Fairmount Park in Tarpon Springs

Fairmount Park Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL

Established single-residential neighborhood · Tarpon Springs · ZIP 34689

An established no-HOA single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs near the Sponge Docks.

No HOANear the Sponge DocksMinutes to Fred Howard Park
Live Market Pulse
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Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an established neighborhood with a wide mix of about 1915-era and new-construction infill homes, so the condition, the systems, the lot, and the coastal flood and insurance picture decide value; read each home on its own merits and confirm there is no HOA for a specific property.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Fairmount Park is an established single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs, in the 34689 ZIP in Pinellas County, off US Highway 19 near Walton Street, so the read is an established-coastal-neighborhood read: the housing stock spans a wide range of vintages from about 1915 to new-construction infill through 2023, so condition and systems vary widely from home to home. Homes range roughly 828 to 3,022 square feet, with many offering three bedrooms, some with a bonus room or office, and features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops. There are generally no HOA fees, which with the reasonable pricing makes it accessible to first-time buyers, and no CDD is expected. The location near the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 is the core value, while coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets, so the lot and the renovation or new-build quality drive the number. Your leverage is reading each home on its own merits and confirming the flood zone and insurance before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Fairmount Park is an established single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs, in the 34689 ZIP in Pinellas County, off US Highway 19 near Walton Street. The housing stock spans a wide range of vintages, from about 1915 to new-construction infill through 2023, so this is a neighborhood where condition and systems vary widely.

The location is the draw: it is convenient to grocery stores, dining, schools, and recreation, a short drive to Fred Howard Park and its beach, and near the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Homes range roughly 828 to 3,022 square feet, and many offer three bedrooms, some with a bonus room or office, plus features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops.

The defining read is the home itself and the water. There are generally no HOA fees, which with the reasonable pricing makes it accessible to first-time buyers, and no CDD is expected; confirm there is no HOA for a specific property and confirm CDD per parcel. Because the mix of historic and newer homes means condition and systems vary widely, read each home on its own merits, and because coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets, confirm the flood zone and insurance for a specific home.

For buyers who want an established, no-HOA neighborhood near the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19, Fairmount Park is an accessible coastal option. The work is reading the condition, the lot, the renovation or new-build quality, and the flood picture honestly before you buy. Note this is the Tarpon Springs Fairmount Park, distinct from a separate Fairmount Park in St. Petersburg.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established no-HOA neighborhood near the coast
  • Anyone drawn to the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 access
  • First-time buyers looking for accessible pricing near the water
  • Buyers who will read each home on its own merits

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want uniform, newer-only housing stock
  • Anyone who wants HOA-managed amenities and rules
  • Buyers who will not confirm the flood zone and insurance picture
  • Anyone unwilling to read condition and systems home by home

How Fairmount Park is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Fairmount Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Fairmount Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Fairmount Park sits in Tarpon Springs, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks~5-10 min · historic waterfront district
Fred Howard Park beach~8-12 min · park and Gulf beach
US-19~2-5 min · regional connector
Downtown Tarpon Springs~5-10 min · shops and dining
Clearwater~20-30 min · regional hub
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~40-50 min · via US-19

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Fairmount Park (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Fairmount Park is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Fairmount Park: the no-HOA location near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park, the wide mix of about 1915-era and new infill homes, and the coastal flood and insurance picture. The community item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Fairmount Park

Our read on what is being built around Fairmount Park, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe no-HOA location near the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 supports demand, while the defining watch items are the wide variation in condition across the housing stock and the coastal flood and insurance picture.

No-HOA location near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An established no-HOA neighborhood near the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 is an accessible coastal draw.

Wide mix of old homes and new infill means condition varies

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The housing stock ranges from about 1915 vintage to new infill, so condition and systems vary widely; read each home on its own merits.

Coastal flood and insurance picture is the watch item

Ongoing
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets; confirm the flood zone and insurance for a specific home before you offer.

Accessible pricing near the coast

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No HOA fees with reasonable pricing makes the neighborhood accessible to first-time buyers near the water.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fairmount Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2024
    Community

    Fairmount Park, an established Tarpon Springs neighborhood near the Sponge Docks

    Fairmount Park is an established no-HOA single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs off US-19 near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park, with homes ranging from about 1915 vintage to new infill. Why it matters: A no-HOA neighborhood near the Sponge Docks and beach; read each home, since condition varies widely. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Fairmount Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read each home on its own merits. Because vintages span about 1915 to new infill, judge the condition and systems home by home.

2

Confirm there is no HOA for the property. The neighborhood generally has no HOA fees, but confirm for a specific property, and confirm CDD per parcel.

3

Read the coastal flood and insurance picture. Coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets; pull the flood zone and an insurance read for a specific home.

4

Weigh the lot and the renovation or new-build quality. The lot and the renovation or new-build quality drive the number here.

5

Confirm this is the right Fairmount Park. This is the Tarpon Springs Fairmount Park, distinct from a separate Fairmount Park in St. Petersburg.

