Clearwater's commercial real estate market is tighter than most people realize. Average commercial property values hit $2.58 million in 2025, up nearly 25% from the prior year, and the retail market continues to absorb space faster than new supply can deliver it. Most brokers in Clearwater respond to that environment with exposure. TAMBAY Commercial responds with strategy. Before any Clearwater property goes to market, Tom Brubaker derives true market value using income analysis, current buyer behavior in Pinellas County, debt constraints, and real competition data. The result is a sale process designed to force buyers to compete, not simply respond to a listing.
Every engagement at TAMBAY Commercial starts with one principle: you deserve to know what your property is actually worth before anyone makes a move. Tom Brubaker is a state-certified appraiser and licensed broker with 35 years of experience across the Tampa Bay market, including Pinellas County. When you work with TAMBAY Commercial in Clearwater, you work directly with Tom from the first conversation through closing. National chains route Clearwater clients through associates. TAMBAY Commercial does not.
For Clearwater property owners ready to sell, our seller representation combines certified pricing with a structured marketing strategy designed to create buyer competition. Our commercial property valuation service gives sellers, buyers, and lenders a defensible market value conclusion before negotiations begin. Investors acquiring income-producing assets in Pinellas County rely on our investment sales expertise to evaluate what a property actually generates versus what a seller projects. For landlords, our landlord representation service accurately positions your Clearwater asset and attracts credit-qualified tenants across office, retail, and medical sectors.
Clearwater’s commercial market spans over 755,000 square feet of office space, 1.9 million square feet of retail, and 210 active listings for sale as of 2025. The average cap rate for commercial properties in Clearwater is 6.8%, and average asking rents run $23.16 per square foot across all property types. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing, TAMBAY Commercial gives you certified market intelligence before the conversation starts.
When you hire TAMBAY Commercial for commercial real estate in Clearwater, Tom Brubaker handles your transaction personally from start to finish. No handoffs. No associates. No national chain workflow where the managing broker signs the listing agreement and a junior agent takes the calls. Tom has 35 years of experience across Pinellas and the broader Tampa Bay commercial market, served as President of FGCAR, and holds state certification as a general real estate appraiser. That credential means every recommendation is backed by certified analysis grounded in real market data. He brings the same rigor to a retail strip center on US-19 as he does to an office building acquisition in Downtown Clearwater.
Kristin Phillips is an M&A advisor with a disciplined, apprenticeship-driven background that sets her apart in an industry where many learn through costly trial and error. Rather than entering the field untrained, Kristin spent five years as an understudy to Tom Brubaker—an appraiser and broker with more than 35 years of experience—gaining hands-on expertise across mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate before advising clients independently. Her path into M&A is rooted in entrepreneurship; she previously founded and operated a startup compounding pharmacy, giving her firsthand insight into the realities, risks, and rewards of business ownership. That combination of entrepreneurial experience and rigorous mentorship allows Kristin to approach every transaction with precision, prudence, and a deep respect for the complexity of buying and selling businesses.
TAMBAY Commercial publishes market analysis on the commercial real estate conditions shaping Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay region. Each article reflects Tom Brubaker’s perspective as a certified appraiser. Whether you want to understand office vacancy trends in Clearwater’s Mid-Pinellas submarket, how retail absorption along US-19 compares to the regional average, or what cap rates currently look like for income-producing assets in Pinellas County, our Insights give you the context behind the numbers. For current Clearwater commercial real estate market data, CommercialCafe provides updated listings and market overviews.
Yes. TAMBAY Commercial actively represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Pinellas County, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, and surrounding areas. Tom Brubaker has 35 years of experience across the full Tampa Bay market and treats Clearwater as a primary service area. Every engagement in Clearwater receives the same direct, appraisal-backed service as any Tampa transaction, with Tom personally handling the work from first conversation through closing.
Clearwater’s commercial market includes office buildings, retail space, industrial and warehouse properties, medical office, and commercial land. The market currently has over 755,000 square feet of office space and 1.9 million square feet of retail inventory. Historic Bayview has the highest concentration of office listings, while Downtown Clearwater leads in retail availability. Industrial opportunities are concentrated in the Country Club Estates neighborhood. Average asking rents across all property types run approximately $23.16 per square foot.
The average cap rate for commercial properties in Clearwater is currently 6.8%, with average asking prices running approximately $385 per square foot across available listings. Office properties averaged $23.12 per square foot in asking rent in 2024, with Class A space commanding higher rates in select submarkets. The average commercial property list price in Clearwater reached $2.58 million in 2025, up nearly 25% from 2024. For a certified analysis of how these figures apply to a specific property type or submarket, contact TAMBAY Commercial directly.
The primary difference is direct access to the principal broker and the depth of analysis behind every recommendation. At national chains and larger regional firms operating in Clearwater, clients typically work with an associate after the listing agreement is signed. At TAMBAY Commercial, Tom Brubaker handles your transaction personally from start to finish. His background as a state-certified appraiser also means pricing recommendations are grounded in a supportable market value conclusion derived from income analysis, comparable sales, and current buyer behavior in Pinellas County, not a broker estimate shaped by the desire to win your listing.
Clearwater’s commercial market is performing well across multiple asset classes. Office vacancy in the Mid-Pinellas County submarket ran 8.51% in 2024, the lowest in the Clearwater market. The retail sector continues to absorb space faster than new supply delivers, with Downtown Clearwater and the US-19 corridor representing the most active retail submarkets. Average commercial property values rose approximately 25% from 2024 to 2025. With 210 active listings for sale across all property types and an average cap rate of 6.8%, Clearwater remains an active market for investors and owner-users. Contact TAMBAY Commercial for a current analysis specific to your property type.
Tom’s industry experience and expertise is unsurpassed. With over 30 years experience, he is experienced in all facets of business acquisitions, commercial real estate and market trends. He brings his A-game to the negotiation table and guides you throughout the entire process. If you are looking to buy a new business or sell an existing one, I highly recommend TAMBAY!
I have known Tom and his organization for years. We have worked together on multiple occasions, and everything he does is professional, timely and gets things closed. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a business broker in Florida.
Our buy-side firm has worked on three deals with TAMBAY. Tom and Kristin were a delight to work with each time. Tom brings years of knowledge and experience, but you still get the care and attention you can only get by working with a local team with deep roots in Tampa Bay.
