Westwinds in Tarpon Springs

Westwinds Homes for Sale in Tarpon Springs, FL

Single-family & villa community · Tarpon Springs · ZIP 34689

A 1990s community of single-family homes and villas in Tarpon Springs.

1990s homesScreened poolsNear the Sponge Docks
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a 1990s community of single-family homes and villas; the condition and systems, the lot position on water or pond versus interior, the quarterly HOA, and the flood read decide value, so read the specific home and confirm the fee.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Westwinds is a Tarpon Springs subdivision of single-family homes and villas in Pinellas County, in the 34689 ZIP, dating to about 1993 and built mostly in the mid to late 1990s. The read is a 1990s-home read: homes range roughly 1,400 to over 2,000 square feet with a choice of 3 or 4 bedrooms, and feature vaulted ceilings, wood floors, garden tubs in the primary bath, split floor plans, fireplaces, and in-ground screen-enclosed pools, with some homes on waterfront or water-view lots on a lake or pond. Because the homes are from the 1990s, read the condition and the systems on each one. The quarterly HOA fee includes basic cable and is modest; confirm the current fee. Lot position on water or pond versus interior, and condition, drive value. Your leverage is reading the home and confirming the flood zone before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Westwinds is a subdivision of single-family homes and villas in Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County and the 34689 ZIP, dating to about 1993 and built mostly in the mid to late 1990s. Homes range roughly 1,400 to over 2,000 square feet with a choice of 3 or 4 bedrooms.

The homes feature vaulted ceilings, wood floors, garden tubs in the primary bath, split floor plans, fireplaces, and in-ground screen-enclosed pools, and some sit on waterfront or water-view lots on a lake or pond. The community is pet friendly with garages for up to two cars. The quarterly HOA fee includes basic cable, so it is modest; confirm the current fee.

The defining read is the home and the lot. Because these are 1990s homes, read the condition and the systems on each one, and confirm the flood zone for a specific home. Lot position on water or pond versus interior, and condition, drive value here.

For buyers who want an established 1990s home or villa minutes from golf, the beaches, historic downtown Tarpon Springs, and the Sponge Docks, Westwinds is a solid option. The work is reading the condition, confirming the quarterly fee, and reading the lot and flood picture honestly before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established 1990s single-family home or villa
  • Anyone drawn to vaulted ceilings, split floor plans, and a screened pool
  • Buyers close to the Sponge Docks, beaches, and golf
  • Buyers who will read the condition and confirm the quarterly HOA fee

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction
  • Anyone unwilling to read the systems on a 1990s home
  • Buyers who will not confirm the flood zone for a specific home
  • Anyone who needs no HOA at all

How Westwinds is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Westwinds listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Westwinds buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Westwinds sits in Tarpon Springs, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks~5-10 min · historic waterfront, dining
Fred Howard Park beach~10-15 min · Gulf beach and park
US-19~3-6 min · regional connector
Downtown Tarpon Springs~5-10 min · historic downtown
Clearwater~20-30 min · regional hub and beaches
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~40-50 min · via US-19

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Westwinds (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Westwinds is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Westwinds: the established 1990s homes near the Sponge Docks and beaches, the modest quarterly HOA with basic cable, the variation in condition, and the lot position on water or pond. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Westwinds

Our read on what is being built around Westwinds, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe established 1990s homes near the Sponge Docks, beaches, and golf support steady demand, while the defining watch items are the condition and systems on each home, the quarterly HOA fee, and the lot position on water or pond versus interior.

Established 1990s homes near the Sponge Docks, beaches, and golf

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An established 1990s community of single-family homes and villas minutes from the Sponge Docks, the beaches, and golf is a steady draw.

Modest quarterly HOA with basic cable

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A quarterly HOA fee that includes basic cable keeps carrying costs modest; confirm the current fee.

Homes vary in condition

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Because the homes are from the 1990s, condition and systems vary home to home; read each one.

Lot position on water or pond drives value

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Some homes sit on waterfront or water-view lots on a lake or pond; lot position drives value versus interior lots.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Westwinds, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2024
    Community

    Westwinds, a 1990s single-family and villa community in Tarpon Springs

    Westwinds is a Tarpon Springs subdivision of single-family homes and villas dating to about 1993, with screened pools, some water-view lots, and a quarterly HOA that includes basic cable, near the Sponge Docks and beaches. Why it matters: A 1990s community with a modest quarterly HOA; read each home and confirm the fee. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Westwinds, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's condition and systems first. These are 1990s homes, so read the roof, HVAC, and other systems before you judge any home.

2

Confirm the quarterly HOA fee. The quarterly fee includes basic cable and is modest; confirm the current amount and what it covers.

3

Read the lot position. Confirm whether the home is on a waterfront or water-view lot on a lake or pond, or an interior lot, since lot position drives value.

4

Confirm the flood zone. Pull the flood zone for the specific home before you offer.

5

Cross-shop Tarpon Springs options, and compare other nearby communities for fit and value.

