Tropic Hills Unit 01
Homes for Sale in Clearwater, FL

Community in Clearwater · Pinellas County
37 homesBuilt 1960–1969
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · Tropic Hills Unit 01
31 of 37 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · Tropic Hills Unit 01
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
37
Homes in the community
37 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1960
Community established
homes built 1960-1969, median 1963 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 7 in 2021
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tropic Hills Unit 01 is a small, established pocket of Clearwater — 37 homes total, built out in a tight window between 1960 and 1969, with a median build year of 1963. That kind of uniformity means the housing stock reads consistently: similar-era construction, similar-era systems, and similar-era layouts, with condition and updates doing most of the work in separating one listing from the next.

The homestead share here sits at roughly 84 percent, which tells you this is a community built around long-term ownership rather than fast turnover or investor flips. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, the draw is the location and the housing itself, not shared recreational features — buyers here are paying for the home and the neighborhood, full stop.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a straightforward, mid-century home without paying for bundled amenities
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on 1960s-era construction
  • Buyers targeting a compact living footprint near the community's 1,345 sq ft median

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a homeowners association pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation on-site
  • Buyers who need a large pool of active listings to choose from at any given time
  • Buyers seeking newer construction rather than a home built in the 1960 to 1969 range

The market around Tropic Hills Unit 01

Tropic Hills Unit 01 is a small community — 16 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tropic Hills Unit 01 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Tropic Hills Unit 01 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 Tropic Hills Unit 01.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a modest-footprint, 1960s-built home in Clearwater without a homeowners association amenity package driving the price.
Biggest Risk
With only 37 homes total and no listed amenities, inventory can be thin and the market can move independently of larger nearby areas.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready or lightly updated homes near the 1,345 sq ft median, priced for what current condition actually supports.
Avoid If
You are set on community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or planned recreation as part of the purchase.

A Small, Consistent Pocket of 1960s Clearwater

With a median living area of 1,345 square feet and a build era clustered entirely in the 1960s, homes in Tropic Hills Unit 01 share a common footprint: modest, efficient floor plans typical of that period. That consistency simplifies comparisons for buyers — you are largely evaluating condition, updates, and lot specifics rather than wildly different eras of construction sitting side by side.

The high homestead share, near 84 percent, is a meaningful market signal in a community this size. It suggests inventory turns over less frequently and that many owners have been in place for a while, which can mean fewer listings at any given time and a market that moves on its own rhythm rather than tracking broader investor-driven cycles.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tropic Hills Unit 01. 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 community this small, with only 37 homes and no shared amenities to anchor comparisons, pricing and positioning come down to reading individual homes correctly — age-appropriate systems, layout efficiency, and how a given property stacks up against a limited, homestead-heavy resale pool. We track this segment of Clearwater directly through MLS data rather than generic area averages, so the read on any single listing here is grounded in what is actually on the market, not a broader zip-code blend.

Tropic Hills Unit 01 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a modest-footprint, 1960s-built home in Clearwater without a homeowners association amenity package driving the price.
Biggest advantageA consistent building era simplifies comparisons and narrows what actually separates one home from another.
Biggest riskWith only 37 homes total and no listed amenities, inventory can be thin and the market can move independently of larger nearby areas.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready or lightly updated homes near the 1,345 sq ft median, priced for what current condition actually supports.
Avoid ifYou are set on community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or planned recreation as part of the purchase.

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 Tropic Hills Unit 01 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Tropic Hills Unit 01?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 37 homes in Tropic Hills Unit 01 (public records).
What share of Tropic Hills Unit 01 is owner-occupied?
84% of Tropic Hills Unit 01 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tropic Hills Unit 01 built?
Homes in Tropic Hills Unit 01 were built between 1960 and 1969, with a median year built of 1963 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tropic Hills Unit 01?
The best agent for Tropic Hills Unit 01 is one who actively works Clearwater 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 Tropic Hills Unit 01.
How do I find a top Clearwater real estate agent who knows Tropic Hills Unit 01?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Tropic Hills Unit 01 and the wider Clearwater area.
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Buyers who want a straightforward, mid-century home without paying for bundled amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on 1960s-era constructionExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a compact living footprint near the community's 1,345 sq ft medianExcellent fit
Buyers who want a homeowners association pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation on-siteProbably not
Buyers who need a large pool of active listings to choose from at any given timeProbably not
Buyers seeking newer construction rather than a home built in the 1960 to 1969 rangeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33764))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (3 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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