Monterey Heights
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 43 closed sales in Monterey Heights 1St Add in Clearwater, FL since 2014, the most recent in September 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $330,000 to $555,000 (median $489,900), on homes of 1,208 to 1,829 sq ft. 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 $9,500 ($8,690 with the full homestead exemption).
Monterey Heights 1st Add is an established Clearwater pocket where price is driven by condition, not floor plan. With a median build year of 1957 and stock running all the way from 1920 to 2023, this is a neighborhood of individual houses on individual timelines — some untouched, some fully reworked, a handful newly built infill. Expect a wide spread in pricing that tracks renovation status more than square footage, which sits at a modest median of 1,484 sq ft.
The high homestead share — just over 70% — tells you most of these homes are held long-term rather than flipped, so inventory tends to be thin and turnover deliberate. For buyers, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite a specific house on its merits. For sellers, it means a well-prepared home stands out in a market where comparables are uneven.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Monterey Heights 1St Add 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 a mature, owner-occupied Clearwater neighborhood in Pinellas County with a century of building history layered together — the appeal is location and character, not uniformity.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 122 homes in Monterey Heights that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1942 and 1987 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,424 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 Monterey Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established Clearwater address and willing to renovate a smaller mid-century home
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value neighborhood stability over turnover
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a specific house rather than leaning on a neighborhood average
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new, uniform construction with predictable pricing
- Buyers wanting large floor plans, given the compact median size
- Investors chasing quick flips in a thin, long-hold market
The market around Monterey Heights
Monterey Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33756, 258 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Clearwater.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33756 (Clearwater), 546 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $355K ($257/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 125 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33756 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Monterey Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Monterey Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Monterey Heights 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 Monterey Heights.
A neighborhood of one-off houses
With 795 homes and a build range spanning 1920 to 2023, no two blocks read the same. The median home is compact at 1,484 sq ft and dates to 1957, so much of the original stock is mid-century in scale — smaller footprints that reward smart renovation rather than square-footage bragging rights. Newer construction exists here too, which is why you cannot value a home in Monterey Heights 1st Add off the neighborhood average alone.
The practical read: bring a contractor's eye. Two houses on the same street can trade at very different numbers based purely on what has been done to them — roof, systems, kitchens, additions. That condition-driven spread is the single most important thing to understand before you write an offer or set a list price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Monterey Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where value hinges on condition and comparables are uneven, generic pricing tools miss badly. We underwrite each house on its own systems, renovation history, and footprint — and we will tell you plainly when a listing is priced on hope rather than substance.
Monterey Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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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 2014 (43 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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Common questions about Monterey Heights
Where is Monterey Heights?
Monterey Heights is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33756.
Are there homes for sale in Monterey Heights right now?
No active listings inside Monterey Heights at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Monterey Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Monterey Heights 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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