Gates Knoll
Clearwater Homes for Sale

Mid-century single-family subdivision · Pinellas County · ZIP 33756

A small mid-century single-family pocket off Illinois Road in central Clearwater, the house-by-house read for buyers who want inland Pinellas at a sane address.

Mid-century ranch eraCentral ClearwaterInland, no waterfront

Live Market Pulse

49/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a small platted pocket, not a master-planned community, so the honest read is the individual house, the lot, the renovation history, and the flood zone, not a glossy amenity list. Confirm era, dues if any, and the FEMA zone by address.

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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$295K

Median Price

4mo

Supply

237days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$295/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Gates Knoll is a small mid-century single-family subdivision in central Clearwater off Illinois Road near Keene and Druid, so the read is a house read, not a master-plan read: a pocket of largely 1950s era ranch homes where value turns on the individual house, the lot, the condition and renovation history, and the flood zone, not a townwide average. Listing records for homes here cite construction around the mid 1950s with terrazzo floors and classic ranch layouts, so most of these houses are older stock that reward updates; confirm the exact year built and any permitted work by address. The location is the quiet strength: an inland central Clearwater address with quick reach to downtown Clearwater, US 19, and the Gulf beaches, without a barrier-island flood profile. That said, Pinellas flood mapping is in flux after Hurricane Helene, so confirm the FEMA zone, the elevation, and a flood-insurance quote for the specific parcel. Your leverage is buying the right house on the right lot and pricing the renovation honestly, not paying for a community brand that this pocket does not have."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Gates Knoll market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($295 per sq ft), with homes averaging 237 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Gates Knoll is a small single-family subdivision in central Clearwater, Pinellas County, clustered around Illinois Road near South Keene Road and Druid Road in ZIP 33756 (Clearwater area MLS and portal subdivision records, 2026). It is a modest platted pocket rather than a master-planned community, with a recognizable name carried on listings across the major real estate portals.

Listing records for homes in Gates Knoll cite construction around the mid 1950s, with classic ranch layouts, terrazzo floors, and generous lots, including yards on the order of 100 by 125 feet on some parcels (Clearwater MLS listing detail, 2026). Treat the era and lot detail as a guide and confirm the exact year built, square footage, and lot size by address, since a small pocket like this varies house to house.

Because this is a small subdivision and not a branded community, the money is made or lost on the individual house and lot, not on the address. The drivers are the condition and renovation history of the specific home, the lot, any homeowner association dues if one exists, and the FEMA flood zone for the parcel, all of which have to be checked house by house rather than assumed from a community average.

The pitch is a quiet, inland central Clearwater location. Downtown Clearwater, the US 19 corridor, Countryside, and the Gulf beaches are all within a reasonable drive, and the pocket sits away from the barrier-island flood profile. The work is the diligence: read the permits, price the renovation, and confirm the flood zone and an insurance quote before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Gates Knoll is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an inland central Clearwater address near downtown and US 19
Renovators comfortable updating a mid-century ranch on a generous lot
Buyers who value a quiet small pocket over a branded master-planned community
Buyers who will check the specific house, lot, and flood zone by address

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a turnkey luxury home
Buyers who want resort amenities, a gate, or a full HOA package
Anyone unwilling to verify era, permits, and the FEMA zone per parcel
Buyers who want a waterfront or barrier-island address

Market Pulse

How Gates Knoll is performing right now

49/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

4Months of supplytight

237Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-6%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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Gates Knoll listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Countryside Estates or Clearwater. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo3

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gates Knoll

Live MLS inventory for Gates Knoll. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active · 237 daysTop listing

$342,000

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1957

1559 Barry Road, CLEARWATER, 33756

RenovatedBest value

Listed by CENTURY 21 COAST TO COAST

Active and pending Gates Knoll listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Gates Knoll on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Gates Knoll trades resort amenities for a quiet inland central Clearwater address, with downtown Clearwater, US 19, and the Gulf beaches all within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from the pocket. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Downtown Clearwater~10 to 15 min · to the northwest

US 19 corridor~5 to 10 min · shopping and routes

Countryside and the mall~10 to 15 min · to the north

Clearwater Beach~20 to 25 min · Gulf beaches

Morton Plant Hospital~10 min · central Clearwater

St. Pete-Clearwater Airport~20 to 25 min · regional flights

Tampa International Airport~35 to 45 min · via the bridges

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. 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

Gates Knoll (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

Gates Knoll 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.

