Pine Crest in Clearwater

Pine Crest Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

Established 1988 · Clearwater · Pinellas County

An established single-family neighborhood in central Clearwater, in Pinellas County, with roots reported to the 1920s and a mix of older cottages and bungalows on city lots.

Established Clearwater neighborhoodHistoric roots reported to the 1920sSingle-family homes on city lots
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Pine Crest is an established single-family neighborhood in central Clearwater (ZIP 33755), Pinellas County, with roots reported to the mid-1920s. The read is a mature, attainable city neighborhood of older cottages and bungalows on compact lots, convenient to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches, rather than a deed-restricted or amenity master plan. Because homes here span a long build history and are updated very unevenly, value is intensely home-and-condition specific: confirm the build year, the roof, HVAC and systems, any flood-zone status given the central Pinellas location, any association status, and comp within Pine Crest by home and lot rather than by an average. Confirm the precise plat boundaries and any association status with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Pine Crest market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K ($280 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Pine Crest is an established single-family neighborhood in central Clearwater (ZIP 33755), Pinellas County, reported to date back to the mid-1920s (neighborhood sources). Treat any era figure as reported and confirm the build year of the specific home with the listing and the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.

The setting is a mature city neighborhood of older cottages and bungalows on compact lots rather than a new-build or deed-restricted master plan, so homes carry the character and the maintenance profile of an older build era and are updated very unevenly. Confirm the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems for the specific home.

Location is a structural strength: central Clearwater offers quick reach to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches at Clearwater Beach. Confirm exact drive times for the specific address.

Because homes are older and updated unevenly, value is home-and-condition specific. Confirm the build year, the systems, any flood-zone status, any association status, and comp within Pine Crest by home and lot before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable established home in a central Clearwater location
  • Buyers who value quick reach to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updates

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with current finishes and warranties
  • Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy master plan
  • Buyers who want large lots or acreage

How Pine Crest is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Pine Crest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Pine Crest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pine Crest

Live MLS inventory for Pine Crest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

No homes are actively for sale in Pine Crest right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown Clearwater~5 to 10 min · approximate
US-19 access~5 to 10 min · approximate
Clearwater Beach~15 to 20 min · Gulf beach
Downtown Dunedin~15 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~30 to 40 min · approximate
Downtown Tampa~35 to 45 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Pine Crest (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Pine Crest is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Pine Crest address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in and around Pine Crest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Pine Crest

Our read on what is being built around Pine Crest, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established city neighborhood in a central Clearwater location with quick reach to downtown and the Gulf beaches. The watch items are the build year, the systems, any flood-zone status, and area coastal and downtown investment news that supports central Pinellas demand.

Central Clearwater location near downtown and beaches

BullishQuick reach to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches supports steady demand for attainable established homes in this pocket. impact
SignificanceRadius: Clearwater

Central Clearwater location near downtown and beaches

Older build era, updated unevenly

NeutralHomes with roots reported to the 1920s carry age-related maintenance and are updated unevenly; comp by home and condition, not by an average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Older build era, updated unevenly

Central Pinellas coastal location and beach renourishment

BullishContinued investment in Pinellas beaches supports the central Pinellas submarket near Clearwater; confirm flood-zone status for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

Central Pinellas coastal location and beach renourishment

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Pine Crest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    Pinellas beach renourishment again funded after Army Corps standoff

    After a decade-long standoff over easements, federal funding for Pinellas County beach renourishment was again secured, supporting the long-term resilience of the county's Gulf shoreline including Clearwater Beach (WUSF). Why it matters: Continued investment in Pinellas beaches supports the central Pinellas coastal submarket that Clearwater sits within. Source

  2. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    Pinellas County beach renourishment project set to wrap up

    A major Pinellas County beach renourishment project was reported set to wrap up, restoring sand along stretches of the county coastline (WUSF). Why it matters: A maintained Gulf shoreline a short drive from Pine Crest supports area lifestyle and demand near the neighborhood. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Pine Crest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the build year and condition, since this neighborhood has roots reported to the 1920s and homes are updated very unevenly.

2

Inspect the roof, HVAC, and plumbing, the big-ticket systems on an older home, and budget for their age and remaining life.

3

Confirm any flood-zone status, given the central Pinellas location, since flood designation affects insurance and cost.

4

Confirm any association status, with the listing and county, since older city neighborhoods often carry little or none.

5

Read the specific home and lot, because finishes, lot, and value vary home by home here.

Best Buy
A sound, updated home on a good lot in Pine Crest, priced to its condition and build era.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, or systems on an older home, or missing flood-zone or insurance cost.
Best Lot
Lot size, position, and any updates separate homes more than the neighborhood name does.
Smart Timing
Confirm the build year, the systems, any flood-zone status, and any association before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Pine Crest is an established single-family neighborhood in central Clearwater (ZIP 33755), Pinellas County, with roots reported to the mid-1920s. The setting is a mature city neighborhood of older cottages and bungalows on compact lots, convenient to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches, rather than a deed-restricted or amenity master plan. Association status varies and may be little or none, so confirm with the listing, along with any flood-zone status given the central Pinellas location. Homes are zoned to Pinellas County Schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original or dated homes needing updates
$350K to $350K

