Safety Harbor, Florida is located right outside of Clearwater, but also is just a few miles away from Tampa. This older town with a population of over 17,000 was started in 1917 and is located on the northwest side of Old Tampa Bay.
Living in Safety Harbor has the definite advantage of being close to recreational areas. The region serves as a tourist attraction so there are many activities and places to see nearby. Some fantastic national parks are within just a few miles of Safety Harbor and they include the Caladesi Island State Park, the Honeymoon Island State Park, the Sand Key Park, to name a few of many, and there are numerous beaches. Among the unique things you can do in this area is watch both manatees and dolphins, with tours going out regularly.
Many things that you need in the way of jobs, shopping, education, etc., are close at hand. Safety Harbor has many amenities of life, and there are many more close by in the larger cities of Clearwater and Tampa that are within easy reach. Two international airports are close by - the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and the Tampa International Airport.
Safety Harbor real estate varies quite a variety in style, size and in the price range. The community is largely made up of families and so the area has facilities and activities geared to meet their needs.
Right now there is a buyer's market going on in the Safety Harbor real estate. That means that it is more favorable for the buyer than for the seller right now. This is because sellers have had to come down in price slightly because there are so many homes on the market. The interest rates on mortgages are also still reasonably good making it the ideal time for you to buy your home in the Safety Harbor region.
