5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33705
Active123 days on marketListed Apr 13, 2026MLS #TB8497172
About this home
5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B
Tucked away in the waterfront community of Waterside at Coquina Key, this fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom first-floor condo offers easy coastal living. Step inside to a bright, open living area with floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to your private waterfront porch. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of storage, while the spacious bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat. Outside, a fenced patio with dining space and a grill station is the perfect spot to sip morning coffee, enjoy sunset drinks, or entertain friends, all with water views. Additional highlights include tile flooring, crown molding, in-unit laundry, and parking. Waterside at Coquina Key is a gated, resort-style community with 24-hour security, two heated pools, hot tub, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball, kayak storage, and even a private clubhouse bar. Just minutes from all that Downtown St. Pete has to offer, and a short drive to the beaches, I-275, and Tampa International Airport, this move-in-ready condo makes it easy to enjoy the best of Florida living. Simply pack your bags and settle in!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
825
Sqft
0.12 ac
Lot size
1979
Year built
One
Levels
$3
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$178 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$178/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs WATERSIDE AT COQUINA KEY SOUTH
$3 vs $375
Days on market
123 vs 58 typical
Where $3/sqft sits among the 28 homes for sale in WATERSIDE AT COQUINA KEY SOUTH
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 Coquina Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Coquina Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
4,069
Median age
46
Median income
$104,283
Median home value
$329,549
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
309
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)
18 of 28
WATERSIDE AT COQUINA KEY SOUTH have cut their price
Median sold price, St Petersburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the ST PETERSBURG 33705 median. See the full St Petersburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$328,000
5075 STARFISH DRIVE SE UNIT C · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · $398/sqft · 197 DOM
Sold · May ’26$230,000
5072 STARFISH DRIVE SE UNIT F · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 823 sqft · $279/sqft · 80 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$220,000
4984 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 823 sqft · $267/sqft · 84 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
Yumiko Sugawara
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $178/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in St Petersburg?+
At $2,450, this home is listed about 99% below the St Petersburg median of $435,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5243 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT B?+
Lakewood Elementary School (elementary), Lakewood High School (high), Bay Point Middle School (middle) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the ST PETERSBURG 33705 market on paper
$2,450 is 99% below the ST PETERSBURG 33705 median of $293,500, and at $3/sqft it sits under the St Petersburg average of $381.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
123 days on market against a St Petersburg median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,500, now $2,450 — a $50 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of THE KEY GROUP · Danielle Taulbee. MLS #TB8497172.
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