City of Anna Maria Homes for Sale & Living Guide
The City of Anna Maria is the quiet north end of Anna Maria Island, with the City Pier, Pine Avenue and a small-town, Old Florida feel. Whether you're buying, selling or relocating, we're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help.
Anna Maria at a glance
Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price
$1.70M
+0.5% YoY
Homes Sold
15
−10.4% YoY
Days on Market
167
+56 days YoY (median)
Sale-to-List
91.6%
−1.8 pt YoY
Living here
Life in Anna Maria
Anna Maria is the northernmost of Anna Maria Island's three cities, in Manatee County. Pine Avenue has shops and restaurants and leads to the Anna Maria City Pier, and Bean Point, where the Gulf meets Tampa Bay, marks the island's northern tip. The free Anna Maria Island Trolley connects the city with Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. See our Anna Maria Island guide.
Living here
Neighborhoods
The city is mostly single-family homes and cottages, many near the beach or bay, along with some vacation-rental properties. Inventory is limited.
Market
Home Types and Prices
You'll find single-family beach homes, cottages and a small number of condos and duplexes.
As a reference point, Redfin reported a median sale price of $1,704,188 for the City of Anna Maria in September 2026, up 0.5% from a year earlier. There were 15 homes sold that month, with a median of 167 days on market (56 more than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 91.6% of list price on average. With this few sales, the median can swing a lot from month to month, so ask us for street-level comps.
Selling? See our selling page or get a free home value estimate.
Before you buy
Flood Zones, Insurance and Rentals
Flood zones. Check each property's FEMA flood zone, elevation certificate and claims history, and get flood quotes before you make an offer.
Insurance. Get quotes early. See whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down.
Rentals. Short-term rental rules vary by city, county and association. Confirm them before buying for rental income, and read buying a second home or investment property.
Full cost picture. See the hidden costs of buying a home in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County.
Education
Schools
Public schools zoned for homes in Anna Maria, from the official district zone maps and locators (checked Oct 20, 2026):
Elementary: Anna Maria Elementary School
Middle: King Middle School
High: Manatee High School
Districts: the School District of Manatee County.
Manatee County's new elementary and middle school zones took effect in 2026-27; new high school zones take effect in 2027-28, so the high school shown here may change. Manatee County families can also apply through the district's Controlled Open Enrollment (School Choice) window for programs such as IB at Johnson K-8 and Southeast High and AICE at Palmetto High. Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto is a public charter school for grades 6-12 with its own application. Which school a home is zoned for depends on the exact address, and boundaries change, so always confirm with the district before you buy.
Commute & travel
Getting Around
The free Anna Maria Island Trolley runs from the Anna Maria City Pier south to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The mainland is reached by bridges from Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.
Your local team
Why Work With Sand + Sea Homes
We're Eric and Traci Bolen, a husband-and-wife team of REALTORS with eXp Realty. We help buyers compare Anna Maria's beach, bay and rental properties, including flood and insurance details, and we help sellers price well. If you're new to the area, our buying page walks you through the process, and our step-by-step buying timeline shows what to expect.
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Ready to explore Anna Maria? Call or text Eric & Traci at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Anna Maria FAQ
Is the City of Anna Maria the same as Anna Maria Island?
No. Anna Maria is one of three cities on Anna Maria Island, at its north end. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are the other two.
How much does a home cost in Anna Maria?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $1,704,188 for the City of Anna Maria in September 2026, up 0.5% from a year earlier. That figure is based on a small number of sales, so ask for comps on the specific street.
Can I rent out a home in Anna Maria?
Rental rules depend on city ordinances. Confirm them before buying for rental income.
Do I need flood insurance in Anna Maria?
It depends on the property. Homes in FEMA high-risk flood zones with a mortgage typically need flood insurance. Check the flood zone and get quotes before you make an offer.
Which schools serve Anna Maria?
Zoned public schools in Anna Maria include elementary: Anna Maria Elementary School; middle: King Middle School; high: Manatee High School (official district zone data, checked Oct 20, 2026). The assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm with the district.
