SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD in TARPON SPRINGS

SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD
Homes for Sale in TARPON SPRINGS, FL

Community in TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · ZIP 34689
603 homesBuilt 1901–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
74%
Owner-occupied · SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD
454 of 613 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
603
Homes in the community
plus 10 vacant residential lots · 613 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1901
Community established
homes built 1901-2024, median 1979 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2014
0.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 603 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sunset Hills 2nd Add is an older, established Tarpon Springs subdivision with 603 homes spanning construction from 1901 to 2024 and a median build year of 1979. That range means condition and updates, not square footage or lot alone, do the heavy lifting on value here. Two homes on the same street can price very differently depending on whether the roof, electrical, and kitchen have been touched since the mid-century build era.

Right now there are zero active listings and only two closings in the recent window, so this is a thin, quiet market with almost nothing to compare against in real time. A seller has to price off recent closed activity and condition rather than what a neighbor's yard sign says, and a buyer who wants in has to be ready to move the moment something comes up, because there is currently nothing sitting on the market to negotiate against.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable evaluating older construction and budgeting for updates in exchange for a larger, established home.
  • Someone planning a longer-term hold who values stability over quick resale turnover.
  • A buyer willing to wait for the right listing to surface in a subdivision with very limited current inventory.

Probably not for

  • Anyone who wants to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding.
  • A buyer who wants a recently built home with no renovation history to research.
  • Someone who needs on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.

The market around SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD

SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD is a small community — 32 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34689, 255 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of TARPON SPRINGS.

Across Pinellas County, 6,999 homes are active and 1,872 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD, TARPON SPRINGS

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 38 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

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.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sunset Hills Elementary (Pinellas County Schools)FLDOE grade A · Public PK-5
  • Tarpon Springs Middle SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public 6-8
  • Tarpon Springs High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD address.

If we were buying in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers focused on an established Tarpon Springs address with a wide range of home ages and sizes.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings and only two recent closings, there is very little current data to price against and almost nothing to buy right now.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home built closer to the median era, offering space near 2,161 square feet without a full teardown-level renovation.
Avoid If
You need immediate inventory options or a like-new build with no condition variables to evaluate.

A Century of Building Stock in One Subdivision

With homes dating back to 1901 and others built as recently as 2024, Sunset Hills 2nd Add is not a single-era neighborhood. The median build year of 1979 puts the typical home solidly in the older half of that range, and the median living area of roughly 2,161 square feet suggests these are not small starter cottages but full-sized houses, many likely renovated or rebuilt over the decades to stay livable.

A homestead share of 74.1% tells you most owners have filed for exemption, which typically points to longer hold periods rather than fast turnover or investor churn. Combined with zero active listings and only two closings in the recent window, this reads as a stable, low-turnover pocket of Pinellas County where inventory simply does not come up often. No community amenities are identified from current MLS data, so whatever draws people here is the location and the housing stock itself, not a clubhouse or gated entry.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a subdivision with no active listings and this little recent closing activity, pricing a home correctly or finding one before it hits the open market depends on relationships and local closed-sale history, not a portal search. We track Tarpon Springs closings block by block so when something in Sunset Hills 2nd Add does move, our clients are already positioned instead of starting from zero.

SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers focused on an established Tarpon Springs address with a wide range of home ages and sizes.
Biggest advantageThe long hold periods and high homestead share point to a settled, low-churn neighborhood rather than a flipping market.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings and only two recent closings, there is very little current data to price against and almost nothing to buy right now.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home built closer to the median era, offering space near 2,161 square feet without a full teardown-level renovation.
Avoid ifYou need immediate inventory options or a like-new build with no condition variables to evaluate.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,236/mo
Pinellas County typical true cost to own
$159/mo
Pinellas County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Sunset Hills Market Scorecard

Thin data

Sunset Hills is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 603 homes plus 10 vacant residential lots in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD (public records).
What share of SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD is owner-occupied?
74% of SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD built?
Homes in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD were built between 1901 and 2024, with a median year built of 1979 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD?
Cash buyers took 25% of SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD?
SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD is served by Pinellas County Public Schools, typically Sunset Hills Elementary (Pinellas County Schools), Tarpon Springs Middle School and Tarpon Springs High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD?
The best agent for SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD is one who actively works TARPON SPRINGS and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD.
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A buyer comfortable evaluating older construction and budgeting for updates in exchange for a larger, established home.Excellent fit
Someone planning a longer-term hold who values stability over quick resale turnover.Excellent fit
A buyer willing to wait for the right listing to surface in a subdivision with very limited current inventory.Excellent fit
Anyone who wants to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding.Probably not
A buyer who wants a recently built home with no renovation history to research.Probably not
Someone who needs on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 34689))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (44 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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Thinking of selling in SUNSET HILLS 2ND ADD? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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