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It's a steady, family-oriented part of northern St Petersburg with a feeder path toward schools like MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL. The location balances access to the Gulf beaches with a quick cross-bay commute — about 25 minutes to Tampa International Airport. It suits buyers who want practical, residential living without the premium of a waterfront address.

Compared to much of St Petersburg, this zone is relatively approachable, with a median list price of $333,900 and sold homes over the past year landing at a median of $399,900. That said, prices span a wide range — from $50,000 up to $2.1 million — and 19 active listings are priced above $1 million, so there's a luxury tier too.

The median active list price is $333,900, and homes are trading at about $291 per square foot against a median size of roughly 1,018 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 351 homes sold at a median price of $399,900, giving a solid sense of real closing values in St Petersburg homes for sale.

It leans toward buyers at the moment. Homes are averaging 75 days on market and sellers are collecting about 96% of their asking price, which signals room to negotiate. With 100 active listings to choose from, including 18 new-construction options, there's healthy selection.

The median HOA here runs about $549 per month, which points to a fair number of condo and managed communities in the mix — only two active listings are gated. Median property taxes come in around $2,451 per year, and median rent sits near $2,095 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.