Merritts
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
All 1,140 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $285,000 · 96 homes for sale in 33755 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Merritts Rep in Clearwater, FL since 2015, the most recent in April 2024. 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).
Merritts Rep is an older Clearwater pocket built out mostly at mid-century, with a median build year of 1954 and a spread running from 1924 up to 2004. That range means condition, not square footage, is doing most of the work on value — a home untouched since the 1950s and one rebuilt or expanded in the 2000s can sit on the same block and price very differently.
With 107 homes in the inventory and a median living area around 1,222 square feet, this is a compact-footprint community. Just over half of owners (51.9%) carry a homestead exemption, which points to a meaningful base of longer-term ownership rather than a market dominated by turnover. For buyers, that means fewer forced-sale bargains and more negotiating built around what a seller has actually put into the house.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Merritts Rep 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
Merritts Rep is a Clearwater, Pinellas County community of 107 homes built mostly between the 1920s and mid-2000s, centered on a 1954 median build year, with no community amenities identified from current MLS listings — this is a housing stock story first, not an amenity-package one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Merritts that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1941 and 1950 (median 1948), with a median living area of about 1,027 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.
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 Merritts is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual merits rather than a neighborhood standard
- Buyers who want a compact-footprint Clearwater property and plan to renovate or maintain it themselves
- Long-term owner-occupants who value settled surroundings over shared community amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a recently built home with minimal near-term repair risk
- Buyers who want HOA-managed amenities such as a pool or clubhouse
- Investors seeking a fast-turnover rental market rather than an owner-occupant-heavy stock
The market around Merritts
Merritts 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 Merritts specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Merritts Rep by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Merritts Rep subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1942–1950; typical size about 1,115 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $32,231 |
| 2015 | 1 | $72,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $99,780 |
| 2021 | 1 | $217,720 |
| 2023 | 1 | $275,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $305,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $305,000 on 2024-04-25.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Merritts buying strategy.
If we were buying in Merritts 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 Merritts.
A stock defined by age spread, not amenities
The eighty-year build span in Merritts Rep — 1924 to 2004 — is the single most important fact for anyone shopping here. It means every listing has to be evaluated on its own merits: original systems and layout versus a later rebuild, addition, or full renovation. Two homes with similar square footage can require very different inspection and repair-budget conversations, so line-item due diligence matters more here than in a subdivision built in one phase.
There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so this isn't a pool-and-clubhouse purchase — value here is about the house and the lot, not shared infrastructure. Combined with a homestead share just above half, the market leans toward owner-occupants who've stayed a while rather than a fast-churn rental or flip pipeline, which tends to keep inventory turnover measured rather than rapid.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Merritts. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with an eighty-year build spread and no shared amenities to lean on, pricing a home correctly means reading the individual property's condition and updates against what's actually moved in Merritts Rep — not applying a neighborhood-wide number. We walk that comparison with you line by line, on both the buy and sell side, before you commit to a number.
Merritts in 15 seconds.
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.
Tools for a Merritts buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (4 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 Merritts. 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 Merritts
Where is Merritts?
Merritts is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33755.
How many homes are in Merritts?
County property records list 6 homes in Merritts, built between 1942 and 1950; the typical home is about 1,115 heated square feet.
What do homes in Merritts sell for?
Merritts has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2024 (1 sale, median $305,000). For context, ZIP 33755 has 160 homes on the market with 19% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Merritts right now?
No active listings inside Merritts at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Merritts have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Merritts 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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