Public

Pinellas County Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Gates Knoll address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Gates Knoll: changing Pinellas County flood maps after Hurricane Helene, the inland central Clearwater location, and the renovation economics of mid-century stock. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Gates Knoll

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishAn inland central Clearwater location and steady demand support the pocket, with the watch items being the changing FEMA flood maps, insurance costs, and the renovation cost of older homes.

Pinellas County flood maps changing after Hurricane Helene

2025

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that add some Clearwater properties to special flood hazard areas, so the zone and insurance read is essential per parcel.

Inland location away from the barrier-island flood profile

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

As an inland central Clearwater pocket it generally sits away from the highest coastal flood risk, though the FEMA zone must still be verified by address.

Mid-century renovation economics

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

On largely 1950s ranch stock the roof, the systems, and any updates drive the real cost, so the renovation budget matters more than the address.

Florida property-insurance market pressure

2025

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Statewide wind and flood insurance costs continue to shape carrying cost in Pinellas, so quote the specific house early.

Central Clearwater and US 19 access

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Quick reach to downtown Clearwater, the US 19 corridor, Countryside, and the Gulf beaches underpins the location case that supports demand.

Small no-HOA pocket character

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A small platted pocket often has no formal association, which means fewer dues but also fewer common standards, so confirm any rules per parcel.

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 Gates Knoll, 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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August 2025
Regulation
FEMA proposes updated flood maps adding parts of Clearwater to flood zones
FEMA proposed updated flood maps that would place some Clearwater neighborhoods in special flood hazard areas for the first time, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene, which could affect insurance rates and mortgage requirements. Why it matters: A changing flood map is the single most important diligence item for any Clearwater house right now, so confirm the zone, the elevation, and a flood-insurance quote per parcel. Source
August 2025
Regulation
Preliminary FEMA maps could newly require flood insurance for Clearwater homes
Reporting on the preliminary FEMA flood insurance rate maps found that hundreds of Clearwater buildings could be added to special flood hazard areas, newly requiring flood insurance for some owners while removing others, with the Alligator Creek watershed cited as an example. Why it matters: Whether a specific Gates Knoll parcel is added or removed depends on the final maps, so verify the address against the current and preliminary FEMA maps before you buy. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Gates Knoll buying strategy.

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

Confirm the year built and permit history by address. Homes here read as mid 1950s ranch stock, so the year built, the roof, the systems, and any permitted renovations drive value more than the subdivision name.

Check the FEMA flood zone and a flood-insurance quote per parcel. Pinellas flood mapping is changing after Hurricane Helene, so confirm the zone, the elevation, and the real insurance number for the specific lot.

Read the lot, not just the house. Some parcels here carry generous yards, so confirm the lot size, setbacks, and any easements before you price the renovation.

Confirm whether any HOA or dues apply. A small platted pocket like this often has no association, but verify any dues, deed restrictions, or rental rules in writing for the exact property.

Cross-shop nearby central Clearwater pockets, such as other Pinellas neighborhoods on the map, if a different era, lot, or location outranks this one.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A solid mid-century ranch on a generous lot with updates already done

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the renovation or missing a changed flood zone

Best Lot

A larger, well-drained lot away from low spots, verified by elevation

Smart Timing

Confirm the permits, the flood zone, and an insurance quote before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Gates Knoll is a small mid-century single-family pocket rather than an amenity community, so the lifestyle is quiet inland Clearwater living on conventional lots. There is no resort amenity package or gate; the draw is the central location near downtown Clearwater, the Keene and Gulf to Bay corridors, US 19, and the Gulf beaches a short drive away. Any HOA, dues, deed restrictions, and rental rules vary by parcel and may not exist at all, so confirm what applies to the exact property with the seller and the county before you buy.

Gates Knoll Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Gates Knoll.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Gates Knoll today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry House

$275K to $295K

An original or lightly updated mid-century ranch needing work, the affordable way in, where condition and lot drive value.

Lowest entry

The Updated Ranch

$295K to $574K

A renovated mid-century home on a solid lot with modern systems, the heart of the pocket resale market.

Most inventory

The Top Lot

$574K to $574K

A fully updated house on one of the larger, well-drained lots with a clean flood read, the homes that hold value best here.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$295K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$275K to $295K

The Entry House

An original or lightly updated mid-century ranch needing work, the affordable way in, where condition and lot drive value.

