Palm Harbor Middle School

It's a strong fit for families drawn to the schools and the coastal Pinellas lifestyle, with quiet neighborhoods and pool homes widely available — 111 active listings have a private pool. You're about 35 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 45 from downtown Tampa, so you stay connected without living in the middle of it all.

The median list price is $452,200, which puts it in a moderate range for coastal Pinellas, though the market spans from $75,000 up to $6,900,000. Average price per square foot runs about $316, so budget will depend heavily on size and whether you want water or pool access.

Over the last 12 months, 1,138 homes sold at a median price of $440,000, close to the current median list of $452,200. The median home size is about 1,474 square feet, and you can compare current options among the Crystal Beach homes for sale.

There are 358 active listings and homes take a median of 43 days to sell, so it's active but gives buyers time to make thoughtful decisions. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, meaning there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale.

The median HOA runs about $414 per month, so factor that in depending on the community you choose — 34 active listings are in gated communities where fees often apply. Median property tax comes to roughly $3,807 per year, and median rent in the area is around $2,150 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.