Alta Vista in Tarpon Springs

Alta Vista
Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL

All 299 homes for sale in Tarpon Springs, FL · median $400,000 · 205 homes for sale in 34689 · Pinellas County homes for sale

Community in Tarpon Springs · Pinellas County · ZIP 34689
71 homesBuilt 1946–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data10 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Alta Vista Add in Tarpon Springs, FL since 2016, the most recent in May 2025. Across Tarpon Springs as a whole, 651 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425,000, 49 median days on market, with 266 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,240 ($7,430 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Alta Vista: 2 new listings (median asking $355,000). As of November 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

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Ownership and context
64%
Owner-occupied · Alta Vista
47 of 73 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
36%
Non-owner-occupied · Alta Vista
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
71
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 73 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
1946–2024
Years homes were built
median 1984 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 22, 2026

Alta Vista Add is a small, established pocket in Tarpon Springs — 71 homes with a build history that stretches from the mid-1940s through recent construction, though the typical home dates to 1984. That spread means two houses on the same block can differ enormously in systems, layout, and finish level, so condition and age do more to set value here than location within the community.

With no current MLS-listed community amenities and a homestead share of roughly 64%, this reads as a settled, owner-occupied street grid rather than an amenity-driven subdivision. Pricing decisions should lean on a recent, in-person look at comparable vintage and square footage rather than assumptions carried over from newer-build neighborhoods nearby.

Figures in this note are as of July 22, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Alta Vista right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

1615 WILMAR AVENUE
$335K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,365 sqft
1615 WILMAR AVENUE
Listed by DALTON WADE INC
1409 WATERMILL CIRCLE
$515K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,989 sqft
1409 WATERMILL CIRCLE
Listed by RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC
1509 RIDGE SHORE DRIVE
$385K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft
1509 RIDGE SHORE DRIVE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM HARBOR
812 HIGH POINT COURT
$355K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,423 sqft
812 HIGH POINT COURT
Listed by RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
724 SANDY HILLS AVENUE
$400K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,659 sqft
724 SANDY HILLS AVENUE
Listed by PARADISE LIFE REALTY
1424 RIDGE SHORE DRIVE
$412K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,946 sqft
1424 RIDGE SHORE DRIVE
Listed by EZ CHOICE REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

A modest-sized, long-established section of Tarpon Springs where home vintage varies widely and the neighborhood itself carries no listed amenity package — value here is built home by home.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 32 homes in Alta Vista that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1923 and 2025 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,820 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 97% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a house-by-house evaluation rather than a subdivision with shared recreational features.
  • Buyers targeting a mid-size footprint near 1,968 square feet in an established Tarpon Springs setting.
  • Buyers open to either an older, character-era home or a newer build within the same small community.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenity as part of the purchase.
  • Buyers who prefer uniform construction age and want to avoid comparing widely different build eras.
  • Buyers who need a large inventory of active listings to choose from, given the community's small size.

The market around Alta Vista

Alta Vista is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34689, 247 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Tarpon Springs.

Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).

In ZIP 34689 (Tarpon Springs), 107 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $377K ($239/sq ft), down 15.9% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 20 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 2.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34689 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Alta Vista specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Alta Vista

Live MLS inventory for Alta Vista. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Alta Vista listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Tarpon Springs Elementary-PN · Elementary
  • Tarpon Springs Middle-PN · Middle
  • Tarpon Springs High-PN · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Alta Vista listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Alta Vista address.

If we were buying in Alta Vista today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Alta Vista.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on individual merit rather than leaning on a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Condition and system age can vary sharply between one house and the next, given the 1946-to-2024 build span.
Sweet Spot
A home built at or near the 1984 median with living space around the 1,968 sq ft typical for the area.
Avoid If
You are prioritizing community amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.

A Neighborhood Defined by Vintage Variety

The build years in Alta Vista Add span nearly eight decades, from 1946 up to homes completed as recently as 2024, with the median home dating to 1984. That is an unusually wide range for a community of just 71 homes, and it signals a mix of original-era construction, mid-century updates, and newer infill or rebuilds sitting side by side. Living space centers around 1,968 square feet, a size that works for a range of layouts without skewing toward either compact starter homes or oversized builds.

There is no community amenity package identified from current MLS listings — no clubhouse, pool, or shared recreation to factor into value. That puts the weight of any purchase decision on the individual home: its year built relative to the 1984 median, the condition of its systems, and how its square footage compares to the 1,968 sq ft typical for the area. A homestead share near 64% suggests a meaningful base of owner-occupied homes, which tends to support steadier upkeep patterns across the streetscape even without formal amenities.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alta Vista. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, vintage-mixed community like Alta Vista Add, the difference between a fair offer and an overpay often comes down to knowing which decade a given home's systems and structure actually belong to. We walk every comparable with an eye on build year and square footage against the community's own median, not a generic Tarpon Springs average, so pricing conversations stay grounded in what is actually on the ground here.

Alta Vista in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating homes on individual merit rather than leaning on a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range gives access to both older, character-era homes and newer construction within the same small footprint.
Biggest riskCondition and system age can vary sharply between one house and the next, given the 1946-to-2024 build span.
Sweet spotA home built at or near the 1984 median with living space around the 1,968 sq ft typical for the area.
Avoid ifYou are prioritizing community amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Alta Vista sales matched to your home.

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Alta Vista key facts
LocationTarpon Springs, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 34689
Homes in the community71 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1946–2024 (median 1984)
Typical living area1,968 sq ft (median)
Owner-occupied (homestead) share64%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Alta Vista key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/alta-vista-add, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Alta Vista Add, Tarpon Springs

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 6 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-11-12)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every Home for Sale in Alta Vista Add Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Alta Vista Add listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in ZIP 34689 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-13).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Alta Vista?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 71 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Alta Vista (public records).
What share of Alta Vista is owner-occupied?
64% of Alta Vista parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Alta Vista built?
Homes in Alta Vista were built between 1946 and 2024, with a median year built of 1984 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Alta Vista?
The best agent for Alta Vista is one who actively works Tarpon Springs and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Alta Vista.
How do I find a top Tarpon Springs real estate agent who knows Alta Vista?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Alta Vista and the wider Tarpon Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Alta Vista?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Alta Vista purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Alta Vista, and what county is it in?
Alta Vista is in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, FL, ZIP 34689. The community's center is about 2 miles west of the center of Tarpon Springs (straight-line).
Buyers who want a house-by-house evaluation rather than a subdivision with shared recreational features.Excellent fit
Buyers targeting a mid-size footprint near 1,968 square feet in an established Tarpon Springs setting.Excellent fit
Buyers open to either an older, character-era home or a newer build within the same small community.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenity as part of the purchase.Probably not
Buyers who prefer uniform construction age and want to avoid comparing widely different build eras.Probably not
Buyers who need a large inventory of active listings to choose from, given the community's small size.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34689))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (10 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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