Neighborhood · Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Shores
Affordable footing in a classic Gulf-Coast town
4
Homes for sale
$114,500
Median list price
$128
Avg price / sqft
37
Median days on market
Tarpon Shores sits inside Tarpon Springs, the Pinellas County town best known for its sponge docks and Greek heritage. It's a small, low-key pocket of compact homes where you're close to Lake Tarpon and the community feel of neighboring enclaves like Pine Ridge At Lake Tarpon, Sunset Hills, and Crescent Oaks. Families here are zoned to Tarpon Springs Elementary School and the middle and high schools that carry the same name.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible corners of the broader Tarpon Springs market, with just four active listings and a median list price of $114,500. Homes here tend to be smaller — around 960 square feet at roughly $128 per square foot — so the entry point stays low. Eleven homes sold over the past year, and with sellers averaging 90% of asking, there's real room to negotiate.
Tarpon Shores is a community in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $145K price range
960 sqft median home
$321/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
$99,000$124,900
115 RACHEL DRIVE, TARPON SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 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
≈ $1,236/mo
$114,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$321/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 quiet, small-scale part of Tarpon Springs with easy access to Lake Tarpon and nearby communities like Crescent Oaks. Families are zoned to Tarpon Springs Elementary, Middle, and High schools, and Tampa International Airport is about 41 minutes away. It suits buyers who want an affordable footing in a classic Gulf-Coast town.
Is Tarpon Shores expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the area, with a median list price of $114,500 and active listings ranging from $99,000 to $144,500. At about $128 per square foot, the entry point stays well below much of Pinellas County.
What do homes cost in Tarpon Shores?+
The median list price is $114,500, and homes over the past year sold at a median of $109,500. Expect compact floor plans around 960 square feet, which keeps total prices low. You can track current Tarpon Springs listings to see what's available.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market — 4 homes are active and 11 sold over the last 12 months. The median home takes about 36.5 days to sell, and with sellers averaging 90% of asking, buyers have some negotiating room. Watching the live map is the best way to catch new inventory.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $321 per month, and median property taxes are roughly $1,222 per year. Given the lower home prices here, both figures keep overall carrying costs modest. Fees vary by specific community, so confirm the details on any listing you're considering.
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