Homes zoned forCurlew Creek Elementary School
Pinellas County living near Clearwater's north end
107
Homes for sale
$279,900
Median list price
$238
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
The Curlew Creek Elementary zone sits in north Clearwater, the kind of established Pinellas County pocket where you get pool homes, quiet residential streets, and a short run to the Gulf beaches and downtown Safety Harbor. It suits buyers who want single-family space without the premium of being right on the water, with a mix of mid-century ranches, updated family homes, and a handful of gated enclaves. Families lean on the feeder path toward schools like Safety Harbor Middle School and Countryside High School.
The market here spans a wide range — 108 active listings run from $79,900 condos to multi-million-dollar properties, with a median list of $279,200. Over the last year 351 homes sold at a median of $346,500, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale. Median days on market sit at 72.5, meaning buyers have time to think. Browse everything on the live map or across Clearwater homes for sale.
Curlew Creek Elementary School is an attendance zone in Clearwater, Florida.
Quick facts
$79,900 – $2.5M price range
1,368 sqft median home
$439/mo median HOA
$1,825/mo median rent
348 sold in 12 months
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Living in the Curlew Creek Elementary zone
The Curlew Creek Elementary zone covers an established slice of north Clearwater in Pinellas County, close enough to the Gulf beaches and the shops and waterfront of Safety Harbor to make weekends easy. It's a residential area at heart — single-family streets, mature trees, and a housing mix that leans toward mid-century ranches and updated family homes rather than high-density development. Buyers who want room for a family and a yard, without paying for a beachfront address, tend to gravitate here.
The zone suits a broad range of households. First-time buyers can find condos and smaller homes at the entry end, while move-up families and those wanting a pool have plenty of choice, since 28 of the current active listings include one. There's also a small luxury tier — six listings are priced above $1 million — so the area isn't single-note.
Day to day, this is a drive-oriented, suburban environment with quick access to Clearwater's north-end retail corridors and the connective roads that reach both the beaches and the Tampa side of the bay. It's a practical, settled place to put down roots rather than a nightlife or destination district.
Schools for homes in the Curlew Creek Elementary zone
The zone is anchored by Curlew Creek Elementary, the assigned elementary school that gives the area its name. For older students, families in and around this part of Clearwater commonly feed toward Safety Harbor Middle School and, at the high school level, schools including Countryside High School and Clearwater High School.
Pinellas County operates a large district with a number of middle and high school options across the county, and boundaries are redrawn periodically. That means the exact middle or high school assigned to a given home can differ from a neighbor's just a few streets away.
Before you fall for a particular property, confirm the current attendance zone for that specific address directly with Pinellas County Schools. School assignment is one of the most common reasons buyers are surprised at closing, and a quick check up front avoids that entirely.
Homes for sale in the Curlew Creek Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 108 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $279,200 and a range that runs from $79,900 at the condo and entry level all the way to $2.5 million at the top. The average price works out to about $237 per square foot, and the median home size is 1,362 square feet — a sign that much of the inventory is modest, efficient single-family and attached housing rather than sprawling estates. Over the past twelve months, 351 homes sold at a median of $346,500.
By segment, pool homes are the standout, with 28 active listings offering one. Gated communities account for 14 listings, waterfront is scarce at just 4, and the luxury tier above $1 million holds 6. New construction is limited to 3 active listings, so buyers who want a brand-new home should expect to move fast when one appears.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $430 per month — a figure driven up by the condo and gated inventory, since many freestanding homes carry little or no association fee. Median property tax is roughly $2,700 per year. Always confirm the specific tax figure and whether a homestead exemption applies, as that can meaningfully change your monthly number.
Getting around from the Curlew Creek Elementary zone
This is a car-first part of Pinellas County, and the zone's north Clearwater position makes cross-bay trips manageable. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive, which is a genuine convenience for frequent flyers and commuters alike.
Downtown Tampa sits about 39 minutes away, typically reached via US-19 and the Courtney Campbell Causeway or the surrounding highway network. For local errands, the north Clearwater retail corridors are close at hand, and the Gulf beaches are an easy weekend run to the west.
As with any Tampa Bay location, drive times stretch during peak commute hours and seasonal traffic, so test your specific route at the times you'll actually travel. For most buyers here, the trade-off is favorable: suburban space on the Pinellas side with reasonable reach to Tampa's jobs and airport.
