Largo
A central Pinellas County city bordering Clearwater, Belleair and Seminole, with causeway access to the Gulf beaches
Pinellas County · Intracoastal city
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
An Intracoastal city between Largo and the Gulf beaches
Belleair Bluffs is a small city in Pinellas County, Florida (ZIP 33770) on the mainland side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Belleair Causeway links it to Belleair Beach and the Gulf beaches, and it borders Largo. Housing is mainly condominiums and single-family homes.
In short: Belleair Bluffs is a small Pinellas County, Florida city on the mainland side of the Intracoastal Waterway, linked to the Gulf beaches by the Belleair Causeway.
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Overview
Belleair Bluffs at a glance
Population and area are as reported in Note 1; the housing mix is described in plain terms (ABODE local knowledge, Note 4).
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33770 | Note 1 |
| Area | 0.61 square miles (0.46 land, 0.15 water) | Note 1 |
| Population | 2,311 (2020 Census) | Note 1 |
| Route to the Gulf beaches | Belleair Causeway to Belleair Beach | Note 1 |
| Commercial corridor | West Bay Drive: dining, services and daily-needs retail | Note 4 |
Belleair Bluffs is a compact mainland city. For Gulf-side barrier-island cities, see Belleair Beach and Belleair Shore.
Housing
What types of homes are in Belleair Bluffs?
Position, view and building quality matter for each property here (ABODE local knowledge, Note 4).
| Segment | What to expect | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | Established residential streets | Flood zone and elevation, roof age, wind-mitigation features, insurance quotes |
| Condominiums | Includes bluff-view and Intracoastal-facing buildings | Milestone inspection, reserve study, special assessments, building insurance, occupancy and rental rules |
| Bluff and water-view positions | Position and view can affect how a property is priced | Whether the view is protected, and recent sales of comparable positions |
| Redevelopment sites | In ABODE’s experience, new supply tends to come from teardown and rebuild or redevelopment | Zoning, setbacks and permit history |
Due diligence
What should you check before buying a condominium in Belleair Bluffs?
Florida changed its condominium rules after the 2021 Surfside collapse (Note 3), and older buildings can carry significant costs. Before you make an offer, ask for these in writing:
- Milestone inspection. Condominium buildings of three habitable stories or more must be inspected on a set schedule (Note 3). Ask whether it is done and what it found.
- Structural integrity reserve study. It lists the major components the association must fund. Compare it with what is actually in the reserves.
- Special assessments. Ask about any approved, proposed or likely assessments for roofs, concrete, windows or elevators.
- Insurance. Get the association’s master policy and its renewal history, then price your own policy for the unit.
- Rules. Read the declaration for occupancy, rental, pet and use restrictions before assuming you can live in or rent the unit as you plan.
These are general Florida requirements as of this update (see Note 3). They change; confirm them with the association and your attorney.
Risk and insurance
Is flood and wind risk a concern in Belleair Bluffs?
Flood and wind exposure vary by address, even on the mainland side of the Intracoastal, so budget for wind and flood coverage and review the elevation certificate before you rely on any assumption.
- Look up the property’s flood zone on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center (Note 2).
- Ask the seller for any elevation certificate and past flood or wind claims.
- Get insurance quotes before you are under contract, not after.
Comparison
How does Belleair Bluffs compare with nearby communities?
| Community | Setting | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Belleair Bluffs | Mainland, Intracoastal side | Compact; condominiums and single-family homes; dining and retail on West Bay Drive |
| Belleair Beach | Barrier island across the Belleair Causeway | Gulf-side setting beside the beaches, with its own coastal considerations |
| Belleair Shore | Barrier island, Gulf side | A separate municipality on the Gulf side of the barrier island; see its guide |
| Largo | Larger mainland city next door | More varied housing; home to ABODE’s Florida office at 801 West Bay Drive |
Looking for a wider view? See ABODE’s guide to Florida luxury condominiums and branded residences, or the oceanfront Manalapan profile in Palm Beach County.
