Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Big Bayou
Quiet waterside living near St Pete's southern bayou
5
Homes for sale
$649,000
Median list price
$407
Avg price / sqft
34
Median days on market
Big Bayou sits along St Petersburg's southeastern edge, where the shoreline bends into the tidal inlet that gives the neighborhood its name. It's a low-key, residential pocket close to the water, with easy reach to nearby communities like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point, and the kind of calm that comes from being tucked away from the busier parts of the city. For buyers who want proximity to the bay without the premium of a marquee waterfront address, it hits a practical middle.
The market here is small and selective — just 5 active listings right now, with a median list price of $649,000 and homes spanning from the low $400,000s up past $3 million. Over the past year 5 homes sold at a median of $435,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking, so well-priced homes move. With a median of 34 days on market, there's room to be deliberate, but not room to wait indefinitely. Buyers comparing options across St Petersburg homes for sale will find Big Bayou is more about location and character than volume.
Big Bayou is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$422,000 – $3.3M price range
1,521 sqft median home
$2,100/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Big Bayou
$797,000
2534 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,521 sqft
$3,250,000
2785 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
7 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,269 sqft
$422,000$428,500
2324 OAKDALE STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$480,000$500,000
325 WISCONSIN COURT S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,252 sqft
$649,000
2720 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,964 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Big Bayou market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$435,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
10 days
Median time to sell
Big Bayou vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Big Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Big Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Big Bayou home
≈ $4,302/mo
$649,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
464
Median age
42
Median income
$91,641
Median home value
$340,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Big Bayou
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Top 19% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 20% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 21% 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.
Relationships
Top 22% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Big Bayou FAQs
Is Big Bayou a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, water-adjacent neighborhood in southeastern St Petersburg, close to established communities like Winston Park and within easy reach of the bay. Assigned schools are Lakewood Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Lakewood High, and Tampa International Airport is about a 31-minute drive. It suits buyers who want calm and proximity to the water over a high-traffic address.
Is Big Bayou expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for St Petersburg, with a median list price of $649,000 and homes averaging $407 per square foot. There's real spread, though — current listings run from $422,000 up to $3,250,000, so there's entry at several price points.
What do homes cost in Big Bayou?+
The median list price is $649,000, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $435,000 — a reminder that list and sold figures can differ in a small market. The median home size is around 1,521 square feet. Buyers comparing nearby options like Disston Heights will find Big Bayou skews toward the higher end.
How is the market in Big Bayou?+
It's a low-inventory market with just 5 active listings and 5 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 34 days to sell and sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so fairly priced properties move efficiently without aggressive bidding.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee reported for Big Bayou, which keeps monthly carrying costs simpler than in many managed communities. The median annual property tax runs about $8,078, so factor that into your budget alongside the purchase price.
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