Brunson Dowell Subdivision in Tarpon Springs

Brunson Dowell Subdivision Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL

Established 1988 · Tarpon Springs · Pinellas County

An older platted single-family pocket near the historic core of Tarpon Springs, one of the county's earliest recorded plats.

Historic Tarpon Springs platOlder single-family homesNear downtown and Sponge Docks

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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"Brunson Dowell Subdivision is an older platted single-family pocket in Tarpon Springs (34689), Pinellas County, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 49, which places it among the earliest plats in the county. Homes here vary widely in age, size, and condition because they were built and rebuilt over a long span rather than by a single tract builder. The read is small, walkable, historic-area living near downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks. Because the homes are individual and old, value is house-by-house: confirm the build year and any updates, the roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation given the area's 2024 hurricane history, and any short-term-rental rules before you offer. Treat any age, size, or association detail as reported and verify with the listing and the Pinellas County Property Appraiser."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Brunson Dowell Subdivision is an older platted single-family pocket in Tarpon Springs (ZIP 34689), Pinellas County, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 49, which places it among the earliest recorded plats in the county (Pinellas County records).

Tarpon Springs was the first incorporated city on the peninsula that became Pinellas County, in 1887, and is known for its Greek heritage and the historic Sponge Docks; the Greektown Historic District was listed on the National Register in 2014 (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation).

Homes in an old plat like this vary widely in age, size, and condition because they were built and remodeled across a long span rather than by one tract builder. Treat any age or size figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the county appraiser.

Because the homes are individual and old, and because Tarpon Springs took flooding from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, value is house-by-house. Confirm the build year and updates, the roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation, and any short-term-rental rules before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Brunson Dowell is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an older single-family home near historic downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks
Buyers who value walkable, historic-area character over a uniform new subdivision
Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's age, systems, and flood picture

Probably not for

Buyers who want a new, uniform tract subdivision with modern construction
Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy master plan
Buyers who want to avoid any older-home or coastal flood diligence

Market Pulse

How Brunson Dowell is performing right now

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Brunson Dowell listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Tarpon Springs. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Brunson Dowell Subdivision buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Brunson Dowell on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Brunson Dowell Subdivision sits in Tarpon Springs, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from Brunson Dowell Subdivision. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

Historic downtown Tarpon Springs~5 min · approximate

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks~5 to 10 min · approximate

US-19 corridor~10 to 15 min · approximate

Tarpon Springs Elementary and Tarpon Springs High~5 to 10 min · by address

Clearwater~30 to 35 min · approximate

Tampa International Airport (TPA)~45 to 55 min · approximate

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Brunson Dowell (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Pinellas County Public Schools
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Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Brunson Dowell is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Brunson Dowell and historic Tarpon Springs, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Brunson Dowell Subdivision

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Brunson Dowell, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an older platted pocket near the historic core of a Greek-heritage Gulf city that is actively planning downtown and Sponge Docks revitalization while recovering from the 2024 storms. The watch items are each home's age, roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation, and any short-term-rental rules.

Downtown and Sponge Docks placemaking and redevelopment planning

BullishThe city is updating downtown redevelopment plans and zoning and advancing a Sponge Docks and Greektown placemaking effort, with public input gathered in August 2025; momentum near the historic core can support nearby older-home demand. Confirm specifics for the address. impact

SignificanceRadius: Historic core

Downtown and Sponge Docks placemaking and redevelopment planning

Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery and flood diligence

NeutralTarpon Springs took flooding from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and wind damage from Milton, with substantial-damage compliance deadlines extended into 2026; the flood zone, elevation, and any prior damage matter on every older home here. impact

SignificanceRadius: Citywide

Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery and flood diligence

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Brunson Dowell Subdivision, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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August 2025
Planning
City gathers input on downtown and Sponge Docks zoning and placemaking
Tarpon Springs officials and consultants gathered public input on zoning changes and code revisions for downtown and the historic Sponge Docks as part of a broader effort to guide the historic core's future and extend the downtown redevelopment area (Suncoast News). Why it matters: Active investment and planning near the historic core can support demand for nearby older single-family pockets; confirm specifics for the parcel. Source
October 2024
Storms
Tarpon Springs recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Hurricane Helene flooded some Tarpon Springs homes in late September 2024 and Hurricane Milton followed in October with wind damage; the city set up recovery, permitting, and substantial-damage programs, with related compliance deadlines extended into 2026 (City of Tarpon Springs, Connect Tarpon Springs). Why it matters: On older homes near the coast, the flood zone, elevation, prior damage, and any required mitigation are central to value; verify each for the address. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Brunson Dowell buying strategy.