Is the Curlew Creek Elementary zone a good fit?
If you want an established north Clearwater neighborhood with single-family homes, a real shot at a pool, and quick access to both the beaches and Tampa International, this zone delivers. The current market is relatively friendly to buyers: 108 listings to choose from, a median 72.5 days on market, and sellers accepting about 96% of asking give you time to evaluate and room to negotiate.
The trade-offs are worth naming honestly. True waterfront is rare here with just 4 active listings, new construction is scarce at 3, and the median home size of 1,362 square feet means a lot of the inventory is compact — buyers needing square footage may need patience or a larger budget, with the luxury tier starting around $1 million. HOA fees on attached and gated homes can also add up at a $430 median.
For a family-minded buyer who values location, value relative to Pinellas waterfront pricing, and an established community feel, the Curlew Creek zone is an easy place to recommend. Verify the school assignment for your exact address, pin down the tax and HOA numbers on your target home, and you'll have a clear picture of what you're buying.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$444,000
206 HILLCREST DRIVE, SAFETY HARBOR
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,856 sqft
$1,129,000
3168 MASTERS DRIVE, CLEARWATER
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,446 sqft
$849,900
2991 HEATHER TRAIL, CLEARWATER
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,209 sqft
$430,000
2872 WESLEYAN DRIVE, PALM HARBOR
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft
$365,000
2974 ESTANCIA PLACE, CLEARWATER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft
$349,900
3058 LANDMARK BOULEVARD UNIT 1204, PALM HARBOR
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft
$239,000
3455 COUNTRYSIDE BOULEVARD UNIT 99, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$162,500
102 NATURE'S TRAIL UNIT 79, SAFETY HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$689,000
2670 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, CLEARWATER
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,550 sqft
$139,900
98 CEDAR ELM DRIVE UNIT 32, SAFETY HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft
$789,000
2769 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE E, CLEARWATER
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,316 sqft
$167,500
912 HAMMOCK PINE BOULEVARD UNIT 912, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 750 sqft
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The Curlew Creek Elementary School market
348
Sold, last 12 months
$330,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
Curlew Creek Elementary School vs Clearwater
Median list price
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Curlew Creek Elementary School home
≈ $2,349/mo
$279,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$439/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,825/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
18,035
Median age
56
Median income
$75,104
Median home value
$305,544
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Curlew Creek Elementary School FAQs
Is the Curlew Creek Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want established north Clearwater neighborhoods with easy access to the Gulf beaches and Safety Harbor. The housing stock skews toward single-family homes, many with pools, and the pace is residential rather than touristy. You can see the full footprint on the live map.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Pinellas waterfront standards — the median list price is $279,200 and the median sold price over the past year was $346,500. The range is broad, from $79,900 at the entry end to $2.5 million, so you can calibrate to almost any budget.
What do homes cost in the Curlew Creek zone?+
Expect around $237 per square foot on average, with a median home size of 1,362 square feet. Median list price is $279,200, and the 351 homes sold in the last year came in at a $346,500 median — reflecting the mix of condos, townhomes, and larger single-family pool homes.
How is the market right now?+
Balanced and buyer-friendly compared to the frenzied years. Homes take a median 72.5 days to sell and sellers net about 96% of their asking price, so there's genuine negotiating room. With 108 active listings, there's reasonable selection across Clearwater homes for sale.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $430 per month, which reflects the condo and gated-community inventory in the zone; standalone single-family homes often carry little or no HOA. Median property tax is around $2,700 per year — confirm the exact figure and any homestead exemption for a specific address.
What schools serve this zone?+
The elementary assignment is Curlew Creek Elementary, with older students commonly feeding toward Safety Harbor Middle School and high schools including Countryside High School and Clearwater High School. Attendance boundaries change, so always verify the zone for a specific property directly with Pinellas County Schools.
How is the commute from here?+
Tampa International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive, and Downtown Tampa is about 39 minutes, typically via US-19 and the Courtney Campbell Causeway. That makes the zone workable for commuters heading across the bay without being locked into Tampa pricing.
Is there new construction in the zone?+
Inventory is mostly established homes, but there are 3 new-construction listings active right now. If new build is a priority, selection is limited, so it's worth tracking the live map closely and acting quickly when something comes up.
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