Brought to you by Noah Thomas Builders — where modern luxury meets timeless coastal elegance. Welcome to your dream property on the Gulf Coast — a newly built luxury duplex just a short stroll from the pristine sands and turquoise waters of Indian Rocks Beach. Whether you’re looking for a high-performing investment, a vacation retreat, or multi-generational living, this rare opportunity checks every box. This FEMA-compliant duplex is engineered with the latest post-hurricane and flood-proof standards. This 5,100 sqft masterpiece sits just blocks from the sand and the Intracoastal Waterway. Each side of this mirror-image duplex offers over 2,550 sqft of light-filled living space, thoughtfully designed for modern beach life. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 spa-inspired bathrooms per unit, there's room for family, guests, or short-term renters to relax in comfort and style. You will find a private elevator and 3 car stacked garage per unit. Each unit provides high ceilings, open-plan living, modern architectural angles, outdoor kitchen and relaxing soaking pool terrace, premium appliances and custom cabinetry, luxurious spa-style primary suite with oversized shower and ample closet space. From the fourth floor, sweeping views of the Intracoastal and the Gulf of America. FEMA-Compliant & Nightly Rental Zoned — With approved nightly rental zoning, this offers a dual revenue opportunity in a market where such modern coastal duplexes are rare. Live in one or lease both for strong occupancy potential — either way, it’s a flexible asset with built-in capital resilience and demand. Why investors love it-exceptionally tough build with FEMA-grade flood & hurricane protection, high-margin nightly rental zoning in a sought-after coastal locale, elegant, low-maintenance design tailored for upscale vacationers.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Lot depth
110 ft.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
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Pinellas County
APN
12-30-14-02394-000-0770
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RM-2
Medium Density Multifamily Residential District
The RM-2, medium density three or more units, multifamily residential dwelling district provides for medium density development. The RM-2, medium density multifamily residential district correlates with the residential medium RM category of the countywide plan. 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:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Planned unit development (pud)
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Indian Rocks Beach, FL • 33785
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Sun exposure
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 205 Bates Ave
$3,727,145
$263K under list price of $3.99M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.9M.