Palm Bluff
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
All 1,140 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $284,950 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Palm Bluff in Clearwater, FL since 2005, the most recent in August 2023. 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).
Palm Bluff is an older Clearwater pocket where the housing stock itself does most of the talking. With a median year built of 1948 against a full range that stretches to 2024, this is a mix of early-to-mid-century homes standing alongside newer construction or substantial rebuilds. That spread means two houses on the same block can carry very different maintenance profiles, systems age, and finish levels, and price here tracks condition and vintage more than location alone.
At 146 homes total and a homestead share of 37.7%, a meaningful portion of the community is held as non-homestead property, which typically signals a mix of owner-occupants and investment or secondary use. For a buyer, that means more listings may turn over on a landlord's or investor's timeline rather than a strictly owner-driven one. For a seller, it means your comps can include both restored older homes and ground-up replacements, so an accurate read on where your specific property lands matters more here than in a more uniform subdivision.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Palm Bluff 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
Palm Bluff sits in Clearwater within Pinellas County, built out over more than a century, from homes dating to 1910 through recent 2024 construction, with a typical home running about 1,280 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Palm Bluff that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1925 and 1993 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 1,456 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 Palm Bluff is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established Clearwater location and are willing to evaluate homes individually for condition and age
- Buyers interested in a smaller-footprint home near the neighborhood's typical 1,280 square foot size
- Investors or owners comfortable with a mixed homestead/non-homestead area and its associated turnover patterns
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a newer, single-era subdivision with consistent construction throughout
- Buyers expecting on-site community amenities, since none are identified from current listings
- Buyers unwilling to budget for the inspection and systems review that an older median-build-year neighborhood requires
The market around Palm Bluff
Palm Bluff 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), 512 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 5.6% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 57 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 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 Palm Bluff specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Palm Bluff buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palm Bluff 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 Palm Bluff.
A neighborhood defined by vintage, not uniformity
With 146 homes and a build range spanning more than a century, Palm Bluff does not read as a planned, single-era subdivision. The median year built of 1948 puts the center of gravity in the older half of the stock, but the presence of homes built as recently as 2024 tells you infill and rebuilds are actively happening alongside the legacy housing. Anyone shopping here needs to evaluate each home on its own timeline rather than assuming neighborhood-wide consistency in systems, construction, or layout.
The median living area of 1,280 square feet points to a community of modestly sized homes rather than larger-format construction, which fits the older-home profile but is worth confirming lot by lot given the newer builds mixed in. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this is a location and housing-stock play rather than an amenity-driven purchase. The homestead share of 37.7% is also worth noting for buyers evaluating how the neighborhood functions day to day and what kind of turnover to expect.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palm Bluff. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood with a 1910-to-2024 build range is not a place to shop by list price and square footage alone. We walk each property against its actual vintage, confirm what has and has not been updated, and help you weigh an older Palm Bluff home against a newer build on the same street so you know exactly what you are paying for.
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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.
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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 2005 (2 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 Palm Bluff. 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.
- Clearwater High · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Skycrest Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Clearwater High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Palm Bluff
Where is Palm Bluff?
Palm Bluff is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33755.
Are there homes for sale in Palm Bluff right now?
No active listings inside Palm Bluff at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Palm Bluff have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Palm Bluff 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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