Merritts
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

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Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County · ZIP 33755
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As of October 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, 1,358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 50 median days on market, with 1,102 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,060 ($5,250 with the full homestead exemption).

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 21, 2026

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.

Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside MerrittsHomes for Sale in Clearwater, 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.

1005 APACHE TRAIL
$480K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,549 sqft
1005 APACHE TRAIL
Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
411 PLEASANT STREET
$875K · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,134 sqft
411 PLEASANT STREET
Listed by RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
1747 APACHE TRAIL
$900K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft
1747 APACHE TRAIL
Listed by RE/MAX COLLECTIVE
1407 TAFT AVENUE
$299K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
1407 TAFT AVENUE
Listed by REDFIN CORPORATION
408 PRINCESS STREET
$449K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,718 sqft
408 PRINCESS STREET
Listed by RICHARD DOYLE REAL ESTATE
1106 CARLTON STREET
$168K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft
1106 CARLTON STREET
Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

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.

County records show 6 qualified sales in Merritts across 2024–2024, median $305,000 — 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.

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), 513 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 4.7% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 64 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 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%.

YearRecorded salesMedian price
20141$32,231
20151$72,000
20191$99,780
20211$217,720
20231$275,000
20241$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.

If we were buying in Merritts 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 Merritts.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established Clearwater address with a compact footprint and no interest in HOA-run amenities.
Biggest Risk
The 1924–2004 build span means condition and system age vary sharply from one listing to the next.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the 1954 median build year with documented updates, where inspection findings are known rather than assumed.
Avoid If
You want a newer-build, low-maintenance property or a community with organized shared amenities.

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.

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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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers looking for an established Clearwater address with a compact footprint and no interest in HOA-run amenities.
Biggest advantageThe homestead share above half signals a base of settled ownership rather than a rapid-turnover rental market.
Biggest riskThe 1924–2004 build span means condition and system age vary sharply from one listing to the next.
Sweet spotHomes near the 1954 median build year with documented updates, where inspection findings are known rather than assumed.
Avoid ifYou want a newer-build, low-maintenance property or a community with organized shared amenities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Merritts homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Merritts.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual merits rather than a neighborhood standardExcellent fit
Buyers who want a compact-footprint Clearwater property and plan to renovate or maintain it themselvesExcellent fit
Long-term owner-occupants who value settled surroundings over shared community amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need a recently built home with minimal near-term repair riskProbably not
Buyers who want HOA-managed amenities such as a pool or clubhouseProbably not
Investors seeking a fast-turnover rental market rather than an owner-occupant-heavy stockProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-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.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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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.

Merritts key facts
LocationClearwater, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33755
Homes in the community107 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1924–2004 (median 1954)
Typical living area1,222 sq ft (median)
Owner-occupied (homestead) share52%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Merritts key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/merritts-rep, data as of September 20, 2026.

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