Saint Pete Beach is an island community with beaches and a variety of homes near Saint Petersburg. People often spend their days in the sun before enjoying the area’s restaurants and bars at night. Downtown Saint Petersburg is a short drive away, and public buses are also an option.
The island is filled with low- and mid-rise condos, many from the 1970s and 1980s. They can vary wildly in amenities and prices, ranging from the mid-$100,000s for a standard space to around $1.5 million for a luxury unit near the water. HOA fees can run from $600 to $4,000 per month. There are also brightly colored cottages and bungalows as well as some ranch-style and Spanish Revival homes from the 1950s and 1960s. These single-family houses start in the upper $100,000s, but can reach about $1.8 million. Luxury estates close to the water often sell between $2 million and $7 million. The area tends to be more expensive than nearby Treasure Island and Saint Petersburg, but less expensive than Tierra Verde.
Island living can last forever. “People often think of St. Pete Beach as simply a vacation spot, but it’s truly a lifestyle destination,” says Johane Bucaille, the broker associate with La Belle Vie Signature Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. Homes can have indoor-outdoor living spaces with resort-style pools and fire pits, and some houses on the water have docks. Roads are lined with palm trees, and most residential streets have sidewalks. While many people have cars, others use golf carts to get around, with some parking lots even offering cart-only spaces. Biking is also popular, and main roads like Gulf Boulevard have striped bike lanes. Residents tend to enjoy social outings and nightlife spots. “It has a village feel, with a strong sense of community, Bucaille says.
The island has several white-sand beaches that carry different vibes. Its namesake, Saint Pete Beach, is the largest. It’s close to bars and restaurants and is full of activity, which can sometimes make parking a challenge. Pass-a-Grille Southwest Beach, on the tip of the island, is quieter, with more room to spread out. It has a fishing pier and is a popular spot for shelling. Upham Beach Park has a volleyball court. There are also dog-friendly beaches where furry friends can run around. If you want to hit the water, Egan Park has a public boat ramp, or you can dock at a place like Pass-A-Grille Marina. No matter where you go, you’ll have great views of the water and the sky. “It’s a ritual here: people gather every evening to watch the sunset,” Bucaille says.
There are restaurants and bars up and down the island. Options include:
Gulf Boulevard is the only road that travels north-south on the island’s upper half. The highway often gets backed up, especially during the area’s busy season. State roads 682 and 693 connect Saint Pete Beach with the mainland. Downtown Saint Petersburg is around 10 miles from the island’s northern tip and about 12 miles from its southern one. You can drive there or take the SunRunner rapid transit bus. The Suncoast Beach Trolley heads up the coast to other beaches in the region. Tampa International Airport is roughly 30 miles away.
While relaxing on the beach is part of many residents’ daily routine, it is not the only way to have fun on the island. You can:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Melody Stang
MELODY STANG REALTY INC
(727) 349-5330
61 Total Sales
1 in Saint Pete Beach
$675,000 Price
Pam Jeremiah
DALTON WADE INC
(727) 349-1046
19 Total Sales
1 in Saint Pete Beach
$1,590,000 Price
Lindsey Fowkes
RE/MAX COLLECTIVE
(813) 730-4573
160 Total Sales
1 in Saint Pete Beach
$695,000 Price
Jane McCroary
RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA
(727) 472-4350
141 Total Sales
63 in Saint Pete Beach
$220K - $1.6M Price Range
DeAnn Meredith
FOREVER FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
(727) 349-4152
38 Total Sales
1 in Saint Pete Beach
$265,000 Price
Lance Lansrud
AGENTRY REAL ESTATE LLC
(813) 694-8129
89 Total Sales
2 in Saint Pete Beach
$797K - $1.3M Price Range
On average, homes in Saint Pete Beach, FL sell after 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Pete Beach, FL over the last 12 months is $605,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$2,000 - $3,100 per month
$3,800 per month
$2,500 per month
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