Quiet suburbia near the beach and downtown St. Pete
Sandwiched in the middle of sandy beaches and a vibrant downtown in St. Petersburg is Eagle Crest. The leafy suburb sits a few miles east of Gulf beaches and is 6 miles from the area’s most popular shopping, dining and entertainment. "St. Pete has some pretty cool neighborhoods, and Eagle Crest is one of them," says Don Killam, broker for Dalton Wade Real Estate Group and a St. Petersburg resident for over 40 years. “It has a great location. It’s one of the most convenient neighborhoods in the area; head down Pasadena Avenue, and you're at the beaches in 10 minutes." Beyond urban convenience, Eagle Crest attracts newcomers with its eclectic mix of architecture and red-brick streets.
I great view of Downtown St. Petersburg with Eagle Crest in the foreground.
Eagle Crest is jus a block away from biking adventures on the Pinellas Trail.
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A mix of midcentury modern homes, Colonial and Spanish revivals
Niche ranked Eagle Crest among the top 10 neighborhoods in St. Petersburg with the lowest cost of living and in the top 30 for young professionals. (It's worth noting, however, that 29% of Eagle Crest residents are over 65, which is higher than the 19% U.S. average.) The community's original brick streets and granite curbs are lined with towering, centuries-old oaks and palms. Eagle Crest is also known for its architectural diversity, with Spanish and Colonial revival styles next to Frank Lloyd Wright-esque midcentury moderns and traditional ranch-style homes. "It's not a cookie-cutter neighborhood,” says Killam. “I've been in some unique homes back in there. A client told me that Eagle Crest was the only neighborhood she wanted because of its architecture. The architecture is the big thing there." Many homes were built in the early 1950s and range from the high-$200,000s for a two-bedroom over 1,000 square feet to the mid-$800,000s for a four-bedroom over 2,600 square feet. Multi-car garages and spacious driveways are common. The median lot size is just under 1/4 acre. Some higher-end homes have fenced-in, resort-style backyards with pools. Eagle Crest is extremely bikeable and walkable, with wide sidewalks and paths that meander throughout the community.
A mid-century modern home that would make Frank Lloyd Wright proud in Eagle Crest.
The Spanish style home is rich in original Eagle Crest history.
Eagle Crest still maintains the traditional red brick streets and granite curbs.
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One mile from the Grand Central District
Tyrone Gardens Shopping Mall is less than 1 mile north. The plaza offers Winn-Dixie, Big Lots, a few other smaller retailers and the popular Gianni’s New York Pizza, a no-frills pizzeria known for its thin-crust slices and other Italian fare. The family-owned V9 Eats, in the northeast corner of Eagle Crest, is a go-to spot for chili dogs, breakfast burritos and schnitzel sandwiches. Oak Tree Plaza Shopping Mall, west of Tyrone Gardens, has Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Dollar Tree and Boley Thrift Store. Eagle Crest is 1 mile north of the Grand Central District, a vibrant strip of mom-and-pop restaurants, unique shops and art galleries. Craft Kafe is a popular coffee and lunch spot here, along with Dead Bob’s Bar, a laid-back grill serving American fare, beers and cocktails. Downtown St. Petersburg is 6 miles east for more shopping and dining.
Other shopping plazas are close by to Eagle Crest.
Residents of Eagle Crest can get all their pet supplies at Petsmart at Tyrone Square.
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Three miles from St. Pete Beach and 4 miles from the Gulfport Beach Rec Area
The 7-acre Bear Creek Park has a playground and ballfields. At the 35-acre Azalea Park, located about a mile from Eagle Crest, residents have a variety of activities to choose from, including disc golf, an outdoor exercise zone, soccer fields and a basketball court. The park also has a recreation center, which provides art, dance and cooking classes. Gulfport Beach Recreation Area is 4 miles south. Besides being a hot spot for sunbathing and swimming, it has volleyball and bocce ball courts, a fishing pier and the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex. Eagle Crest is a few blocks from an access point of the 60-mile Pinellas Trail, a popular hiking and cycling route that runs from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. St. Pete Beach is 3 miles southwest via Pasadena Avenue South.
Bear Creek Park has a host of amenities for residents to enjoy.
Locals enjoy the basketball court and open sports fields at Azalea Park.
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Home to the top school district in Tampa
Pinellas County Schools is ranked the top district in the Tampa area by Niche. Students can attend Azalea Elementary, Azalea Middle and Boca Ciega High School. The elementary school, which offers an after-school basketball class, earns a B grade on Niche, and the middle school scores a C-plus. Niche gives Boca Ciega an A-minus and rates it the eighth-best public high school in the county. The high school offers lacrosse and soccer teams, as well as a conservation club. College-bound students who want to stay close to home are within walking distance or a three-minute bike ride of St. Petersburg College's Gibbs campus, ranked the 11th-best value college in Florida.
Azalea elementary school teaches kids PK & K-5th grade.
Boca Ciega High serves students in grades 9-12 in the Gulfport neighborhood.
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Six miles from downtown St. Pete
Pasadena Avenue runs along the community’s western edge, quickly getting residents to the beach, Treasure Island and Seminole. U.S. Route 19 cuts through Eagle Crest’s eastern edge, connecting to Interstate 275 and providing easy access to the rest of the area. Downtown St. Petersburg is 6 miles away, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 12 miles away and is a 26-mile drive via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Public transit is convenient via Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and bus stops are along 66th Street. The nearest hospital is HCA Florida St. Petersburg, 3 miles north.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
863
Median Age
55
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,030
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,021
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
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
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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