SOUND WEST
Homes for Sale in CLEARWATER, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Sound West Clearwater is a built-out pocket of Pinellas County with a construction span running from 1977 to 2015 and a median build year of 1979, so most of what trades here is established construction with a mix of original and updated systems. With only one active listing against 174 total homes in the community, pricing on any given property is set almost entirely by its own condition and update history rather than by nearby comparables, because there simply are not many to compare against.
At 2.4 months of supply and a seller-leaning posture, this is a market where a well-prepared, well-priced listing moves with minimal negotiating room. For buyers, that means fewer options to choose from and less leverage on price; for sellers, it means a listing that shows well and is priced to the current condition of the home can expect real interest without needing to sit.
SOUND WEST right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($604K) is up 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($575K) and up 113% since 2012. With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (4 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
SOUND WEST market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $604K ($322 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 21 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months and up 113% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
SOUND WEST is a community of 174 homes in CLEARWATER, Pinellas County, built between 1977 and 2015 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 2,376 square feet. 93% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Sound West Clearwater is a low-turnover community in Clearwater where homes typically run a median living area of 2,376 square feet, and with over 93% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, the bulk of the community is owner-occupied rather than turned over as rental or investment stock.
The setting & the homes.
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SOUND WESTWho SOUND WEST is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who have done their homework on this specific community and are ready to act quickly once a listing appears.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older housing stock (1977-2015) on a home-by-home condition basis rather than expecting uniform recent construction.
- Sellers whose home is updated and well-presented, since a seller-leaning market with minimal active competition favors a strong, ready listing.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to tour several comparable active listings in the same community before committing.
- Buyers expecting turnkey new construction, given the median build year of 1979.
- Anyone relying on community amenities as a deciding factor, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($604K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($575K) IS the +5.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sound West Market Scorecard
Sound West is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $615,000, and homes go under contract in about 37 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in SOUND WEST, CLEARWATER
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in SOUND WEST
Live MLS inventory for SOUND WEST. 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.
Active and pending SOUND WEST listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
SOUND WEST on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Pinellas County Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent SOUND WEST listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The SOUND WEST buying strategy.
If we were buying in SOUND WEST 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 SOUND WEST.
Scarcity Sets the Terms
With 174 homes total and a single active listing at the time of this snapshot, Sound West Clearwater does not behave like a market with a deep, browsable inventory. Buyers who want to compare five or six options side by side in real time will not find that here; when something does list, it tends to be the only real choice on the table for that stretch of the market.
The age range of the housing stock, 1977 through 2015 with a median build year of 1979, means condition varies more than location does. Two homes on the same street can carry very different price expectations depending on whether systems and finishes have been updated, which is the main variable buyers and sellers should expect to negotiate around rather than square footage or lot position alone.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SOUND WEST. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in SOUND WEST buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (8.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +113% since 2012; Recent Direction +5.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 93% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only one active listing and a 174-home footprint, there is no substitute for knowing the inventory before it becomes visible to the broader market. Momentum tracks listing activity, homestead patterns, and condition-driven pricing shifts here closely enough to advise on timing and offer strategy the moment something surfaces, rather than reacting after the fact.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a SOUND WEST buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed SOUND WEST sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (59 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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