Belleair is a town of about 4,300 people on a bluff above Clearwater Harbor, just south of Clearwater. It began in 1896 with Henry B. Plant's Belleview Hotel and incorporated in 1925 on a plan by John Nolen. It is home to Belleair Country Club, Florida's oldest golf club, and Pelican Golf Club, host of the LPGA's The ANNIKA.
Belleair is one of the neighborhoods in Clearwater.
Belleair is a town in Pinellas County on a bluff above Clearwater Harbor, just south of Clearwater. It began in 1896, when Henry B. Plant built the Belleview Hotel, and incorporated in 1925 on a street plan by John Nolen. The 2020 census counted about 4,300 residents. Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers in Belleair from Engel & Völkers South Tampa, often with golf and waterfront buyers who want a small town close to Clearwater and the Gulf beaches.
Living in Belleair
Belleair sits on one of the highest points of the Pinellas coast, between Clearwater to the north and Largo and Belleair Bluffs to the south. The Belleview Inn, a restored section of the 1897 hotel, still stands on Belleview Boulevard. Belleair Country Club, founded in 1897, has two Donald Ross courses, and its West Course was restored to the 1924 Ross design in 2022. Pelican Golf Club hosts The ANNIKA, the LPGA Tour’s November stop, each year. The Belleair Causeway leads west to Belleair Beach and the Gulf. Downtown Clearwater and Morton Plant Hospital are minutes north.
The Belleair market
Most of Belleair was built after 1950, so the stock runs from mid-century ranch homes on tree-shaded lots to large new builds on the water and the golf courses. Harbor-front and course-front lots set the top of the range. The town keeps a historic registry of more than 30 protected properties, so check an address before you plan changes. Club membership at Belleair Country Club and Pelican is separate from any home purchase. Waterfront homes need the same flood and seawall review as anywhere on the coast. See the golf course homes guide, the waterfront homes guide, and Belleair Beach.
Boundaries
Pinellas County, between the City of Clearwater to the north and Largo and Belleair Bluffs to the south, with Clearwater Harbor on the west. Belleair Road and Indian Rocks Road are the main approaches. ZIP 33756.
Homes in Belleair
More than two-thirds of the town was built after 1950, so the stock runs from mid-century ranch homes on large tree-shaded lots to new construction on the harbor and the golf courses. Harbor-front and course-front lots sit at the top of the range. The town keeps a historic registry of more than 30 protected properties, which can affect exterior changes on those homes.
Nearby amenities
Belleair Country Club (two Donald Ross courses, private); Pelican Golf Club (private; host of The ANNIKA on the LPGA Tour); the Belleview Inn; the Belleair Causeway to Belleair Beach and the Gulf; Morton Plant Hospital and downtown Clearwater to the north; Largo and the Pinellas Trail; Tampa International Airport, typically 35 to 45 minutes.
Newest listings in Belleair
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belleair the same as Belleair Beach?
No. Belleair is a town on the mainland bluff above Clearwater Harbor. Belleair Beach is a separate town on the barrier island across the Belleair Causeway. Belleair Bluffs and Belleair Shore are also separate municipalities.
What golf is in Belleair?
Belleair Country Club, founded in 1897, has two Donald Ross courses; its West Course was restored to the 1924 design in 2022. Pelican Golf Club hosts The ANNIKA, the LPGA Tour event, each November. Both are private clubs with membership separate from any home purchase.
How far is Belleair from the beach?
Belleair Beach is across the Belleair Causeway, typically 5 to 10 minutes. Clearwater Beach is typically 15 to 20 minutes north.
