OPEN BAY waterfront LOT in one of North Beaches most desired neighborhoods. Build your own dream home on approximately .31 acres and 164 feet of seawall on this unobstructed bayfront location with direct access to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the widest water views available. Located on North Beach in the exclusive Carlouel enclave with private beach access, 981 Bay Esplanade is a superior bayfront location with deep water dockage and a view that will never change. The two islands, Malone and Moonshine to the east and the pristine wonders of Caladesi Island to the north, are state owned. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the bay and walk to the beach for unforgettable sunsets over the Gulf. The value is in the land and is one of only a few available lots along Bay Esplanade and currently the only one in the Carlouel.
Sold for $3,000,000
$3,000,000
981 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767
6beds
3,104sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.31 Acres Lot
$2,877,600 Zestimate®
$966/sqft
$7,626 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,877,600
$2.59M - $3.19M
$7,626/mo
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Waterfront lotUnobstructed bayfront locationSuperior bayfront location
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Listed by:
Mary Hickok 727-422-6463,
COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL 727-493-1555
Bought with:
Linda Louise Preston, 3308137
COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8343656
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 127.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6x11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 139.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 404.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.6x23
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- None
- Flooring: Other
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,582
- Total interior livable area: 3,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Full
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Sailboat Water, Seawall, Skiing Allowed
- Body of water: ST. JOSEPH'S SOUND
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 134 x 83
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, City Lot, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 322815134642650010
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: CARLOUEL SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Clearwater
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $966/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,250,067
- Annual tax amount: $22,206
- Date on market: 1/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2025 | Sold | $3,000,000-7.7%$966/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #TB8343656 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2025 | Pending sale | $3,250,000$1,047/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8343656 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+348.3%$1,047/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8343656 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2012 | Sold | $725,000+2.8%$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1995 | Sold | $705,000$227/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,207 +1.4% | $1,214,301 +3% |
| 2023 | $21,910 +2.5% | $1,178,933 +3% |
| 2022 | $21,376 -1.6% | $1,144,595 +3% |
| 2021 | $21,725 +0.1% | $1,111,257 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $21,693 +1.5% | $1,095,914 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $21,363 | $1,071,275 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $21,363 +1.2% | $1,051,300 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $21,111 +5.3% | $1,029,677 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $20,044 -1.4% | $1,008,499 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $20,339 +0.4% | $1,001,489 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $20,256 +0.4% | $993,541 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $20,167 +16.1% | $978,858 +21% |
| 2012 | $17,371 | $808,732 -10.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $903,231 -28.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,264,718 -7% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,360,564 -27.1% |
| 2008 | $38,018 | $1,867,500 -20.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,351,600 +47.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,595,300 +19.5% |
| 2004 | $30,669 +14.3% | $1,335,200 +14.9% |
| 2003 | $26,823 -3% | $1,161,900 -0.2% |
| 2002 | $27,648 | $1,164,500 -2.7% |
| 2001 | $27,648 +46.4% | $1,197,000 +45.8% |
| 2000 | $18,882 | $821,200 |
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Neighborhood: Clearwater Beach
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