FAIRMONT SUB
Homes for Sale in CLEARWATER, FL

Community in CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · ZIP 32216
330 homesBuilt 1917–2024
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Live · FAIRMONT SUB Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · FAIRMONT SUB
183 of 335 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · FAIRMONT SUB
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · FAIRMONT SUB
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
330
Homes in the community
plus 5 vacant residential lots · 335 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1917
Community established
homes built 1917-2024, median 1953 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 7 in 2015
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 330 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Fairmont Sub is an older, established pocket of Clearwater where the housing stock spans more than a century of building — from 1917 through 2024 — with the middle of the range landing around 1953. That age spread is the single most important thing to understand about price here. With a median living area of roughly 1,320 square feet, this is a market of smaller, older homes, and what any given house is worth is driven far more by condition and how much updating has been done than by a clean per-square-foot comp.

Expect a wide spread in outcomes rather than a tidy price band. A gutted-and-renovated 1953 house and an original one two doors down are not the same asset. For buyers, that means underwriting the work honestly before you fall for the block. For sellers, it means presentation and condition do the heavy lifting — a home that shows its updates competes on very different footing than one that doesn't.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a compact, long-established Clearwater neighborhood of modestly sized homes, where the century-plus build range means near-teardowns and full renovations can sit on the same street. Just over half the homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a core of owner-occupants rather than a purely investor-driven block.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a compact, established home who value location and a stable owner-occupant base over size
  • Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for updating an older home's systems
  • Owner-occupants planning to hold, who want a homesteaded property in a walkable Pinellas location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need large square footage or turnkey new construction
  • Buyers who want a predictable, comp-driven price with little variance
  • Anyone without contingency budget for the surprises common to homes built decades ago

The market around FAIRMONT SUB

FAIRMONT SUB is a small community — 38 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32216, 188 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of CLEARWATER.

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

The housing mix here is 83% single family residence, 13% manufactured home - post 1977, 4% half duplex.

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

If we were buying in FAIRMONT 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 FAIRMONT SUB.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable with an older, smaller home in an established Clearwater location.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition-driven price spread makes comps and inspections critical.
Sweet Spot
An already-renovated mid-century home with updated systems.
Avoid If
You need new construction or large square footage without a renovation project.

Why condition is the whole story

With a median build year of 1953 and homes reaching back to 1917, mechanicals, roofs, electrical, and plumbing are the real variables here. Two homes of similar footprint can be priced worlds apart depending on what's been touched. The newer construction at the top of the range exists, but it is the exception within an older fabric, so buyers should read every listing through the lens of what has actually been renovated versus what is cosmetic.

The homestead share sitting at just over half suggests a stable owner-occupant base rather than a block that turns over purely as rentals. For a smaller-footprint home in a walkable Pinellas County location, that mix tends to support steadier demand — but it also means well-kept, move-in-ready homes are the ones that move, and dated inventory sits until the price reflects the work.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in FAIRMONT 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 where price is set by condition rather than a clean comp, the value we add is telling you what a specific house is really worth before you write or accept an offer. We read the renovation history against the age of the stock, flag the deferred maintenance that older Clearwater homes commonly carry, and price accordingly — so buyers don't overpay for cosmetics and sellers don't leave money on the table because their updates weren't presented.

FAIRMONT SUB in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable with an older, smaller home in an established Clearwater location.
Biggest advantageA stable owner-occupant core with just over half the homes homesteaded.
Biggest riskWide condition-driven price spread makes comps and inspections critical.
Sweet spotAn already-renovated mid-century home with updated systems.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or large square footage without a renovation project.

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 FAIRMONT SUB sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in FAIRMONT SUB?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 330 homes plus 5 vacant residential lots in FAIRMONT SUB (public records).
What share of FAIRMONT SUB is owner-occupied?
55% of FAIRMONT SUB parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in FAIRMONT SUB built?
Homes in FAIRMONT SUB were built between 1917 and 2024, with a median year built of 1953.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in FAIRMONT SUB?
Cash buyers took 67% of FAIRMONT SUB sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for FAIRMONT SUB?
The best agent for FAIRMONT 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 FAIRMONT SUB.
How do I find a top CLEARWATER real estate agent who knows FAIRMONT 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 FAIRMONT SUB and the wider CLEARWATER area.
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Buyers seeking a compact, established home who value location and a stable owner-occupant base over sizeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for updating an older home's systemsExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to hold, who want a homesteaded property in a walkable Pinellas locationExcellent fit
Buyers who need large square footage or turnkey new constructionProbably not
Buyers who want a predictable, comp-driven price with little varianceProbably not
Anyone without contingency budget for the surprises common to homes built decades agoProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32216/33755/33898))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (25 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 FAIRMONT SUB? 2 recorded closings (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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