Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Crescent Lake
Historic homes around a lake, minutes from downtown
2
Homes for sale
$907,500
Median list price
$437
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
Crescent Lake is one of St. Petersburg's most walkable historic neighborhoods, built around the lake and park that give it its name. The streets carry a mix of bungalows and larger vintage homes, and downtown is close enough that you can trade lakeside quiet for city energy in a few minutes. It sits comfortably among St. Pete's established neighborhoods like Winston Park and Disston Heights, with easy reach to the rest of St Petersburg's housing market.
For buyers, this is a tight, competitive pocket. There are just 3 active listings right now with a median list price of $899,900, and homes are moving in about 21 days. Over the past year 14 homes sold at a median of $974,500, with sellers collecting roughly 96% of asking — so pricing here holds, and well-prepared offers matter. If inventory is too thin, nearby Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point are worth a look.
Crescent Lake is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$870,000 – $945K price range
2,082 sqft median home
$1,698/mo median rent
17 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crescent Lake
$870,000$899,900
857 21ST AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft
$945,000$960,000
871 17TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,234 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crescent Lake boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Crescent Lake market
17
Sold, last 12 months
$1,099,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
18 days
Median time to sell
Crescent Lake vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 28.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crescent Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crescent Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crescent Lake home
≈ $6,214/mo
$907,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,698/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
989
Median age
48
Median income
$120,347
Median home value
$592,427
Beyond the listings
Living in Crescent Lake
Active
Top 3% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 7% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
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Straight answers
Crescent Lake FAQs
Is Crescent Lake a good place to live?+
It's one of St. Petersburg's established historic neighborhoods, built around a lake and park with walkable streets and quick access to downtown. Tampa International Airport is about 29 minutes out and downtown Tampa roughly 30. Families are assigned to St. Petersburg High School, John Hopkins Middle, and Woodlawn Elementary.
Is Crescent Lake expensive?+
It sits at the higher end of St. Petersburg's neighborhoods, with a median list price of $899,900 and homes selling at a median of $974,500 over the past year. At an average of $473 per square foot, it prices above many nearby pockets like Disston Heights. Buyers looking for more value often widen their search to adjacent areas.
What do homes cost in Crescent Lake?+
Active listings currently range from $670,000 to $960,000, with a median list price of $899,900 and a median home size around 1,929 square feet. The average price works out to about $473 per square foot. Inventory is limited, with just 3 homes on the market right now.
How is the market in Crescent Lake?+
It's competitive and moving quickly — the median days on market is 21, and sellers averaged 96% of asking over the past 12 months. With 14 sales in that window and only 3 active listings, well-priced homes don't sit long. Come prepared to act when the right listing surfaces.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA structure reported for this neighborhood, which is typical for St. Pete's older historic streets. Property taxes run higher given home values, with a median around $14,619 per year. Budget for that annual figure when comparing monthly costs.
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