Best Buy
A well-kept 1990s home or villa on a water or pond lot with sound systems
Biggest Risk
Deferred maintenance or aging systems on a 1990s home
Best Lot
A waterfront or water-view lot on the lake or pond rather than an interior lot
Smart Timing
Confirm the condition, the quarterly HOA fee, the lot position, and the flood zone
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Westwinds is a subdivision of single-family homes and villas in Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County and the 34689 ZIP, dating to about 1993 and built mostly in the mid to late 1990s. Homes range roughly 1,400 to over 2,000 square feet with a choice of 3 or 4 bedrooms, and feature vaulted ceilings, wood floors, garden tubs in the primary bath, split floor plans, fireplaces, and in-ground screen-enclosed pools; some homes have waterfront or water-view lots on a lake or pond. It is pet friendly with garages for up to two cars, and the quarterly HOA fee includes basic cable. It is minutes from golf, the beaches, historic downtown Tarpon Springs, and the Sponge Docks. The defining factors in value are the home and the lot: the condition and systems on a 1990s home, the quarterly HOA fee, the lot position on water or pond versus interior, and the flood zone for a specific home drive the real cost of ownership and resale.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Interior Lot

Original or lightly updated 1990s homes and villas on interior lots, the entry into Westwinds, priced for updates.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home

Updated 1990s homes with sound systems and a screened pool, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Water-View Lot

Well-kept homes on waterfront or water-view lots on the lake or pond, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Interior Lot
Original or lightly updated 1990s homes and villas on interior lots, the entry into Westwinds, priced for updates.
The Updated Home
Updated 1990s homes with sound systems and a screened pool, the heart of the resale market here.
The Water-View Lot
Well-kept homes on waterfront or water-view lots on the lake or pond, the homes that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within Tarpon SpringsStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Westwinds

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The screened pool and the lot sell the home. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the quarterly HOA fee, the lot position, and the flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk6.6/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Westwinds is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Westwinds, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Westwinds in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established 1990s home or villa minutes from the Sponge Docks, beaches, and golf.
Biggest advantageAn established 1990s community with screened pools, some water-view lots, and a modest quarterly HOA.
Biggest riskThe condition and systems on a 1990s home, plus the flood read on a specific home.
Sweet spotA well-kept home on a water or pond lot with sound systems.
Avoid ifYou want new construction or no condition and flood homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Quarterly HOA fee, includes basic cable
  • Confirm the current fee
  • Read the condition on a 1990s home
  • Confirm the lot position on water or pond
  • Confirm the flood zone for a specific home

A quarterly homeowners association fee applies and public sources describe it including basic cable, so it is modest; there is no CDD described. Confirm the current fee and any assessment for the association.

Public sources describe the quarterly fee including basic cable; confirm exactly what is included and the current amount.

Westwinds is a community of single-family homes and villas; it is pet friendly with garages for up to two cars, and homes feature in-ground screen-enclosed pools. Confirm any community amenities and rules.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Westwinds, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Tarpon Springs, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Westwinds Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Westwinds is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Westwinds?
It is a subdivision of single-family homes and villas in Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County and the 34689 ZIP, minutes from the Sponge Docks, historic downtown, the beaches, and golf.
What kind of homes are at Westwinds?
Public sources describe single-family homes and villas with a choice of 3 or 4 bedrooms, ranging roughly 1,400 to over 2,000 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, garden tubs in the primary bath, split floor plans, fireplaces, and in-ground screen-enclosed pools.
When was Westwinds built?
Public sources describe the community dating to about 1993 and built mostly in the mid to late 1990s. Because these are 1990s homes, read the condition and the systems on each one.
Are there waterfront or water-view homes here?
Public sources describe some homes on waterfront or water-view lots on a lake or pond. Confirm the lot position for a specific home, since it drives value versus an interior lot.
What does the HOA fee include and how often is it paid?
Public sources describe a quarterly homeowners association fee that includes basic cable, so it is modest. Confirm the current fee and exactly what it covers.
Is there a CDD at Westwinds?
Public sources do not describe a CDD; they describe a quarterly homeowners association fee. Confirm the fee and any assessment for the association.
Is Westwinds pet friendly?
Public sources describe the community as pet friendly. Confirm the current pet rules for a specific home.
Do the homes have garages?
Public sources describe garages for up to two cars. Confirm the garage for a specific home.
How far is Westwinds from the Sponge Docks and the beaches?
The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks are roughly five to ten minutes by car, and Fred Howard Park beach about ten to fifteen minutes.
Is Westwinds in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by home. Confirm the flood zone for the specific home before you offer.
What should I check before buying here?
Read the home's condition and systems on a 1990s home, confirm the quarterly HOA fee and what it covers, read the lot position on water or pond versus interior, and confirm the flood zone for the specific home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a 1990s home where condition, lot position, and the flood read swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established 1990s single-family home or villaExcellent fit
Anyone drawn to vaulted ceilings, split floor plans, and a screened poolExcellent fit
Buyers close to the Sponge Docks, beaches, and golfExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the condition and confirm the quarterly HOA feeExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the lot position and the flood zoneExcellent fit
Buyers who want new constructionProbably not
Anyone unwilling to read the systems on a 1990s homeProbably not
Buyers who will not confirm the flood zone for a specific homeProbably not
Anyone who needs no HOA at allProbably not
Buyers who want a low-density, brand-new homeProbably not

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