If we were buying in Brunson Dowell, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the build year and any updates, since homes in an old plat vary widely and many have been remodeled over decades.

Check the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, because systems age matters most on older homes and drives early budget.

Verify the flood zone and elevation, and ask about any prior storm damage, given the area's 2024 hurricane history.

Confirm any short-term-rental rules with the City of Tarpon Springs and any applicable restrictions before assuming rental use.

Comp within historic Tarpon Springs by home and lot, not against a uniform new subdivision.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A solidly updated older home on a good lot near the historic core, with a sound roof and systems and a clear flood picture, priced to its condition.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting roof, systems, or flood and elevation costs, or comparing to a new tract subdivision.

Best Lot

Proximity to historic downtown, walkability, and a favorable flood zone and elevation carry value within the pocket.

Smart Timing

Confirm the build year, roof and systems, flood zone, and any rental rules before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Brunson Dowell Subdivision is an older platted single-family pocket in Tarpon Springs (34689), Pinellas County, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 49, among the earliest plats in the county. Homes vary widely in age, size, and condition because they were built and remodeled over a long span rather than by one tract builder. The setting is historic-area living near downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks. Association status is likely minimal but should be confirmed, and the flood zone and elevation matter given the area's 2024 hurricane history. Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

Brunson Dowell Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Brunson Dowell.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Brunson Dowell today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: older or smaller homes needing updates

The most attainable product is older or smaller homes that need updates. Budget for roof, systems, and any flood or elevation work, and confirm condition before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated older single-family homes

The core is older homes that have been updated with sound roofs and systems. Condition, the flood picture, and proximity to downtown separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory

High: well-restored homes near the historic core

The top end is well-restored or larger homes on desirable lots near historic downtown and the Sponge Docks. These trade on the restoration, the lot, and a clean flood and systems picture.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

Entry: older or smaller homes needing updates

The most attainable product is older or smaller homes that need updates. Budget for roof, systems, and any flood or elevation work, and confirm condition before assuming a value.

Mid: updated older single-family homes

The core is older homes that have been updated with sound roofs and systems. Condition, the flood picture, and proximity to downtown separate these more than square footage.

High: well-restored homes near the historic core

The top end is well-restored or larger homes on desirable lots near historic downtown and the Sponge Docks. These trade on the restoration, the lot, and a clean flood and systems picture.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Brunson Dowell, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Brunson Dowell is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Brunson Dowell holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within Tarpon SpringsStrong

Established communityPositive

HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel

Home condition and systemsVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Brunson Dowell

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The historic-area location is priced into every Brunson Dowell listing. The deal is won on the home, the roof and systems, and the flood picture, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.5/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.3/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Brunson Dowell is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Proximity to historic downtown and a clean flood picture carry value.
The home and its condition set value here, alongside the lot.
Confirm flood zone, elevation, and any prior damage per home.

In an older platted pocket like Brunson Dowell, the home and the lot set value together, with the roof, systems, and flood picture shaping carrying cost. Proximity to historic downtown and the Sponge Docks, walkability, and a favorable flood zone and elevation carry premiums. Compare a home against the closest sale of comparable age and condition within historic Tarpon Springs, and confirm the systems and the flood picture before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Brunson Dowell in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an older single-family home near historic downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks with walkable character.

Strong onHistoric-area location, walkability, proximity to downtown and the Sponge Docks, and Greek-heritage character.

WatchEach home's build year and updates, the roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation, and any short-term-rental rules.

Not forBuyers who want a new uniform tract, a gated amenity-heavy master plan, or no older-home and coastal flood diligence.

