The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33761 sells for about $170,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,806 a month.
ZIP 33761 — Clearwater
The 33761 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a median price of $315,981, reflecting a 3.2% year-over-year decline. Market conditions are balanced between buyers and sellers, with inventory levels providing more options for prospective purchasers compared to previous quarters. The area remains attractive to retirees and commuters, though high insurance costs and interest rate sensitivity continue to influence overall transaction volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and downsizers due to the prevalence of 55+ communities, as well as commuters seeking central access to the Tampa Bay employment core.
Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 33761, Pinellas County FL
The area is served by Pinellas County Schools, which generally maintains a diverse range of public educational options including magnet and fundamental programs.
The region faces significant wind and flood risks associated with its coastal Florida location, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Tampa Bay metro area, with local development focused on infill and residential density in established Clearwater corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Residents typically commute via US Highway 19, a major north-south arterial, providing access to employment hubs in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa.
The area features proximity to Countryside Mall, various community parks, and is a short drive from the recreational amenities and beaches of the Gulf Coast.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a median rent of $1,772, reflecting a mix of long-term residential demand and investor-owned units.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and service industries, benefiting from the broader economic stability of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA.
The area is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US Highway 19 serving as the primary transit corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on the redevelopment of aging commercial sites and the maintenance of existing residential communities.
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser manages assessments, ensuring compliance with Florida's constitutional tax limitations.
Parcels are subject to Pinellas County school and municipal taxes, with specific utility districts managing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums remain elevated due to regional hurricane exposure and the state's challenging insurance market environment.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 33761 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay4.418.2 mi
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park4.615.2 mi
- Adventure Island4.118.6 mi
- Elev8 Fun4.39.1 mi
- Splash Harbour Water Park4.313 mi
- Raymond James Stadium4.513.7 mi
- Benchmark International Arena4.617.4 mi
- George M. Steinbrenner Field4.713.3 mi
- Tampa Convention Center4.517.2 mi
- Columbia Restaurant4.618 mi
- Honeymoon Island State Park4.77.2 mi
- Citrus Park Town Center4.59 mi
- AMC Veterans 244.510.7 mi
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium4.27.1 mi
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks4.79 mi
- The Dalí Museum4.719 mi
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks4.79 mi
- Glazer Children's Museum4.516.7 mi
- Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI3.919.2 mi
- Tampa Theatre4.816.8 mi
- Honeymoon Island State Park4.77.2 mi
- Cypress Point Park4.512 mi
- Fred Howard Park4.79.7 mi
- Florida Botanical Gardens4.811.6 mi
- Carrollwood Village Park4.812.1 mi
- Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina4.67.6 mi
- Carlouel Yacht Club4.76.8 mi
- MarineMax Clearwater4.36.6 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Clearwater: Harbor Marina4.86.9 mi
- Dunedin Marina4.84.7 mi
- Topgolf Saint Petersburg4.410.3 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Club and Restaurant4.111.1 mi
- Cove Cay Golf Club3.76.6 mi
- Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club3.711.7 mi
- The Eagles Golf Club3.96.9 mi
- International Plaza and Bay Street4.612.9 mi
- Countryside Mall4.51.3 mi
- Citrus Park Town Center4.59 mi
- WestShore Plaza4.413 mi
- Nordstrom4.512.8 mi
- Tampa International Airport4.612.1 mi
- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport4.48.4 mi
- Rightway Parking4.317.2 mi
- Ambassador Limousine4.812.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the Clearwater area.
Private club offering golf and social amenities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 85.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $315,981 (+85.9% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.