DEL ORO GROVES in CLEARWATER

DEL ORO GROVES
Homes for Sale in CLEARWATER, FL

Community in CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · ZIP 33759
53 homesBuilt 1957–2002Median sale $808K
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Live Market Pulse
65/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2015 → 2026 · 75 at the 2022 peak
0 is DEL ORO GROVES's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 65. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · DEL ORO GROVES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$808K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 17.9% vs the prior 12 months
+17.9%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 11 sales in the two windows
$359/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $359 in 2026
96.9%
Sale vs ask
+221%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $251K median in 2012
Tempo
10days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Pinellas: 21% (1,872 of 8,871)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · DEL ORO GROVES
44 of 53 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · DEL ORO GROVES
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · DEL ORO GROVES
0 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
53
Homes in the community
53 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1957
Community established
homes built 1957-2002, median 1965 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 14 in 2021
2,466sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
11.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 53 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Del Oro Groves is a small, established pocket of 53 homes in Clearwater, built mostly in the 1960s with a spread that runs to the early 2000s. With only one active listing right now, there is effectively no inventory to compare against, so pricing on any given home here is set by its own condition and updates more than by a visible pool of competing listings.

The six-month supply reading and the balanced-market label reflect a market where turnover is slow and thin rather than fast and thin. For a seller, that means a well-prepared listing can stand out simply because there is nothing else to look at. For a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to move when something does surface, since there may not be a second option waiting behind it.

DEL ORO GROVES Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

DEL ORO GROVES right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($808K) is up 17.9% from the prior 12 months ($685K) and up 221% since 2012. With about 5 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 August 2. Confidence: Medium (6 and 11 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 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

DEL ORO GROVES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $808K ($359 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 10 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 18% from the prior 12 months and up 221% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

DEL ORO GROVES is a community of 53 homes in CLEARWATER, Pinellas County, built between 1957 and 2002 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 2,132 square feet. 83% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Del Oro Groves sits in Clearwater's Pinellas County footprint as an older, deed-restricted community where most homes were built in the 1960s, giving it a more settled, established feel than newer subdivisions nearby.

Best for

  • Buyers who want more living space than typical for a home of this age and are comfortable budgeting for updates.
  • Buyers looking for a deed-restricted community with shared amenities like a park, playground, and tennis courts.
  • Buyers planning a longer hold who are not deterred by a market with very limited current inventory.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to shop and compare several active listings before making a decision.
  • Buyers seeking a recently built home with minimal maintenance history to evaluate.
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right listing to surface in a thin market.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($808K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($685K) IS the +17.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 11 sales each (6 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 17.9% year over year; up 221% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k3k
88 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $101 in 2012 to a $359 peak in 2026; $359 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 10 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 11 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510152004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 14 quit in 2021; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
75 at the 2022 peak, 33 in the troughs, 65 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

22% 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 (2026-08-01).

DEL ORO GROVES Market Scorecard

Balanced

DEL ORO GROVES is currently a balanced market..

$807,500
Median sold
0/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in DEL ORO GROVES, 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 15 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

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

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent DEL ORO GROVES listings 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 DEL ORO GROVES address.

If we were buying in DEL ORO GROVES 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 DEL ORO GROVES.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established, deed-restricted Clearwater community with larger living space on an older home.
Biggest Risk
With just one active listing, buyers have little to compare against and sellers have little competition to gauge against.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and systems on its own merits, not against a stack of similar listings.
Avoid If
You need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding, since inventory here is essentially nonexistent right now.

A thin, older inventory pocket

With a median year built of 1965 and a range stretching from 1957 to 2002, most homes in Del Oro Groves predate the last few real estate cycles by a wide margin. A median living area of 2,132 square feet is on the larger side for homes of that era, suggesting additions or generously sized original floor plans rather than compact starter construction. Buyers should expect systems and finishes that vary widely home to home, since age and update history, not square footage, will be the main driver of what a given property is worth.

The community carries deed restrictions along with amenities that include a park, playground, and tennis courts, plus reclaimed water irrigation and golf cart access, features that point to an established, low-turnover layout rather than a resort-style new build. A homestead share of 83% indicates most owners have claimed the property as a primary residence, which typically correlates with longer hold periods and less frequent turnover, consistent with the single active listing against 53 total homes.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in DEL ORO GROVES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
9.1A · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment8.3/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

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 4 factors (9.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +221% since 2012; Recent Direction +17.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 83% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with only one home actively listed, there is no shortcut around firsthand knowledge of recent sales and comparable condition. We track closings in Del Oro Groves as they happen, not just what is currently on the market, so you are pricing off real transaction history rather than guesswork.

DEL ORO GROVES in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established, deed-restricted Clearwater community with larger living space on an older home.
Biggest advantageSpace: a median 2,132 square feet is generous for homes built in this era.
Biggest riskWith just one active listing, buyers have little to compare against and sellers have little competition to gauge against.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and systems on its own merits, not against a stack of similar listings.
Avoid ifYou need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding, since inventory here is essentially nonexistent right now.

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 DEL ORO GROVES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in DEL ORO GROVES?
The median sale price in DEL ORO GROVES was $808K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in DEL ORO GROVES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 10 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in DEL ORO GROVES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 53 homes in DEL ORO GROVES (public records).
What share of DEL ORO GROVES is owner-occupied?
83% of DEL ORO GROVES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in DEL ORO GROVES built?
Homes in DEL ORO GROVES were built between 1957 and 2002, with a median year built of 1965 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in DEL ORO GROVES?
Cash buyers took 0% of DEL ORO GROVES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have DEL ORO GROVES home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 221% since 2012, from $251K to $808K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve DEL ORO GROVES?
DEL ORO GROVES is served by Pinellas County Public Schools, typically Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for DEL ORO GROVES?
The best agent for DEL ORO GROVES 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 DEL ORO GROVES.
How do I find a top CLEARWATER real estate agent who knows DEL ORO GROVES?
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 DEL ORO GROVES and the wider CLEARWATER area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your DEL ORO GROVES purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want more living space than typical for a home of this age and are comfortable budgeting for updates.Excellent fit
Buyers looking for a deed-restricted community with shared amenities like a park, playground, and tennis courts.Excellent fit
Buyers planning a longer hold who are not deterred by a market with very limited current inventory.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to shop and compare several active listings before making a decision.Probably not
Buyers seeking a recently built home with minimal maintenance history to evaluate.Probably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right listing to surface in a thin market.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (88 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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Thinking of selling in DEL ORO GROVES? 6 recorded closings; median 10 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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