Lofty Pine Estates
Homes for Sale in Dunedin, FL
All 278 homes for sale in Dunedin, FL · median $425,000 · 220 homes for sale in 34698 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 34 closed sales in Lofty Pine Estates 1St Add in Dunedin, FL since 2014, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $320,000 to $639,900 (median $525,000), on homes of 892 to 1,914 sq ft. Across Dunedin as a whole, 556 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380,000, 57 median days on market, with 129 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,180 ($9,370 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Dunedin, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 34698 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 202 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1951–2014 (median 1967.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,585 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 64% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lofty Pine Estates 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lofty-pine-estates-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lofty Pine Estates 1st Add is a mature, mid-century pocket of Dunedin — homes span 1951 to 2014, but the median build year sits in 1967, so most of the stock is decidedly older. That means price here is driven less by square footage and more by condition: what has been renovated, re-roofed, re-plumbed, and updated versus what is still original. At a median of roughly 1,585 living square feet, these are modest-footprint homes, and the spread between an untouched original and a thoughtfully modernized one can be wide.
With no closings in the current window to anchor a live pace, treat pricing as condition-first rather than comp-first. A homestead share near 64% points to a stable ownership base and a limited flow of listings, which tends to reward sellers who prep well and buyers who move decisively when the right updated home appears. Come in with a clear read on renovation cost, because the difference between move-in-ready and project house is the whole story on a street like this.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lofty Pine EstatesHomes for Sale in Dunedin, FL 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
This is an established Dunedin enclave of 202 homes with a mid-century core and occasional newer infill — a place where the age of the housing stock, not lot size or new construction, sets the tone.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 62 homes in Lofty Pine Estates that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1958 and 2006 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,441 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Lofty Pine Estates across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $520,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Lofty Pine Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established Dunedin location who can assess an older home's condition and systems
- Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for updates on a mid-century footprint
- Long-hold owners drawn to a low-turnover, owner-occupied street
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or near-new construction with no deferred maintenance
- Those needing large square footage beyond the modest median footprint here
- Buyers wanting a fast, comp-driven purchase in a high-turnover market
The market around Lofty Pine Estates
Lofty Pine Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34698, 294 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Dunedin.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 34698 (Dunedin), 701 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380K ($301/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 130 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34698 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lofty Pine Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lofty Pine Estates 1St Add, Dunedin
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Lofty Pine Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lofty Pine 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 Lofty Pine Estates.
Condition is the whole conversation
With a median year built of 1967, the practical questions in Lofty Pine Estates are about systems and updates: roof age, plumbing, electrical, and how much cosmetic work a given home has absorbed over the decades. A 1,585-square-foot median footprint keeps these homes efficient rather than sprawling, so value tends to hinge on quality of finish and mechanical health more than raw size.
The mix of build years — reaching to 2014 — means you will occasionally find a substantially newer or fully reworked home alongside originals. Because there is no recent closing activity to lean on, buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits and budget for inspection findings that come with older construction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lofty Pine Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin-turnover, condition-driven neighborhood like this, the value we add is judgment: reading which homes are genuinely updated versus lipstick-on-original, estimating realistic renovation cost, and pricing accordingly. With few live comps to lean on, we work the property itself — systems, roof, and finish level — so you are not overpaying for age or underbidding on a home that has already done the hard work.
Lofty Pine Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 34698)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (34 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 Lofty Pine Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 34698; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Dunedin Highland Middle · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Dunedin High · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Dunedin High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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