Sunset Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
All 1,184 homes for sale in Clearwater, FL · median $299,000 · 137 homes for sale in 33755 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Sunset Lake Ests Unit 3 in Clearwater, FL since 2012, the most recent in November 2024. Across Clearwater as a whole, 1,358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 50 median days on market, with 415 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,060 ($5,250 with the full homestead exemption).
There is no pricing data in this snapshot, so the honest read has to lean on structure instead of dollars. A median year built of 1961 against a range stretching to 1900 on one end and 2023 on the other tells you this is a neighborhood of layered construction eras rather than a single-phase subdivision — expect original mid-century homes sitting near recent infill or renovation work, with condition doing most of the talking on value.
The homestead share sitting at roughly two-thirds signals a base of owner-occupied homes rather than a market dominated by turnover or investor churn. For a buyer, that generally means less competition from bulk listings and more one-off, condition-specific negotiations. For a seller, it means your comp set is genuinely age- and condition-dependent — there is no single reference price to lean on here, only the specifics of your block and your build year.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunset Lake EstatesHomes for Sale in Clearwater, FL 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
Sunset Lake Estates Unit 3 is a 345-home Clearwater community in Pinellas County built out over more than a century, with a median year built of 1961 and a typical home size around 1,736 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 127 homes in Sunset Lake Estates that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1958 and 1987 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 1,584 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.
County records show 21 qualified sales in Sunset Lake Estates across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $440,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Sunset Lake Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an established Pinellas County location over community amenities
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than relying on a uniform neighborhood price point
- Buyers interested in a moderate-footprint home (median near 1,736 sq ft) with renovation potential
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational amenity as part of the purchase
- Buyers seeking new or near-new construction exclusively, given the median build year of 1961
- Buyers who need firm pricing benchmarks before making an offer, since no price data is available in this snapshot
The market around Sunset Lake Estates
Sunset Lake Estates 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), 513 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $280K ($242/sq ft), down 4.7% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 64 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 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 Sunset Lake Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Sunset Lake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunset Lake Estates 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 Sunset Lake Estates.
A community defined by build era, not amenities
Nothing in current MLS data points to a shared amenity package here — no clubhouse, pool, or community-maintained recreation identified in active listings. That puts the neighborhood's identity squarely on its housing stock: a wide year-built spread from 1900 to 2023, centered on a median of 1961, means most of what you're evaluating is the individual home rather than a homeowners' association or shared facility.
At roughly 1,736 square feet of median living space, homes here trend toward a moderate, livable footprint rather than large-format construction. Combined with the homestead share near 68 percent, this reads as an established residential pocket where longer-term ownership is common — which in practice means turnover can be slower and each listing tends to reflect its own renovation history rather than a builder-standard finish level.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunset Lake Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no community amenity package and a housing stock spanning over a century of construction, evaluating a home in Sunset Lake Estates Unit 3 comes down to reading the property itself — age, systems, and past renovation work — rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide comps. We walk that ground property by property, so you know what you're actually pricing.
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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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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sunset Lake Estates sales matched to your home.
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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 2012 (15 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 Sunset Lake Estates. 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 Sunset Lake Estates
Where is Sunset Lake Estates?
Sunset Lake Estates is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33755.
Are there homes for sale in Sunset Lake Estates right now?
No active listings inside Sunset Lake Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sunset Lake Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sunset Lake Estates 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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