1249 ESSEX DRIVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33710
Active255 days on marketListed Dec 10, 2025MLS #TB8455341
About this home
1249 ESSEX DRIVE N
YOUR PRIVATE FLORIDA OASIS AWAITS! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY WITH A HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER! Step into tropical living with this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage-style home where charm, comfort, and modern style come together perfectly. Inside, a bright and open floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere, while the split-bedroom layout offers added privacy for everyday living and overnight guests. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. The real showstopper is outside. Step into your own private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling pool, inviting outdoor living space, and a tropical atmosphere perfect for enjoying the Florida lifestyle year-round. Whether you're relaxing after a long day, soaking up the sunshine, or entertaining friends and family, this backyard was made to be enjoyed. Perfect as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing investment, this property offers incredible flexibility and has a proven history of strong profitability. There is also an option to purchase the home fully furnished and equipped, creating a truly turn-key opportunity from day one. Ask the listing agent for additional details regarding investment performance, income potential, and available furnishings. Move-in ready, full of charm, and offering your own private tropical escape, this is the Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for. Bring your offer and make it yours!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,141
Sqft
0.17 ac
Lot size
1951
Year built
One
Levels
$434
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,880 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,880/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+23.8%
$/sqft vs St Petersburg actives
$434 vs $340
Days on market
255 vs 57 typical
Where $434/sqft sits among the 400 St Petersburg actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Tyrone Gardens
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Tyrone Gardens — neighborhood snapshot
Population
738
Median age
47
Median income
$59,235
Median home value
$299,600
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
53%
For the school run
Pinellas County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The St Petersburg market
$380K → $402K
St Petersburg median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
222 of 400
St Petersburg actives have cut their price
Median sold price, St Petersburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 27% above the ST PETERSBURG 33710 median. See the full St Petersburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$325,000
1524 ESSEX DRIVE N · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 992 sqft · $328/sqft · 75 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$445,000
1529 ESSEX DRIVE N · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · $337/sqft · 81 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$377,000
1240 ESSEX DRIVE N · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 956 sqft · $394/sqft · 0 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Solance Kallendorf
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1249 ESSEX DRIVE N FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,880/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $7,052. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in St Petersburg?+
At $494,900, this home is listed about 15% above the St Petersburg median of $430,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1249 ESSEX DRIVE N?+
Northwest Elementary School (elementary), Tyrone Middle School (middle), Boca Ciega High School (high) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$494,900 runs 27% above the ST PETERSBURG 33710 median.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
255 days on market against a St Petersburg median of 57 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Northwest Elementary School, Tyrone Middle School, Boca Ciega High School — Northwest Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $549,000, now $494,900 — a $54K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of LUXURY & BEACH REALTY INC · Patrycja Henderson. MLS #TB8455341.
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