Sunshine Heights
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Sunshine Heights in Clearwater, FL since 2007, the most recent in September 2017. 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).
Sunshine Heights is a small pool right now, only 57 homes on the market, and the story here is age spread rather than a tight, predictable product. Construction ranges from 1925 up to 2023, with the typical home dating to 1983, so buyers are comparing pre-war bones, mid-century builds, and recent construction side by side. That mix does the heavy lifting on value, more than any single amenity or feature package.
With homestead exemptions claimed on only about 35% of homes, a meaningful share of this inventory is held as non-owner-occupied, whether that is investment property, a second home, or a recent purchase that has not yet filed. That has practical implications for a buyer: expect more variation in maintenance and finish level than you would find in a subdivision built in one phase, and expect some listings priced for a quick investor exit rather than a move-in-ready owner sale.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunshine 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
Sunshine Heights in Clearwater is a compact, 57-home market with no HOA-run amenities identified in current listings, so the appeal here is the location and the housing stock itself rather than a shared clubhouse or pool system.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Sunshine Heights that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1941 and 1997 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 1,092 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 92% 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 Sunshine Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want to compare homes across construction eras and choose based on individual condition and character
- Buyers targeting a modest, efficient footprint around 1,600 square feet rather than a larger floor plan
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable in a market where a large share of inventory is already non-owner-occupied
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single, HOA-managed amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse included in the purchase
- Buyers who prefer a subdivision built in one consistent construction phase with predictable systems ages
- Buyers uncomfortable evaluating older construction, given homes on the market date as far back as 1925
The market around Sunshine Heights
Sunshine Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33760, 80 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 33760 (Clearwater), 158 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $278K ($194/sq ft), down 6.1% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 36 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33760 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunshine Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sunshine Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sunshine Heights subdivision: 11 homes on record; built 1941–1995; typical size about 1,000 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 90%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | $89,900 |
| 2015 | 4 | $72,500 |
| 2017 | 3 | $109,999 |
| 2018 | 1 | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $155,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $186,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $186,000 on 2021-05-03.
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 Sunshine Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunshine 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 Sunshine Heights.
A Century of Construction in One Zip Code
The single most useful fact about this market is the build-year range: 1925 to 2023, with a median of 1983. That is not a neighborhood built in one construction cycle. It is a layered market where a 2020s build can sit blocks from a home nearly a century old, and each carries a different maintenance profile, permitting history, and renovation story. Buyers need to evaluate each home on its own construction era rather than assume neighborhood-wide consistency in systems, roofs, or electrical.
Living space runs to a median of 1,628 square feet, which points to a market of modestly scaled homes rather than large-format construction. Combined with the absence of identified community amenities, this reads as a market where the home and lot do the work, not a shared recreational infrastructure. That is a fit for buyers prioritizing the house itself over a bundled amenity package, and a pass for buyers who want an HOA-run pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunshine Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market spanning nearly a hundred years of construction rewards careful, home-by-home diligence, not a generic neighborhood pitch. We walk each listing's build era, structural history, and condition against what similar-vintage homes have actually sold for, so you are not comparing a 1920s foundation to a 2020s frame on price alone.
Sunshine 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.
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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 2007 (7 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 Sunshine Heights
Where is Sunshine Heights?
Sunshine Heights is a community in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33760.
How many homes are in Sunshine Heights?
County property records list 11 homes in Sunshine Heights, built between 1941 and 1995; the typical home is about 1,000 heated square feet.
What do homes in Sunshine Heights sell for?
Sunshine Heights has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2021 (1 sale, median $186,000). For context, ZIP 33760 has 80 homes on the market with 14% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Sunshine Heights right now?
No active listings inside Sunshine 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 Sunshine Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sunshine 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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Sunshine Heights Market Scorecard
Sunshine Heights is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $294,000, and homes go under contract in about 57 days.
Typical home value in the 33760 ZIP is $253,390, about 14.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · 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.