Keene Acres Sub
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County
315 homesBuilt 1900–2017
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Keene Acres Sub Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · Keene Acres Sub
213 of 316 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · Keene Acres Sub
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Keene Acres Sub
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
315
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 316 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1900
Community established
homes built 1900-2017, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 4 in 2018
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 315 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Keene Acres is a large Clearwater pocket of roughly 315 homes with a build history running from 1900 all the way to 2017, and a median build year of about 1957. That spread is the whole story: price here is set by condition and how much of the original house is left, not by a uniform product type. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on updates, systems, and whether the square footage has been reworked.

With a homestead share near 67%, most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over as rentals, so resale inventory tends to be genuine move-driven listings. For a buyer, that means fewer investor-flip shortcuts and more variety in condition; for a seller, it means your comp is only as good as your renovation story. Read every listing on its own merits.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable with an older or renovated home who will budget for inspection findings
  • Owner-occupants planning a longer hold in an established Clearwater location
  • Renovation-minded buyers who see upside in updating a mid-century footprint

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need new construction or a uniform subdivision feel
  • Anyone expecting a single per-square-foot number to price the neighborhood
  • Investors relying on a deep, turnkey rental supply given the high owner-occupancy share

The market around Keene Acres Sub

Keene Acres Sub is a small community — 16 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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).

The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 2% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Keene Acres Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Keene Acres Sub 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 Keene Acres Sub.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Clearwater location and will judge each home on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition spread means one nearby sale rarely tells you what a given home is worth.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-footprint home around the 1,756-sqft median with sound systems.
Avoid If
You want uniform, new, matched-inventory product with predictable pricing.

A condition-driven market, not a spec market

The defining feature of Keene Acres is age diversity. A median build year around 1957 with a range from 1900 to 2017 tells you the housing stock came in over more than a century, so structural bones, floor plans, and mechanical systems vary house to house. That rewards careful inspection and punishes assumptions drawn from a single nearby sale.

The median living area of about 1,756 square feet points to modest-to-mid footprints as the norm, with older homes often carrying original layouts and newer builds offering more contemporary configurations. Because the value gap between an updated home and a deferred-maintenance one can be large, pricing should be built from the actual property, not a blanket per-square-foot figure.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Keene Acres Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A neighborhood this varied in age and condition doesn't price itself off an algorithm. We walk the comps that actually match your home's era, systems, and updates, and we tell sellers where their renovation dollars show up in value and where they don't. Buyers get the same candor on which listings are priced to their condition and which are asking for someone else's.

Keene Acres Sub in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Clearwater location and will judge each home on its own condition.
Biggest advantageA large, owner-heavy pocket with real variety across a century of construction.
Biggest riskWide condition spread means one nearby sale rarely tells you what a given home is worth.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-footprint home around the 1,756-sqft median with sound systems.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, new, matched-inventory product with predictable pricing.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Keene Acres Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 315 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Keene Acres Sub (public records).
What share of Keene Acres Sub is owner-occupied?
67% of Keene Acres Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Keene Acres Sub built?
Homes in Keene Acres Sub were built between 1900 and 2017, with a median year built of 1957.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Keene Acres Sub?
Cash buyers took 33% of Keene Acres Sub sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Keene Acres Sub?
The best agent for Keene Acres Sub is one who actively works Clearwater 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 Keene Acres Sub.
How do I find a top Clearwater real estate agent who knows Keene Acres Sub?
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 Keene Acres Sub and the wider Clearwater 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 Keene Acres Sub purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers comfortable with an older or renovated home who will budget for inspection findingsExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning a longer hold in an established Clearwater locationExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who see upside in updating a mid-century footprintExcellent fit
Buyers who need new construction or a uniform subdivision feelProbably not
Anyone expecting a single per-square-foot number to price the neighborhoodProbably not
Investors relying on a deep, turnkey rental supply given the high owner-occupancy shareProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33756/33764))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (25 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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