Neighborhood · Clearwater, Florida
Imperial Cove
Gated waterfront living with an easy Gulf-coast pace
15
Homes for sale
$180,000
Median list price
$166
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
Imperial Cove is a gated community tucked along Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater, where quiet streets and a compact, walkable layout give the neighborhood a settled, low-key feel. Every active listing here sits behind the gate, so the emphasis is on security and calm rather than through-traffic. You're close enough to reach Downtown Clearwater and the beaches at Sand Key without living in the middle of the bustle, and nearby communities like Cove Cay share the same bayside, golf-adjacent character.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible entry points into Clearwater homes for sale: the median list price is $180,000 and 15 homes are currently active, ranging from $122,900 to $289,900. Homes tend to sit a while — a median of 81 days on market — and sellers are landing about 93% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate. Just plan for the monthly HOA, which is a significant part of the cost equation here.
Imperial Cove is a community in Clearwater, Florida.
Quick facts
$122,900 – $290K price range
1,150 sqft median home
$912/mo median HOA
$2,200/mo median rent
23 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Imperial Cove
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$275,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 13E, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$260,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 26-208, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
$130,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 9-308, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$250,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 7-12, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sqft
$135,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 6-14, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft
$200,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 8-31, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft
$289,900$299,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 27A, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$149,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 6-16, CLEARWATER
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 950 sqft
$134,000$139,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 18F, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$275,000$299,999
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 26-205, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,165 sqft
$184,995$189,000
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 HIGHWAY N UNIT 24C, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$122,900$135,900
19029 US HIGHWAY 19 N UNIT 10D, CLEARWATER
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
Every active listing inside the Imperial Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Imperial Cove market
23
Sold, last 12 months
$155,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
117 days
Median time to sell
Imperial Cove vs Clearwater
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 38.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Imperial Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Imperial Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Imperial Cove home
≈ $2,302/mo
$180,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$912/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,021
Median age
57
Median income
$66,250
Median home value
$198,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Imperial Cove
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
People who close here
Our Clearwater experts
Straight answers
Imperial Cove FAQs
Is Imperial Cove a good place to live?+
It's a gated, bayside community in Clearwater with a quiet, settled pace and easy reach to the beaches at Sand Key. Assigned schools include Belcher Elementary, Oak Grove Middle, and Clearwater High. Tampa International Airport is about 27 minutes away, so travel and commuting stay manageable.
Is Imperial Cove expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end of the Clearwater market, with a median list price of $180,000 and homes ranging from $122,900 to $289,900. The average price is about $166 per square foot on a median home size of 1,150 square feet. The main cost to budget for is the monthly HOA.
What do homes cost in Imperial Cove?+
There are 15 active listings with a median list price of $180,000, while homes that sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $155,000. Over that period 24 homes changed hands, so it's a small but active community. Buyers here typically negotiate, with sellers averaging about 93% of their asking price.
How is the market in Imperial Cove?+
It favors buyers right now: homes take a median of 81 days to sell, and the 93% average sale-to-list ratio leaves room to negotiate. With 24 sales in the past year against 15 current listings, inventory and demand are fairly balanced. Comparable gated bayside options like Cove Cay share a similar feel if you want to compare.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is $912 per month, which is a meaningful part of the monthly cost and typically covers community services behind the gate. Median property taxes run about $2,782 per year. For comparison, median rent in the area is around $2,200 per month.
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