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Amber Glades Estates

Amber Glades Estates

A 55-plus mobile home community near the Safety Harbor waterfront

The 55-plus gated mobile home community of Amber Glades Estates is located in Pinellas County in Safety Harbor, just outside of Clearwater. Days are filled with window shopping, either in downtown Safety Harbor or at the expansive Countryside Mall. Exploring one of the many green spaces along the shoreline of Safety Harbor is another popular pastime. Its West Central Florida location is a major draw for homebuyers, as residents are close to Clearwater, Tarpon Springs and Tampa.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors can window shop in Downtown Safety Harbor.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors can window shop in Downtown Safety Harbor.
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park has scenic views.
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park has scenic views.
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Amber Glades Estates offers renovated mobile homes and amenities

Rows of small 1,000-square-foot lots feature manicured lawns, and residents enjoy free landscaping services. Mobile homes with bay windows, sunrooms and attached carports almost exclusively offer two bedrooms and two bathrooms. For an older home, homebuyers can expect a price range between $30,000 and $60,000. Those recently renovated with new appliances and kitchen islands can come fully furnished and are often priced between $70,000 and $135,000. Three-bedroom mobile homes often exceed $150,000. This gated community offers a heated pool, jacuzzi, shuffleboard and pickleball courts and a clubhouse equipped with a kitchen and library. Homes in Amber Glades Estates are vulnerable to hurricanes and flooding. In 2024, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton impacted the area, destroying the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors love having access to nearby locations like Saftey Harbor.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors love having access to nearby locations like Saftey Harbor.
Amber Glades neighbors enjoy the community pool during the day.
Amber Glades neighbors enjoy the community pool during the day.
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Small-town events in Downtown Safety Harbor

Small-town events bring the community together in the area surrounding Safety Harbor. Vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment line Main Street every third Friday and every Sunday. Waterfront Park hosts Bands on the Bay, an assorted line-up of small bands, every March.
Downtown Safety Harbor is a quaint local town with loads of history.
Downtown Safety Harbor is a quaint local town with loads of history.
Safety Harbor Wine Festival has great live music.
Safety Harbor Wine Festival has great live music.
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Getting in and around Amber Glades Estates

Those living in Amber Glades Estates mostly rely on cars to scoot around the area, but also often own a golf cart. A public bus route is provided by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), and a bus stop is located directly in front of the neighborhood on State Road 580, the city’s main throughway. Amber Glades Estates is within 12 miles of both Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Beach. Downtown Tampa is 20 miles east. The nearest medical center, Mease Countryside Hospital, is 2 miles north.

Outdoor recreation on the Safety Harbor waterfront

From golf and pickleball to boating and fishing, Amber Glades residents can take advantage of many nearby outdoor recreation opportunities. Across from State Road 580 is the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course, a par-69 course with ponds, Bermuda grass-covered fairways and ample sand traps. Popular parks include Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which connects to a boardwalk, the Veterans Memorial Plaza and a marina; Safety Harbor City Park, home to a dog park; and the 8.6-mile Folly Farm Nature Preserve, popular with young families for its farm animals and butterfly gardens. The nearby Safety Harbor Community Center offers a pickleball court and fitness classes.
Amber Glades Estates welcomes neighbors to check out the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course.
Amber Glades Estates welcomes neighbors to check out the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course.
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park is a beautiful park in the nearby area.
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park is a beautiful park in the nearby area.
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Tampa’s Countryside Mall is within 2 miles

Downtown Safety Harbor is 4 miles away and was the filming location for Hallmark’s movie “Love in the Sun”. The area features a Main Street, lined by boutiques, art galleries and quirky eateries. Crooked Thumb Brewery has a beer garden that hosts live music, a speakeasy, Gigglewaters, or Neighborhood Bark, and a cutesy off-leash dog bar. A little over 1 mile south is Northwood Plaza, which offers a Publix Super Market and several chain restaurants, including Another Broken Egg Café and Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza and Wings.

Additional shopping can be found 2 miles west at Countryside Mall, which locals compare to Tampa’s well-known International Plaza. Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s are just three of many retailers at the expansive shopping hub, which also features restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Bacon Street Diner.
Countryside Mall provides residents and visitors with a variety of retail stores for Amber Estates neighbors.
Countryside Mall provides residents and visitors with a variety of retail stores for Amber Estates neighbors.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors can shop at Itita Boutique for cute clothes.
Amber Glades Estates neighbors can shop at Itita Boutique for cute clothes.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

St Pete-Clearwater International

25 min drive

Bus

Main St & 3536

Bus

Mcmullen Booth Rd & Allen Ave

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
106
Median Year Built
1979
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,085
Significantly below the national average
1,927

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jul 19
    10am - 12pm

    3113 State Rd 580 Unit 369, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

    $110,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,180 Sq Ft
    • 3113 State Rd 580
    • Unit 369

    SUBSTANTIAL VALUE Price is $ 46,000 lower than previous ratified contract!!! OPEN BY APPOINTMENT DAILY. Amber Glades is a 55+ gated community. Land lease, . Please note, residences do not pay annual property taxes ( saving @ $ 5,000 annually) . 25 minutes to Tampa International airport, downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg.Located 4 miles from the Scottish town of Dunedin. Close to the

    Thomas Bryan Thomas J. Bryan

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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
777
Median Age
56
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,130

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
On par with the national average
65.1%

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®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

45 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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