Monterey Heights
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
All 1,140 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $285,000 · 103 homes for sale in 33756 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Monterey Hgts 1St Add in Clearwater, FL since 2012, the most recent in April 2026. 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).

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.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Monterey Hgts 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
Monterey Heights Add is an established, mid-century-core Clearwater neighborhood of about 649 homes where original 20th-century houses share the street with newer construction — a place defined more by individual home condition than by a uniform look.
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
- 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 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 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 Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 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
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 Monterey Heights buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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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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Monterey Hgts 1St Add Market Scorecard
Monterey Hgts 1St Add is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33756 ZIP is $362,892, about 13.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.






