40 days on marketCondo - Hotel▼ Price cut: $24,900 (8/4)
$475,000
2-Bedroom Condo - Hotel in LA SAL MOTEL CONDO
530 MANDALAY AVENUE #106, CLEARWATER BEACH, FL 33767
Condo - Hotel in LA SAL MOTEL CONDO, CLEARWATER BEACH · No CDD
LA SAL MOTEL CONDO · CLEARWATER BEACH, FL 33767 · Pinellas
Listing data updated September 12, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
500Sq Ft
1980Year Built
$950Per Sq Ft
No CDD
Momentum Research: independent market analysis, flood data, insurance estimates, buyer leverage, and objective property scoring, alongside the MLS listing. Not just the listing sheet.
43% above
$/sq ft vs community
$950 here vs $664 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Balanced market
40 days on market
6.0 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
$2k–$4k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
As of September 12, 2026, 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 in La Sal Motel Condo, Clearwater Beach is listed at $475,000 (500 sq ft, about $950 per sq ft). That is 45% above La Sal Motel Condo's median closed sale of $327,500 over the last 12 months (2 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $664/sq ft by about 43%. It has been 40 days on market. Listing facts: built in 1980, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
No CDD assessment on record
Built 1980 · 46 yrs
500 sq ft of living area
Listed at $475,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$327,500 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
40 days on market
HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Momentum Research · La Sal Motel Condo
Pricing & the La Sal Motel Condo market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where La Sal Motel Condo has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Property timeline
This home’s history
1980BuiltPer public record
Jul 10, 2026First trackedObserved at $499,900
Aug 4, 2026Price cut$475,000
NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Financing
Estimated monthly payment
$3,191/mo
Principal & interest $2,467/mo77%
Taxes $416/mo13%
Insurance $258/mo8%
HOA $50/mo2%
$3,191/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.76% · edit any field to update.
Strongest on: Renovation upside (53), Market liquidity (44)
0 limited50100 exceptional
24/100 is limited across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Price vs area0
This home $950/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $664/sq ft.
Affordability0
List price $475,000 vs the community median $327,500. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Market liquidity44
Community inventory, ~6.0 months of supply (12-month record).
Renovation upside53
From a 1980 build and $950/sq ft vs the community median $664/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
Momentum Research
The Momentum read
🟡 Balanced conditions around this listing. 6.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 40 days on market for this home, against a 40-day area median.Days on market:this home 40Area median: 40 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2025. As of September 12, 2026.
🟡 Asking $950 per square foot, about 43% above the community’s $664 median. La Sal Motel Condo’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $664. Confidence: Low · 2 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
What’s unique here: one of only 1 active listings in La Sal Motel Condo, no CDD assessment.
Updated September 12, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Listing description
About this home
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! Experience the ultimate beach lifestyle and investment opportunity at this beautifully updated condo located just steps from the sugar-white sands of world-famous Clearwater Beach. Situated in the highly desirable Clearwater Beach Suites/La Sal Suites complex, this property offers the rare advantage of short-term rental eligibility, allowing rentals as short as 1–7 days, making it ideal as both a personal vacation retreat and an income-producing investment.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of North Clearwater Beach, the condo is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, entertainment, the marina, and the iconic Pier 60, while the beach is only a few steps away. Owners and guests enjoy the convenience of a boutique-style complex with a heated pool and a prime location that consistently attracts vacationers year-round. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE: NEW APPLIANCES, NEW PLANK TILE FLOORING, NEW KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW BASEBOARDS, NEW SOLID WOOD DOORS, and NEW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
CONDO FEE INCLUDE ALL UTILITIES except electric. This a a turnkey short term rental opportunity on one of the most popular beaches in all of North America. Contact me today for a private showing!
Description provided by PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
Property facts & sources
Every fact, sourced
Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
Listing facts MLS
List price$475,000
Bed / bath2 / 1
Living area500 sq ft
Year built1980
Property typeCondo - Hotel
MLS #TB8521166
Listing status40 days on market
Public records & third-party data
FEMA flood zoneNot verified — check msc.fema.gov
Ground elevation~5 ft
Windstorm exposureLow
CountyPinellas
Area listings1 active · 0 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$4,988/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo
Calculated estimates
Price per sq ft$950
Estimated monthly payment$3,191
Insurance (illustrative)$2k–$4k/yr
Comparable-sales median$327,500
Buyer should verify Buyer verify
Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Listing courtesy of PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC · Listing agent: Christopher Lai · 813-933-0677Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
The Messtimate™
The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
$292,000the mess$372,000
Actual list price: $475,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
Condition & updates — a 1980 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; sq ft can't see either.
The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
1 active listing competing
≈6.0 months of supply
2 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $475,000 ($950/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.
