Neighborhood · Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Shores
Affordable living in Tarpon Springs' northern reaches
5
Homes for sale
$130,000
Median list price
$137
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
Tarpon Shores sits in the northern stretch of Pinellas County, an easygoing pocket of Tarpon Springs where established communities like Pine Ridge At Lake Tarpon, Sunset Hills, and Crescent Oaks give the area its residential rhythm. It's the kind of place families settle in for the long haul, with kids feeding into Tarpon Springs Elementary, Middle, and High. Tampa International Airport is roughly 41 minutes out, and downtown Tampa about 50, so the commute is real but the quiet is worth it.
For buyers, this is one of the most accessible corners of the county right now. With just 6 active listings and a median list price of $129,500, inventory is thin but priced within reach — and homes are moving in a median of 25 days. Browse everything on the live map to see how quickly the good ones go.
Tarpon Shores is a community in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $159K price range
960 sqft median home
$326/mo median HOA
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tarpon Shores
$130,000
64 RACHEL DRIVE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$144,500
225 DIXIE LANE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$99,000$105,900
130 MELODY LANE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 660 sqft
$124,900$129,000
115 RACHEL DRIVE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$158,900
229 DIXIE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,099 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tarpon Shores boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Tarpon Shores market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$109,500
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
143 days
Median time to sell
Tarpon Shores vs Tarpon Springs
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tarpon Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tarpon Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tarpon Shores home
≈ $1,315/mo
$130,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$326/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
349
Median age
66
Median income
$24,803
Median home value
$78,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Tarpon Shores
Relationships
Top 20% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Appearance oriented
Top 21% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Emotional
Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Entertainment
Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Straight answers
Tarpon Shores FAQs
Is Tarpon Shores a good place to live?+
It's a settled, residential part of northern Tarpon Springs built around established communities like Crescent Oaks and Pine Ridge At Lake Tarpon. Families appreciate the assigned Tarpon Springs schools and the manageable drive — about 41 minutes to Tampa International Airport.
Is Tarpon Shores expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the county, with a median list price of $129,500 and active listings ranging from $65,000 to $158,900. At an average of $132 per square foot, it's an accessible entry point compared with much of Pinellas.
What do homes cost in Tarpon Shores?+
The median list price is currently $129,500, with a typical home around 960 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 11 homes sold at a median price of $109,500, so buyers should expect compact, value-driven properties. You can see live pricing among the Tarpon Springs homes for sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight but moving — just 6 active listings, with homes going under contract in a median of 25 days. Sellers are getting about 90% of their asking price on average, which means there's room to negotiate but not to wait too long on a well-priced home.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee here runs about $326 per month, reflecting the maintained, community-oriented setup in neighborhoods like Sunset Hills. Property taxes are notably low, with a median of $738 per year.
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