Monterey Heights 1St Add
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County
795 homesBuilt 1920–2023
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Live · Monterey Heights 1St Add Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · Monterey Heights 1St Add
559 of 796 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · Monterey Heights 1St Add
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Monterey Heights 1St Add
0 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
795
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 796 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2023, median 1957 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2016
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

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 1St Add

Monterey Heights 1St Add is a small community — 16 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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 99% single family residence, 1% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Monterey Heights 1St Add specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Monterey Heights 1St Add 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 Monterey Heights 1St Add.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Clearwater location and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies widely, so due diligence matters more than the average.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated mid-century home bought on its own merits.
Avoid If
You need uniform, new construction and predictable comps.

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 1St Add. 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 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 1St Add in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Clearwater location and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest advantageA stable, owner-occupied neighborhood with genuine architectural variety.
Biggest riskCondition varies widely, so due diligence matters more than the average.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated mid-century home bought on its own merits.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, new construction and predictable comps.

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 Monterey Heights 1St Add sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Monterey Heights 1St Add?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 795 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Monterey Heights 1St Add (public records).
What share of Monterey Heights 1St Add is owner-occupied?
70% of Monterey Heights 1St Add parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Monterey Heights 1St Add built?
Homes in Monterey Heights 1St Add were built between 1920 and 2023, with a median year built of 1957 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Monterey Heights 1St Add?
Cash buyers took 0% of Monterey Heights 1St Add sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Monterey Heights 1St Add?
The best agent for Monterey Heights 1St Add 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 Monterey Heights 1St Add.
How do I find a top Clearwater real estate agent who knows Monterey Heights 1St Add?
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 Monterey Heights 1St Add and the wider Clearwater area.
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Buyers seeking an established Clearwater address and willing to renovate a smaller mid-century homeExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value neighborhood stability over turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable underwriting a specific house rather than leaning on a neighborhood averageExcellent fit
Buyers who need new, uniform construction with predictable pricingProbably not
Buyers wanting large floor plans, given the compact median sizeProbably not
Investors chasing quick flips in a thin, long-hold marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 33756))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (41 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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