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STR Homes for Sale | New Posts December 23, 2025
Panama City Beach townhouse pulling $45K with future bookings in place at $285K. Minnesota lakefront STR hitting $185K annually on a 6,500-sqft retreat. Poconos turnkey with six-figure rental history and 97 five-star reviews. Plus proven 30A income, Atlanta FIFA World Cup play, and more.
Top Deals This Issue:
Madison Lake, MN – Lakefront retreat with 250ft shoreline, $185K in 2025 revenue, $1.7M
Long Pond, PA – Six-figure rental history, 97 five-star reviews, built 2022, $600K
Inlet Beach, FL – Self-managed 30A property averaging $85K-$87K annually, $694K
Panama City Beach, FL – Off-market townhouse, $45K+ in 2024, turnkey with bookings, $285K
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🏆 Deal of the Week
Madison Lake, MN – $1,700,000
This 6,500-sqft lakefront retreat is designed specifically for large groups and multi-gen families, with 250+ feet of shoreline on a quiet recreational lake. It's pulling $185K annually (with 25% blocked for personal use), and started renting just 18 months ago in May 2024.
The property sleeps 20 across 5 bedrooms and 8 baths, sitting on 2 secluded acres. It's turnkey—fully furnished, stocked, and comes with future bookings already in place. The revenue trajectory speaks for itself: $100K in the first 8 months, then $185K through mid-November 2025.
Built for retreats, corporate groups, and families looking for space and privacy on the water.
Quick Stats:
🏠 5 bed / 8 bath, 6,500 sqft
✨ 250+ ft shoreline, sleeps 20, turnkey with future bookings
📍 Started May 2024, $185K in 2025 revenue (75% occupancy window)
Florida
Panama City Beach, FL – $285,000
Off-market townhouse that's already pulling $45K+ in 2024 with future bookings in place. This 3-bed, 2.5-bath unit in Hathaway Townhomes is turnkey—fully furnished with 5-star reviews, professionally designed interior, and all the rental infrastructure ready to go. HOA covers lawn care, community pool access, and dedicated parking. Close to the beach, Pier Park, and the Navy Base.
Quick Specs:
🏠 3 bed / 2.5 bath
✨ Turnkey Airbnb setup, 5-star reviews, community pool
📍 Off-market, $45K+ 2024 revenue, HOA $399/mo
Inlet Beach, FL – $694,500
Self-managed 30A property averaging $85K-$87K annually over the past 3 years. This 2-bed, 2.5-bath townhouse sits right outside Rosemary Beach with public beach access directly across the street. Cleaners and handyman already in place, income records and booking breakdown available. Low HOA around $50/month. Fully furnished and rental-ready with strong appreciation in a high-growth area.
Quick Specs:
🏠 2 bed / 2.5 bath
✨ Self-managed, $85K-$87K annual revenue, public beach access across street
📍 Low HOA (~$50/mo), turnkey with cleaners and handyman in place
Panama City, FL – $312,500
Short-term rental ready and already earning over $34K this year. This 3-bed sits on a large 0.71-acre lot with a pool, wraparound porch, detached garage, and updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel. No HOA. Near Tyndall AFB and 30 minutes from the beach.
Quick Specs:
🏠 3 bed / 2 bath, 1,355 sqft
✨ Pool, 0.71-acre lot, wraparound porch, updated kitchen
📍 No HOA, $34K+ 2025 revenue, detached garage
Panama City Beach, FL – $295,000
Edgewater Beach Resort condo with 2 beds, 2 baths, and 1,254 sqft of space. Updated interior, large balconies, and peaceful pond views. Resort amenities include 11 pools, pickleball, private beach access, on-site dining, and golf. HOA is $1,228/month.
Quick Specs:
🏠 2 bed / 2 bath, 1,254 sqft
✨ 11 pools, pickleball, private beach access, on-site dining
📍 Edgewater Beach Resort, HOA $1,228/mo
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Panama City Beach, FL – $215,000
Fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath condo in the Endless Summer community, just steps from the Gulf. Open layout, new flooring, updated ceiling fans, and water views. Close to Pier Park, Thomas Donuts, and 30A. Low-maintenance coastal living with HOA at $400/month.
Quick Specs:
🏠 1 bed / 1 bath, 580 sqft
✨ Gulf views, new flooring, turnkey furnished
📍 Steps to beach, HOA $400/mo
Perdido Key, FL – $265,000
Price drop of $10K on this ground-floor condo at Grand Caribbean East. Updated 1-bed plus hallway bunks, coastal furnishings, and wood composite flooring throughout (no carpet). Private patio with direct pool and picnic area access. In-unit washer and dryer. Community amenities include seasonally heated pool, hot tub, grill area, and beach walkway. Minutes to Gulf Islands National Seashore and Orange Beach.
Quick Specs:
🏠 1 bed + hallway bunks / 1 bath, 697 sqft
✨ Private patio, in-unit laundry, no carpet, coastal furnishings
📍 Price drop $10K, community pool and hot tub, beach walkway
Pennsylvania
Long Pond, PA – $599,999
Newer construction 6-bed home built in 2022 with six-figure rental history and 97 out of 100 five-star reviews. Legally sleeps 16, spanning over 4,000 sqft with hot tub, game room, and fire pit. Minutes to Camelback ski resort, Kalahari waterpark, and Mt Airy Casino. Turnkey and fully furnished with central air, tankless hot water, 2-car garage, and full basement. Only 90 minutes from NJ and NYC. Located in STR-friendly Emerald Lakes community with multiple lakes, pools, tennis courts, and playgrounds.
Quick Specs:
🏠 6 bed / 3 bath, 2,744 sqft (4,000+ total)
✨ Hot tub, game room, sleeps 16, built 2022
📍 Six-figure rental history, 97 five-star reviews, Emerald Lakes HOA $100
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Georgia
Atlanta, GA – $750,000
9-bedroom duplex property positioned for FIFA World Cup 2026 bookings. One of the few large properties close to the stadium, with 5 group stage games, round of 32, round of 16, and the semifinal coming to Atlanta in June and July 2026. Full-year 2024 NOI of $87,166 with an 11.6% cap rate at the new price.
Quick Specs:
🏠 9 bed duplex
✨ Close to FIFA World Cup stadium, $87K NOI (2024)
📍 11.6% cap rate, 2026 FIFA World Cup opportunity
Oklahoma
Medicine Park, OK – $229,000
3-bed, 2-bath home just outside Medicine Park with wraparound porch and views of Mt. Scott. Set next to the Wichita Mountains and Wildlife Refuge with an incredible yard and natural setting. Averaged $39K in revenue over the past 8 years. Exceptional VRBO reviews and 5-star Airbnb ratings. Fully furnished inside and out.
Quick Specs:
🏠 3 bed / 2 bath
✨ Wraparound porch, Mt. Scott views, fully furnished
📍 $39K avg annual revenue (8-year history), 5-star reviews
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