Homes for sale · Clearwater, FloridaFeather Sound
A commuter's sweet spot between Tampa and the Gulf
20
Homes for sale
$234,950
Median list price
$243
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Feather Sound sits on the eastern edge of Clearwater, tucked against Tampa Bay where Pinellas County meets the causeways heading into Tampa. It's a quieter, golf-adjacent corner known for condos and gated communities, where you're a quick drive from both the water and the city. The crowd here skews toward professionals who want an easy airport run and a calmer home base than the beach towns to the west.
For buyers, the market is approachable right now: 19 active listings with a median list price of $245,000 and a wide range that runs from the $160s to over $1.5 million. Homes are averaging $246 per square foot and taking about 60 days to sell, so there's room to be deliberate. If you want the larger beachfront lifestyle, look west to Sand Key; if you're comparing the broader market, start with Clearwater homes for sale and the neighboring Cove Cay community just across the way.
Feather Sound is a community in Clearwater, Florida.
Quick facts
$164,900 – $1.5M price range
1,060 sqft median home
$575/mo median HOA
$1,900/mo median rent
42 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Feather Sound
Feather Sound occupies the eastern edge of Clearwater, where Pinellas County presses up against Tampa Bay and the causeways that carry traffic into Tampa. It's a quieter, more residential pocket than the beach communities to the west, built largely around condos and gated neighborhoods. The character here is low-key and practical rather than resort-flashy, which appeals to people who value a calm home base over nightlife.
The area draws professionals and commuters who want quick access to both Tampa and the Gulf without living in the thick of either. With Tampa International Airport roughly 18 minutes away, it's also popular with frequent travelers and anyone whose work takes them across the bay regularly. Retirees and downsizers find the condo-heavy inventory and lower-maintenance living a natural fit.
Who it suits best is clear from the housing itself: this is a neighborhood for buyers comfortable with community living, HOA structures, and a smaller footprint in exchange for location and convenience. If you need a large single-family home with a yard, you'll find the options thinner here. But for an efficient, well-connected base, Feather Sound delivers.
Neighborhoods and communities in Feather Sound
Feather Sound sits among several distinct Clearwater communities, and knowing them helps you frame your search. Just across the way, Cove Cay is a gated, golf-oriented community that shares the same quiet, condo-and-community character that defines this part of the market. These gated enclaves are a defining feature — 12 of the 19 current active listings in the area sit behind gates.
To the west, the lifestyle shifts toward the water. Sand Key is the beachfront alternative for buyers who want Gulf access and resort-style living rather than a commuter base. Closer to the heart of the city, Downtown offers a more urban Clearwater experience with its own pace and amenities.
For buyers drawn to established, amenity-rich communities, On Top Of The World and Imperial Cove are names worth knowing in the wider Clearwater landscape. Each has its own rules, dues, and personality, so it pays to tour a few before committing. The right community comes down to how much you value gated privacy, water access, or proximity to the city.
Homes for sale in Feather Sound: prices and housing
The current market shows 19 active listings with a median list price of $245,000, ranging from $164,900 up to $1,540,000. The average price is about $246 per square foot and the median home size is roughly 1,060 square feet — numbers that confirm an inventory weighted toward condos and smaller residences. Over the last 12 months, 41 homes sold at a median price of $255,000.
The segment breakdown reinforces the picture: of the active listings, 12 are in gated communities and four have pools, while there are currently no waterfront, golf-front, 55+, or new-construction listings on the market. Two listings exceed $1 million, so there is a higher-end tier for buyers wanting more space, but the core of the market is entry-to-mid-priced community living.
Carrying costs matter here more than in many single-family neighborhoods. The median HOA runs about $555 per month, reflecting the condo and gated structure, and median property tax is around $4,102 per year. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average, and with a median of 60 days on market, buyers have genuine room to negotiate rather than racing the clock.
Schools in Feather Sound
We don't have specific assigned schools to list for Feather Sound, so the most reliable step is to confirm the zone directly through Pinellas County Schools for any address you're serious about. School assignments are tied to exact boundaries, and those boundaries can change from year to year.
Because this is a condo-heavy, commuter-oriented neighborhood, buyers with school-age children should weigh the assigned schools carefully alongside the housing itself. Don't rely on general assumptions about the area — pull the current assignment for the specific unit.
Your agent can quickly look up the school zone and current designations for any listing. If a particular school is a priority, make that part of your search criteria from the start so you're only touring homes that fit.
Getting around Feather Sound
Location is Feather Sound's strongest card. Downtown Tampa sits roughly 18 minutes away and Tampa International Airport is about the same, thanks to the causeways that connect Pinellas County to Tampa across the bay. That combination makes the neighborhood unusually convenient for a residential pocket this quiet.
