1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756
Active20 days on marketListed Sep 1, 2026MLS #TB8544112
About this home
1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE
Welcome to 1601 Hardwood Drive, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offering a spacious open floor plan, modern upgrades, and an expansive quarter-acre corner lot in Clearwater. With 1,378 square feet of living space, an attached 2-car garage, beautiful circle driveway and a fully fenced backyard, this property offers an ideal combination of comfort, functionality, and outdoor space. Inside, the home features a bright and inviting layout with beautiful porcelain tile flooring throughout, creating a clean and cohesive feel from room to room. The open-concept floor plan provides excellent flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, making the home well suited for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious layout offers plenty of flexibility to make the home your own. Major updates include a newer HVAC system and a roof installed in 2021, providing valuable peace of mind for the next owner. Outside, the property truly stands out with its large corner lot, offering an abundance of space and privacy. The fenced backyard features beautiful new sod and provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, pets, recreation, gardening, or creating your own private backyard retreat. Built in 1957, this home combines established neighborhood character with thoughtful modern improvements. The property is located in Flood Zone X and features unincorporated zoning, adding to its appeal and flexibility. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from world-famous Clearwater Beach, this home puts you within easy reach of the area's beautiful beaches, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and everyday conveniences while remaining situated in a spacious residential setting. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or a home with room to make it your own, 1601 Hardwood Drive offers an excellent opportunity in Clearwater.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,378
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1957
Year built
One
Levels
$356
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,732 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,732/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+28.3%
$/sqft vs Clearwater actives
$356 vs $224
Days on market
20 vs 53 typical
Where $356/sqft sits among the 400 Clearwater actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Pine Oak
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Pine Oak — neighborhood snapshot
Population
277
Median age
45
Median income
$101,188
Median home value
$340,400
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
21%
For the school run
Pinellas County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Clearwater market
$328K → $336K
Clearwater median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
250 of 400
Clearwater actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Clearwater, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 40% above the CLEARWATER 33756 median. See the full Clearwater market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$295,000
1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · $214/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$615,000
1625 FRUITWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · $358/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$345,000
2301 FAIRLANE DRIVE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · $246/sqft · 29 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Arlinda Gokyar
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,732/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,654. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Clearwater?+
At $489,990, this home is listed about 76% above the Clearwater median of $279,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1601 HARDWOOD DRIVE?+
Plumb Elementary School (elementary), Clearwater High School (high), Oak Grove Middle School (middle) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC · Dylan Marinov. MLS #TB8544112.
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