8640 W Gulf Blvd

Listing Description

               🏡 8640 W Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL 33706 Draft Property Overview
✔ Direct Gulf-Front Single-Family Beach Home, currently not listed for sale
✔ 2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • 1,316 sq ft
✔ Built in 1978 • Approximately 0.25-Acre Beachfront Lot
✔ Direct Gulf of Mexico Frontage • Elevated Construction • Multiple Decks
✔ Located directly on the white sands of Sunset Beach, one of Treasure Island's most distinctive coastal neighborhoods.
✔ Sold July 31, 2026 for $2,500,000 and currently not listed for sale.
✔ Exceptional beachfront property offering an existing elevated residence, expansive Gulf views, and significant long-term land value and potential redevelopment opportunities.
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🌟 Features & Highlights
✔ Approximately 1,316 sq ft of interior living space.
✔ Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus a guest powder room.
✔ Elevated, multilevel coastal residence designed to take advantage of its beachfront location.
✔ Open-concept living areas with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
✔ Distinctive beach-inspired interior with whitewashed walls, bamboo flooring, and artistic accents.
✔ Spacious kitchen featuring solid-wood cabinetry, stone countertops, center island, breakfast bar, and pantry.
✔ Primary bedroom includes vaulted ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony.
✔ Second bedroom also features vaulted ceilings and a private bathroom.
✔ Additional living room offers flexibility for entertaining, guests, or potential conversion into another bedroom, subject to permitting.
✔ Main-level bathroom features a distinctive floor-to-ceiling artistic mural.
✔ Ceramic tile and bamboo flooring.
✔ Central heating and air conditioning.
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🌅 Direct Gulf-Front Outdoor Living
✔ Direct beachfront location on the Gulf of Mexico.
✔ Approximately 10,785 sq ft homesite — 0.25 acres.
✔ Multiple outdoor decks provide exceptional space for lounging, dining, and entertaining.
✔ Distinctive multilevel circular decks and grand staircase connect the elevated residence with the beachfront environment.
✔ Private primary-bedroom balcony overlooks the coastal surroundings.
✔ Expansive views of the Gulf, sandy beach, and spectacular Florida sunsets.
✔ Immediate access to swimming, beach walking, paddleboarding, fishing, and Gulf recreation.
✔ Direct beach frontage creates an unusually private and desirable coastal setting.
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🌊 Beachfront & Waterfront Features
✔ Direct Gulf of Mexico frontage with unobstructed beach and water views.
✔ Located on the western shoreline of Sunset Beach.
✔ Property extends from West Gulf Boulevard toward the sandy Gulf shoreline.
✔ Lot dimensions are approximately 50 feet wide by 215 feet deep.
✔ Recent marketing identified a newly completed survey documenting the erosion-control line, setbacks, and property boundaries.
✔ Beach-renourishment improvements were noted in the property's 2026 marketing.
✔ Waterfront orientation and direct beach access distinguish the property from inland Treasure Island residences.
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🏡 Construction & Property Details
✔ Built in 1978.
✔ Elevated Florida beach-house architecture.
✔ Approximately 1,316 sq ft of finished living space.
✔ Approximately 10,785 sq ft lot.
✔ Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus one half bathroom.
✔ Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings.
✔ Double-pane windows.
✔ Central heating and air conditioning.
✔ Interior laundry facilities.
✔ Residential beachfront location within the Herrons Subdivision area.
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🚗 Parking & Accessibility
✔ Off-street parking for approximately four vehicles reported in recent listing information.
✔ Elevated construction provides separation between primary living areas and ground level.
✔ Multiple stairways and outdoor decks connect the home with the surrounding property.
✔ Convenient access to Gulf Boulevard and Treasure Island's local transportation network.
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🏗️ Land Value & Redevelopment Potential
✔ Approximately one-quarter acre of direct Gulf-front land, an exceptionally scarce asset in the Treasure Island market.
✔ The property was marketed in 2026 as both an existing beach home and a potential future redevelopment site.
✔ RM-15 zoning was identified in recent land-marketing information.
✔ The approximately 50-foot-wide beachfront parcel provides an opportunity to evaluate a future custom coastal residence.
✔ Updated survey information includes setbacks and erosion-control-line documentation relevant to potential redevelopment.
✔ Any demolition, reconstruction, expansion, or new development would require review of local zoning, coastal construction regulations, floodplain requirements, building setbacks, and applicable state and federal approvals.
✔ The property's substantial land value is reflected in its $2.5 million sale price despite the existing home's relatively modest 1,316-square-foot size.
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📍 Location & Surroundings
✔ Located in the Sunset Beach neighborhood of Treasure Island.
✔ Directly on the Gulf of Mexico.
✔ Convenient to Sunset Beach restaurants, beach bars, shops, and waterfront attractions.
✔ Close to St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Madeira Beach, and John's Pass.
✔ Easy access to Downtown St. Petersburg, cultural attractions, restaurants, and entertainment.
✔ Convenient mainland access through the Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach causeways.
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⚡ Property & Utilities
✔ Fee-simple single-family ownership.
✔ Built in 1978.
✔ Approximately 1,316 sq ft of interior living space.
✔ Approximately 10,785 sq ft lot.
✔ Direct Gulf frontage.
