Country Villas Unit
Homes for Sale in Safety Harbor, FL

Community in Safety Harbor · Pinellas County
109 homesBuilt 1979–1985
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Country Villas Unit
90 of 109 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Country Villas Unit
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
109
Homes in the community
109 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-1985, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2021
peaked at 9 in 2021
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Country Villas Unit is a small, established pocket of 109 homes in Safety Harbor, all built within a tight six-year window from 1979 to 1985. That narrow construction band means the housing stock reads consistently in age and layout, with a median living area around 2,018 square feet — larger than what "villa" naming sometimes implies. Pricing here will be driven mostly by individual condition and updates rather than by lot size or floor plan variety, since the bones of these homes are similar.

The homestead exemption share sits at 82.6%, which points to a community where most owners have filed for it on this property rather than treating it as a transient or investment hold. For a buyer, that suggests a market where turnover is not constant and where sellers may be less motivated by short-term timing pressure. For a seller, it means your competition is likely other long-held homes, so presentation and updates matter more than trying to undercut on price alone.

Best for

  • Buyers looking for a larger, single-story-era floor plan (median around 2,018 sq ft) rather than a compact unit.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates home-by-home in a consistently aged building stock.
  • Buyers who don't need bundled community amenities and are budgeting for the home itself as the main value driver.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer-construction home outside the 1979–1985 range.
  • Buyers specifically seeking a community with a pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities.
  • Buyers expecting frequent turnover and a wide inventory pool to choose from, given the high owner-occupancy share.

The market around Country Villas Unit

Country Villas Unit is a small community — 19 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2021 — 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 Country Villas Unit specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Country Villas Unit 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 Country Villas Unit.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a full-sized, single-story-era home in Safety Harbor without paying for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest Risk
With no listed community amenities, all of the value case has to come from the home and lot itself, not shared features.
Sweet Spot
A move-up or downsizing buyer targeting a 2,000+ square foot home built in the early 1980s with room to update.
Avoid If
Skip this one if you're specifically shopping for a community with an amenity package like a pool or clubhouse as part of the deal.

A single-era pocket with high owner tenure

With a median year built of 1980 and every home constructed within a six-year span, Country Villas Unit doesn't have the layout diversity you'd find in a community built out over decades. What you're evaluating home to home is largely condition: has the kitchen or bath been updated, has the roof or major systems been addressed, has the floor plan been opened up. The median living area of roughly 2,018 square feet suggests these are not compact starter units but full-sized homes for the era.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this isn't a community selling itself on a clubhouse or pool — it's selling on the house and the location within Safety Harbor. The high homestead share (82.6%) reinforces that most of what you'll find on the market are owner-occupied resales rather than investor turnover, which can mean fewer forced-sale bargains but also fewer neglected properties.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Country Villas Unit. 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 single-era community like this, the difference between homes comes down to what's been done inside the walls, not the floor plan itself. We walk every comparable sale and current listing with an eye on condition and updates specifically, so you're not comparing this year's roof to a home that hasn't been touched since 1980.

Country Villas Unit in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a full-sized, single-story-era home in Safety Harbor without paying for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest advantageThe narrow 1979–1985 build window keeps housing stock consistent, so comparisons between homes are more direct than in mixed-vintage neighborhoods.
Biggest riskWith no listed community amenities, all of the value case has to come from the home and lot itself, not shared features.
Sweet spotA move-up or downsizing buyer targeting a 2,000+ square foot home built in the early 1980s with room to update.
Avoid ifSkip this one if you're specifically shopping for a community with an amenity package like a pool or clubhouse as part of the deal.

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 Country Villas Unit sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Country Villas Unit?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 109 homes in Country Villas Unit (public records).
What share of Country Villas Unit is owner-occupied?
83% of Country Villas Unit parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Country Villas Unit built?
Homes in Country Villas Unit were built between 1979 and 1985, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Country Villas Unit?
The best agent for Country Villas Unit is one who actively works Safety Harbor 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 Country Villas Unit.
How do I find a top Safety Harbor real estate agent who knows Country Villas Unit?
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 Country Villas Unit and the wider Safety Harbor area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Country Villas Unit?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Country Villas Unit purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers looking for a larger, single-story-era floor plan (median around 2,018 sq ft) rather than a compact unit.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates home-by-home in a consistently aged building stock.Excellent fit
Buyers who don't need bundled community amenities and are budgeting for the home itself as the main value driver.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a newer-construction home outside the 1979–1985 range.Probably not
Buyers specifically seeking a community with a pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities.Probably not
Buyers expecting frequent turnover and a wide inventory pool to choose from, given the high owner-occupancy share.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34695))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (6 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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