Moving to Palm Harbor, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-09, the median home sold in Palm Harbor, Florida over the last 12 months went for $358,000 (754 closings across 122 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $257 per square foot for a median 1,524-sq-ft home built around 1986. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 39 days, and with 144 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 2.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 11% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Palm Harbor
Three price points from 406 recent Palm Harbor closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $340,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,464 sq ft, built around 1988 (55 sales).
- Around $358,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,472 sq ft, built around 1989 (66 sales).
- Around $585,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,028 sq ft, built around 1986 (59 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Palm Harbor
Take the median $358,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,850/month. Pinellas County’s typical total millage is 19.39 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,971/year ($498/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Pinellas County is about $1,911/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 80% of current Palm Harbor listings carry an HOA, with a median of $164/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,671/month to own the median Palm Harbor home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Pinellas County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Palm Harbor’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes | 84 | $357,500 | 47 |
| Harbor Landing | 31 | $354,990 | 87 |
| Baywood Village | 26 | $519,500 | 63 |
| Baywood Village | 26 | $519,500 | 63 |
| Town of Sutherland (Old Palm Harbor) | 18 | $487,500 | 43 |
| Wexford Leas | 18 | $534,500 | 22 |
| Lake Tarpon Mobile Home Village | 14 | $190,250 | 101 |
| Salem Square | 14 | $385,750 | 98 |
Palm Harbor by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34684 (160 sales, median $422,500), 34683 (153 sales, median $515,000), 34685 (70 sales, median $424,950).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 69% were single-family homes, 26% townhomes or villas, and 5% condos. New construction accounted for 5% of closings, led by Harbor Landing. The housing stock skews mixed: 8% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 14% before 1980.
Getting around from Palm Harbor
Measured from the center of Palm Harbor’s recent sales: Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 14 miles; Downtown Tampa is about 19 miles; Lakeland is about 48 miles; Sarasota is about 53 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Pinellas County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Pinellas County’s typical millage of 19.39; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Pinellas County average of $1,911/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Palm Harbor: the case for and against
What works in Palm Harbor’s favor
- prices run 11% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 39 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,911/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- only about 2.3 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
- 80% of listings carry an HOA (median $164/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Palm Harbor relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Palm Harbor communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Pinellas County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.