Ambleside 2Nd Add
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County
177 homesBuilt 1923–2022
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Ambleside 2Nd Add Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
66%
Owner-occupied · Ambleside 2Nd Add
119 of 179 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
34%
Non-owner-occupied · Ambleside 2Nd Add
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Ambleside 2Nd Add
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
177
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 179 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1923
Community established
homes built 1923-2022, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 5 in 2015
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 177 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

What sets price here is condition, not location alone. With a median build year of 1969 and a stock that runs from 1923 all the way to 2022, two homes on the same street can be a full renovation apart. Expect a wide spread around the median, driven almost entirely by how much work a given house has already had done.

For buyers, that spread is the opportunity: an updated home and a tired one can sit close together, so diligence on systems and permits pays off. For sellers, presentation and documented improvements are what separate you from an older comparable that hasn't been touched. This is a market where the specifics of the individual home matter more than the neighborhood average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want to hold long-term and value an established, owner-occupied-leaning street
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on an older home to build value through updates
  • Buyers targeting a right-sized home near 1,935 sqft rather than a large estate

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require move-in-ready new construction with predictable, uniform finishes
  • Investors looking for rapid-turnover flip inventory in a fast-churning market
  • Buyers set on a strict, published price ceiling who won't underwrite condition case by case

The market around Ambleside 2Nd Add

Ambleside 2Nd Add is a small community — 30 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ambleside 2Nd Add specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Ambleside 2Nd Add 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 Ambleside 2Nd Add.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Clearwater address and will judge each home on its condition.
Biggest Risk
Age and condition vary widely, so inspection and permit history matter more than the neighborhood average.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated mid-century home around the ~1,935 sqft median.
Avoid If
You need new construction uniformity or a large-lot estate footprint.

An established street, not a subdivision

The build range from 1923 to 2022 tells you this area filled in over generations rather than in a single phase. A 1969 median means the bulk of the inventory is mid-century construction, with older bungalows and newer infill mixed in. Buyers should read each listing on its own terms — foundation age, roof, plumbing, and electrical will vary house to house, and an older year built is not a negative when the systems have been updated.

Roughly two-thirds of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which signals a stock that turns over slowly and tends to be owner-occupied rather than churned. That's a stability indicator: fewer rapid flips, more homes held over time. The flip side is that inventory can be thin, so when a well-kept home lists, it warrants a prompt look.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ambleside 2Nd Add. 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 neighborhood where price is condition-driven and homes span nearly a century of construction, the average number tells you almost nothing about the house in front of you. We underwrite each property individually — age of systems, quality of updates, and how it stacks against the specific comparable that will set the appraisal — so you're not overpaying for a repaint or walking away from a solid renovation.

Ambleside 2Nd Add in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Clearwater address and will judge each home on its condition.
Biggest advantageA genuinely mixed stock means updated and unrenovated homes trade near each other, rewarding diligence.
Biggest riskAge and condition vary widely, so inspection and permit history matter more than the neighborhood average.
Sweet spotA well-updated mid-century home around the ~1,935 sqft median.
Avoid ifYou need new construction uniformity or a large-lot estate footprint.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ambleside 2Nd Add sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Ambleside 2Nd Add?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 177 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Ambleside 2Nd Add (public records).
What share of Ambleside 2Nd Add is owner-occupied?
66% of Ambleside 2Nd Add parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ambleside 2Nd Add built?
Homes in Ambleside 2Nd Add were built between 1923 and 2022, with a median year built of 1969 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Ambleside 2Nd Add?
Cash buyers took 0% of Ambleside 2Nd Add sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ambleside 2Nd Add?
The best agent for Ambleside 2Nd Add is one who actively works Clearwater 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 Ambleside 2Nd Add.
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Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ambleside 2Nd Add and the wider Clearwater area.
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Buyers who want to hold long-term and value an established, owner-occupied-leaning streetExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on an older home to build value through updatesExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a right-sized home near 1,935 sqft rather than a large estateExcellent fit
Buyers who require move-in-ready new construction with predictable, uniform finishesProbably not
Investors looking for rapid-turnover flip inventory in a fast-churning marketProbably not
Buyers set on a strict, published price ceiling who won't underwrite condition case by caseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33755))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (25 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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