Neighborhood · St Pete Beach, Florida
Brightwater
Waterfront living at the edge of the Gulf
8
Homes for sale
$3,425,000
Median list price
$779
Avg price / sqft
102
Median days on market
Brightwater sits on the barrier island of St Pete Beach, where canal-front streets put boats in the backyard and the Gulf within a short walk. This is a water-first neighborhood — seven of the eight homes on the market right now are waterfront, and six have pools — with nearby communities like Pass-a-grille Beach, Blind Pass, and Belle Vista sharing the same island-living rhythm. Tampa International is about 42 minutes away, so you stay connected without giving up the beach-town pace.
This is a high-end, small-inventory market, so expect to move deliberately. The median list price is $3,425,000 against a median home size of about 4,077 square feet and roughly $779 per square foot, with just eight active listings ranging from $299,000 to $7,000,000. Homes take time to trade here — a median 86 days on market — and over the past year seven sales closed at a median of $2,000,000, with sellers collecting about 91% of asking. Pricing right and negotiating well both matter at this level.
Brightwater is a community in St Pete Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$299,000 – $7.0M price range
4,077 sqft median home
$638/mo median HOA
$7,000/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Brightwater
$7,000,000
5400 PALI WAY, ST PETE BEACH
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,938 sqft
$4,950,000
504 55 TH AVENUE, ST PETE BEACH
4 bd · 4 ba · 5,138 sqft
$1,900,000$2,000,000
423 55TH AVENUE, ST PETE BEACH
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,513 sqft
$1,299,000
5412 PALI WAY, ST PETE BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 sqft
$299,000
175 55TH AVENUE UNIT 204, ST PETE BEACH
1 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft
$4,995,000$5,299,000
5408 PALI WAY, ST PETE BEACH
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,641 sqft
$1,600,000$1,740,000
411 55TH AVENUE, ST PETE BEACH
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,783 sqft
$4,950,000$5,420,069
5405 LEILANI DRIVE, ST PETE BEACH
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,213 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Brightwater market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$2,000,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
211 days
Median time to sell
Brightwater vs St Pete Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 66.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Brightwater boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Brightwater is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Brightwater home
≈ $21,041/mo
$3,425,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$638/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$7,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
283
Median age
64
Median income
$124,083
Median home value
$1,041,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Brightwater
Food & Drink
Top 6% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Top 11% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Straight answers
Brightwater FAQs
Is Brightwater a good place to live?+
If your idea of home includes water views, boat access, and the beach a short walk away, Brightwater delivers — seven of eight current listings are waterfront and six have pools. It shares the barrier-island character of neighbors like Three Palms Point, with Tampa International about 42 minutes out when you need to travel. Assigned schools include Azalea Elementary, Azalea Middle, and Boca Ciega High.
Is Brightwater expensive?+
Yes — this is one of the pricier pockets on the island, with a median list price of $3,425,000 and an average of about $779 per square foot. All seven of the homes on the market in the main price band are listed above $1 million, so budget accordingly.
What do homes cost in Brightwater?+
Active listings currently run from $299,000 up to $7,000,000, with a median list price of $3,425,000 and a median home size around 4,077 square feet. Over the past 12 months, seven homes sold at a median price of $2,000,000, so the sold numbers run below the current asking medians.
How is the Brightwater market right now?+
It's a small, deliberate market — eight active listings and a median of 86 days on market mean homes don't sell overnight. Over the last year, sellers collected about 91% of their asking price across seven closings, which tells you there's genuine room to negotiate at this level.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect a median HOA of about $638 per month and median annual property taxes near $25,769, both reflecting the waterfront, high-value nature of homes here. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is around $6,000 per month.
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