Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) vs Pinebrook Estates
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pinebrook Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.02M | $450K |
| Price per sq ft | $570 | $283 |
| Avg days on market | 147 days | 107 days |
| Months of supply | 9.2 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 31 |
The verdict
Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) carries the higher median price — about 128% above Pinebrook Estates. Homes in Pinebrook Estates sell faster (107 days on market vs 147). Pinebrook Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pinebrook Estates are about 9 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pinebrook Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Clearwater Beach | Largo |
| ZIP | 33767 | 33773 |
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) | Pinebrook Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $620K to $6.4M | $184K to $469K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes for sale · Pinebrook Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pinebrook Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 549 | 217 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1953) | 1920–1995 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 2,000 sq ft | 1,655 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 47% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 19 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) | Pinebrook Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sandy Lane Elementary-Pn | Walsingham Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Dunedin Highland Middle-Pn | Fitzgerald Middle-Pn |
| High school | Clearwater High-Pn | Pinellas Park 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, Pinebrook Estates is the lower entry point (median $450K vs $1.02M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pinebrook Estates; Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pinebrook Estates (107 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 Pinebrook Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) is $1,025,000 versus $450,000 in Pinebrook Estates, about 128% higher.
How far apart are Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pinebrook Estates?
About 9 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 Pinebrook Estates?
Pinebrook Estates: its homes were built 1920–1995 with a median year of 1978, 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 2,000 sq ft of living area, versus 1,655 sq ft in Pinebrook Estates.
What high schools serve Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) and Pinebrook Estates?
Listings in Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) most often report Clearwater High-Pn; listings in Pinebrook Estates report Pinellas Park High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Mandalay (Clearwater Beach) homes, photos & schools · Pinebrook Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.