$295K to $574K

The Updated Ranch

A renovated mid-century home on a solid lot with modern systems, the heart of the pocket resale market.

$574K to $574K

The Top Lot

A fully updated house on one of the larger, well-drained lots with a clean flood read, the homes that hold value best here.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Gates Knoll, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Gates Knoll is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Gates Knoll holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home age and eraLargely mid 1950s ranch stock, confirm by address

Renovation cost riskOlder roofs and systems, budget the work

Flood and insurance exposureInland, but verify the changing FEMA zone

Location and accessCentral Clearwater, US 19 and beaches nearby

Lot qualitySome generous lots, confirm size and drainage

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

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 Gates Knoll

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Gates Knoll is a small mid-century pocket, not a branded community. The deal is won or lost on the specific house, the lot, the renovation math, and the flood zone.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.0B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.0/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Gates Knoll 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

In a small pocket, the house and lot are the asset
Larger, well-drained lots hold value best here
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and elevation per parcel
Read the permit history before you read the finishes
Budget for roof and systems on mid-century stock

In a small mid-century subdivision, the part of your money the market protects is the specific house and the lot under it, plus the condition and renovation history. A larger, well-drained lot with an updated home and a clean flood read holds value better than an unrenovated house on a tight or low lot. The interior and systems can be renovated; the lot, the elevation, and the flood zone cannot. Read the permit history, the lot, and the FEMA zone first, then price the condition of the house against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Gates Knoll in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet inland central Clearwater address near downtown and US 19.

Biggest advantageA well-located inland pocket of mid-century ranch homes on generous lots.

Biggest riskRenovation cost and a changing flood map on older mid-century stock.

Sweet spotAn updated ranch on a larger lot with a clean flood-zone read.

Avoid ifYou want new construction, resort amenities, or a waterfront address.

Dues, Deed Restrictions & Flood Insurance

15-Second Take

Confirm whether any HOA or dues exist for the parcel
Read any deed restrictions and rental rules in writing
Check the FEMA flood zone and elevation by address
Get a real wind and flood insurance quote per house
Budget for roof and systems on mid-century stock

As a small mid-century platted pocket, Gates Knoll often has little or no formal homeowner association, so there may be no mandatory dues at all. Do not assume either way. Confirm in writing whether any HOA, dues, deed restrictions, or rental rules apply to the exact parcel before you buy, since these vary by plat and by property.

If there is no association, each owner carries full responsibility for the house, the lot, and all insurance, including the homeowner policy and, where applicable, flood coverage. On older inland stock the real carrying-cost questions are the wind and flood insurance lines and the condition of the roof and systems, not an amenity fee. Verify exactly what, if anything, any association covers and what each owner must carry.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Gates Knoll buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Gates Knoll.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Gates Knoll

Price to the house, the lot, and the renovation done, not a pocket-wide average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific house and lot, not a neighborhood-wide estimate. The year built, the renovation history, the lot size, the condition, and the flood-zone read are what set your number in a small mid-century pocket like this.

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 Gates Knoll, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Countryside Estates, 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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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,026/mo

Pinellas County typical true cost to own

$159/mo

Pinellas County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Pinellas County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 33756 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 (2026-06-25).

Gates Knoll Market Scorecard

Balanced

Gates Knoll is currently a balanced. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $342,000, and homes go under contract in about 237 days.

4.0

Months supply

$342,000

Median list

$295,000

Median sold

$277

Per sqft

237

Days on mkt

1/0/3

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33756 ZIP is $360,045, about 13.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gates Knoll?

It is a small single-family subdivision in central Clearwater, Pinellas County, ZIP 33756, clustered around Illinois Road near South Keene Road and Druid Road, an inland location a short drive from downtown Clearwater and the Gulf beaches.

When were the homes built?

Listing records cite construction around the mid 1950s, with classic ranch layouts and terrazzo floors (Clearwater MLS listing detail, 2026). Confirm the exact year built and any renovation history by address, since a small pocket varies house to house.

Is Gates Knoll a gated or master-planned community?

No. Despite the name, it is a small platted single-family pocket, not a gated or master-planned community. It carries a recognizable subdivision name on listings, but it does not have a resort amenity package.

Does Gates Knoll have an HOA or dues?

A small mid-century pocket like this often has little or no formal association, so there may be no mandatory dues. Do not assume. Confirm any HOA, dues, deed restrictions, or rental rules in writing for the exact parcel before you buy.

