Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Placido Bayou
Gated calm minutes from downtown St Pete
13
Homes for sale
$620,000
Median list price
$366
Avg price / sqft
14
Median days on market
Placido Bayou is one of St Petersburg's quieter gated enclaves, where winding streets, mature landscaping, and preserved wetlands give the neighborhood a settled, low-traffic feel. Nearly every home here sits behind a gate — 11 of the 13 current listings are gated — and the area draws buyers who want privacy without giving up a short hop to the water and the city core. With Northeast High School and North Shore Elementary among the assigned schools and downtown Tampa roughly 31 minutes away, it balances everyday convenience with a retreat-like setting. Buyers comparing nearby options often look at Shore Acres and Winston Park before landing here.
The market today is tight and moves quickly: just 13 homes are active, and the median listing sits at $620,000 with a wide spread from $224,900 up to $2,295,000. Homes that are priced right don't linger — the median time on market is 14 days, and over the past year 55 homes sold at a median of $670,000. If you're weighing the broader market, it's worth tracking St Petersburg homes for sale and neighboring Greater Pinellas Point to see how Placido Bayou's gated premium compares.
Placido Bayou is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$224,900 – $2.3M price range
2,146 sqft median home
$574/mo median HOA
$7,500/mo median rent
56 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Placido Bayou
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$1,260,000
5111 QUEEN PALM TERRACE NE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,558 sqft
$620,000
402 DATE PALM COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,940 sqft
$445,000
495 ST TROPEZ CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,061 sqft
$295,000
484 SANTA CRUZ PLACE NE UNIT F, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft
$299,900$315,000
4843 NAPOLI COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft
$1,095,000
4851 WINDMILL PALM TERRACE NE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,474 sqft
$599,000$629,900
629 SEGOVIA COURT NE UNIT 405, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,159 sqft
$2,295,000
1230 DARLINGTON OAK CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,254 sqft
$1,625,000$1,650,000
1246 DARLINGTON OAK CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,770 sqft
$799,000$825,000
355 RED CEDAR COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,146 sqft
$224,900$234,900
500 SANTA CRUZ PLACE NE UNIT D, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft
$564,900
491 ST TROPEZ CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Placido Bayou market
56
Sold, last 12 months
$665,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Placido Bayou vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Placido Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Placido Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Placido Bayou home
≈ $4,486/mo
$620,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$574/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$7,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,374
Median age
58
Median income
$119,934
Median home value
$576,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Placido Bayou
Entertainment
Top 16% 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.
Active
Top 19% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 24% 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.
Food & Drink
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.
Entertainment
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.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Placido Bayou FAQs
Is Placido Bayou a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who value a quiet, gated setting with mature landscaping and preserved natural areas, yet want easy access to St Petersburg's waterfront and downtown Tampa about 31 minutes away. Assigned schools include North Shore Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle, and Northeast High School. The neighborhood's low-traffic streets and privacy are a big part of its appeal.
Is Placido Bayou expensive?+
It sits on the higher end of the St Petersburg market, with a median list price of $620,000 and five of 13 active homes priced above $1 million. That said, there's real range — current listings run from $224,900 all the way up to $2,295,000 — so there's room for different budgets. Comparing it against St Petersburg homes for sale overall helps frame the gated premium.
What do homes cost in Placido Bayou?+
The median list price is $620,000 and the average works out to about $366 per square foot, with a median home size around 2,146 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 55 homes sold at a median price of $670,000. Pricing varies widely depending on whether a home is waterfront, has a pool, or sits in the luxury tier.
How is the market in Placido Bayou right now?+
Inventory is limited with just 13 active listings, and homes move fast at a median of 14 days on market. Sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price, which points to a market where realistic pricing gets results. For buyers, that means being ready to act when the right home comes up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee here is about $574 per month, which reflects the gated infrastructure and common-area upkeep. Median property taxes run roughly $5,222 per year. Both figures vary by home, so confirm the specifics on any property you're considering.
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