square foot, and the median home size is a compact 1,544 square feet — a reflection of the island's older cottage-style housing alongside newer luxury builds. A full 190 of the active listings are priced above $1M, so this is firmly a premium market.
Waterfront and pool homes define the inventory: 143 listings are on the water and 167 include a pool. Gated properties are scarce at just 11, and there are no golf or 55+ communities in the mix. New construction is also limited to 26 active listings, so most buyers will be choosing among established homes or considering a renovation or rebuild.
Over the last 12 months, 542 homes sold at a median price of $950,000, with sellers receiving about 93% of asking on average — a sign that negotiation is realistic on well-chosen listings. On the carrying-cost side, expect a median property tax near $9,734 a year, and a median HOA around $1,297 a month for condos and managed communities. Confirm the exact fees and taxes for any individual property, since they vary widely across the island.
Getting around from the Anna Maria Elementary zone
Life on a barrier island means accepting longer drives to the mainland in exchange for beach proximity. From this zone, downtown Tampa is roughly 66 minutes away, and Tampa International Airport is about 69 minutes — close enough for regular travel but not a short hop.
Those drive times can stretch considerably during peak tourist season and on summer weekends, when island access roads and bridges carry heavy traffic. Plan accordingly if you have a mainland commute or frequent flights; early departures make a real difference.
Within the island itself, most daily trips are short, and walking or biking is a practical way to reach the beach and nearby blocks. For buyers, the trade-off is clear: you give up quick highway access for a genuinely walkable, water-centered neighborhood.
Is the Anna Maria Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone is an excellent fit if you want an authentic Gulf-front island lifestyle and the budget to match. With a median list price of $1,310,000 and strong rental demand reflected in a $6,500 median monthly rent, it rewards buyers looking for a coastal home that can also generate income. Waterfront access, pools, and a walkable beach-town setting are the core of what you're buying.
The trade-offs are real. It's an expensive market with limited new construction — only 26 active new builds — and homes tend to be smaller, at a median of 1,544 square feet. Mainland commutes of 66 to 69 minutes and seasonal traffic are part of island life, and carrying costs including a median $9,734 annual tax bill should factor into your math.
For buyers aligned with that reality, the zone delivers something hard to find elsewhere: a quiet, established island community anchored by a neighborhood elementary school. Browse current Anna Maria homes for sale and watch how pricing moves against location, and you'll quickly see which pockets offer the best value for your priorities.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$3,500,000
727 KEY ROYALE DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,640 sqft
$2,095,000
616 EMERALD LANE, HOLMES BEACH
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,900 sqft
$1,999,000
783 JACARANDA ROAD, ANNA MARIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft
$400,000
4370 CHATHAM DRIVE UNIT 102, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft
$125,000
238 85TH STREET UNIT 20, HOLMES BEACH
$22,000,000
6610 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,891 sqft
$7,595,000
6151 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,080 sqft
$6,700,000
5451 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
6 bd · 6 ba · 6,390 sqft
$4,980,000
7147 LA LENAIRE DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,503 sqft
$4,450,000
569 BAYVIEW DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,106 sqft
$3,475,000
104 5TH STREET S, BRADENTON BEACH
7 bd · 7.5 ba · 3,134 sqft
$3,400,000
5422 SANDHAMN PLACE, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,802 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Anna Maria Elementary School market
538
Sold, last 12 months
$950,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 days
Median time to sell
Anna Maria Elementary School vs Holmes Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Anna Maria Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Anna Maria Elementary School home
≈ $9,120/mo
$1,292,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,297/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
7,398
Median age
67
Median income
$90,737
Median home value
$857,068
Beyond the listings
Living in Anna Maria Elementary School
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Straight answers
Anna Maria Elementary School FAQs
Is the Anna Maria Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's one of Florida's most sought-after beach communities, built around a quiet, low-rise, walkable island lifestyle. With 143 of the 337 active listings on the water and 167 with pools, it suits buyers who prioritize Gulf and bay access. It works well as a primary residence, a seasonal home, or a rental investment.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Yes — this is a premium coastal market. The median list price is $1,310,000 and 190 of the active Anna Maria homes for sale are priced above $1M. Entry points do exist, with active listings starting around $125,000, but most inventory sits well into seven figures.
What do homes cost in the Anna Maria Elementary zone?+
Active listings range from $125,000 to $38,450,000, with a median list price of $1,310,000 and an average of about $947 per square foot. The median home size is a modest 1,544 square feet, which reflects the island's older cottage-style housing stock. Over the past 12 months, 542 homes sold at a median price of $950,000.
How is the market right now?+
It's an active but selective market: 542 homes sold in the last 12 months, and sellers are getting about 93% of their asking price on average. The median home spends 109 days on the market, so pricing matters and buyers often have room to negotiate. You can track current activity on the live map.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $1,297 per month, though that figure is skewed by condo and managed communities rather than every single-family home. Median property tax runs around $9,734 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any individual property before you make an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Anna Maria Elementary School. Because school attendance boundaries are periodically redrawn, confirm the assigned schools for any specific address directly with the Manatee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is an island community, so you're trading quick commutes for beach living. Downtown Tampa is roughly 66 minutes away and Tampa International Airport is about 69 minutes. Expect those times to stretch during peak season and weekends.
Is there new construction available?+
New construction is limited here — just 26 of the 337 active listings are newly built. Most buyers choose among established island homes, so if new construction is a priority, you'll want to act quickly when it comes to market or consider a rebuild.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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