$404,767Average Value$336Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Bear Creek is a quiet inland spot with easy access to Boca Ciega Bay
Close to the water but not on it, Bear Creek is a relaxed residential neighborhood that offers value for prospective homebuyers. While Bear Creek is a landlocked neighborhood among a group of communities on the western edge of St. Petersburg near the Gulf of Mexico, it borders the waterfront communities of Pasadena on the Gulf and Gulfport, providing Bear Creek residents with easy access to Boca Ciega Bay just south. Forming the neighborhood's north side is Central Avenue, which becomes the Treasure Island Causeway roughly 2 miles east and provides direct access to downtown Treasure Island, where a large park, the city’s main beach and an array of island eateries are located. “Most people who live there, it’s because it’s very convenient,” says Taylor Welch, a Realtor with Compass Florida LLC.
Midcentury homes with large yards and low traffic
The average home price in Bear Creek is $445,000, which is $75,000 less than in neighboring Pasadena on the Gulf. Most of the single-family housing in Bear Creek consists of ranch-style homes featuring large yards and private driveways. Several midcentury-modern homes, built during Bear Creek’s busiest phase of development in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as modern-style homes, also are found along the neighborhood streets, many of which feature their original brick. Larger homes include frame bungalows, split levels and newer construction featuring custom designs. “It’s a strong (market); it’s a solid neighborhood,” says Welch. “It’s quiet. You don’t get a lot of traffic because there are no through streets. That’s a plus for it as well.”
Bear Creek High School is within walking distance
Bear Creek Elementary, which has been recognized by the state for its community involvement programs, is the lone school in the neighborhood, but Boca Ciega High School is within walking distance. Tyrone Middle is a public charter school located 3 miles away.
Nature and the arts all close to home
The creek for which the neighborhood is named meanders through the community and makes up a sizable portion of Bear Creek Park, a popular green space just outside the neighborhood. Bird-watching is the primary creek-related activity, and the park includes a playground, ballfield and cricket field. Crossing Bear Creek on the south side of the neighborhood is The Pinellas Trail. The paved, multiuse trail is a regional favorite for walking, jogging and bike riding. “That’s a big draw — the ease of being able to hop on the trail and ride,” says Welch. Downtown St. Petersburg is a 30-minute bike ride via the trail. The ecologically protected pathway also runs north from Bear Creek through Clearwater to Tarpon Springs.
Bear Creek does its part in expanding St. Petersburg’s world-renowned arts scene, as it is home to the regional freeFall Theatre. The performing arts venue offers residents the opportunity to see familiar plays and new productions in an intimate setting.
Neighborhood eats and national grocers
Most of Bear Creek’s dining options are located along the Central Avenue corridor. Among the restaurants are neighborhood favorites Kay’s Family and Side Door Deli, a New York-style eatery. A Winn-Dixie and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are located adjacent to the neighborhood's southwest corner at the Pasadena Shopping Center.
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Parks in this Area
Royal 'Roy' Eden Community Park
Playground
Galatea Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
R.W. Caldwell Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Bear Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Pinellas Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Circle Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
30 min drive
Bus
58th St S & Central Ave
Bus
Gulfport Blvd S & Robin Rd S
Bus
Gulfport Blvd S & Heron St S
Bus
Gulfport Blvd S & Cormorant Ct S
Bus
Gulfport Blvd S & 64th St S
Bus
58th St S & 5th Ave S
Bus
Central Ave & 64th St S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bear Creek
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bear Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear Creek, Saint Petersburg sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bear Creek, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,253
Median Age
53
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,731
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,088
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.7%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
58.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 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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