Clearwater mansion, once home to colorful former mayor, on the market for $3.1M

A Belleair property that was previously home to a prominent Clearwater mayor is on the market for $3.1 million.

The ‘Ruder Estate,’ a restored, 7,193-square-foot home, sits on nearly one acre of manicured gardens and combines “architectural grandeur with one of the region’s most compelling backstories,” Cheri Boudreau of Smith & Associates Real Estate, who is handling the listing, says in a statement. 

“The Ruder mansion is an embodiment of Belleair history,” Boudreau says. “Situated near the Belleair Country Club and Clearwater Harbor, this architectural masterpiece comes with an incredible civic story and a deep commitment to the region.”