Lakewood Elementary School

It's a practical fit for buyers who want south St Petersburg's mix of waterfront and everyday neighborhoods within reach of the bay. The zone feeds recognizable schools including Azalea Middle School, and both Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa sit around 34–35 minutes away for cross-bay work or travel.

It depends heavily on what you're after — the median list price is $352,500, but active listings stretch from $29,000 all the way to $3,095,000. With average price per square foot at $321 and a median home size around 1,310 sqft, there's genuine range for both entry-level and higher-end buyers.

Over the last 12 months, 268 homes sold at a median price of $371,850, slightly above the current $352,500 median list price. Sellers averaged about 95% of asking, so realistic offers close to list are landing deals.

It's a measured market with 134 active listings and a median 58 days on market, which gives buyers time to compare rather than rush. With sellers netting roughly 95% of asking, there's negotiating room — and segments like the 39 waterfront and 44 gated listings mean specific searches still have depth.

The median HOA here runs about $740 per month, on the higher side and often tied to the gated and waterfront communities in the zone. Median property tax comes in around $4,043 per year, and for comparison the median rent is $2,425 per month if you're weighing buying against renting.