Crystal Beach Estates in Palm Harbor

Crystal Beach Estates
Homes for Sale in Palm Harbor, FL

Community in Palm Harbor · Pinellas County
106 homesBuilt 1985–1990Median sale $435K
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Live Market Pulse
47/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2015 → 2026 · 80 at the 2022 peak
0 is Crystal Beach Estates's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 47. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Crystal Beach Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$435K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.4% vs the prior 12 months
+2.4%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
$268/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $324 in 2024
97.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
11days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
85%
Owner-occupied · Crystal Beach Estates
90 of 106 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
15%
Non-owner-occupied · Crystal Beach Estates
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
40%
Cash buyers · Crystal Beach Estates
2 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
106
Homes in the community
106 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1985
Community established
homes built 1985-1990, median 1987 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2026
1,675sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 106 homes trade a year
Crystal Beach Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 13, 2026

Crystal Beach Estates right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($435K) is up 2.4% from the prior 12 months ($425K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 13, 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

Crystal Beach Estates market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $435K ($268 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

Crystal Beach Estates is a community of 106 homes in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, built between 1985 and 1990 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,840 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 2.4% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k2k
40 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$3002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $135 in 2014 to a $324 peak in 2024; $268 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20402014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2022 low; 11 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%2014201620182020202220242026
97.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02582014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 5 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202220242026
80 at the 2022 peak, 19 in the troughs, 47 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Crystal Beach Estates Market Scorecard

Thin data

Crystal Beach Estates is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Pinellas County Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Curlew Creek or Highland Lakes Elementary (verify) · Public
  • Palm Harbor Middle and Palm Harbor University High (verify) · Public

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Crystal Beach Estates address.

If we were buying in Crystal Beach Estates 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 Crystal Beach Estates.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crystal Beach Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.6/10
Owner Commitment8.5/10
Pricing Power8.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.8). Basis: Recent Direction +2.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 85% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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 Crystal Beach Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Crystal Beach Estates?
The median sale price in Crystal Beach Estates was $435K over the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Crystal Beach Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 took a median 11 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Crystal Beach Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 106 homes in Crystal Beach Estates (public records).
What share of Crystal Beach Estates is owner-occupied?
85% of Crystal Beach Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crystal Beach Estates built?
Homes in Crystal Beach Estates were built between 1985 and 1990, with a median year built of 1987 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Crystal Beach Estates?
Cash buyers took 40% of Crystal Beach Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Crystal Beach Estates?
Crystal Beach Estates is served by Pinellas County Public Schools, typically Pinellas County Schools (verify by address), Curlew Creek or Highland Lakes Elementary (verify) and Palm Harbor Middle and Palm Harbor University High (verify). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Crystal Beach Estates?
The best agent for Crystal Beach Estates is one who actively works Palm 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 Crystal Beach Estates.
How do I find a top Palm Harbor real estate agent who knows Crystal Beach Estates?
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 Crystal Beach Estates and the wider Palm Harbor area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (40 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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