Homes zoned for
Melrose Elementary School
An affordable foothold in central St Petersburg
38
Homes for sale
$307,500
Median list price
$275
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
The Melrose Elementary attendance zone sits in the heart of St Petersburg, a stretch of established neighborhoods where modestly sized homes and a genuinely urban location put you within a short drive of the city's core. With eight new-construction listings currently on the market, it's a pocket that's steadily seeing fresh inventory arrive alongside its older housing stock. Buyers who want the convenience of central St Petersburg homes for sale without the waterfront premium tend to gravitate here.
The market reality is refreshingly accessible: the median list price is $330,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $270,000, with homes averaging around 1,246 square feet. Properties are moving at a reasonable clip — a median of 21 days on market and sellers collecting 97% of asking on average. If you're weighing your options against nearby zones like Azalea Middle School or Bay Point Middle School, it's worth pulling up the live map to compare block by block.
Melrose Elementary School is an attendance zone in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$199,990 – $845K price range
1,097 sqft median home
$2,050/mo median rent
51 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$550,000
1747 YOUVAL COURT S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,301 sqft
$305,000
2112 25TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft
$269,900
2410 18TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 1 ba · 927 sqft
$215,000
2336 18TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft
$284,900
2620 13TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,075 sqft
$230,000
1535 PRESTON STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft
$395,000
1754 27TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,157 sqft
$385,000
2629 14TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
7 bd · 3 ba · 1,860 sqft
$299,000$315,000
2310 17TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft
$340,000
1834 21ST STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,458 sqft
$329,900$339,900
2452 17TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$315,000$325,000
1435 PRESCOTT STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 867 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Melrose Elementary School market
51
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Melrose Elementary School vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 28.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Melrose Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Melrose Elementary School home
≈ $2,041/mo
$307,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,050/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,681
Median age
40
Median income
$48,890
Median home value
$203,614
Beyond the listings
Living in Melrose Elementary School
Relationships
Top 17% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 18% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Culture
Top 19% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Culture
Top 22% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Melrose Elementary School FAQs
Is the Melrose Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice for buyers who want a central St Petersburg address without paying waterfront prices. The location keeps you close to the city core and about 29 minutes from Downtown Tampa, and steady new construction is bringing fresh options into the mix.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared to much of St Petersburg, no — the median list price is $330,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $270,000. Listings span a wide range from $189,000 up to $845,000, so there's room for both entry-level buyers and those wanting more.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect to pay around $270 per square foot for a home that runs about 1,246 square feet at the median. That translates to a median list price of $330,000, with eight new-construction listings among the 35 homes currently active.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and moving efficiently. Homes are going under contract in a median of 21 days, sellers are getting 97% of asking on average, and 51 homes have sold here over the last 12 months. You can track current inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes in this zone carry no HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. The median annual property tax is about $2,796, and if you're considering renting instead, the median rent runs around $2,100 a month.
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