Bel Forest
Homes for Sale in Belleair Bluffs, FL
All 33 homes for sale in Belleair Bluffs, FL · median $330,000 · 34 homes for sale in 33770 · Pinellas County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Bel Forest in Belleair Bluffs, FL since 2007, the most recent in October 2024. Across Belleair Bluffs as a whole, 28 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $297,500, 95 median days on market, with 32 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,770 ($4,960 with the full homestead exemption).
Bel Forest is a small, established pocket of Belleair Bluffs — 84 homes, all built between 1925 and 1976, with a median build year of 1957. That vintage is the story here. Price in this neighborhood is driven less by square footage on paper and more by condition and the degree of updating a given home has seen. With a housing stock this old, the spread between a renovated home and one that still wears its original systems can be wide, and the median masks that.
There were no closings in the reporting window, so there is no recent comp trend to lean on. That cuts both ways: sellers can't point to a fresh run of sales to anchor a number, and buyers can't assume the last trade tells them today's market. Pricing here demands a home-by-home read rather than a neighborhood shortcut, and a homestead share of about 52% suggests a fair number of owners are settled in rather than churning inventory.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bel ForestHomes for Sale in Belleair Bluffs, 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
Bel Forest is a compact, mid-century-and-older enclave in Belleair Bluffs where roughly half the homes carry a homestead exemption, signaling long-hold ownership and thin turnover. Expect character-era construction and a median living area around 1,816 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Bel Forest that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1956 and 1962 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,459 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 7 qualified sales in Bel Forest across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $550,000 — 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 Bel Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable with mid-century-and-older construction who will budget for systems and updates
- Long-hold owners looking for a small, settled neighborhood rather than a high-turnover one
- Renovation-minded buyers who can price a project accurately and want to add value themselves
Probably not for
- Buyers who require newer construction or modern-era floor plans
- Buyers who need recent comps to justify every dollar before making an offer
- Buyers wanting broad inventory and frequent listings to choose from
The market around Bel Forest
Bel Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33770, 146 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Belleair Bluffs.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33770 (Belleair Bluffs), 381 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $344K ($249/sq ft), down 5.1% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 61 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33770 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bel Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Bel Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bel Forest 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 Bel Forest.
An older stock where condition is everything
With a median year built of 1957 and nothing newer than 1976, the practical question in Bel Forest is not size but what's been touched. Roofs, electrical, plumbing, and windows on homes of this age vary enormously, and that variance is what separates one asking price from another far more than the median living area of about 1,816 square feet would suggest.
Because the neighborhood is small and turnover is limited, listings don't come up in volume. That scarcity rewards buyers who move deliberately and know exactly what a renovated home is worth versus a project. For sellers, it means an accurately positioned, well-presented home doesn't have much direct competition — but it also can't hide behind a hot comp run that isn't there.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bel Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, low-turnover neighborhood with no recent closings on the board, pricing is an act of judgment, not arithmetic. We underwrite each Bel Forest home on its own condition and systems, tell you plainly where a house sits between move-in-ready and renovation project, and set a number that holds up without a comp crutch.
Bel Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (14 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.
Recent Developments in Bel Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bel Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg
The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The project is about 7 miles south of Bel Forest, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Bel Forest.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Infrastructure
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.
What it may mean for the marketEstablishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The project is about 7 miles south of Bel Forest, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - July 2026Development
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.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances 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 7 miles south of Bel Forest, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - July 2026Development
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.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 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 7 miles south of Bel Forest, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: Florida YIMBY
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Bel Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33770; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Largo High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Mildred Helms Elementary · Public · 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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Common questions about Bel Forest
Where is Bel Forest?
Bel Forest is a community in Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33770.
Are there homes for sale in Bel Forest right now?
No active listings inside Bel Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Bel Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Bel Forest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33770 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 84 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1925–1976 (median 1957.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,816 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 52% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bel Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bel-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
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