✔ Central heating and air conditioning.
✔ Residential zoning reported as RM-15.
✔ Flood Zone AE reported in recent listing information.
✔ Water, sewer, electrical, roof, foundation, and other major systems should be independently verified.
✔ Current flood and wind insurance requirements should be confirmed.
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🎓 Schools
✔ Served by Pinellas County Schools.
✔ Nearby schools include Azalea Elementary School, Azalea Middle School, and Boca Ciega High School.
✔ Current attendance boundaries should be verified directly with Pinellas County Schools.
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💰 Market & Taxes
✔ 2025 property taxes: approximately $17,245.
✔ Recent automated estimates vary from approximately $2.5 million to $2.8 million.
✔ Direct Gulf frontage, land dimensions, buildable area, coastal restrictions, and redevelopment potential are particularly important when evaluating the property's market value.
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🌧️ Flood, Storm & Coastal Considerations
✔ Direct Gulf-front location creates substantial exposure to hurricanes, storm surge, wind, coastal erosion, and flooding.
✔ Elevated construction provides some separation between the main living level and ground level, but does not eliminate storm or flood risks.
✔ Flood Zone AE designation makes flood-elevation and insurance considerations particularly important.
✔ Buyers should review the property's elevation certificate, flood history, wind-mitigation features, and insurance availability.
✔ The erosion-control line and coastal construction setbacks may materially influence future redevelopment options.
✔ Any proposed reconstruction should be evaluated against current City of Treasure Island, Pinellas County, and Florida coastal building requirements.
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📊 Community Snapshot (Sunset Beach / Treasure Island)
✔ Sunset Beach is one of Treasure Island's most distinctive residential beachfront neighborhoods.
✔ Mix of historic beach cottages, elevated coastal homes, waterfront residences, condominiums, and newer luxury construction.
✔ Direct Gulf-front single-family parcels represent a particularly limited segment of the local housing market.
✔ Land value can substantially exceed the contributory value of older existing structures.
✔ Walkable beach access, Gulf views, sunsets, and coastal lifestyle are major attractions.
✔ Storm resilience, flood insurance, erosion exposure, and redevelopment regulations are increasingly important factors in coastal property ownership.
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✨ Summary
8640 W Gulf Boulevard is a distinctive 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 1,316-square-foot elevated beach home situated on approximately one-quarter acre directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Treasure Island's Sunset Beach neighborhood. Built in 1978, the residence features open living spaces, bamboo flooring, vaulted ceilings, a wood-cabinet kitchen, a private primary-suite balcony, and expansive multilevel decks overlooking the beach. The property's defining asset is its approximately 50-foot-wide, 215-foot-deep direct Gulf-front parcel, providing exceptional beach access, panoramic water views, and potential future redevelopment opportunities subject to coastal regulations and permitting. The property combines the immediate enjoyment of an existing beach residence with the long-term scarcity value of a substantial beachfront homesite.
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🏡 Treasure Island / Sunset Beach Community Overview
Treasure Island is one of Pinellas County's signature Gulf Coast communities, known for its expansive sandy beaches, waterfront residences, boating, restaurants, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Sunset Beach, at the southern end of Treasure Island, is best known for its distinctive residential character and beachfront atmosphere.
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🏡 Real Estate & Housing
🏠 Gulf-front single-family homes, historic beach cottages, elevated residences, waterfront estates, condominiums, and luxury coastal construction.
🌴 Sunset Beach combines older Florida beach architecture with newer custom homes.
🌊 Direct Gulf-front properties are among the area's most valuable residential real estate.
💰 Limited barrier-island land supports the scarcity of well-located beachfront properties.
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✅ Why People Love Treasure Island
✔ Beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches.
✔ Spectacular sunsets and year-round coastal living.
✔ Outstanding boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
✔ Walkable restaurants, shops, and waterfront entertainment.
✔ Distinctive Sunset Beach neighborhood character.
✔ Convenient access to Downtown St. Petersburg and the broader Tampa Bay region.
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🏖️ Lifestyle & Attractions
✔ Sunset Beach.
✔ Treasure Island Beach.
✔ John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.
✔ Nearby St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille.
✔ Gulf Boulevard restaurants and entertainment.
✔ Waterfront marinas, fishing charters, boating, and recreational destinations.
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🚗 Transportation & Accessibility
✔ Convenient access to Gulf Boulevard and Treasure Island causeways.
✔ Approximately 20–30 minutes to Downtown St. Petersburg depending on traffic.
✔ Approximately 30–40 minutes to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
✔ Approximately 40–55 minutes to Tampa International Airport, depending on traffic.
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☀️ Climate & Outdoor Living
✔ Warm Gulf Coast climate supporting year-round outdoor activities.
✔ Exceptional opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling, and beach recreation.
✔ Beaches, waterfront restaurants, marinas, and spectacular sunsets make outdoor living central to the Treasure Island lifestyle.
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Treasure Island offers an exceptional combination of direct Gulf access, beachfront recreation, distinctive residential neighborhoods, and limited coastal real estate, while 8640 W Gulf Boulevard stands out for its substantial quarter-acre beachfront parcel, elevated beach home, panoramic Gulf views, and potential for future redevelopment.