Best Buy
A sound or well-renovated home on a good lot near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park
Biggest Risk
An older home with deferred systems or a flood-prone lot you did not read
Best Lot
A higher, drier lot with strong position near the coast
Smart Timing
Confirm no HOA, the flood zone and insurance, and the condition before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Fairmount Park is an established single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs, in the 34689 ZIP in Pinellas County, off US Highway 19 near Walton Street. The housing stock spans a wide range of vintages, from about 1915 to new-construction infill through 2023, with homes ranging roughly 828 to 3,022 square feet; many offer three bedrooms, some with a bonus room or office, and features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops. There are generally no HOA fees and no CDD is expected, which with the reasonable pricing makes it accessible to first-time buyers; confirm there is no HOA for a specific property and confirm CDD per parcel. The neighborhood is convenient to grocery stores, dining, schools, and recreation, a short drive to Fred Howard Park and its beach, and near the Sponge Docks. The defining factors in value are the home and the water: because condition and systems vary widely, read each home on its own merits, and because coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets, confirm the flood zone and insurance for a specific home. Note this is the Tarpon Springs Fairmount Park, distinct from a separate Fairmount Park in St. Petersburg.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Older Fixer

Older homes, some near the early vintage end, that need updates or system work, the entry into the neighborhood, priced for the condition.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home

Renovated or well-kept homes with features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The New Infill

New-construction infill homes through 2023 with modern systems and finishes, the homes that carry the least deferred-maintenance risk.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Older Fixer
Older homes, some near the early vintage end, that need updates or system work, the entry into the neighborhood, priced for the condition.
The Updated Home
Renovated or well-kept homes with features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops, the heart of the resale market here.
The New Infill
New-construction infill homes through 2023 with modern systems and finishes, the homes that carry the least deferred-maintenance risk.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within Tarpon SpringsStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Fairmount Park

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The Sponge Docks and the no-HOA pricing get buyers in the door. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, the build quality, and the flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Fairmount Park is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Fairmount Park, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Fairmount Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established no-HOA neighborhood near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park.
Biggest advantageA no-HOA location near the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 with accessible pricing.
Biggest riskWide variation in condition and coastal flood pockets across an old-and-new housing stock.
Sweet spotA sound or well-renovated home on a good lot with a confirmed flood and insurance read.
Avoid ifYou want uniform newer stock or no condition and flood homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Generally no HOA, no CDD expected
  • Wide mix of 1915-era and newer infill homes
  • Near the Sponge Docks and Fred Howard Park
  • Read the coastal flood and insurance picture
  • Lot and renovation drive value

There are generally no HOA fees in this established neighborhood, which with the reasonable pricing makes it accessible to first-time buyers; confirm there is no HOA for a specific property. No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

There is no private clubhouse; the value is the area context, with proximity to Fred Howard Park, the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, and US-19. Confirm there is no HOA or CDD for a specific property.

There is no private clubhouse in this neighborhood; the area context is the draw, with proximity to Fred Howard Park, the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, and US-19.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Fairmount Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Tarpon Springs, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Fairmount Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Fairmount Park is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairmount Park?
It is an established single-residential neighborhood in Tarpon Springs, in the 34689 ZIP in Pinellas County, off US Highway 19 near Walton Street, near the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks.
Is there an HOA at Fairmount Park?
There are generally no HOA fees in this established neighborhood, which with the reasonable pricing makes it accessible to first-time buyers. Confirm there is no HOA for a specific property.
Is there a CDD at Fairmount Park?
No CDD is expected in this established neighborhood. Confirm per parcel.
What kind of homes are in Fairmount Park?
The housing stock spans a wide range of vintages, from about 1915 to new-construction infill through 2023, with homes ranging roughly 828 to 3,022 square feet. Many offer three bedrooms, some with a bonus room or office, and features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops.
Is Fairmount Park in a flood zone?
Coastal Tarpon Springs has flood-prone pockets, so flood exposure varies by lot and elevation. Confirm the flood zone and insurance for a specific home before you offer.
Is this the same as Fairmount Park in St. Petersburg?
No. This is the Tarpon Springs Fairmount Park, which is distinct from a separate Fairmount Park in St. Petersburg.
How far is Fairmount Park from the Sponge Docks?
The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks are roughly five to ten minutes by car.
How far is Fairmount Park from the beach?
Fred Howard Park and its beach are roughly eight to twelve minutes by car.
How far is Fairmount Park from US-19 and Clearwater?
US-19 is roughly two to five minutes by car, and Clearwater is roughly twenty to thirty minutes.
Is Fairmount Park good for first-time buyers?
With generally no HOA fees and reasonable pricing, the neighborhood is accessible to first-time buyers. Confirm there is no HOA for a specific property and read the condition and flood picture before you offer.
What should I check before buying here?
Read each home on its own merits since condition and systems vary widely, confirm there is no HOA and confirm CDD per parcel, confirm the flood zone and insurance, and weigh the lot and the renovation or new-build quality.
What features do homes here offer?
Many homes offer three bedrooms, some with a bonus room or office, plus features like hardwood floors, crown molding, eat-in kitchens, and granite countertops. Condition and features vary widely home to home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an established neighborhood where condition, the lot, and the coastal flood picture swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established no-HOA neighborhood near the coastExcellent fit
Anyone drawn to the Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, and US-19 accessExcellent fit
First-time buyers looking for accessible pricing near the waterExcellent fit
Buyers who will read each home on its own meritsExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the flood zone and insurance pictureExcellent fit
Buyers who want uniform, newer-only housing stockProbably not
Anyone who wants HOA-managed amenities and rulesProbably not
Buyers who will not confirm the flood zone and insurance pictureProbably not
Anyone unwilling to read condition and systems home by homeProbably not
Buyers who want a turnkey-only, no-homework purchaseProbably not

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