The edgeEach home is its own product in an old plat, so reading the home, the systems, and the flood picture and comping by home finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

An older plat likely with little or no mandatory association.
Confirm any association, deed restrictions, and short-term-rental rules.
Older single-family homes; comp by home and lot.
Historic-area location and a clean flood picture hold value best.
Roof, systems, and flood and elevation are part of the carrying picture.

Brunson Dowell is an older platted single-family area and is likely to have little or no mandatory homeowners association; treat any figure as reported and confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing before you offer.

Where no association exists, owners carry their own home, roof, systems, and lot maintenance, and any city services apply. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

This is a historic-area single-family pocket rather than an amenity-driven master plan; nearby historic downtown, the Sponge Docks, parks, and the waterfront serve the setting. Confirm any neighborhood association or restrictions with the listing.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Brunson Dowell buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Brunson Dowell.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Brunson Dowell

Thinking of selling in Brunson Dowell?

Your buyer is weighing the home, the systems, and the flood picture, so sell the specifics: the build year and updates, the roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation, and the historic-area location.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Brunson Dowell, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Brunson Dowell, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Brunson Dowell home worth?

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Brunson Dowell Subdivision Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Brunson Dowell Subdivision is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brunson Dowell Subdivision?

An older platted single-family pocket in Tarpon Springs (34689), Pinellas County, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 49, among the earliest plats in the county, near historic downtown and the Sponge Docks.

Where is Brunson Dowell located?

In Tarpon Springs, north Pinellas County (34689), near historic downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks, with reach to the US-19 corridor.

What kinds of homes are in Brunson Dowell?

Older single-family homes that vary widely in age, size, and condition because they were built and remodeled over a long span. Confirm the specifics for the home.

Is Brunson Dowell a gated community?

No. It is an older historic-area single-family pocket rather than a gated master plan. Confirm any restrictions with the listing.

Is there an HOA in Brunson Dowell?

As an older plat it is likely to have little or no mandatory association. Confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.

Is Brunson Dowell a 55-plus community?

No. It is an all-ages older single-family area, not an age-restricted community. Confirm any specific restrictions with the listing.

Should I worry about flooding in Brunson Dowell?

Tarpon Springs took flooding from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, so the flood zone, elevation, and any prior damage matter on every older home here. Verify each for the specific address.

What should I check before buying in Brunson Dowell?

The build year and updates, the roof and systems, the flood zone and elevation, any prior storm damage, any association or deed restrictions, and any short-term-rental rules.

Can I use a home in Brunson Dowell as a short-term rental?

Short-term-rental rules vary by city and zoning. Confirm any applicable rules with the City of Tarpon Springs before assuming rental use; do not assume vacation-rental use is allowed.

What schools serve Brunson Dowell?

Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address, with nearby options including Tarpon Springs Elementary, Tarpon Springs Middle, and Tarpon Springs High. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

How far is Brunson Dowell from the Sponge Docks?

Roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car, depending on the route. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.

Is Brunson Dowell a good investment?

A historic-area location near downtown supports demand, but value is home-by-home given the age of the housing stock and the coastal flood picture. Confirm the home, the systems, and the flood zone before deciding.

How far is Brunson Dowell from Tampa International Airport?

Roughly 45 to 55 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Brunson Dowell?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the home's condition, systems, and flood picture swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Brunson Dowell?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an older single-family home near historic downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge DocksExcellent fit

You value walkable, historic-area character over a uniform new subdivisionExcellent fit

You are comfortable evaluating an older home's age, systems, and flood pictureExcellent fit

You want a new, uniform tract subdivision with modern constructionProbably not

You want a gated or amenity-heavy master planProbably not

You want to avoid any older-home or coastal flood diligenceProbably not

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Brunson Dowell Subdivision Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Brunson Dowell is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Brunson Dowell is performing right now

Brunson Dowell on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Brunson Dowell Subdivision

Downtown and Sponge Docks placemaking and redevelopment planning

Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery and flood diligence

City gathers input on downtown and Sponge Docks zoning and placemaking

Tarpon Springs recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Brunson Dowell buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Brunson Dowell.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Brunson Dowell holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Brunson Dowell

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