For daily life, you're well positioned between the beaches to the west and the employment and entertainment centers of Tampa to the east. The eastern-edge position means you avoid much of the beach-town congestion while keeping the Gulf within reach. A car is essential here, as it is across most of the region.
Frequent travelers and cross-bay commuters benefit most from this geography. If your work or lifestyle regularly takes you to Tampa or the airport, few Clearwater neighborhoods match this kind of access.
Is Feather Sound a good place to live?
Feather Sound works best for buyers who want a quiet, gated, low-maintenance home within easy reach of Tampa and the airport. With both about 18 minutes out, a median list price of $245,000, and a market that gives buyers time and negotiating room, it's an approachable entry into an otherwise pricey region. The steady pace — 41 sales in the last year, 60 median days on market — means you can shop deliberately.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. This is condo-and-community living, so HOA dues around $555 a month are part of the cost of entry, and the smaller median home size won't suit everyone. There's no new construction and no active waterfront inventory right now, so buyers with those priorities will need to look to communities like Sand Key or beyond.
For the right buyer — a commuter, traveler, downsizer, or anyone who values location and convenience over square footage — Feather Sound is a smart, practical choice. Compare it against the broader Clearwater market, tour a couple of the gated communities, and you'll quickly know whether its particular rhythm fits your life.
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Homes for sale in Feather Sound
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$199,000$229,000
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 1125, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 989 sqft
$1,540,000
2534 HERON LANE N, CLEARWATER
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,873 sqft
$224,900
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 1121, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,037 sqft
$220,000
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 317, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 1 ba · 903 sqft
$219,999$225,000
2051 SKIMMER COURT W UNIT 112, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,035 sqft
$439,000
2540 EAGLES CROSSING DRIVE, CLEARWATER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft
$164,900$169,900
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 226, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 721 sqft
$950,000
2900 SANDPIPER PLACE, CLEARWATER
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,756 sqft
$209,000
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 425, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 989 sqft
$260,000$266,000
1952 LAUGHING GULL LANE UNIT 1426, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,115 sqft
$282,000
1945 PELICAN LANDING BOULEVARD UNIT 614, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sqft
$359,900$365,000
2400 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE UNIT 313, CLEARWATER
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,572 sqft
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The Feather Sound market
42
Sold, last 12 months
$248,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
59 days
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≈ $2,354/mo
$234,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$575/mo
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From current listings inside the boundary
$1,900/mo
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Feather Sound FAQs
Is Feather Sound a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, gated setting with fast access to Tampa and the airport, both about 18 minutes out. The trade-off is that it's more condo-and-community living than single-family sprawl, with 12 of 19 active listings in gated communities. If you want beachfront instead, Sand Key to the west is the better fit.
Is Feather Sound expensive?+
It's one of the more approachable corners of the Clearwater market, with a median list price of $245,000 and homes selling at a median of $255,000 over the last year. Prices do stretch higher — two current listings exceed $1 million — but the bulk of inventory is condos and smaller homes.
What do homes cost in Feather Sound?+
Active listings range from $164,900 to $1,540,000, with a median list of $245,000 and an average of $246 per square foot. The median home size is about 1,060 square feet, which reflects a market weighted toward condos. Compare against the wider Clearwater market to see where it sits.
How is the market in Feather Sound?+
There are 19 active listings and 41 homes sold over the past 12 months, so it's a steady, mid-sized market. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell and sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price, which gives buyers meaningful negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect HOA costs to be a real factor here — the median HOA runs about $555 a month, reflecting the condo and gated-community mix. Median property tax is around $4,102 a year. Always confirm the specific dues and what they cover for any unit you're considering.
What are the schools like in Feather Sound?+
We don't have specific assigned schools to list for this neighborhood, so verify the current zone with the Pinellas County Schools district before you buy. School boundaries can shift, and the right school depends on the exact address — your agent can pull the assignment for any listing.
How is the commute from Feather Sound?+
This is one of the area's strongest selling points: Downtown Tampa is roughly 18 minutes away and Tampa International Airport is about the same via the causeways. That makes it a practical base for anyone working in Tampa or traveling often. For a more downtown-Clearwater lifestyle, Downtown is a different option.
Is there new construction in Feather Sound?+
There are currently no active new-construction listings in Feather Sound, so the inventory is existing condos and homes. Buyers wanting new builds will likely need to look elsewhere in the region. If you prefer established communities, nearby Cove Cay and On Top Of The World are worth a look.
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