Neighborhood · Clearwater Beach, Florida
Sand Key
Barrier-island living on the Gulf's edge
99
Homes for sale
$849,999
Median list price
$635
Avg price / sqft
95
Median days on market
Sand Key sits at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, a narrow barrier island where nearly every address has water in view — of the 102 active listings, 97 are waterfront. It's a low-key alternative to the busier stretch to the north: gated buildings, sunset views over the Gulf, and quiet streets that make the beach feel private. Communities like Island Estate and Viewpoint On The Bay anchor the island, with the wider Clearwater Beach scene a short drive over the bridge.
For buyers today, this is a condo-heavy market that rewards patience. The median list price is $849,500 and homes are averaging $649 per square foot, with 122 sales closing over the past year at a median of $926,889. Properties are taking about 52 days to move and sellers are landing roughly 94% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate — browse the full range of Clearwater Beach homes for sale to see how Sand Key compares.
Sand Key is a community in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$443,000 – $4.6M price range
1,464 sqft median home
$1,235/mo median HOA
$4,050/mo median rent
126 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sand Key
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$1,375,000
1600 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 1013, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft
$814,999
1460 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 1106, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,385 sqft
$750,000
1460 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 305, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,298 sqft
$675,000
1401 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 205, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,118 sqft
$629,000
1430 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 501, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft
$589,000
1581 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 203N, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,363 sqft
$1,165,000
1520 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 1107, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft
$895,000
1600 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 817, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft
$659,000
1250 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 706, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,265 sqft
$625,000
1230 GULF BLVD UNIT 1204, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 869 sqft
$575,000
1230 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 403, CLEARWATER BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,111 sqft
$1,200,000
1600 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 414, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sand Key boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sand Key market
126
Sold, last 12 months
$939,389
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Sand Key vs Clearwater Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 41.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sand Key boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sand Key is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sand Key home
≈ $6,863/mo
$849,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,235/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,050/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,337
Median age
71
Median income
$109,542
Median home value
$727,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Sand Key
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 16% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 24% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Straight answers
Sand Key FAQs
Is Sand Key a good place to live?+
If you want beach access without the crowds of the main Clearwater Beach strip, Sand Key is hard to beat — it's a mostly waterfront, mostly gated community where 75 of the active listings sit behind gates. The trade-off is that it's a condo-driven island, so it suits buyers who value views and low-maintenance living over big yards. Clearwater Beach proper is just across the bridge for dining and nightlife.
Is Sand Key expensive?+
Yes, it sits at the higher end of the Pinellas beach market, with a median list price of $849,500 and an average of $649 per square foot. Prices range widely, from $465,000 up to $4,599,000, and 37 of the current listings are priced above $1M. Expect a premium for the waterfront and gated setting.
What do homes cost on Sand Key?+
The median list price is $849,500, and over the past 12 months 122 homes sold at a median of $926,889. With a median home size around 1,482 square feet, most inventory is condo-scale — Viewpoint On The Bay is one of the notable buildings shaping those numbers.
How is the Sand Key market right now?+
It's a measured market that favors prepared buyers. Homes are taking a median of about 52 days to sell, and sellers are getting roughly 94% of their asking price, so there's meaningful negotiating room across the 102 active listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Because Sand Key is condo-heavy, HOA dues are a real line item — the median runs about $1,229 per month, covering the amenities and building upkeep typical of a gated waterfront community. Median property taxes come in around $11,273 per year, so budget for both alongside the purchase price.
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