CASH OR OWNER FINANCING ONLY (50% MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT) This is a high vacancy property with delayed maintenance awaiting for the new owner(s)/operator(s) to transform it. excellent opportunity to acquire a rare non-conforming 14 unit licensed VALUE ADD Motel on the market in primo location, off Gulf Blvd on Indian Rocks Beach, FL! The Sea Star Motel, a family owned and operated Motel over the last 25 years hits the market! The property consist of 13 units ( efficiencies, one bedroom/one bathroom, two bedroom/one-two baths) and the owner’s home (14th unit) a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home with large office that can be converted to third bedroom, living room, dinning, and ability to reconfigure to 4/2 that sits over two car garage plus two carport. Guest will enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the stop of the stairs, front porch, with Hot tub. All units are combined on Three parcels, two facing Gulf Blvd, in total 8,100 living sqft/9,834 over roof sqft, four (4) Buildings and separate building for laundry and storage(5th building) in total. Sale Price includes all furnishings for units 1-13. All rooms have full size kitchen or kitchenettes with multiple laundry on site. There is ample guest parking, boat, RV, Trailor, for additional revenue. There are several Value-add strategies: 1. Owner/operator optimizes bookings, rebrands Motel, brings in professional management, renovates units, can live on site or off site to maximize ROI. There is enough space in the court yard to add in a New Pool and still have plenty of outdoor guest space. The Nightly rates are well below market and owners are aware. See website for current boking prices. This creates an opportunity for new owner/operator to capture lost revenue from sub market rates. 2. Use some units as month to month or furnished longer term rentals with no leases in place therefore, new owner/operator can operate as full time Motel or allow Short term rental bookings via VRBO/AirBNB. Of importance when performing your independent financial analysis/ underwriting, Owner’s home/unit has never been leased due to owner occupancy onsite full time. The single family home has the ability to reconfigure to allow 8+ guest due to its size of just under 1700sqft. 3. Alternatively, A developer could assemble all three parcel and rezone to achieve 8+ Luxury townhomes (speak to local zoning) up to 35ft each with variable density and sqft. Indian Rocks Beach zoning and municipality currently allows short term rentals with no minimum day restrictions. Therefore, a savvy Investor/Developer can capitalize on this rare opportunity. Multiples offers are expect as property is priced for quick sale with minimal inspection/due diligence period. No HOA, Condo, Deed restrictions, a rare fee simple Motel ready for the new owner. Please note this business is an active Motel with guest therefore, shown by appointment only. Sellers will consider Owner financing with 50% downpayment to qualified and experienced Hotel/Motel Investor-Operators who have a proven and verifiable track record with similar projects. Financials and creditworthiness will be independently evaluated by sellers to consider owner financing terms. Do not walk, solicit, or disturb guest or owners. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) must be signed by all parties prior to sharing any inspections, disclosures, Financials, and offering memorandum package.
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Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
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Pinellas County
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01-30-14-42030-064-0050
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2024.
P-1
Professional Office District
The P-1, professional office district, encourages office buildings of high character and attractive surroundings with types of uses and exterior indication of these uses so controlled as to be compatible with single-family or multiple-family dwellings conveniently located within or adjacent to the district. When used with the R/OG and R/O/R land use plan categories, the use of parcels for single-use purposes is discouraged. P-1 is intended for location in or bordering low or medium density single-family residential or multifamily zoning districts. Any use which is not specifically identified as a permitted use, accessory use or special exception use is a prohibited use. Prohibited uses shall include, but are not limited to, temporary lodging use of a dwelling.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Jun 15, 2025 • Active
Commercial remodel/repair/renovation
Perform hurricane repairs including the installation of new drywall throughout the building. Install new electrical wiring, fixtures, outlets, and switches. Install new windows, doors, and plumbing fixtures including showers and sinks.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 18
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric, Ductless
Cooling Information: Central Air, Attic Fan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Washer
Multi-Family Financial Information
Annual Net Income: 150000.00
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
# of Units (Total): 14
# of Units: 3
Furnished: Yes
Unit Type 1 Information
# of Units: 11
# of Bathrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms: 1
Heated Sq. Ft.: 450
Pro Forma: 0
Unit Type 2 Information
# of Units: 2
# of Bathrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
Heated Sq. Ft.: 600
Pro Forma: 0
Unit Type 3 Information
# of Units: 1
# of Bathrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms: 3
Heated Sq. Ft.: 1,684
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Attached YN: Yes
Pro Forma: 0
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco, Frame, Wood Siding