CREST LAKE SUB
Homes for Sale in CLEARWATER, FL

Community in CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · ZIP 33755
483 homesBuilt 1910–2023
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Ownership and context
53%
Owner-occupied · CREST LAKE SUB
255 of 484 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
47%
Non-owner-occupied · CREST LAKE SUB
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · CREST LAKE SUB
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
483
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 484 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
Est. 1910
Community established
homes built 1910-2023, median 1950 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2007
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Crest Lake Sub is driven by condition and vintage more than anything else. With a build range spanning 1910 to 2023 and a median year built of 1950, you are shopping a genuinely mixed-age inventory where two houses on the same block can be worlds apart — one an untouched original, the next a full rebuild. That spread means the median tells you the middle of the market, not what any single house is worth; here, condition sets the number.

The homestead share sits at about 53%, so a little over half of these homes are owner-occupied and the rest are not. For a buyer, that means you are competing against both people wanting a primary residence and those buying for other reasons, and older housing stock rewards patience and a careful inspection. For a seller, the wide condition spread cuts both ways — a well-updated home stands out clearly, while a dated one gets measured against the renovations next door.

Best for

  • Buyers wanting an established, in-town location over a newer master-planned subdivision
  • Renovation-minded buyers ready to budget for updates on older homes
  • Buyers prioritizing a modest, right-sized footprint around 1,500 square feet

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantial square footage and open-concept new construction
  • Buyers who want turnkey uniformity and no surprises in an inspection
  • Buyers unwilling to carry the maintenance reserve older housing stock demands

The market around CREST LAKE SUB

CREST LAKE SUB is a small community — 32 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33755, 180 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of CLEARWATER.

Across Pinellas County, 6,999 homes are active and 1,872 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not CREST LAKE SUB specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in CREST LAKE SUB 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 CREST LAKE SUB.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an in-town Clearwater address and are comfortable with older housing stock.
Biggest Risk
Older median vintage carries condition and maintenance unknowns that require careful inspection.
Sweet Spot
A right-sized home near the 1,500 sqft median that has already been thoughtfully updated.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a uniform, new-construction feel.

An old-bones neighborhood with a wide condition spread

The defining feature here is age diversity. A median build year of 1950 inside a range that runs from 1910 to 2023 tells you this is a neighborhood that has been redeveloped in pieces over more than a century. Expect original bungalows and mid-century homes sitting alongside teardown rebuilds and recent construction. Living space skews modest at a median near 1,500 square feet, so this is not a large-format market — it is a market of right-sized, in-town homes.

Practically, that puts the burden on due diligence. In older stock, roof age, electrical, plumbing, and permit history matter more than square footage, and they explain most of the price variation you will see. Buyers should budget for inspection and, in many cases, updates. Sellers who have already done that work should document it, because it is the clearest way to separate their home from the dated comps nearby.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CREST LAKE SUB. 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 this varied, a median price does not price your specific house — condition, vintage, and permit history do. We walk the actual comps, weight them for what has and hasn't been updated, and tell you plainly where a listing or an offer should land. That candor is worth more here than in a cookie-cutter subdivision.

CREST LAKE SUB in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an in-town Clearwater address and are comfortable with older housing stock.
Biggest advantageA wide age range means real choice, from original character homes to recent rebuilds.
Biggest riskOlder median vintage carries condition and maintenance unknowns that require careful inspection.
Sweet spotA right-sized home near the 1,500 sqft median that has already been thoughtfully updated.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a uniform, new-construction feel.

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 CREST LAKE SUB sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in CREST LAKE SUB?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 483 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in CREST LAKE SUB (public records).
What share of CREST LAKE SUB is owner-occupied?
53% of CREST LAKE SUB parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in CREST LAKE SUB built?
Homes in CREST LAKE SUB were built between 1910 and 2023, with a median year built of 1950 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in CREST LAKE SUB?
Cash buyers took 50% of CREST LAKE SUB sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (2 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for CREST LAKE SUB?
The best agent for CREST LAKE SUB 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 CREST LAKE SUB.
How do I find a top CLEARWATER real estate agent who knows CREST LAKE SUB?
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 CREST LAKE SUB and the wider CLEARWATER area.
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Buyers wanting an established, in-town location over a newer master-planned subdivisionExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers ready to budget for updates on older homesExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing a modest, right-sized footprint around 1,500 square feetExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantial square footage and open-concept new constructionProbably not
Buyers who want turnkey uniformity and no surprises in an inspectionProbably not
Buyers unwilling to carry the maintenance reserve older housing stock demandsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33755))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (34 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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