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It's a solid pick for families who want established Tarpon Springs neighborhoods with access to schools like Tarpon Springs Elementary School and the middle and high schools nearby. The mix of pool homes, gated communities, and a handful of waterfront properties gives buyers genuine variety, and Tampa International Airport is about 35 minutes out.

Compared to much of coastal Pinellas, it's approachable — the median list price is $294,250 and the average price per square foot runs about $225. That said, the range is wide, from $125,000 up to nearly $1.5 million, with six listings above $1 million for buyers at the top end.

There are 106 active listings with a median list price of $294,250, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $390,000. The typical home is around 1,342 square feet, so square footage and features drive much of the spread you'll see.

It's a measured market that favors prepared buyers — 278 homes sold in the last 12 months, and listings take a median of 68 days to move. Sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price, so well-priced offers still get done without a bidding frenzy. You can track new listings on the live map.

The median HOA runs about $491 per month, which reflects the 24 gated communities in the mix, though many homes carry no HOA at all. Median property taxes come in around $3,202 per year, and median rent sits at $2,000 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.