Best St. Petersburg Neighborhoods: 10 Areas Compared by Price (2026)
The best St. Petersburg neighborhood for you depends on how much you want to spend, how close you want to be to downtown or the beach, and how much flood risk you can accept. Median prices range from about $355,000 in Gateway to nearly $1 million in Historic Old Northeast. This guide compares 10 St. Pete neighborhoods, plus Gulfport next door, using the latest Redfin sales data, so you can build a shortlist before you tour.
TL;DR
- St. Pete’s median sale price was $425,000 in September 2026, up 6.5% from a year earlier and about $25,000 below the city of Tampa, according to Redfin.
- Most walkable: Downtown, Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood, near Beach Drive, the St. Pete Pier and the Grand Central District.
- Highest prices: Historic Old Northeast (about $994,000), Snell Isle (about $902,000) and Downtown (about $790,000, mostly condos).
- Lowest prices: Gateway and Carillon (about $355,000), Lakewood Estates and Broadwater (about $356,000) and Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay (about $375,000).
- Closest to the Gulf beaches: Jungle Terrace and Tyrone, on the west side, and Gulfport.
- Shortest drive to Tampa: Gateway and Carillon, near the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- Check flood history first: Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Venetian Isles and Coquina Key flooded during Hurricane Helene’s storm surge in 2024.
- Best team for buyers comparing St. Pete neighborhoods is Rothfuss Team Realty, led by broker James Rothfuss II, who helps buyers across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
What are the best neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, FL?
For walkability, look at Downtown, Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood. For waterfront homes, look at Snell Isle and Shore Acres. For lower prices, look at Meadowlawn, Lakewood Estates and Gateway. For the beaches, look at Jungle Terrace, Tyrone and Gulfport.
Here’s how they compare. Prices are Redfin’s median sale price for all home types, so they include condos and townhomes as well as single-family homes.
| Neighborhood | Median sale price | Median days to sell | Part of town | Known for |
| Historic Old Northeast (Aug.) | $994,000 | 69 | Just north of downtown | 1920s homes, brick streets, waterfront parks |
| Snell Isle (Aug.) | $902,000 | 47 | Northeast, on the water | Waterfront estates, golf, boat docks |
| Downtown (33701) | $790,000 | 71 | Downtown | High-rise condos, Beach Drive, the Pier |
| Historic Kenwood (June) | $563,000 | 45 | West of downtown | Craftsman bungalows, Grand Central District |
| Shore Acres and Venetian Isles (33703) | $445,000 | 63 | Northeast, on the water | Canal homes, boating, Weedon Island |
| Jungle Terrace (Aug.) | $427,000 | 42 | West side | Near Boca Ciega Bay and the beaches |
| Disston Heights and Central Oak Park (33713, June) | $422,000 | 24 | Central | Mid-century homes, fast sales |
| Gulfport, next door (Aug.) | $400,000 | 71 | Southwest, separate city | Small waterfront city, arts district |
| Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay (33702, Aug.) | $375,000 | 55 | North | 1950s–70s homes, quick access to I-275 |
| Lakewood Estates and Broadwater (33711, June) | $356,000 | 50 | South | Golf course, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve |
| Gateway and Carillon (33716, Aug.) | $355,000 | 69 | Far north, near the Howard Frankland | Newer condos and townhomes, closest to Tampa |
| City of St. Petersburg (all areas) | $425,000 | 61 | — | — |
Source: Redfin housing market pages, all home types, September 2026 unless noted (St. Petersburg, Historic Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Historic Kenwood, Jungle Terrace, ZIP codes 33701, 33703, 33713, 33702, 33711, 33716). Old Northeast and Snell Isle figures cover the three months ending August 2026.
We left out the change from last year on purpose. In small neighborhoods, only a handful of homes sell each month, and one waterfront sale can swing the median by 30% or more. Use these prices to compare neighborhoods, not to predict what a specific home will cost.
Is St. Petersburg a good place to live?
Yes, for many people. St. Pete has a walkable, waterfront downtown, Gulf beaches 15 to 20 minutes away, an A-rated school district and home prices slightly below Tampa’s. The trade-offs are flood and hurricane risk, high insurance costs and a bridge commute if you work in Tampa.
Pros | Cons |
Walkable downtown with the St. Pete Pier, museums, parks and restaurants | Many low-lying neighborhoods flooded during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 |
St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach are close by | Homeowners insurance in Florida averages an estimated $8,292 a year (Insurify, via Insurance Business) |
Median price of $425,000, below the city of Tampa’s $450,000 (Redfin, September 2026) | Commuting to Tampa means the Howard Frankland, Gandy or Courtney Campbell bridges |
Pinellas County Schools earned an A from Florida in 2026 | Many older homes, so roofs, plumbing and wind mitigation matter for insurance |
The SunRunner rapid bus connects downtown to St. Pete Beach | Mortgage rates averaged 7.32% on Oct. 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac) |
Comparing St. Pete with Tampa or the suburbs? Our where to live in Tampa guide compares 14 areas across the bay.
