Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Brightwood
An affordable foothold in central St Petersburg
3
Homes for sale
$220,000
Median list price
$269
Avg price / sqft
88
Median days on market
Brightwood is a small, centrally located pocket of St Petersburg homes for sale where modest single-story homes keep prices grounded. The neighborhood sits within easy reach of surrounding communities like Disston Heights and Greater Pinellas Point, and the commute puts both downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport roughly 29 minutes away.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible entry points on the Pinellas peninsula. With just 3 active listings and a median list price of $220,000, inventory is thin but priced to move for first-timers and investors. Homes here average around 925 square feet, so you're buying compact and practical rather than sprawling — a reasonable trade for the location.
Brightwood is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $450K price range
925 sqft median home
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Brightwood
$220,000
2021 16TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft
$450,000
1550 21ST STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft
$215,000$225,000
1946 15TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Brightwood market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$122,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
0 days
Median time to sell
Brightwood vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Brightwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Brightwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Brightwood home
≈ $1,556/mo
$220,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
16
Median age
56
Median income
$11,385
Beyond the listings
Living in Brightwood
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Beliefs
Top 22% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Active
Top 24% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Emotional
Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Brightwood FAQs
Is Brightwood a good place to live?+
Brightwood works well for buyers who want a central St Petersburg address without a big price tag, with downtown Tampa and the airport each about 29 minutes away. Assigned schools include Melrose Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Gibbs High. It's a compact, practical neighborhood rather than a resort-style one — ideal if location and value matter more than square footage.
Is Brightwood expensive?+
It's one of the more affordable pockets in the area, with a median list price of $220,000 and active listings ranging from $215,000 to $450,000. At an average of $269 per square foot, the smaller home sizes keep total prices accessible compared with pricier St Pete neighborhoods like Shore Acres.
What do homes cost in Brightwood?+
Current active listings carry a median list price of $220,000, with the median home around 925 square feet. The one home sold in the last 12 months closed at $122,000, so there's a real spread between older entry-level stock and newer or larger listings on the market now.
How is the market in Brightwood?+
Inventory is tight, with just 3 active listings and only 1 sale in the past year, so individual listings carry outsized weight. Homes have been taking a median of 88 days to sell, but sellers are getting 100% of asking on average — meaning well-priced homes do find buyers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no significant HOA presence in Brightwood's current data, so you're generally buying without monthly association dues. Property taxes run a median of about $2,243 per year, which is modest and in line with the neighborhood's affordable price points.
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