Highland Oaks Estates
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Highland Oaks Estates in Clearwater, FL since 2015, the most recent in December 2025. Across Clearwater as a whole, 1,267 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 49 median days on market, with 393 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,110 ($5,290 with the full homestead exemption).
Highland Oaks Estates is an older, established pocket of Clearwater — the median build year of 1959 puts most of this inventory well past the half-century mark, with a range that stretches to 2001 for the newer infill. What moves pricing here is almost entirely condition: a home that has been updated since its 1950s or 1960s construction reads very differently than one still on original systems, and with a spread this wide in age, buyers should expect that variance to show up directly in what sellers ask.
The homestead share sits at 67.1%, meaning roughly two-thirds of the 85 homes in the community are owner-occupied under Florida's homestead exemption. That is a meaningful majority and it typically signals a market where turnover is driven by life events rather than investor churn — inventory tends to move at a measured pace rather than in waves. For sellers, that argues for pricing to condition rather than to neighborhood momentum; for buyers, it means patience is often rewarded with real negotiating room on the properties that need work.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Highland Oaks Estates 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
Highland Oaks Estates is a small, established community of 85 homes in Clearwater, Pinellas County, with a median living area of 1,614 square feet and a build era that runs from 1950 into 2001 — a mid-century core with some later additions filled in over time.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Highland Oaks Estates that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1972 and 1974 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,675 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-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 Highland Oaks Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual merits — condition, updates, systems — rather than leaning on a uniform build era
- Buyers who want a straightforward, amenity-free property purchase without HOA-style recreational fees factored into the budget
- Buyers targeting a modest-footprint home near 1,600 square feet as a primary residence rather than a larger or newer-construction alternative
Probably not for
- Buyers who want move-in-ready certainty across the board without doing home-by-home condition diligence
- Buyers specifically seeking a community with a pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenities
- Buyers set on newer construction, given the median year built sits in 1959 with the upper end of the range only reaching 2001
The market around Highland Oaks Estates
Highland Oaks Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33755, 160 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Clearwater.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33755 (Clearwater), 512 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 5.6% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 57 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33755 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Oaks Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Highland Oaks Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Oaks Estates 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 Highland Oaks Estates.
A mid-century footprint with no packaged amenities
With a median year built of 1959 and a range extending to 2001, Highland Oaks Estates is best understood as an original mid-century subdivision that saw modest later infill rather than a single-phase build-out. That matters for due diligence: roofing, electrical, and plumbing systems vary widely by individual home rather than by block, so a buyer has to evaluate each property on its own maintenance history instead of assuming a shared construction vintage.
Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities — no clubhouse, pool, or shared recreational infrastructure tied to the listings. This is a community defined by its housing stock and location within Clearwater rather than by packaged lifestyle features, which tends to keep carrying costs (HOA-type fees) out of the equation and puts the value conversation squarely on the home itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Oaks Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this size, with homes spanning a five-decade build range and no shared amenity package to anchor comps, pricing requires a house-by-house read rather than a subdivision-wide assumption. We pull permit history, renovation timing, and recent comparable closings on the specific home in question — not a community average — so offers and listing prices reflect actual condition, not just square footage and a year built.
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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 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (7 transactions analyzed) |
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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 Highland Oaks Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33755; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Clearwater High · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Skycrest Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Clearwater High School · High · 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 Highland Oaks Estates
Where is Highland Oaks Estates?
Highland Oaks Estates is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33755.
Are there homes for sale in Highland Oaks Estates right now?
No active listings inside Highland Oaks Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Highland Oaks Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Highland Oaks Estates 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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Highland Oaks Estates Market Scorecard
Highland Oaks Estates is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33755 ZIP is $342,659, about 15.2% 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.