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Countryside Northridge

Countryside Northridge

$589,930 Average Value
$394 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

The central Countryside Northridge community is popular among families

Countryside Northridge is a centrally located, family-oriented community on the north side of Clearwater, the seat of Pinellas County. Quiet streets are lined by sidewalks and mature trees, from live oaks to royal palms. “North Pinellas is one of the more sought-after areas for families because the schools are good, there’s plenty of activity nearby, and there are a lot of three-bedroom, two-bathroom houses with garages,” says longtime local Mark Longenecker, a Realtor with Future Home Realty. “You’re approximately 20 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from shopping and dining downtown.” Residents are also connected to the city’s growing number of bike trails with a trailhead right in the neighborhood.

Countryside Northridge was developed in the 1980's on the north side of Clearwater.
Countryside Northridge was developed in the 1980's on the north side of Clearwater.
The baseball and softball fields are well kept for residents of Countryside Northridge at Countryside Community Park.
The baseball and softball fields are well kept for residents of Countryside Northridge at Countryside Community Park.
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Three- to five-bedroom ranch-style houses on big lots in Zone X

This neighborhood was developed in the 1980s with Minimal Traditional and Spanish eclectic ranch-style houses. “There are more oversized lots there – not the standard 50 by 100 feet like tract builders are doing now,” Longenecker says. Floor plans range from three- to five-bedrooms, and prices roughly fall between $400,000 and $900,000, though sales data is limited with little turnover. Another draw to the neighborhood is its elevation, Longenecker says. Most properties in Countryside Northbridge are in a low-risk flood zone, making flood insurance optional. Coverage would be required for the few homes within the 500-year floodplain. Hurricane season runs from early June to late November. “The storms come and go, and so do the hurricane parties,” Longenecker says.

Countryside Northridge homes average in price from around $400,000 to $900,000.
Countryside Northridge homes average in price from around $400,000 to $900,000.
Countryside Northridge offers three to five bedroom houses.
Countryside Northridge offers three to five bedroom houses.
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Neighborhood schools are in the Tampa area’s best school district

According to Niche, Pinellas County Schools, graded A-minus, is the best school district in the Tampa area. Curlew Creek Elementary, graded B-plus, is only a couple of miles outside the neighborhood, while Safety Harbor Middle, graded B, is just over 6 miles south. Countryside High is a bit closer, about 3 miles south, and earns a B as well. The high school features the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ISTEM) program. ISTEM students can focus on majors like biotechnology, communication technology, digital design and more.

Safety Harbor Middle School serves Countryside Northridge and the north Pinellas area.
Safety Harbor Middle School serves Countryside Northridge and the north Pinellas area.
Countryside High School serves Countryside Northridge and the north Pinellas area.
Countryside High School serves Countryside Northridge and the north Pinellas area.
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Residents have a park and a gateway to many miles of biking trails at home

Country Hollow Park is a recreational area with an open field, paved walkways, picnic areas and tennis courts. The neighborhood is also home to the northern head of Duke Energy Trail, the newest section of the 75-mile Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail Loop. “You can go all the way down to St. Pete and up to Tarpon Springs, which is pretty much the whole county,” Longenecker says. The biking trails connect to various nearby parks, such as Countryside Community Park and Recreation Center, just 2 miles south. The amenity-rich hub is next to the local library and is often busy with youth sports programs.

Countryside Community Park has various athletic fields, courts and fishing nearby to Countryside Northridge.
Countryside Community Park has various athletic fields, courts and fishing nearby to Countryside Northridge.
The Duke Energy Trail starts in Countryside Northridge and connects through Pinellas County.
The Duke Energy Trail starts in Countryside Northridge and connects through Pinellas County.
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A location central to day-to-day shopping, dining and entertainment options

Less than 5 miles away, The Shoppes of Boot Ranch is a hub for day-to-day shopping and dining. It has grocery stores like Publix, and some popular local chains like Raining Berries. Lively local hangouts are nearby along U.S. Highway 19, including Stroker's Sports Bar and Grill, a pool hall packed on Friday nights. As for retail therapy, Countryside Mall is only 2 miles south with more than 100 stores and restaurants, ranging from Macy’s and Dillard’s to Auntie Anne’s and Bacon Street Diner. The mall also has a movie theater, and AMC Woodlands Square 20 in Oldsmar is an even closer option for catching the latest flicks.

Countryside Mall is a shopping destination with a cinema for Countryside Northridge locals.
Countryside Mall is a shopping destination with a cinema for Countryside Northridge locals.
Target and other national brand stores are only a short drive for Countryside Northridge locals.
Target and other national brand stores are only a short drive for Countryside Northridge locals.
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Countryside Northridge is connected to major Clearwater roads

Although the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has a few bus stops in the neighborhood on Countryside Boulevard, public transit is not commonly used in the area, says Longenecker. Residents are close to U.S. Highway 19 – one of Clearwater’s main north-south thoroughfares – and Curlew Road, a major east-west artery that goes into Tampa and runs just north of Tampa International Airport, 15 miles away. Mease Countryside Hospital, 2 miles away, is the closest hospital.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

St Pete-Clearwater International

30 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Countryside Northridge US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Countryside Northridge Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$676,395
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$394

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
311
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
1.00
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,269

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
940
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,172
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,246

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.5%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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