Working with ABODE
How does ABODE help in Belleair Bluffs?
ABODE’s Florida office is in Largo, next to Belleair Bluffs. We compare each Belleair Bluffs property with similar sales in Belleair Beach, Largo and Clearwater, review building and flood-risk documents with you, and keep conversations private. We represent both buyers and sellers.
Keep reading
Which related guides should you read next?
Pinellas County
County guide to permitting offices, homestead rules, flood and evacuation lookups, and condo inspections
Palm Harbor
An unincorporated Pinellas County community with no city government
Belleair Beach
A small Gulf-side city on Sand Key, across the Belleair Causeway from Largo
Indian Rocks Beach
A Gulf-side city with a beachfront business district
Belleair Shore
A very small Gulf-front town zoned single-family, with a few recreation lots
Florida luxury condos and branded residences
What branded residences are, with sourced premium and demand figures
Pinellas condominium due diligence
Florida milestone inspections, structural reserve studies and five documents to request
Belleair vs. Belleair Beach vs. Belleair Shore
Four Belleair governments compared: location, permitting, zoning, flood and rental rules.
Gulf-front vs. Intracoastal in Pinellas County
Beach lines versus seawall, dock and dredging approvals: what differs on each Pinellas shore.
Belleair
Town of Belleair: own building department, floodplain and rental rules, town water.
Sand Key
Barrier island shared by several governments: who permits and which rules apply where
Questions
Belleair Bluffs real estate: frequently asked questions
What is Belleair Bluffs, Florida?
Belleair Bluffs is a small city in Pinellas County, Florida (ZIP 33770) on the mainland side of the Intracoastal Waterway. It had 2,311 residents at the 2020 Census and covers 0.61 square miles. The Belleair Causeway connects it to Belleair Beach and the Gulf beaches (Note 1).
What kinds of homes are available in Belleair Bluffs?
Belleair Bluffs has single-family homes and condominiums, including bluff-view and Intracoastal-facing buildings, according to ABODE’s local knowledge (Note 4). Position and view can affect how a property is priced, so compare recent sales of similar positions. In ABODE’s experience, new supply tends to come from redevelopment rather than new land.
What should buyers check before purchasing a condominium in Belleair Bluffs?
Review the association’s milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study where they apply, how well the reserves are funded, any planned or pending special assessments, the building insurance policy and its cost, and the declaration’s occupancy and rental rules. Florida condominium requirements have changed in recent years (Note 3), so confirm current rules with the association and your attorney.
Do homes in Belleair Bluffs need flood insurance?
It depends on the property’s FEMA flood zone and lender. Lenders generally require flood insurance for federally backed mortgages on properties in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Check the flood zone on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center (Note 2), request any elevation certificate, and get wind and flood insurance quotes before you go under contract.
How do you get from Belleair Bluffs to the Gulf beaches?
The Belleair Causeway crosses the Intracoastal Waterway from Belleair Bluffs to Belleair Beach, which sits on the barrier island beside the Gulf beaches (Note 1).
Does ABODE International Realty work in Belleair Bluffs?
Yes. ABODE International Realty is a Florida-licensed brokerage with its office at 801 West Bay Drive, Suite 324, in Largo, next to Belleair Bluffs. ABODE represents buyers and sellers here and compares each property with similar sales in Belleair Beach, Largo and Clearwater.
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Sources and notes
- Belleair Bluffs, Florida (Wikipedia). Secondary source for the 2020 Census population, area, ZIP code and the Belleair Causeway connection; the figures are reported there from 2020 Census and Census Gazetteer data. Verify against the Census Bureau before relying on them
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Look up the flood zone for any address
- Florida Statutes (Florida Senate). See §553.899 (milestone inspections) and §718.112(2)(g) (structural integrity reserve studies). These provisions have been amended recently; confirm the current text
- ABODE local knowledge. The commercial corridor, home-type descriptions and the comparison table reflect ABODE’s experience working in the area and are not statistics