Which St. Pete neighborhoods are the most walkable?
Downtown, Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood are the most walkable. All three are close to restaurants, shops and parks, and Downtown and Old Northeast are a short walk or bike ride from the waterfront.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown is mostly high-rise and mid-rise condos, with some historic homes on the edges. You can walk to Beach Drive, the St. Pete Pier, the Dalí Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the restaurants along Central Avenue. The free Downtown Looper trolley and the SunRunner bus to St. Pete Beach both run through it.
The median sale price in the 33701 ZIP code was about $790,000 in September 2026, and homes took a median of 71 days to sell. Before buying a condo, ask for the building’s milestone inspection report, structural integrity reserve study and HOA budget. Our Tampa Bay condo buying guide explains what to look for.
Historic Old Northeast
Historic Old Northeast sits just north of downtown, with homes from the 1910s and 1920s, brick streets, hexagon-block sidewalks and waterfront parks along North Shore Drive and Coffee Pot Bayou. It’s one of the most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods in the city.
It’s also the priciest neighborhood on this list, with a median of about $994,000 over the three months ending August 2026. Homes closer to the water are more exposed to flooding, so check the flood zone and the home’s elevation. If Old Northeast is over budget, look at Crescent Lake and Crescent Heights just to the west, around Crescent Lake Park.
Historic Kenwood and the Grand Central District
Historic Kenwood, west of downtown, is known for its large collection of 1920s Craftsman bungalows. The Grand Central District next door has local restaurants, coffee shops and breweries along Central Avenue.
The median sale price was about $563,000 in June 2026, the latest month Redfin reports. Because many homes are about 100 years old, get a full inspection plus a four-point and wind mitigation inspection before you make an offer. Our wind mitigation guide explains how these can lower your insurance.
What are the best waterfront neighborhoods in St. Pete?
Snell Isle and Shore Acres are the best-known waterfront neighborhoods, with canal and bay frontage and private docks. Both flooded during Hurricane Helene in 2024, so elevation and flood history matter more here than anywhere else in the city.
Snell Isle
Snell Isle is a waterfront neighborhood in northeast St. Pete, first developed in the 1920s. It has Mediterranean Revival homes, newer waterfront estates, a golf course and many homes with boat docks. The median sale price was about $902,000 over the three months ending August 2026, and homes sold in a median of 47 days.
Shore Acres and Venetian Isles
Shore Acres and Venetian Isles, in the 33703 ZIP code, have canal-front homes with quick boat access to Tampa Bay, and they’re close to Weedon Island Preserve. The median sale price was about $445,000 in September 2026, much lower than Snell Isle.
The lower price reflects the flood risk. Helene was Shore Acres’ fourth flooding event in four years, and fire rescue boats searched Shore Acres, Snell Isle and Venetian Isles after the storm, according to FOX 13. Snell Isle, Shore Acres, Coquina Key and Venetian Isles were all covered by bay water at the peak, according to Central Florida Public Media.
Many homes have since been rebuilt or raised. A newly elevated home can cost less to insure than an older one on the same street, so ask for the elevation certificate, the flood insurance history and any FEMA claims before you buy. Our flood zone guide walks through each step.
“In St. Pete’s waterfront neighborhoods, two homes on the same street can have very different insurance bills. The elevation certificate tells you why.”
— James Rothfuss II, Broker, Rothfuss Team Realty
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in St. Pete?
Gateway and Carillon, Lakewood Estates and Broadwater, and Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay have the lowest median prices, all under $400,000. Disston Heights and Jungle Terrace are just above that.
Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay
Meadowlawn, in north St. Pete, has mostly 1950s to 1970s single-story homes on larger lots and quick access to I-275 and Gandy Boulevard. Riviera Bay, to the east, has more waterfront homes and more flood exposure. The median sale price in the 33702 ZIP code was about $375,000 in August 2026.
Lakewood Estates and Broadwater
Lakewood Estates, in south St. Pete, is built around a 1920s golf course and sits next to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and Lake Maggiore. Broadwater, nearby, has canal-front homes. The south side is also the closest part of the city to Fort De Soto Park. The median sale price in the 33711 ZIP code was about $356,000 in June 2026.
Disston Heights and Central Oak Park
These central neighborhoods have mostly mid-century homes and are a short drive from downtown, Tyrone and the beaches. Homes in the 33713 ZIP code sold in a median of just 24 days in June 2026, at a median of about $422,000, so well-priced homes here move fast.
