Crest Lake
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
All 1,164 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $299,000 · 136 homes for sale in 33755 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Crest Lake Sub in Clearwater, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 35 closed sales in Crest Lake Sub in Clearwater, FL since 2011, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $315,000 to $455,000 (median $410,000), on homes of 874 to 1,917 sq ft. Across Clearwater as a whole, 1,358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 50 median days on market, with 415 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,950 ($7,140 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33755 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 483 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1910–2023 (median 1950) |
| Typical living area | 1,500 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $325,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 53% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Crest Lake Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crest-lake-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
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.
Crest Lake right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 4, 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
Crest Lake Sub is an established, in-town Clearwater pocket of 483 homes with a deep age range, where the smaller median footprint of roughly 1,500 square feet and a 1950 median vintage point to character housing rather than new-build uniformity.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 55 homes in Crest Lake that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1920 and 2006 (median 1947), with a median living area of about 1,355 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 31 qualified sales in Crest Lake across 2024–2025 (23 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $375,000 — 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 Crest Lake is best for.
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
Crest Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33755, 163 homes are on the market and 23% 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 33755 (Clearwater), 513 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 4.7% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 64 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33755 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crest Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Crest Lake Sub, Clearwater
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Crest Lake
Live MLS inventory for Crest Lake. 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 Crest Lake listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Crest Lake Sub Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Crest Lake Sub listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1528 Grove Street · $325,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Skycrest Elementary-PN · Elementary
- Oak Grove Middle-PN · Middle
- Clearwater High-PN · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Crest Lake listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Crest Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Crest Lake 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.
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.
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 Crest Lake.
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. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Crest Lake buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Crest Lake sales matched to your home.
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20% of homes for sale in ZIP 33755 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 (2026-10-04).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33755)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (35 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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