What kind of homes are in Gates Knoll?

Generally mid-century single-family ranch homes on conventional lots, some with generous yards on the order of 100 by 125 feet. Sizes and condition vary widely, so confirm the square footage, bedroom count, and updates for any specific house.

Is Gates Knoll on the water?

No. It is an inland central Clearwater pocket, not a waterfront or barrier-island address, which generally keeps it away from the highest coastal flood profile. Always still confirm the FEMA flood zone and elevation for the specific parcel.

Do I need flood insurance here?

It depends on the parcel and the current FEMA map. Pinellas flood mapping is changing after Hurricane Helene, with some Clearwater properties newly added to special flood hazard areas (FOX 13 and Bay News 9, 2025). Confirm the zone, the elevation, and a flood-insurance quote per address.

Did Hurricane Helene affect this area?

Hurricane Helene in 2024 drove unprecedented flooding in parts of Clearwater and prompted FEMA to propose updated flood maps in 2025 (FOX 13 and Bay News 9, 2025). Inland pockets generally fared better than the coast, but confirm any flooding or substantial-damage history by address.

What is nearby?

Downtown Clearwater, the US 19 corridor, Countryside, and the Gulf beaches are all within a reasonable drive, with shopping and dining close along the Keene and Gulf to Bay corridors. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

What schools serve Gates Knoll?

It is part of Pinellas County Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific property, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

Is Gates Knoll a good investment?

An inland central Clearwater location supports steady demand, but this is a small pocket of older homes, so the condition, the renovation math, and the flood zone of the specific house drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the house and the math.

What is the biggest risk buying here?

Underbudgeting the renovation on mid-century stock and missing a changed flood zone. Older roofs and systems and a shifting Pinellas flood map can both move the carrying cost, so price the work and confirm the zone before you offer.

How does it compare to nearby subdivisions?

Compared with larger central Pinellas subdivisions such as Countryside Estates, Gates Knoll is a smaller, older, no-frills pocket. Which is the better buy depends on the house, the lot, your renovation tolerance, and the flood-zone read.

How do I verify the details before buying?

Confirm the year built, square footage, lot size, and permit history with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser and the listing, verify any HOA or deed restrictions in writing, and pull the FEMA flood zone and a flood-insurance quote for the exact address.

Who is the best real estate agent for Gates Knoll?

The best agent for Gates Knoll is one who actively works Clearwater and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Gates Knoll.

How do I find a top Clearwater real estate agent who knows Gates Knoll?

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 Gates Knoll and the wider Clearwater area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Gates Knoll?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gates Knoll purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Gates Knoll?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want an inland central Clearwater address near downtown and US 19Excellent fit

Renovators comfortable updating a mid-century ranch on a generous lotExcellent fit

Buyers who value a quiet small pocket over a branded communityExcellent fit

Buyers who will verify the house, lot, and flood zone by addressExcellent fit

Buyers who want a sane inland alternative to barrier-island pricingExcellent fit

Buyers who want new construction or a turnkey luxury homeProbably not

Buyers who want resort amenities, a gate, or a full HOA packageProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify era, permits, and the FEMA zone per parcelProbably not

Buyers who want a waterfront or barrier-island addressProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget for roof and systems on older stockProbably not

Get the inside read on Gates Knoll

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Gates Knoll home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Gates Knoll — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

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The 60-Second Overview

Who Gates Knoll is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Gates Knoll is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gates Knoll

Gates Knoll on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Gates Knoll

Pinellas County flood maps changing after Hurricane Helene

Inland location away from the barrier-island flood profile

Mid-century renovation economics

Florida property-insurance market pressure

Central Clearwater and US 19 access

Small no-HOA pocket character

FEMA proposes updated flood maps adding parts of Clearwater to flood zones

Preliminary FEMA maps could newly require flood insurance for Clearwater homes

The Gates Knoll buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Gates Knoll.

What ~$295K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Gates Knoll holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Gates Knoll

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Gates Knoll is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Gates Knoll in 15 seconds.

Dues, Deed Restrictions & Flood Insurance

Tools for a Gates Knoll buy.

Price to the house, the lot, and the renovation done, not a pocket-wide average.

In Gates Knoll, condition and view decide your number

What is your Gates Knoll home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Gates Knoll Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Gates Knoll?

Get the inside read on Gates Knoll

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