Carlton Terrace in Clearwater

Carlton Terrace
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

All 1,265 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $315,000 · 71 homes for sale in 33759 · Pinellas County homes for sale

Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County · ZIP 33759
41 homesBuilt 1956–2022
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As of October 2026, Carlton Terrace in Clearwater, FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1957–2022; 4 listings state no HOA; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 62 ft).

Live · Carlton Terrace Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
18.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
25%
Under contract
Pinellas: 20% (1,627 of 8,166)
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Carlton Terrace
35 of 42 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Carlton Terrace
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
41
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 42 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1956
Community established
homes built 1956-2022, median 1957 (FL DOR 2025)
4.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 41 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 13, 2026

Carlton Terrace is a mature, mid-century-era pocket of Clearwater, with a build span running from 1956 to 2022 and a median vintage right around 1963. What that spread tells you is simple: price here is driven less by the address and more by the individual house. A 1960s original and a rebuilt or recent-construction home on the same street are not the same product, and they will not trade the same way. Condition, updates, and how much of the systems have been touched are the real variables.

With 202 homes and a median living area near 1,500 square feet, this is a compact-footprint community — buyers should calibrate expectations toward efficient single-story living rather than sprawl. The high homestead share, nearly 78 percent, points to an owner-occupied, hold-oriented base rather than a churn of investor flips. For a seller, that means turnover is thinner and a well-prepared listing stands out. For a buyer, it means you are often competing for the exception, not the norm.

Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Carlton Terrace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Carlton Terrace right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 18.0 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 19, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Carlton Terrace is a small, established Clearwater neighborhood of roughly 200 homes, weighted toward mid-century construction but with newer builds mixed in — so the housing stock, and the pricing, varies house by house.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 98 homes in Carlton Terrace that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1956 and 2019 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 1,413 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.

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 seeking an efficient, mostly single-story home around 1,500 square feet and willing to weigh condition carefully
  • Long-hold buyers who value a settled, owner-occupied neighborhood over rapid turnover
  • Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on a mid-century home and updating systems over time

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantially more living space than the roughly 1,500-square-foot median
  • Shoppers who want a large, constantly refreshed inventory and many choices at once
  • Investors chasing quick flips in a market where owners tend to hold and listings are scarce

The market around Carlton Terrace

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

In ZIP 33759, 88 homes are on the market and 27% 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 33759 (Clearwater), 140 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($243/sq ft), down 3.0% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 30 active and 14 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33759 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Carlton Terrace

Live MLS inventory for Carlton Terrace. 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 Carlton Terrace listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • McMullen-Booth Elementary-PN · Elementary
  • Safety Harbor Middle-PN · Middle
  • Countryside High-PN · High

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

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If we were buying in Carlton Terrace 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Carlton Terrace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact single-story home in an established Clearwater pocket.
Biggest Risk
Condition variance across a wide build range makes any single comp misleading.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-century home priced honestly against its true condition.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a large, deep inventory to choose from.

A condition-driven market on a small footprint

The defining feature here is the age range. Homes were built from 1956 through 2022, with the median close to 1963 — so most of what trades is original-era housing, and the newer construction is the outlier. That gap between an untouched mid-century home and an updated or newly built one is where nearly all of the price variation lives. Do not read a single sold comp as the whole market; read it against the specific level of renovation.

The median living area sits near 1,500 square feet, which frames the typical home as modest and single-story in character. The strong homestead share suggests owners tend to stay, which keeps inventory tight and makes each listing consequential. Because closings in the window are limited, individual sales carry outsized weight in any read of value — another reason to underwrite condition carefully rather than lean on averages.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carlton Terrace. 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, condition-driven neighborhood with thin turnover, the number that matters is not a citywide average — it is what a comparable home in comparable condition actually did. We underwrite each Carlton Terrace home on its own merits: build era, systems, and how much has genuinely been updated. That keeps sellers from mispricing an original home against a renovated comp, and keeps buyers from overpaying for cosmetic work.

Carlton Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact single-story home in an established Clearwater pocket.
Biggest advantageA tight, owner-held community where a well-prepared listing genuinely stands out.
Biggest riskCondition variance across a wide build range makes any single comp misleading.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home priced honestly against its true condition.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a large, deep inventory to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Carlton Terrace homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Carlton Terrace.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Carlton Terrace

Homes in Carlton Terrace that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Carlton Terrace key facts
LocationClearwater, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33759
Homes in the community41 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1956–2022 (median 1957)
Typical living area1,499 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
For sale right now3 active, 1 pending · median asking $400,000 · 18.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share83%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Carlton Terrace key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/carlton-terrace, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Carlton Terrace, Clearwater

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 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-10-14)

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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every Home for Sale in Carlton Terrace Right Now (4)

All 4 active and pending Carlton Terrace listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 33759 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 (2026-10-18).

Recent Developments in Carlton Terrace

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

  1. October 2026
    Development

    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 14 miles south of Carlton Terrace, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  2. August 2026
    Development

    AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa

    AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.

    What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Carlton Terrace.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  3. August 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 2 miles northeast of Carlton Terrace.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  4. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 14 miles south of Carlton Terrace, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  5. July 2026
    Development

    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 14 miles southwest of Carlton Terrace, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: St Pete Catalyst
  6. July 2026
    Development

    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 15 miles southwest of Carlton Terrace, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton Terrace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Carlton Terrace leans toward buyers: 18.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Carlton Terrace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 41 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Carlton Terrace (public records).
What share of Carlton Terrace is owner-occupied?
83% of Carlton Terrace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Carlton Terrace built?
Homes in Carlton Terrace were built between 1956 and 2022, with a median year built of 1957 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Carlton Terrace?
The best agent for Carlton Terrace 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 Carlton Terrace.
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Where is Carlton Terrace, and what county is it in?
Carlton Terrace is in Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL, ZIP 33759. The community's center is about 4 miles west of the center of Clearwater (straight-line).
Buyers seeking an efficient, mostly single-story home around 1,500 square feet and willing to weigh condition carefullyExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who value a settled, owner-occupied neighborhood over rapid turnoverExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on a mid-century home and updating systems over timeExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantially more living space than the roughly 1,500-square-foot medianProbably not
Shoppers who want a large, constantly refreshed inventory and many choices at onceProbably not
Investors chasing quick flips in a market where owners tend to hold and listings are scarceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33759))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (31 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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