Neighborhood · Clearwater Beach, Florida
Island Estate
Waterfront living a bridge from the Gulf
109
Homes for sale
$505,000
Median list price
$460
Avg price / sqft
80
Median days on market
Island Estate sits just off the main drag of Clearwater Beach, a residential pocket where the water is almost always part of the view. Of the 110 homes on the market right now, 86 are waterfront, which tells you exactly what this neighborhood is built around — boat slips, intracoastal sunsets, and easy access to the Gulf. It's a short walk or drive to the sand, but a step removed from the tourist crush, which is why full-time residents and second-home buyers both gravitate here.
For buyers, this is a market with room to negotiate. The median list price is $557,000, but the range runs from $175,000 condos to $3.7 million estates, and homes are taking a median 74.5 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 93% of asking, so there's real leverage at the table — worth keeping in mind whether you're comparing nearby Sand Key or the wider pool of Clearwater Beach homes for sale.
Island Estate is a community in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$175,000 – $3.7M price range
1,459 sqft median home
$1,075/mo median HOA
$2,450/mo median rent
100 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Island Estate
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$1,995,000
319 MIDWAY ISLAND, CLEARWATER
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,790 sqft
$875,000
736 ISLAND WAY UNIT 1003, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft
$799,000
218 SKIFF POINT, CLEARWATER BEACH
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,930 sqft
$499,900
400 LARBOARD WAY UNIT 106, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,005 sqft
$463,000
51 ISLAND WAY UNIT 801, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$395,000
255 DOLPHIN POINT UNIT 710, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$369,000
400 ISLAND WAY UNIT 411, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft
$329,900
51 ISLAND WAY UNIT 1100, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$299,000
105 ISLAND WAY UNIT 138, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,090 sqft
$245,000
255 DOLPHIN POINT UNIT 305, CLEARWATER BEACH
0 bd · 1 ba · 439 sqft
$1,095,000
125 ISLAND WAY UNIT 305, CLEARWATER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft
$480,000
400 ISLAND WAY UNIT 701, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,390 sqft
Every active listing inside the Island Estate boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Island Estate market
100
Sold, last 12 months
$540,600
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
78 days
Median time to sell
Island Estate vs Clearwater Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 123.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Island Estate boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Island Estate is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Island Estate home
≈ $4,570/mo
$505,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,075/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,783
Median age
62
Median income
$108,222
Median home value
$631,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Island Estate
Appearance oriented
Top 24% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Island Estate FAQs
Is Island Estate a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want the water at your doorstep without living in the middle of the tourist scene — 86 of 110 active listings are waterfront, and you're a short hop from the beach. Assigned schools include Sandy Lane Elementary, Dunedin Highland Middle, and Clearwater High. Tampa International Airport is about 34 minutes away, which makes commuting or travel manageable.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a premium beach market, with an average of $477 per square foot and a median list price of $557,000. That said, the range is wide — from $175,000 up to $3.7 million — so there are entry points well below the median depending on what you're after. Compared to nearby Sand Key, buyers here have more inventory to choose from.
What do homes cost in Island Estate?+
The median list price is $557,000 and the median home size is about 1,700 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 97 homes sold at a median price of $530,000, so what buyers are actually paying lands a bit under current asking. With 34 listings above $1 million, the upper end is well represented too.
How is the market right now?+
There are 110 active listings and homes are sitting a median of 74.5 days on market, which is a slower pace that favors buyers. Sellers are averaging 93% of their asking price, so there's room to negotiate. It's a good moment to take your time and compare against options like Viewpoint On The Bay.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $1,075 per month, reflecting the condo and waterfront community structures common in the area, and the median property tax is roughly $7,486 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent here is around $2,675 per month. Always confirm the specific HOA figure for any building, since they vary widely.
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