The Grande on Sand Key vs Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-25.
| Metric | The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.28M | $1.02M |
| Price per sq ft | $652 | $570 |
| Avg days on market | 135 days | 147 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 9.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 25 |
The verdict
The Grande on Sand Key carries the higher median price — about 25% above Mandalay (Clearwater Beach). Homes in The Grande on Sand Key sell faster (135 days on market vs 147). The Grande on Sand Key is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
The Grande on Sand Key and Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Clearwater | Clearwater Beach |
| ZIP | 33767 | 33767 |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 19 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $985K to $2.4M | $599K to $6.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Grande on Sand Key homes for sale · Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 549 |
| Built | n/a | 1920–2024 (median 1953) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,000 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 19 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Grande on Sand Key median | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $794K (8 sales) | $416K (15 sales) |
| 2016 | $779K (10 sales) | $442K (30 sales) |
| 2017 | $804K (12 sales) | $678K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $840K (7 sales) | $657K (10 sales) |
| 2021 | $884K (10 sales) | $1.2M (13 sales) |
| 2022 | $1.51M (14 sales) | $780K (31 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.3M (3 sales) | $1M (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.73M (8 sales) | $1.07M (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.18M (3 sales) | $613K (34 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.28M (20 sales) | $742K (24 sales) |
Since 2015, The Grande on Sand Key's median sale price is +62% and Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)'s is +78% — Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,952 sq ft | 1,635 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 43 (normal) | 42 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Grande on Sand Key | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mildred Helms Elementary-Pn | Sandy Lane Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Largo Middle-Pn | Dunedin Highland Middle-Pn |
| High school | Largo High-Pn | Clearwater High-Pn |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) is the lower entry point (median $1.02M vs $1.28M). Sellers get a faster sale in The Grande on Sand Key (135 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is The Grande on Sand Key more expensive than Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Grande on Sand Key is $1,285,000 versus $1,025,000 in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach), about 25% higher.
How far apart are The Grande on Sand Key and Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, The Grande on Sand Key or Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 62% in The Grande on Sand Key and 78% in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve The Grande on Sand Key and Mandalay (Clearwater Beach)?
Listings in The Grande on Sand Key most often report Largo High-Pn; listings in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) report Clearwater High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Grande on Sand Key homes, photos & schools · Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.