Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Lellman Heights
An affordable foothold in central St Pete
1
Homes for sale
$274,900
Median list price
$364
Avg price / sqft
57
Median days on market
Lellman Heights sits in central Pinellas County, close enough to the rest of St Petersburg to feel connected without the premium pricing of the waterfront enclaves. Homes here run small and practical, and the neighborhood keeps an easygoing, lived-in character — the kind of place where modest square footage trades for a shorter commute and a lower cost of entry. Tampa International Airport is roughly 25 minutes out and Downtown Tampa about 27, so getting across the bay is genuinely quick.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible corners of the area, with a median list price of $274,900 against recent sold prices closer to $325,000. Inventory is thin — just one active listing at the moment — so when something comes up, it moves; sellers averaged 97% of asking over the past year. If Lellman Heights is tight, nearby Disston Heights and Greater Pinellas Point are worth watching for similar value, while Shore Acres leans toward the waterfront set.
Lellman Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$274,900 – $275K price range
756 sqft median home
$2,125/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lellman Heights
Every active listing inside the Lellman Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Lellman Heights market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$325,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
11 days
Median time to sell
Lellman Heights vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 20.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lellman Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lellman Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lellman Heights home
≈ $2,036/mo
$274,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,125/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,389
Median age
38
Median income
$40,914
Median home value
$172,461
Beyond the listings
Living in Lellman Heights
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 10% 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.
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Appearance oriented
Top 21% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Lellman Heights FAQs
Is Lellman Heights a good place to live?+
It's a practical, well-located neighborhood in central St Petersburg that trades big square footage for affordability and a short drive across the bay. Tampa International Airport is about 25 minutes out and Downtown Tampa around 27. Assigned schools include Lealman Avenue Elementary, Tyrone Middle, and Dixie M. Hollins High School.
Is Lellman Heights expensive?+
Not by St Petersburg standards — the median list price is $274,900, well below the pricing of the waterfront enclaves. The tradeoff is size, with homes averaging around 756 square feet and about $364 per square foot. Buyers after comparable value can also look at nearby Disston Heights.
What do homes cost in Lellman Heights?+
The single active listing is priced at $274,900, while homes sold over the past 12 months carried a median sold price of $325,000. That gap reflects how little comes to market here and how quickly well-priced homes trade.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and competitive — there's just one active listing against 11 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 37 days to sell and sellers are averaging 97% of asking, so serious buyers should be ready to move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA for the neighborhood, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple. The median property tax runs about $4,539 a year, and for comparison, median rent in the area is roughly $2,125 a month.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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