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$402,133$298 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $169,900 on Sep 10, 2003

3493 MERLIN DR

CLEARWATER, FL 33761
2
Baths
1,350 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$402K
$390K low$415K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Sep 10, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,343 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$163,411 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,806
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$469,359

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPinellas
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 250 ft²Patio · 250 ft²Porch · 213 ft²Outdoor kitchen

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Curlew Creek ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Countryside High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Safety Harbor Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Pinellas County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33761These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,346
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,750 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,345
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,342
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

3493 Merlin Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Countryside Northridge
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Clearwater 33761
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Countryside Northridge
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Clearwater 33761
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Countryside Northridge

What homes are worth in Clearwater 33761

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$123K$944K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Clearwater 33761.

How it measures up in Clearwater 33761

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clearwater 33761.

Estimated value$402,133
CheaperTypical $302,069Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 3493 Merlin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCountryside NorthridgeClearwater 33761Pinellas County
Estimated valuepricier than$402,13316% of homes62% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29876% of homes94% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,350 ft²7% of homes46% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac34% of homes19% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198377% of homes66% of homes72% of homes

About 3493 Merlin Dr

How much is 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL is $402,133 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $389,515 to $414,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL last sell?

3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL last sold on Sep 10, 2003 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL?

3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL has 2 bathrooms, 1,350 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL built?

3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL?

3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL is assigned to Curlew Creek Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Countryside High School (high), rated C+; Safety Harbor Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Pinellas County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL compare to other homes in Clearwater 33761?

Among the 7,906 homes in Clearwater 33761, it is worth more than 62% of them ($402,133 against a typical $302,069), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($298 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,350 ft² against a typical 1,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1983 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Pinellas County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3493 Merlin Dr, Clearwater, FL was $2,343. The county assessed it at $163,411.

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