The Gated Communities In Clearwater FL

There are a surprising number of Clearwater gated communities. If you are interested in a gated community in Florida there is usually several to be found. You will notice that when you are looking at homes for sale some of the properties are actually inside of their own gated entrance.

Homes For Sale in Clearwater FL

Behind The Veil Of Clearwater Gated Communities

There are certainly perks to living inside of gated communities. It is thought to be taboo to say that crime is lower inside of gated communities but how can it not be? One thing for certain they do restrict unwanted traffic which makes the streets quieter and safer to walk and keeps the community amenities like the swimming pools, golf courses or playgrounds less crowded as well.

Security is usually addressed via a numbered code entered into the keypad or home owners will have a gate opener similar to a garage door opener to enter the community. If you see a live guard at the gate then expect a much higher HOA. This is one reason many gated communities have switched to a virtual guard. For traditional homes and townhomes a virtual guard works almost as well as a live guard. Condos will typically have a live guard if the condo is a higher end one.

Touring Real Estate In A Gated Community Here In Clearwater Florida

If you are purchasing a waterfront condo you may have already stayed in a rental property which is similar. However in the rest of Clearwater FL many of the homes for sale will be a little harder to view. As we mentioned above gated communities certainly restrict non residents from being able to tour a neighborhood just to see what it looks like.

Other difficulties include viewing a rented waterfront condo. Often a vacation rental is scheduled months in advance and the short term tenant does not want their vacation effected by strangers touring their temporary home.

Entering A Gated Community in Clearwater FL

Entering the gated community will be assisted by your realtor which hopefully will be me. I will need proof of funds to show most homes in this city because seller's may be spending money and effort to allow a tour. Obviously sellers prefer to show the homes for sale to ready, willing and able buyers.

Most homes can be scheduled with 24 hours notice. Below shown from highest price to lowest are all of the homes for sale in Clearwater gated communities.