The most attainable product is more original or dated homes that will need updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and cosmetics, and confirm the systems and any flood-zone status before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on solid lots
$350K to $350K

The core is homes with meaningful updates on solid lots. Condition, the systems, and the quality of the update separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: well-updated homes on the best lots
$350K to $350K

The top end is the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots in the neighborhood. These trade on condition, the systems, and the lot.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$350K to $350K
Entry: original or dated homes needing updates
The most attainable product is more original or dated homes that will need updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and cosmetics, and confirm the systems and any flood-zone status before assuming a value.
$350K to $350K
Mid: updated homes on solid lots
The core is homes with meaningful updates on solid lots. Condition, the systems, and the quality of the update separate these more than square footage.
$350K to $350K
High: well-updated homes on the best lots
The top end is the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots in the neighborhood. These trade on condition, the systems, and the lot.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Clearwater locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Pine Crest

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The central Clearwater location and the reach to downtown and the beaches are priced into every Pine Crest listing. The deal is won on the home, the systems, and the lot, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.3/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Pine Crest is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lot size, position, and updates separate homes more than the name.
  • Older build base means the systems and flood-zone status shape carrying cost.
  • Confirm the lot, any association, and flood designation per home.

In an established city neighborhood like Pine Crest, the home and its condition set value, with the lot and the systems shaping the rest, and flood-zone status always worth checking. Lot size, position, and the quality of any updates carry premiums. Compare a home against the closest sale on a comparable lot within Pine Crest, and confirm the roof, HVAC, systems, and flood designation before the finishes.

Pine Crest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable established home in a central, well-connected Clearwater location.
Strong onCentral Clearwater location, quick reach to downtown, US-19, and the Gulf beaches.
WatchThe build year, the roof, HVAC, and systems, any flood-zone status, any association, and the individual home and lot.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a gated amenity-heavy master plan, or large lots and acreage.
The edgeHomes are older and updated very unevenly, so reading the home, systems, and lot and comping by home finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Older Clearwater neighborhood; confirm any HOA and scope.
  • Homeowners carry their own roof and systems; budget accordingly.
  • Roots reported to the 1920s; comp by home and condition.
  • Central location and reach to downtown and beaches hold value.
  • Roof, HVAC, systems, and flood-zone status shape carrying cost.

Pine Crest is an older central Clearwater neighborhood and may carry little or no mandatory association; treat any figure as reported and confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing before you offer.

Where an association exists, it generally covers limited common matters; individual homeowners typically carry their own roof, systems, and yard. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

This is an established city neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven master plan, so nearby downtown Clearwater, city parks, and the Gulf beaches serve the setting. Confirm any neighborhood association or shared features with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Pine Crest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Pine Crest, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Pine Crest Sub Clearwater Market Scorecard

No active listings

Pine Crest Sub Clearwater is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Median list
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Typical home value in the 33755 ZIP is $338,515, about 14.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Crest?
An established single-family neighborhood in central Clearwater (ZIP 33755), Pinellas County, with roots reported to the mid-1920s and a mix of older cottages and bungalows on city lots.
When was Pine Crest built?
The neighborhood has roots reported to the mid-1920s and has developed over the decades since. Treat any era figure as reported and confirm the build year of the specific home with the listing and the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.
What kinds of homes are in Pine Crest?
Established single-family homes, including older cottages and bungalows on compact city lots, updated very unevenly by owner. Confirm the build year, condition, and updates for the specific home.
Is there an HOA in Pine Crest?
This is an older central Clearwater neighborhood that may carry little or no mandatory association. Confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, and scope with the listing.
Is Pine Crest in a flood zone?
Given the central Pinellas location, flood-zone status varies by address and affects insurance and cost. Confirm the specific home's flood designation with the listing and FEMA maps before you offer.
Where is Pine Crest located?
In central Clearwater (ZIP 33755), Pinellas County, with quick reach to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beaches at Clearwater Beach.
How far is Pine Crest from Clearwater Beach?
Roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
Is Pine Crest a gated community?
No. Pine Crest is an established open city neighborhood rather than a gated master plan. Confirm any access or restrictions with the listing.
What schools serve Pine Crest?
Homes are zoned to Pinellas County Schools by address. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Pine Crest a good investment?
The central Clearwater location supports steady demand, but value is home-and-condition specific given the older build era. Confirm the build year, the systems, any flood-zone status, and the home before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Pine Crest?
The build year and condition, the roof, HVAC, and other systems, any flood-zone status, any association status, and the individual home and lot.
Is Pine Crest good for short-term rentals?
This is an established residential city neighborhood, not a vacation-rental product. Confirm any City of Clearwater short-term-rental rules and any restrictions with the city and the listing before assuming any use.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Pine Crest?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the home, the systems, the flood-zone status, and the build era swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Pine Crest?
The best agent for Pine Crest is one who actively works Clearwater and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Pine Crest.
How do I find a top Clearwater real estate agent who knows Pine Crest?
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 Pine Crest and the wider Clearwater area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Pine Crest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Pine Crest purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
You want an attainable established home in a central Clearwater locationExcellent fit
You value quick reach to downtown Clearwater, US-19, and the Gulf beachesExcellent fit
You are comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updatesExcellent fit
You want new construction with current finishes and warrantiesProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy master planProbably not
You want large lots or acreageProbably not

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