Monterey Hgts 1St Add
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Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County
649 homesBuilt 1920–2023
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Live · Monterey Hgts 1St Add Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 0 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · Monterey Hgts 1St Add
438 of 651 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · Monterey Hgts 1St Add
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
649
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 651 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2023, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2014
peaked at 1 in 2012
0.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 649 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any single vintage. With a median build year of 1958 and a range that stretches from 1920 all the way to 2023, this is a pocket where a renovated or rebuilt home sits next to original stock — so what you pay tracks the work already done, not a neighborhood-wide comp. Expect a wide spread and plan to underwrite each property on its own merits.

The median home lives around 1,480 square feet, which keeps this squarely in the modest-footprint category — a factor both sides should price honestly. With roughly two-thirds of homes homesteaded, turnover leans light, so well-prepared, correctly priced listings tend to hold the negotiating edge. Buyers should be ready to move on the cleaner, updated homes and to discount accordingly on the ones needing work.

Best for

  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value an established location over new-construction scale
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home and budget for updates
  • Buyers targeting a compact, roughly 1,480-square-foot footprint in an infill setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantially more than the median footprint without paying for a rebuild
  • Anyone wanting a uniform subdivision with predictable, repeatable comps
  • Short-horizon investors counting on quick turnover in a low-inventory, owner-heavy market

The market around Monterey Hgts 1St Add

Monterey Hgts 1St Add is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2014 — 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).

Homes here are single family residence.

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

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

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Clearwater location and will judge each home on its merits.
Biggest Risk
Prices vary sharply by condition, so the median is a weak guide to any single home.
Sweet Spot
A renovated or newer home on a solid lot, priced to its actual updates.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or uniform, predictable comps.

A condition-driven street, not a uniform subdivision

The century-wide build range — 1920 through 2023 — tells the real story. This isn't a tract community with a repeatable floor plan; it's an infill neighborhood where teardowns, gut renovations, and untouched originals coexist. That means the median price signals a midpoint, not a menu: two homes on the same block can justify very different numbers based on updates, systems, and square footage.

At a median of 1,480 living square feet, the housing stock skews compact, which rewards buyers who value location and lot over sheer size. The high homestead share — about 67 percent — points to owner-occupied stability and comparatively limited inventory, so serious buyers should be prepared for competition on the homes that show well.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Monterey Hgts 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

A neighborhood this varied punishes lazy comps. We underwrite each home against its own condition, vintage, and footprint rather than a blanket median — so sellers price to their actual work, and buyers avoid overpaying for someone else's finishes. In a low-turnover, condition-driven market, that discipline is the difference between a clean deal and a stalled one.

Monterey Hgts 1St Add in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Clearwater location and will judge each home on its merits.
Biggest advantageA wide vintage range means genuine choice — from original mid-century to recent builds.
Biggest riskPrices vary sharply by condition, so the median is a weak guide to any single home.
Sweet spotA renovated or newer home on a solid lot, priced to its actual updates.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or uniform, 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 Hgts 1St Add sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Monterey Hgts 1St Add?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 649 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Monterey Hgts 1St Add (public records).
What share of Monterey Hgts 1St Add is owner-occupied?
67% of Monterey Hgts 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 Hgts 1St Add built?
Homes in Monterey Hgts 1St Add were built between 1920 and 2023, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Monterey Hgts 1St Add?
The best agent for Monterey Hgts 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 Hgts 1St Add.
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Long-hold owner-occupants who value an established location over new-construction scaleExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home and budget for updatesExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a compact, roughly 1,480-square-foot footprint in an infill settingExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantially more than the median footprint without paying for a rebuildProbably not
Anyone wanting a uniform subdivision with predictable, repeatable compsProbably not
Short-horizon investors counting on quick turnover in a low-inventory, owner-heavy marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33756))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (10 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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