Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) vs Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.31M | $144K |
| Price per sq ft | $599 | $147 |
| Avg days on market | 152 days | 91 days |
| Months of supply | 9.6 mo | 5.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 51 |
The verdict
Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) carries the higher median price — about 810% above Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village. Homes in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village sell faster (91 days on market vs 152). Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village is the tighter market on inventory (5.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village are about 12 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Clearwater Beach | Tarpon Springs |
| ZIP | 33767 | 34688 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 15% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 22 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $650K to $6.4M | $135K to $250K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes for sale · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 590 | 23 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1953) | 1985–1987 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 1,973 sq ft | 1,041 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 47% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 21 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 81.5% | 85.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,065 sq ft | 1,008 sq ft |
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
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sandy Lane Elementary-Pn | Cypress Woods Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Dunedin Highland Middle-Pn | Tarpon Springs Middle-Pn |
| High school | Clearwater High-Pn | East Lake 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, Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village is the lower entry point (median $144K vs $1.31M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village; Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village (91 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 Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) more expensive than Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) is $1,310,000 versus $144,000 in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village, about 810% higher.
How far apart are Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
About 12 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) or Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village: its homes were built 1985–1987 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1953 in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Mandalay (Clearwater Beach). The typical home there is 1,973 sq ft of living area, versus 1,041 sq ft in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village — sellers there received 85.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.5% in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach).
What high schools serve Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Listings in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) most often report Clearwater High-Pn; listings in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village report East Lake High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes, photos & schools · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.