Tarpon Heights
Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Tarpon Heights Sec C in Tarpon Springs, FL since 2008, the most recent in November 2025. Across Tarpon Springs as a whole, 391 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425,000, 63 median days on market, with 115 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,240 ($7,430 with the full homestead exemption).
Tarpon Heights Sec C is an older Tarpon Springs pocket built around a 1950 median year built, but the range runs all the way to 2024, so pricing here tracks condition and updates more than it tracks the neighborhood itself. A 1950s frame home and a recent rebuild can sit blocks apart and price very differently, which is why the median of $329,500 works out to roughly $255 a square foot on a typical 1,557-square-foot home — a figure that blends a lot of variation rather than describing any single type of house.
A median 14-day time on market says buyers are moving fast when a home is priced right, and that pace matters most for sellers deciding how to present an older or partially updated property. With 191 homes total and a homestead share near 59%, this reads as a settled, mostly owner-occupied area rather than a churn-heavy investor pocket — good context for buyers gauging how competitive a listing will actually be once it hits the market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tarpon Heights Sec C 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
A small, established Tarpon Springs section where home vintage varies widely — from early-1900s construction to recent builds — which is the main driver of price and condition differences from block to block.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 38 homes in Tarpon Heights that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1905 and 2023 (median 1925), with a median living area of about 1,404 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.
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 Tarpon Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a straightforward, no-frills residential setting without HOA-run amenities to budget for
- Buyers targeting a home near the median 1,557 square feet and comfortable vetting condition on an older housing stock
- Sellers whose home is updated and priced to match current per-square-foot activity, positioned to move quickly
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a shared pool, clubhouse, or organized recreational amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers uncomfortable budgeting extra due diligence for homes built well before 1950
- Buyers expecting a uniform price-per-square-foot across the community regardless of condition
The market around Tarpon Heights
Tarpon Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34689, 238 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Tarpon Springs.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 34689 (Tarpon Springs), 439 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $390K ($239/sq ft), down 5.0% year over year, with a median 66 days on market. Right now 86 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34689 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tarpon Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Tarpon Heights Sec C by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Tarpon Heights Sec C subdivision: 12 homes on record; built 1918–1994; typical size about 1,320 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $76,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $150,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | $160,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $225,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | $317,500 |
| 2025 | 2 | $322,250 |
Newest recorded sale: $315,000 on 2025-09-05.
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 Tarpon Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tarpon 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 Tarpon Heights.
Where the value actually sits
The spread between a 1900-era home and a 2024 build inside the same small community means shoppers need to look past the median and evaluate each property on its own merits — roof age, systems, and whether a renovation was cosmetic or structural. At $255 per square foot median, cost per foot is a useful sanity check on any listing, but given the age range it should be read alongside a recent inspection, not as a stand-alone value signal.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should treat this as a straightforward residential section without a clubhouse, pool, or shared recreational infrastructure to factor into the price. That keeps carrying costs simpler to project, but it also means the appeal here is the home and the location itself, not added amenity value.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tarpon Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven market like this one, pricing a listing — or evaluating one — takes more than pulling a median. We walk each property against its actual year built, square footage, and update history so you are not guessing at what the $329,500 median really means for the specific house in front of you.
Tarpon 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 2008 (12 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 Tarpon Heights
Where is Tarpon Heights?
Tarpon Heights is a community in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 34689.
How many homes are in Tarpon Heights?
County property records list 12 homes in Tarpon Heights, built between 1918 and 1994; the typical home is about 1,320 heated square feet.
What do homes in Tarpon Heights sell for?
Tarpon Heights has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (2 sales, median $322,250). For context, ZIP 34689 has 238 homes on the market with 24% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Tarpon Heights right now?
No active listings inside Tarpon 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 Tarpon Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tarpon 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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