Island Estates
Travel by car, bike or boat
Those who live on The Island have access to Clearwater mainland via the Clearwater Memorial Causeway. This could be by car, though the causeway also features a bike trail, making it easy to get around on two wheels. Various PSTA bus stops line Mandalay Avenue at Clearwater Beach to the east of Island Estates and are easily accessible via bike.Wake up surrounded by the sea
Homes in Island Estates were primarily built in the 1960s and 1970s and include everything from ranch-style homes with stucco walls to soaring condominium towers with resort-style amenities. "Naturally, many of the homes and condos are on the waterfront," says Merry Donovan, a local realtor with Charles Rutenberg Realty. "Many residents have boats." Modern estates and Mediterranean-inspired villas sitting on the water can also be found in the area, with prices ranging from $200,000 for a small condo unit to $11.5 million for a sprawling estate with a private dock. Despite its aquatic surroundings, the neighborhood is considered more of a residential area than a vacation spot, so many residents live there full-time.Mainland schools for island kids
Island Estates students naturally travel to the mainland for their schooling. Children attend Belleair Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of B. The school offers a variety of clubs, along with a STEM program and multicultural program. Next, they attend Clearwater Intermediate School, which has an overall Niche grade of C, serves grades four through nine, and requires an application to attend. Teenagers attend Clearwater High School, which has an overall Niche grade of B and is ranked the 18th-best public high school in Pinellas County.Soak up the sun at island parks
Locals can soak up the Floridian sun and surf at the nearby Caladesi Island State Park, easily accessible by boat or via a quick drive over the causeway. Visitors can kayak through the mangrove forest and snap photos of local birds. The three-mile-long nature trail serves as a scenic hike, and the pavilions provide an ideal picnic spot. Those who didn't pack lunch can grab a bite at Cafe Caladesi. Meanwhile, it's just a quick bike ride or drive on the Memorial Causeway to get east to mainland Clearwater or west to Clearwater Beach. Sunset Sam Park is a great place for little ones to blow off steam, with a covered playground and beautiful sunset views.Discover marine life
Those fascinated by marine life have quick access to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which focuses on the rehabilitation, research and conservation of marine animals. The museum opened in 1972 and has a few permanent residents, one of the most famous being a bottlenose dolphin who lost its tail and was fitted for a prosthetic—the inspiration for the film "Dolphin Tale."Fresh seafood is on the menu
When hunger strikes, locals flock to Island Way Grill, which puts an Asian spin on steak, sushi and freshly caught seafood. Their kitchen is stocked with grouper, snapper and more, thanks to the daily efforts of local fishermen. Diners also enjoy a front-row seat to the area's spectacular sunsets. Windward Bar & Grill is another option, with pizza, burgers and a popular Sunday brunch. The tavern-style eatery is known for being a local hangout. Meanwhile, locals don't need to trek to the mainland for their weekly groceries—there's a Publix right on the island.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kenneth Reiss
ON TOP OF THE WORLD RE
(727) 597-5721
230 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$406,000 Price
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DJ Northrop
Responds QuicklyHOMEFRONT REALTY
(206) 309-7797
66 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$385,000 Price
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Candace Cassidy
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY
(321) 214-0571
32 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$330,000 Price
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Lucy Scheuringer
REALTY CONCEPTS OF PINELLAS
(727) 205-1443
87 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$800,000 Price
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Amanda Dyer
SELECT PROPERTIES INC
(813) 710-4796
67 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$398,500 Price
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Alexander Zynski
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(727) 285-9995
35 Total Sales
1 in Island Estates
$3,775,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Island Estates | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Island Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Island Estates, Clearwater sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Island Estates, Clearwater over the last 12 months is $775,990.
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Thursday, Jul 311 - 3pm
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Tuesday, Jul 2912 - 4pm
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Tuesday, Jul 2912am - 4pm
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