Homes for sale · Clearwater, FloridaImperial Cove
Waterside 55+ living on Clearwater's Old Tampa Bay
20
Homes for sale
$191,450
Median list price
$177
Avg price / sqft
39
Median days on market
Imperial Cove sits along Old Tampa Bay on Clearwater's east side, a quiet gated community of low-slung condos and villas built for easy, single-level living. The pace here leans toward morning walks by the water, pool afternoons and neighbors who actually know each other. If you want proximity to the bay without the upkeep of a full house, this is the kind of place that fits.
The market is approachable by Pinellas County standards: with 20 active listings and a median list price around $191,450, Imperial Cove is one of the more attainable waterfront-adjacent options near Clearwater homes for sale. Homes are moving at a median of 39 days and sellers are getting about 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not endless time to wait. Compared with pricier waterfront enclaves like Sand Key or golf-course condos at Cove Cay, the value proposition here is clear.
Imperial Cove is a community in Clearwater, Florida.
Quick facts
$119,000 – $315K price range
1,125 sqft median home
$720/mo median HOA
$1,948/mo median rent
24 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Imperial Cove
Imperial Cove is an established community on the east side of Clearwater, set along Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. The feel is quiet and residential — gated entries, low-rise condos and villas, and a layout built around the water rather than a busy commercial strip. It's the kind of place where the day's rhythm is set by a walk along the bay, time at the pool and the ease of single-level living.
The community suits buyers who want to downsize or simplify without giving up proximity to the water. With units averaging around 1,125 square feet, these are homes designed for low maintenance rather than sprawling space. That makes Imperial Cove a natural fit for retirees, part-time Florida residents and anyone who would rather spend weekends outdoors than mowing a lawn.
Because nearly all the active listings sit within a gated setting, there's a built-in sense of security and calm. You're close enough to the broader Clearwater homes for sale market and the bay-area road network to feel connected, but far enough from the busier tourist corridors to keep things peaceful. It's a trade-off that appeals to buyers prioritizing quiet over nightlife.
Neighborhoods and communities in Imperial Cove
Imperial Cove itself is a self-contained community, but it sits among several well-known Clearwater neighborhoods worth comparing as you shop. To the west, Sand Key offers Gulf-front condos and a resort-style beach setting that commands higher prices. Closer by, Cove Cay pairs condo living with a golf-course environment, another option for buyers drawn to the east-side bay area.
For those who want more activity and walkability, Downtown Clearwater delivers a more urban pace with shops, dining and civic life. It's a different lifestyle entirely from Imperial Cove's quiet waterfront calm, and comparing the two side by side helps clarify what you actually want day to day.
Larger planned communities like On Top Of The World and Mission Hills round out the area's range of options. Weighing Imperial Cove against these neighbors is the best way to understand its value — you're generally trading square footage and amenity packages for an attainable price and bay proximity. A local agent can help you line up the real differences in HOA scope and location.
Homes for sale in Imperial Cove: prices and housing
The current market shows 20 active listings with a median list price of about $191,450, spanning a range from $119,000 to $315,000. The average price works out to roughly $177 per square foot, and the typical home measures around 1,125 square feet. That combination makes Imperial Cove one of the more affordable ways to live near Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater.
The housing here is predominantly condos and villas rather than single-family homes, which is reflected in the compact sizes and the maintenance-light appeal. Of the active listings, five are waterfront and two include a pool, while nineteen sit within the gated community. There is currently no new construction, so buyers are shopping an established inventory of existing homes.
On the sold side, 24 homes closed over the past 12 months at a median price of $155,000, with sellers receiving about 94% of asking on average. Median days on market stands at 39. Budget for a median HOA of roughly $720 per month and median property taxes near $2,112 per year — the HOA figure is significant, so confirm exactly what it covers before making an offer.
Schools in Imperial Cove
Imperial Cove falls within the Pinellas County Schools district, and the most commonly assigned schools are Belcher Elementary School, Oak Grove Middle School and Clearwater High School. These are the zones that most often serve addresses in the community, covering the full elementary-through-high-school path.
School attendance zones can and do change from year to year, and boundaries don't always follow neighborhood lines exactly. If schools are a priority in your search, verify the current assignment for the specific address you're considering directly with Pinellas County Schools.
