Lealman
Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Pinellas County 33702, 33709, 33714
Neighborhood Reviews
A variety of styles, prices and conditions
As the area continues to transition, housing options and prices have widened. A few new builds have entered the market, often sporting a modern Mediterranean-style. These sell for between $700,000 and $800,000, forming the high end of an otherwise lower buy-in market. While some new traditional townhomes priced between $300,000 and $475,000 were built around the early 2000s, most homes in East Lealman were built between 1950 and 1980. These include ranchers, bungalows, and metal roofed Cracker cottages selling for a wide range of prices depending on their condition. Many of the older homes need repairs, and these tend to sell for between $70,000 and $250,000. Meanwhile, move-in ready homes from the 20th century start at $250,000 and max out around $625,000. East Lealman is also home to several manufactured and condominium communities for retirement-age buyers. The manufactured options tend to cost between $12,000 and $90,000 while condo units are priced between $75,000 and $150,000.Connections to downtown St. Petersburg
34th Street (also U.S. Highway 19) serves as the main commercial artery for East Lealman. But because of its concentration of businesses and intersections with CSX railroad tracks, traffic can move slowly. Interstate 275 also abuts most of East Lealman, offering a faster connection to downtown. Those who do not own a car typically rely on the many bus routes that pass through East Lealman for connections across the city.Dim sum, Latin markets and longstanding bars
Many of the newer restaurants, including breweries and national chains, stand in stark contrast to older Asian and Latin establishments that still serve the community. Longstanding businesses can be found all throughout the neighborhood, including Bar Mastiff, a popular neighborhood watering hole that has been open for more than 50 years even after changing names a few times. The densest concentration of locally owned businesses can be found around the intersection of 62nd Avenue and 34th Street. Locals head to this centrally located commercial area to procure specialty pantry items from international markets like United Oriental Food or Abuela Meat Market. On weekends, getting a table for dim sum at Ha Long Bay can be competitive, but several other options are close by, including Vietnamese sandwiches from Thuy Cafe. For full pantry restocks, Benoot says residents "are ten minutes from groceries," in Pinellas Park, or a Save A Lot on 62nd Avenue.New sports complex coming to Youth Park
Park improvements are included in the community redevelopment plan for East Lealman. This includes a $23.5 million youth sports complex that will take over what is today the site of Youth Park by the summer of 2025. Previously, the area's young athletes flocked there for a whole host of team sports, including rec leagues for soccer, baseball and roller hockey. Other parks hope to receive upgrades in the next 5 to 10 years as well, such as connections with the 48-mile-long Pinellas Trail. Although parks are spread out between developed areas, East Lealman does contain some places for outdoor experiences. Raymond H. Neri Community Park is where locals like to go for brief woodland walks around the bird sanctuary's central lake. For longer walks, Sawgrass Lake Park's 400 acres of preserved marshland are spanned by trails and boardwalks well-suited for photogenic escapes into nature.Lao food festivals and live music at breweries
Community connections run deep in East Lealman and take many forms. Some are culturally based, such as the various organizations for ethnic groups that organize weekend food festivals in East Lealman, like the Lao Art and Cultural Foundation. Other connections are made through recreational activities, such as adult pick-up soccer games at BT Sports Academy. Local businesses also help bring people together over leisurely activities, such as trivia nights and live music at Pee-Pa's Garage Craft Brewery. But the true heart of the community is the Lealman Exchange Community Center, which always has events going on, including drop-in pickleball games and Friday Family Nights.Florida's oldest IB program at St. Petersburg High
Students in East Lealman typically begin school at one of five elementary schools in their area. Most begin at Lealman Elementary, rated C-plus by Niche. For grades 6-8, students are split between Meadowlawn Middle School and Tyrone Middle School, which both earn C-plus Niche scores. Once they reach high school, students are split between three schools, including Northeast High and Dixie Hollins High, which both have B-plus Niche scores. Some students are zoned for St. Petersburg High School, an A-rated institution that is on the National Register of Historic Places and offers Florida's oldest International Baccalaureate program.Things to consider
East Lealman's CAP Index score is one point above the national average due to marginally higher rates of violent and non-violent crime.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lance Willard
Lance Willard
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(727) 493-9364
727 Total Sales
5 in Lealman
$130K - $350K Price Range
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Stephen Scott
Stephen Scott
PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC
(813) 923-2128
339 Total Sales
3 in Lealman
$200K - $285K Price Range
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Denise Antonewitz
Denise Antonewitz
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY
(727) 594-9305
503 Total Sales
8 in Lealman
$51K - $639K Price Range
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Aaron Hunt
Aaron Hunt
Responds QuicklyAVALON GROUP REALTY
(727) 349-2863
198 Total Sales
5 in Lealman
$190K - $421K Price Range
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Jackie Egeler
Jackie Egeler
Responds QuicklyREALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE
(727) 977-5412
72 Total Sales
4 in Lealman
$253K - $366K Price Range
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Keegan Siegfried
Keegan Siegfried
LPT REALTY, LLC
(656) 218-5427
204 Total Sales
1 in Lealman
$327,500 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kiwanis Park
Lurie Park
Sawgrass Lake Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Roberts Recreation Center
- Playground
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sirmons Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Raymond H. Neri Community Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/26/2016
Niche Review
I don't hear of too much crime activity but I know it probably happens due to the night life. Mostly smaller crimes, nothing huge.
6/20/2015
Niche Review
Saint Petersburg is a okay place. Not every much places to go to since The Pier closed 3 tears ago but, the beaches and the people are absolutely amazing!
3/28/2016
Niche Review
The climate is fairly temperate, the people are friendly, but I think tlmy favorite part is the urban atmosphere. It's not spread out like rural areas, and we're not on top of one another like in larger cities.
2/28/2016
Niche Review
There's crime everywhere, but here you don't hear a lot of bad news. So it's a very calm area.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lealman | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lealman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lealman, Saint Petersburg sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Lealman, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$323,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$125,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
238
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,892
Number of Homes for Sale
101
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,335
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,676
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
892
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
584
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1012 - 2pm
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Saturday, May 101 - 4pm
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Saturday, May 102 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,669 - $4,662 per month
- Calais Park Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 516+ Sq Ft
- 5800 Calais Ln
- Saint Petersburg, FL
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$1,325 - $1,750 per month
- Waterside Village
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 480+ Sq Ft
- 3600 49th Ave N
- Saint Petersburg, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
24,320
Median Age
46
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,197
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,769
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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