Ambleside
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 29 closed sales in Ambleside 1St Add in Clearwater, FL since 2013, the most recent in June 2025. Across Clearwater as a whole, 1,358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 50 median days on market, with 415 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,060 ($5,250 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33755 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 160 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1923–2022 (median 1966.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,996 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ambleside 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ambleside-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.
Ambleside 1St Add is an older Clearwater pocket with a median build year of 1959 and a stock that stretches all the way from 1923 to 2022. That range is the story: what you pay here is driven far more by condition and how much a home has been updated than by any single price band. A gut-renovated bungalow and a tired original next door can sit in the same neighborhood at very different numbers, so read each listing on its own merits.
With about 185 homes and a homestead share near 66%, this is a mostly owner-occupied street grid rather than a churn-heavy rental block. That tends to keep turnover measured and inventory thin. For a seller, condition and honest pricing carry the day; for a buyer, the winning move is knowing exactly what updates a home has — and what it still needs — before you commit.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside AmblesideHomes for Sale in Clearwater, FL 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a small, established Clearwater community where homes average just under 2,000 square feet of living space and the housing stock spans nearly a century. Expect variety, not uniformity.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 77 homes in Ambleside that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1965 and 1976 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,872 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Ambleside across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $505,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
Who Ambleside is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established Clearwater neighborhood with roughly 1,900 square feet of living space
- Buyers willing to budget for renovation or systems work in exchange for an older home with character
- Long-term owners who value a low-turnover, mostly homesteaded street grid
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction and predictable, uniform pricing
- Buyers with no appetite for inspection surprises or post-purchase updates
- Investors chasing high rental turnover in a predominantly owner-occupied area
The market around Ambleside
Ambleside is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33755, 163 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Clearwater.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 33755 (Clearwater), 513 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 4.7% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 64 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33755 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ambleside specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Ambleside 1St Add, Clearwater
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Ambleside buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ambleside today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Ambleside.
Why condition sets the price here
A median year built of 1959 with a low end in the 1920s means systems, roofs, and floor plans vary widely from house to house. Some homes have been carried forward with updates; others are close to original. That spread is why a buyer should budget for inspection and, in many cases, for post-purchase work — and why two similar-looking homes can be priced far apart.
The median living area sits at roughly 1,935 square feet, which points to real, usable houses rather than compact starters. The 1920s-to-2022 build range also means the occasional newer or fully rebuilt home turns up alongside mid-century originals, so comparing any one sale to the next requires looking past square footage to what has actually been done to the property.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ambleside. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where value hinges on condition rather than a clean price band, our job is to price and evaluate each home individually. We will walk you through what a given home's age means for roof, systems, and renovation cost, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's number reflects work already done versus work you will inherit.
Ambleside in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33755)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (29 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Ambleside. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33755; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Clearwater High · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Skycrest Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Clearwater High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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