Methodology: 500 sq ft × $584–$744/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 12, 2026.
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Public records
Building permits
Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
Estimated ownership costs
Estimated costs & disclosures
Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.
Property tax (first-year est.)
~$4,988/yr
A rough first-year estimate only, applying a typical Pinellas rate to the list price before any exemptions. Florida bills vary substantially after reassessment, homestead and other exemptions, and local taxing districts — this is not your expected bill. Confirm with the county property appraiser.
CDD assessment
None
No CDD assessment on record for this community.
Insurance (illustrative range)
$2k–$4k/yr
An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood zone not verified for this address — check msc.fema.gov and confirm coverage. Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.
HOA
$50/mo
Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.
Environmental data
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
FEMA flood zone
Not verified
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Ground elevation
~5 ft
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Connectivity
Internet & broadband
Fiber
Check availability
AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida; confirm availability at the address.
Cable
Likely
Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.
5G Home
Backup
T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.
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Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the LA SAL MOTEL CONDO neighborhood guide for more.
Comparable sales found
2
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Community median sale price
$327,500
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Community median $/sq ft
$664
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
Go deeper on LA SAL MOTEL CONDO
See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.
Recent local developments near this home, compiled from news and public sources. Provided for general information; verify details with the original source.
Jul 2026 · Infrastructure
St. Pete approves temporary downtown dock for Tampa Bay ferry
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a temporary ferry dock on Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy in downtown St. Petersburg under a three-year contract costing about 324,200 dollars. Hubbard's Marina will operate cross bay service between downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Convention Center, with two vessels running year round. Service is expected to begin in October or November.
Why it matters: Establishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The site is about 4 miles north of La Sal Motel Condo.
St. Pete advances housing plan for nine vacant city lots
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance to place a measure on the November 3 ballot that would remove nine vacant city lots in Methodist Town from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map. The change would allow up to 41 units of affordable or workforce housing, with four lots planned for single family homes and five larger parcels for multifamily housing. The lots have held park designations since 1984 but have remained vacant.
Why it matters: Advances a plan to convert nine vacant city lots into new single family and multifamily housing, adding to local housing inventory. Placing the parcels on the ballot could open long dormant land for residential construction. The project is about 3 miles north of La Sal Motel Condo, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Blake-Related team selected to redevelop 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg selected a bid led by Blake Investment Partners, with the Related Group as co-developer, to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District at the Tropicana Field site. The roughly 8.1 billion dollar mixed use plan calls for more than 3,600 income-restricted residential units, a 13-acre central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space over an estimated 20-year buildout. The developers plan to purchase about 58 acres while the city retains roughly one third.
Why it matters: Adds a large mixed use district with thousands of new residential units, a central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space to the downtown St. Petersburg market. Redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site reshapes the surrounding property landscape and expands housing supply. The project is about 3 miles north of La Sal Motel Condo, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Schools currently assigned to this address in Pinellas County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
School zoningThis address is in the Pinellas County School District. Specific elementary, middle, and high-school assignments vary by street and can change. Confirm current zoning with the district before relying on it.
Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold Dec 2025
$325,000
530 MANDALAY AVENUE #104, CLEARWATER BEACH
1 / 1 bd/ba · 512 sq ft · $635/sq ft
Courtesy of NEXTHOME BEACH TIME REALTY · View details →
Sold Dec 2025
$330,000
530 MANDALAY AVENUE #102, CLEARWATER BEACH
1 / 1 bd/ba · 477 sq ft · $692/sq ft
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · View details →
Community 12-month median: $664/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
If you rent it out
Investment snapshot
Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.
Estimated rent$2,177 – $3,167/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.2%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$1,077 – −$186At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Before you decide
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 530 Mandalay Avenue #106, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
Built in 1980 (46 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
Condominium: request the association's budget, reserves, the most recent milestone or structural inspection report, and two years of meeting minutes before relying on the dues.
Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Pinellas County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
Listed living area is 500 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
Review permit history with the county.
Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $4,988/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Nearby & commute
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
City
CLEARWATER BEACH
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market stats
Stellar MLS closed sales, as of September 12, 2026
Flood zone & elevation
Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov
Taxes & monthly cost
Estimated from county rates; not a quote
Insurance figure
Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools
2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Answered before you ask
Frequently asked questions
How big is 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 was built in 1980 and has 500 sq ft of living area, 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 in?
530 Mandalay Avenue #106 is in La Sal Motel Condo in Clearwater Beach, Pinellas County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for La Sal Motel Condo from the same MLS data.
Does 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $4,988 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 530 Mandalay Avenue #106 in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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Sold price and details are from public records and the MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Shown for comparison only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value.
