Scotia Heights
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Scotia Heights in Clearwater, FL since 2017, the most recent in February 2025. 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).
Scotia Heights is an older Clearwater pocket built mostly at mid-century, with a median year built of 1956 and a spread running from 1925 up to 2011. That range matters more than any single number: it means buyers are comparing homes with very different bones, mechanical systems, and renovation histories under one neighborhood name, so pricing conversations here start with condition and vintage before anything else.
With just 72 homes tracked and no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this is a small, self-contained resale market rather than a planned or amenitized community. Just over half the homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of owner-occupied use rather than a market dominated by investment turnover. For sellers, that argues for pricing off condition and comparable renovation level, not off a subdivision brand. For buyers, it means each listing needs its own inspection-driven read rather than a template.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Scotia Heights 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
Scotia Heights is a modest-inventory, older-vintage pocket of Clearwater in Pinellas County, where homes built as early as 1925 sit alongside a handful from as recent as 2011 with no shared amenity package to unify them.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Scotia Heights that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1951 and 1973 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,126 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-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 Scotia Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established, mid-century Clearwater home and budgeting for age-appropriate updates
- Buyers who want a smaller, non-amenitized neighborhood and prioritize location over community facilities
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home individually rather than relying on a uniform subdivision standard
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a turnkey new-construction feel with minimal renovation risk
- Buyers who expect a pool, clubhouse, or other HOA-managed amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who prefer a large, deep inventory of comparable homes to shop against
The market around Scotia Heights
Scotia 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 Scotia Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Scotia Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Scotia Heights subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1951–1973; typical size about 1,045 heated sq ft; 2.5 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $62,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | $86,875 |
| 2011 | 1 | $60,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $225,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $524,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $270,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $270,000 on 2025-02-13.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Scotia Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Scotia 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 Scotia Heights.
A Neighborhood Read by Vintage, Not Amenities
The median living area of 1,531 square feet places most Scotia Heights homes in a compact, efficient footprint typical of the era in which the neighborhood's median home was built. Buyers should expect layouts and lot configurations that reflect mid-century construction norms, with some later-built homes offering more contemporary floor plans mixed into the same streets.
There is no clubhouse, pool, or HOA-run amenity identified in current MLS listings, so any appeal here is about the house and the location itself, not shared infrastructure. That keeps carrying costs simpler to underwrite but also means due diligence should focus entirely on the individual property's age-related systems, given the wide year-built range across only 72 homes.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Scotia Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, mixed-vintage inventory like Scotia Heights, comparables are not straightforward. We pull the specific renovation and systems history on homes near the ones you are evaluating, rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages that can mask a 1925 build sitting next to a 2011 one.
Scotia 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 Scotia Heights buy.
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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 2017 (3 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 Scotia Heights
Where is Scotia Heights?
Scotia Heights is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33756.
How many homes are in Scotia Heights?
County property records list 6 homes in Scotia Heights, built between 1951 and 1973; the typical home is about 1,045 heated square feet.
What do homes in Scotia Heights sell for?
Scotia Heights has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (1 sale, median $270,000). For context, ZIP 33756 has 258 homes on the market with 14% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Scotia Heights right now?
No active listings inside Scotia 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 Scotia Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Scotia 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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