Because Imperial Cove skews toward buyers without school-age children at home, schools may matter less here than in family-oriented neighborhoods — but confirming the zone still protects your resale value and keeps your options open.
Getting around Imperial Cove
Imperial Cove's east-side Clearwater location gives it solid access to the bay-area road network. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 27-minute drive, which is convenient for frequent travelers and anyone with family flying in. Downtown Tampa is about 36 minutes by car.
That proximity to the airport and to Tampa makes Imperial Cove practical for residents who still commute across the bay or travel often. The community's position near the eastern edge of Clearwater keeps you close to the main routes heading toward the Courtney Campbell corridor and the wider Tampa Bay region.
As with most of Pinellas County, a car is the practical way to get around day to day. For errands, dining and the beaches, you'll be driving — but the central location keeps most of those trips short and straightforward.
Is Imperial Cove a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Imperial Cove delivers a lot: a gated, quiet setting on Old Tampa Bay, low-maintenance condos and villas, and an attainable price point with a median list near $191,450. If you want waterfront proximity without the cost of Gulf-front condos or the upkeep of a single-family home, it's a strong value in the Clearwater market.
The trade-offs are real and worth weighing. The homes are compact at around 1,125 square feet, the median HOA of about $720 per month is a meaningful monthly cost, and there's no new construction or large-lot space here. This is a community for simplified, lock-and-leave living rather than for buyers who want room to spread out.
With 24 homes sold in the past year, sellers getting about 94% of asking and a median 39 days on market, buyers have some negotiating room but should still move deliberately on well-priced listings. If the lifestyle fits — quiet, water-adjacent and low-maintenance — Imperial Cove is a sensible, affordable choice in a part of Clearwater that's easy to reach from Tampa.
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Homes for sale in Imperial Cove
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$130,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 6-3, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft
$225,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 9-202, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$197,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 18B, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$169,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 23D, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$139,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 21F, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$275,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 27A, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$200,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 26-104, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,165 sqft
$315,000
19029 N US HIGHWAY 19 UNIT 9-704, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$185,000$190,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 7-28, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sqft
$239,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 8-25, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sqft
$153,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 2-12, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft
$169,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 7-9, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft
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The Imperial Cove market
24
Sold, last 12 months
$155,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 days
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Owning the median Imperial Cove home
≈ $2,115/mo
$191,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$720/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,948/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,195
Median age
52
Median income
$72,961
Median home value
$219,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Imperial Cove
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.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
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Lifestyles
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.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
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Imperial Cove FAQs
Is Imperial Cove a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want quiet, low-maintenance living close to Old Tampa Bay and don't need a large yard or house. The gated setting and waterfront access are the draws, and it's one of the calmer corners of Clearwater. If you prefer walkable nightlife, you'll want to look toward Downtown instead.
Is Imperial Cove expensive?+
No — it's among the more affordable waterfront-adjacent communities in the area, with a median list price of about $191,450 and listings running from $119,000 to $315,000. The average price is roughly $177 per square foot. That's a notable value compared with pricier Clearwater waterfront neighborhoods.
What do homes cost in Imperial Cove?+
Active listings currently range from $119,000 to $315,000 with a median list price around $191,450. Over the last 12 months, 24 homes sold at a median price of $155,000. Most units are condos and villas near 1,125 square feet.
How is the market right now?+
There are 20 active listings and homes are taking a median of 39 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price on average, which signals a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market with room to negotiate. Pacing your offer carefully makes sense here.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA fee runs about $720 per month, which is typical for a gated condo community and generally covers exterior maintenance and shared amenities. Median property taxes are around $2,112 per year. Always confirm exactly what the HOA includes before you write an offer.
What schools serve Imperial Cove?+
The most commonly assigned schools are Belcher Elementary School, Oak Grove Middle School and Clearwater High School. School zones can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address with Pinellas County Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like from Imperial Cove?+
Tampa International Airport is roughly 27 minutes away by car, and Downtown Tampa is about 36 minutes. The east-side Clearwater location gives you reasonable access to the Courtney Campbell and bay-area routes. It's a practical spot for anyone who crosses into Tampa for work or travel.
Is there new construction in Imperial Cove?+
No — there is currently no new construction among the active listings, and the community is an established one of existing condos and villas. Buyers looking for brand-new builds would need to explore other parts of Clearwater. Here the appeal is mature landscaping and settled waterfront living.
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