$907,045Average Value$409Average Price per Sq Ft18Homes For Sale
A secluded forest-like enclave in the eastern St. Pete
Bordered by 85 acres of mangroves, 10 acres of nature preserves and over 20 acres of lakes, St. Petersburg’s Placido Bayou feels like a secluded forest retreat. Despite its quiet, isolated feel, the 360-acre gated community is 4 miles from downtown and a vibrant shopping and arts district. “It’s not the beachy scene that you would see over on Clearwater Beach, but you still have the scenic water views,” says Christopher Gabbard, Realtor with LPT Realty and four years of experience. “It’s a little low-key, nice and peaceful, but with easy access to art, shopping and restaurants.”
Placido Bayou offers both waterfront homes as well as wildlife.
Spanish revival-style estates are a popular option in the Placido Bayou neighborhood.
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Home to 26 acres of lakes, nature preserves and trails
With 26 acres of lakes and surrounding wildlife-rich bayous, residents enjoy diverse outdoor recreation. Sailboat and powerboat owners can easily cruise the deep-water canals out to Tampa Bay; anglers can drop a line in the canals and hikers can trek around the paths along the lakes. The Racquet Club of St. Petersburg sits on the other side of the neighborhood gates, where members can access pickleball and tennis courts, a pool and a restaurant. Puryear Park, north of the neighborhood, has a playground, multi-purpose fields and tennis courts. Northeast Park is less than 3 miles north and has three lit baseball fields, but it’s also connected to two of the top golf courses in the area. Mangrove Bay, owned by the city, is a public 18-hole course spread across 180 acres. Also owned by the city, Cypress Links Golf Course is a public 9-hole course with a pro shop and driving range. The 3,000-acre Weedon Island Preserve is 7 miles east. Along the western shore of Tampa Bay, the wildlife and mangrove forest preserve has nearly 5 miles of nature trails, a fishing pier and a 45-foot observation tower that provides views of the entire preserve, Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg. The preserve also has a 4-mile boating loop called the South Paddling Trail that meanders through tunnels with various access points along the bay. St. Pete Pier is 4 miles south, offering 26 acres of waterfront parks, public beaches and a marina. St. Pete Beach is 14 miles west for more outdoor fun.
Relax under the mangroves next to Tampa Bay waters.
Residents of Placido Bayou walk along the water in Downtown St. Pete.
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Waterfront Mediterranean-style mansions
Niche ranks Placido Bayou as the ninth-best neighborhood in St. Petersburg to buy a house and the 13th-best neighborhood in the city. Its tree-lined streets are filled with over 600 houses, primarily Spanish and Mediterranean Revival-inspired homes and two-story stucco townhouses surrounded by waterways. Most homes were built in the late 1980s and range from the mid-$500,000s for a three-bedroom over 1,500 square feet to over $2 million for a five-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot waterfront estate. Townhouses in The Preserve subdivision range from the high-$300,000s for a two-bedroom over 1,200 square feet to the mid-$800,000s for a three-bedroom over 2,000 square feet. “The consumers listing their houses are still getting top dollar, and St. Pete is drawing a lot of people from out of state down here,” Gabbard says. Residents enjoy large lot sizes, with most around a quarter acre but some spanning nearly 1 acre. Most homes have multi-car garages, private backyard pools with resort-style tropical landscaping and spacious driveways for boats or other toys. Million-dollar homes are often custom-built and sit on the water closest to the preserve, with private boat docks. The neighborhood is gated and guarded 24/7, and its surrounding blanket of towering oaks and palms with the canals at its back offers ultimate tranquility and privacy.
Large Spanish Revival-style homes lend the taste of Southern Europe to Placido Bayou.
Placido Bayou feels like a secluded forest retreat only 4 miles from downtown.
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Shopping and dining 2 miles away
The neighborhood eatery Root + Clay offers sandwiches and wings. Most other amenities are less than 2 miles west in a bustling business corridor. “The supermarkets are right off of 4th street, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants,” Gabbard says. “We have a new Whole Foods right across the street from Publix and quite a few fine [dining] restaurants.” Red Mesa Restaurant is a modern Mexican joint known for its seafood enchiladas, pork carnitas and sangrias. Fresh Kitchen is the go-to for cold-pressed juices, organic veggie bowls and salads. The no-frills El Cap Restaurant has been a favorite for burgers, chili dogs and sandwiches for over 60 years. Besides Publix, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, and other major retailers are also on 4th Street. Downtown St. Pete is 4 miles south for more shopping, dining and entertainment. In the heart of downtown, Williams Park hosts the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, offering fresh produce and locally made products.
Fresh Kitchen offers health-focused options like fruit and veggie bowls and pressed juices.
Red Mesa continues to bring a wide range of exquisite flavors from all over Latin America.
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Home to the top school district in Tampa
Pinellas County Schools serves the area and is the top school district in Tampa, according to Niche. Students can attend North Shore Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle and Northeast High School. North Shore, which offers a student news program, earns a B on Niche, and Meadowlawn scores a C-plus. Earning a B-plus on Niche, Northeast High has baseball and basketball teams and a chess club.
Northeast High School entrance.
Meadowlawn Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Four miles from downtown St. Pete
Interstate 275 is 3 miles away, providing easy access to the rest of the area. Downtown St. Petersburg is 4 miles away, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is 10 miles away and Tampa is a 19-mile drive. St. Anthony’s is the nearest hospital, 5 miles south. There are no bus stops within the neighborhood, but Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority serves the area, with the closest 2 miles west along 4th Street.
Multi-million dollar homes lay against the canal in Placido Bayou.
Residents of Placido Bayou are a short drive away from Downtown St. Pete.
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On average, homes in Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $750,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Premiere living in the highly desirable gated community of Placido Bayou. Ready to be enjoyed, this two-story modern beauty boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a lush backyard pool oasis perfect for your outdoor enjoyment. Positioned on a quiet street in the Estates section of Placido Bayou, the home showcases the best aspects of FL living featuring dining rooms that extend to an outdoor kitchen,
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This beautiful home is located in The Preserves of Placido Bayou, one of the most desirable gated communities in the area. It received no water damage from the past hurricanes. The owners have invested over $143,000 in improvements in the last few years. Some of the items included were an updated kitchen, family room, bath and lanai (March ’24), hurricane impact windows (May ’23), new pool pump
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Captivating water views provide serenity from all living spaces in this superbly updated townhome-style condo. Nestled in Placido Bayou, one of St. Pete's few gated communities. Residents in this neighborhood enjoy the Bayou's privacy yet experience all the benefits of its proximity to downtown, beaches, golf & tennis clubs, and 2 international airports. The aesthetics of this modern 3-bedroom,
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