Island Estates Clearwater in Clearwater Beach

Island Estates Clearwater
Homes for Sale in Clearwater Beach, FL

All 232 homes for sale in Clearwater Beach, FL · median $763,300 · Pinellas County homes for sale

Community in Clearwater Beach · Pinellas County
8 homesBuilt 1953–1957
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As of November 2026, Island Estates Clearwater in Clearwater Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1947 - 1978; 3 listings state no HOA; 3 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 5 ft).

Last 30 days in Island Estates Clearwater: 2 new listings (median asking $1,777,000). As of November 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Island Estates Clearwater Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
50%
Under contract
Pinellas: 21% (1,852 of 8,761)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
38%
Owner-occupied · Island Estates Clearwater
3 of 8 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
62%
Non-owner-occupied · Island Estates Clearwater
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 38% out-of-state
8
Homes in the community
8 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · years of records
1953–1957
Years homes were built
median 1954 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2008
peaked at 1 in 2007
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

This is a very small, very old pocket of Clearwater Beach: eight homes total, all built in a tight window between 1953 and 1957, with a median living area around 1,836 square feet. In a market this thin, price is driven almost entirely by condition and the quality of any renovation work, not by square footage comps or community features. There is no range to quote here honestly - what a mid-century home trades for depends on whether it has been updated to current coastal standards or still reflects its original build.

With a single active listing against eight homes, turnover is minimal, so each sale carries outsized weight in setting the local read. A seller with a well-maintained or thoughtfully renovated home faces little direct competition. A buyer should expect to move decisively when the right property surfaces and to underwrite the home on its merits, since there is no deep pool of recent sales to lean on.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Island Estates Clearwater is a compact enclave of eight mid-century homes on the barrier island, where availability is scarce and value hinges on the individual home rather than on any shared amenity package.

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

  • Buying to hold a scarce, island-location home where turnover is low
  • Buyers who appreciate mid-century architecture and will invest in updating condition
  • Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its merits rather than on a deep comp set

Probably not for

  • Needing a wide selection of homes to compare at any given time
  • Wanting shared community amenities or facilities
  • Looking for newer construction or move-in-ready uniformity across the stock

The market around Island Estates Clearwater

Island Estates Clearwater is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2008 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Island Estates Clearwater specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Island Estates Clearwater

Live MLS inventory for Island Estates Clearwater. 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 and pending Island Estates Clearwater listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Island Estates Clearwater listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Island Estates Clearwater address.

If we were buying in Island Estates Clearwater 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 Island Estates Clearwater.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a mid-century home on the barrier island and are prepared to evaluate condition closely.
Biggest Risk
Thin data - few sales make pricing condition-dependent and harder to triangulate.
Sweet Spot
An updated 1950s home that has been brought to current coastal standards.
Avoid If
You need turnkey selection or shared community amenities.

A mid-century micro-market on the island

The housing stock here is homogeneous by era and modest by footprint - nothing newer than 1957, a median build year of 1954, and a median of roughly 1,836 square feet of living space. That consistency cuts both ways: it makes the architecture predictable, but it also means buyers are largely choosing between original condition and whatever updating a given owner has done. Expect to scrutinize roofs, systems, and any flood-related improvements closely on homes of this vintage in a coastal setting.

No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the draw is location and the homes themselves rather than shared facilities. Owner-occupancy runs on the lighter side, with homesteaded properties making up about 38 percent of the eight homes - a signal that some of the stock is held as second homes or investment property, which can affect how quickly inventory moves and how homes are maintained.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Island Estates Clearwater. 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 market of eight homes with one listing active, there is no margin for guesswork. We underwrite each property on condition and renovation quality rather than relying on comps that barely exist, and we help sellers position against the handful of competitors they actually face. When inventory is this scarce, knowing the local pattern is the difference between a confident offer and a missed one.

Island Estates Clearwater in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a mid-century home on the barrier island and are prepared to evaluate condition closely.
Biggest advantageScarcity - with eight homes and one listing, well-kept property faces little direct competition.
Biggest riskThin data - few sales make pricing condition-dependent and harder to triangulate.
Sweet spotAn updated 1950s home that has been brought to current coastal standards.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey selection or shared community amenities.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Island Estates Clearwater sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Island Estates Clearwater

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Island Estates Clearwater key facts
LocationClearwater Beach, Pinellas County, FL
Homes in the community8 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1953–1957 (median 1954)
Typical living area1,836 sq ft (median)
For sale right now1 active, 1 pending · median asking $2,494,900
Owner-occupied (homestead) share38%
Zoned public schoolsPinellas County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of July 15, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Island Estates Clearwater key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/island-estates-clearwater, data as of July 15, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Island Estates Clearwater, Clearwater Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 12 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-25)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Island Estates Clearwater

The newest homes for sale in Island Estates Clearwater right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Island Estates Clearwater Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Island Estates Clearwater listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33708 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 (2026-11-13).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Island Estates Clearwater year by year since 2016, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

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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.

$2,364/mo
Pinellas County typical true cost to own
$159/mo
Pinellas County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Island Estates Clearwater?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 8 homes in Island Estates Clearwater (public records).
What share of Island Estates Clearwater is owner-occupied?
38% of Island Estates Clearwater parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Island Estates Clearwater built?
Homes in Island Estates Clearwater were built between 1953 and 1957, with a median year built of 1954 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Island Estates Clearwater?
Island Estates Clearwater is served by Pinellas County Public Schools, typically Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Island Estates Clearwater?
The best agent for Island Estates Clearwater is one who actively works Clearwater Beach 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 Island Estates Clearwater.
How do I find a top Clearwater Beach real estate agent who knows Island Estates Clearwater?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Island Estates Clearwater and the wider Clearwater Beach area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Island Estates Clearwater purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Island Estates Clearwater, and what county is it in?
Island Estates Clearwater is in Clearwater Beach, Pinellas County, FL.
Buying to hold a scarce, island-location home where turnover is lowExcellent fit
Buyers who appreciate mid-century architecture and will invest in updating conditionExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its merits rather than on a deep comp setExcellent fit
Needing a wide selection of homes to compare at any given timeProbably not
Wanting shared community amenities or facilitiesProbably not
Looking for newer construction or move-in-ready uniformity across the stockProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district

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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