Gateway and Carillon
Gateway and Carillon, in far north St. Pete, is a business district near the Howard Frankland Bridge with newer condos, townhomes and apartments, plus Sawgrass Lake Park. It’s the shortest drive to Tampa and Tampa International Airport. The median sale price in the 33716 ZIP code was about $355,000 in August 2026, mostly condos and townhomes.
Which St. Pete neighborhoods are closest to the beach?
Jungle Terrace, Tyrone and Gulfport are closest to the Gulf beaches, with Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach about 10 to 15 minutes away.
Jungle Terrace, on Boca Ciega Bay, had a median sale price of about $427,000 in August 2026, and homes sold in a median of 42 days. Nearby Tyrone has Tyrone Square Mall and mostly 1950s and 1960s ranch homes. Gulfport, a separate small city next to St. Pete, had a median of about $400,000 in August and is known for its walkable waterfront arts district. See our Gulfport area page for more.
Like the waterfront areas, many streets near Boca Ciega Bay are low-lying, so check the flood zone for every address.
What will my monthly payment be?
At today’s rates, a home at St. Pete’s $425,000 median costs about $2,628 a month in principal and interest, before taxes, insurance and HOA fees.
These estimates assume 10% down and a 30-year fixed rate of 7.32%, the Freddie Mac average on Oct. 22, 2026.
| Price (neighborhood at that median) | Loan amount | Principal and interest per month |
| $355,000 (Gateway, Lakewood Estates) | $319,500 | $2,195 |
| $375,000 (Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay) | $337,500 | $2,318 |
| $425,000 (City of St. Petersburg) | $382,500 | $2,628 |
| $445,000 (Shore Acres and Venetian Isles) | $400,500 | $2,751 |
| $563,000 (Historic Kenwood) | $506,700 | $3,481 |
| $790,000 (Downtown condos) | $711,000 | $4,884 |
| $994,000 (Historic Old Northeast) | $894,600 | $6,145 |
Payments calculated by Rothfuss Team Realty. They don’t include property taxes, homeowners and flood insurance, mortgage insurance or HOA fees.
Insurance and flood insurance can vary more than the price in St. Pete, so get quotes before you make an offer. Our true cost of owning a home guide and affordability calculator can help you budget.
How do you choose the right St. Pete neighborhood?
Decide on your budget and your must-haves first: walkability, the water, the beach or the commute. Then check four things for every home you like.
- Look up the flood zone and elevation. Search the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and ask the seller for the elevation certificate.
- Ask about flood history. Since October 2025, Florida sellers must disclose known flood damage and flood insurance claims, but ask directly about Helene and Milton too.
- Get insurance quotes early. Roof age, wind mitigation features and elevation can change the quote by thousands of dollars a year.
- For condos, review the building’s paperwork. Ask for the milestone inspection, the structural integrity reserve study and the HOA budget. You have 7 business days to cancel a resale condo contract after receiving the documents, under Florida law.
Why work with Rothfuss Team Realty in St. Petersburg?
Rothfuss Team Realty is a Tampa Bay brokerage led by broker James Rothfuss II, who personally works with each buyer and seller across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.
We can help you:
- Shortlist St. Pete neighborhoods that fit your budget and lifestyle
- Check flood zones, elevation certificates and flood history before you tour
- Compare insurance and condo costs, not just prices
- Negotiate a price cut or a seller-paid rate buydown
See St. Petersburg homes for sale, or contact us to set up a call.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your budget and priorities. Historic Old Northeast and Downtown are the most walkable, Snell Isle and Shore Acres are the best-known waterfront neighborhoods, Jungle Terrace and Tyrone are closest to the beaches, and Meadowlawn, Lakewood Estates and Gateway have the lowest prices.
Gateway and Carillon (about $355,000), Lakewood Estates and Broadwater (about $356,000) and Meadowlawn and Riviera Bay (about $375,000) had the lowest median sale prices of the areas we compared, according to Redfin data from mid-2026.
Slightly. The median sale price was $425,000 in St. Petersburg and $450,000 in the city of Tampa in September 2026, according to Redfin. Insurance and flood costs can close that gap, so compare quotes for specific homes.
Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Venetian Isles and Coquina Key were among the hardest-hit St. Petersburg neighborhoods during Hurricane Helene's storm surge in September 2024. Flooding varied by street and elevation, so check each home's flood history and elevation certificate.
Downtown St. Petersburg is the most walkable, with Beach Drive, the St. Pete Pier, museums and Central Avenue restaurants nearby. Historic Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood are also very walkable.
Downtown St. Petersburg is about 22 miles from downtown Tampa, across the Howard Frankland or Gandy bridge. From the Gateway and Carillon area, the drive to Tampa is much shorter.
Jungle Terrace and Tyrone, on the west side of the city, and nearby Gulfport are about 10 to 15 minutes from Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach.
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