Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Tropical Shores
Waterfront living minutes from downtown St Pete
3
Homes for sale
$1,195,000
Median list price
$619
Avg price / sqft
5
Median days on market
Tropical Shores sits in the southern reaches of St Petersburg, a small waterfront enclave where the pace is quiet and the bay is close. This is a neighborhood of established homes near the water, with easy proximity to the city's core and the kind of residential calm that draws buyers who want space without sacrificing location. Nearby pockets like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point share that southern-St-Pete character, and Tampa is a straightforward 32-minute drive via the airport corridor.
For buyers today, this is a thin, high-end market. There are just two active listings, with a median list price of $1,254,950 and only 11 homes sold in the past year. Properties take their time — a median of 76.5 days on market — and sellers are collecting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but little inventory to choose from. Compare it with Disston Heights if you want more options at a different price point.
Tropical Shores is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$509,900 – $2.0M price range
1,554 sqft median home
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tropical Shores
$1,195,000
2440 S SHORE DRIVE SE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft
$2,000,000
2480 E BAY ISLE DRIVE SE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,658 sqft
$509,900$519,900
2671 W BAY ISLE DRIVE SE, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tropical Shores market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$1,125,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Tropical Shores vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 239.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropical Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tropical Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropical Shores home
≈ $7,038/mo
$1,195,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
512
Median age
48
Median income
$175,172
Median home value
$491,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropical Shores
Active
Top 5% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Beliefs
Top 9% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Tropical Shores FAQs
Is Tropical Shores a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established waterfront pocket in southern St Petersburg with low density and easy access to the city and Tampa. Homes are assigned to Lakewood Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Lakewood High School. The 32-minute drive to Tampa International Airport makes commuting and travel manageable.
Is Tropical Shores expensive?+
Yes — it's an upper-end neighborhood, with a median list price of $1,254,950 and an average of $545 per square foot. The current range runs from $509,900 to $2,000,000, so there's some spread, but most inventory sits well above the St Petersburg average.
What do homes cost in Tropical Shores?+
The median list price is $1,254,950, and homes that sold over the past year had a median sold price of $1,125,000. With a median home size around 2,087 square feet and pricing near $545 per square foot, expect larger or waterfront properties to push toward the top of the range. Nearby Shore Acres can offer alternatives at different price points.
How is the market in Tropical Shores?+
It's a thin, patient market — just two active listings and 11 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 76.5 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, which leaves room for negotiation.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data on record for the active listings, which is common for this kind of established neighborhood. Property taxes run a median of about $7,087 per year, so factor that into your carrying costs alongside the purchase price.
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