Farmcrest Acres
Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Farmcrest Acres in Tarpon Springs, FL since 2017, the most recent in February 2026. Across Tarpon Springs as a whole, 391 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425,000, 63 median days on market, with 115 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,240 ($7,430 with the full homestead exemption).
Farmcrest Acres is a small pocket of just 19 homes in Tarpon Springs, and that scarcity shapes everything about how it trades. With a median year built of 1982 and homes spanning from 1974 to 2004, this is an established enclave, not a subdivision still filling in. The median living area of 3,629 square feet points to larger-format homes than you'll find in most nearby communities, which narrows the buyer pool and tends to slow the pace of turnover even further.
The homestead share of 89.5% is the number that matters most for anyone watching this market. Nearly nine in ten homes here are owner-occupied under homestead exemption, which means inventory is thin by design, not by accident. When something does list in Farmcrest Acres, expect limited comparables and a negotiation that hinges more on the individual property's condition and lot than on a broad market trend.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Farmcrest Acres right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Farmcrest Acres is a compact, low-turnover community of 19 homes in Tarpon Springs built mostly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with living areas that run well above typical subdivision size.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Farmcrest Acres that have changed hands since 2017, built between 1975 and 2001 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 3,270 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
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 Farmcrest Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing larger living space over community amenities
- Long-term buyers comfortable waiting out limited inventory for the right home
- Move-up buyers who want an established, low-turnover setting in Tarpon Springs
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a shared amenity package like a pool or clubhouse
- Investors seeking frequent inventory or fast resale turnover
- Buyers needing several comparable listings to benchmark price
The market around Farmcrest Acres
Farmcrest Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34688, 70 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Tarpon Springs.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 34688 (Tarpon Springs), 275 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $248K ($192/sq ft), up 3.6% year over year, with a median 39 days on market. Right now 35 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34688 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Farmcrest Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Farmcrest Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Farmcrest Acres 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Farmcrest Acres.
A Small, Settled Corner of Tarpon Springs
This is not a community that turns over often or lists in volume. Nineteen homes total means any given year may bring only a handful of transactions, and the near-90% homestead rate confirms that most owners are staying put rather than cycling through as investment or rental stock.
The homes themselves skew large, with a median living area north of 3,600 square feet, and span three decades of construction from the mid-1970s through the early 2000s. There is no community amenity package identified in current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer here is the home and the lot itself, not a clubhouse or shared recreation area.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Farmcrest Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 19-home community with almost no rental churn does not generate the kind of comparable sales data that makes pricing straightforward. We track what little does move here and read it against the age and size mix of the homes, so a valuation conversation in Farmcrest Acres starts from real context instead of a generic neighborhood average.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (4 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Farmcrest Acres. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 34688; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Brooker Creek Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- East Lake High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Farmcrest Acres
Where is Farmcrest Acres?
Farmcrest Acres is a community in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 34688.
Are there homes for sale in Farmcrest Acres right now?
No active listings inside Farmcrest Acres at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Farmcrest Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Farmcrest Acres in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Farmcrest Acres Market Scorecard
Farmcrest Acres is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 34688 ZIP is $577,909, about 4.2% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.