Southeast6.1% avg cap rate

Anna Maria Island, FL

Old Florida charm — Gulf Coast's most beloved island escape

Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast with one of the most loyal repeat-visitor bases of any STR market in Florida. The island's strict preservation of Old Florida character — no chain restaurants, no high-rises, golf cart culture — commands premium pricing relative to its size. Properties here rent at exceptional rates and hold value extremely well.

6.1%
Avg Cap Rate
Net operating income / price
70%
Avg Occupancy
Annual average
$595
Avg Nightly Rate
All property types
$1.1M
Median Price
STR-viable properties

Estimated Annual Performance

Gross rental revenue
70% occ × $595/night
$152,023
Est. operating expenses
Mgmt, cleaning, supplies, insurance (~40%)
– $60,809
Est. net operating income
Before mortgage & depreciation
$91,214
At median price
Implied cap rate
8.7%

* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.

Why Investors Choose Anna Maria Island

Strict height and development limits preserve supply scarcity
Highest repeat-visitor rate of any Gulf Coast Florida island
No high-rises — 2-story homes dominate, maintaining premium aesthetic
Bradenton/Sarasota metro provides strong drive-to feeder market
Peak season: Dec – Apr (winter snowbirds), summer families
Top property types: Beach Cottage, Single Family, Gulf-front Home
Primary zip: 34216, 34217, 34228

Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.

Run a live analysis in Anna Maria Island

Search active MLS listings in Anna Maria Island and instantly see cap rates, cash flow projections, and STR comp-backed nightly rates — all in one underwriting report.