Venetian Isles
Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Pinellas County 33703
A boating and fishing community surrounded by parks and nature preserves
Boating and deep-sea fishing are popular in the neighborhood, which sits on the western shores of Old Tampa Bay and Bayou Grande. Many residents set sail directly from their homes' private docks. Shore Acres Mini Park is less than a mile west of the neighborhood and has a playground and picnic space around a lake. Denver Park is less than 2 miles west and provides a ballfield, six pickleball courts and a basketball court. Northeast Park is 3 miles northwest and has three lit baseball fields, but it’s home to two city-owned golf courses. Mangrove Bay is a public 18-hole course spread across 180 acres, and 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. Surrounded by the bay waters, the wildlife and mangrove forest preserve has 5 miles of nature trails, a fishing pier and a 45-foot observation tower. The preserve also has a 4-mile boating loop called the South Paddling Trail with access points along the bay. The neighborhood’s Westward Fishing Charters has multiple options for anglers, including both inshore and tarpon-specific trips. St. Pete’s Pier is less than 5 miles south, offering 26 acres of waterfront parks, boat ramps and various outdoor recreation.
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Less than 3 miles from trendy restaurants, shops and entertainment
Venetian Isles is primarily residential, but Island Market is less than a mile away or a five-minute bike ride for sandwiches, prepared foods, wine and other basics. Northeast Park Shopping Center is less than 3 miles west, offering Publix, CVS, Office Depot and a pet supply store. The vibrant 4th Street Corridor is less than 4 miles west of Venetian Isles has a variety of shopping, dining and grocery stores, like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Rumba Island Bar & Grill is the go-to spot for jerk grilled chicken, coconut shrimp and other Caribbean-inspired dishes. Red Mesa Restaurant is another popular eatery for authentic modern Mexican fare. Serbian Mediterranean Restaurant is a local favorite for grilled pork schnitzels, meat platters and other traditional Serbian fare. St. Pete Bagel Co. is the spot to fuel up in the morning, and Small Batch Creamery satisfies sweet tooths with ice cream flavors like butter brickle and banana pudding. Downtown St. Petersburg is 5 miles south for more shopping, dining and entertainment options.
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Mediterranean mansions on the water
Niche ranks Venetian Isles as the fifth-best neighborhood in St. Petersburg to buy a house and the seventh-best neighborhood in the city. The palm-lined deed-restricted community is filled with over 500 ranch-style homes, Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired houses and modern builds. The unique shape of the neighborhood, with deep-water canals winding in between each man-made island, allows all residents to have a waterfront home. Most homes were built in the early 1970s and range from the low-$400,000s for a three-bedroom more than 1,900 square feet to over $2 million for a four-bedroom property more than 3,000 square feet. There are also some newly built modern homes priced from around $5 million to over $9 million for a custom-built six-bedroom estate. “One of the things about the neighborhood that you don’t typically find in other places is the range of prices,” says Henning. “We see first-time homebuyers up through second-home owners who want to buy here because of the range of prices and the amenities.” Most homes have multi-car garages, spacious brick-lined driveways, backyard in-ground pools, and almost all residents have boat docks. Residents also enjoy large lot sizes, with the average around 10,000 square feet but most stretching over a quarter acre. Condos are also available in the Lake Overlook subdivision, ranging from the high-$100,000s for a one-bedroom to the low-$200,000s for a two-bedroom more than 1,000 square feet. The condo complex offers a community pool, clubhouse and fishing pier. All residents have direct access to the bay and are within walking distance of Shore Acres Mini Park. The neighborhood is also in a no-flood zone because it’s elevated 7 feet above the natural shoreline.
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A homeowners' association that celebrates
Established in 1970, The Venetian Isles Homeowners Association brings the community together with various events, including an annual Oktoberfest block party, yard sales, golf and fishing outings and a property of the year award. Membership is voluntary and costs $200.Five miles from downtown St. Pete
Venetian Isles is less than 4 miles from Highway 92, which connects to Interstate 275 and provides easy access to the rest of the area. Downtown St. Petersburg is 5 miles away, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 11 miles away and Tampa is a 20-mile drive. There is no public transit service in the neighborhood. St. Anthony’s Hospital is the closest medical facility, a 6-mile drive. MacDill Air Force Base is directly across the bay, or 18 miles, from the neighborhood, so there will be some airport noise.Home to the top school district in the Tampa area
Pinellas County Schools District serves the area and is ranked the top district in the Tampa area, according to Niche. Students can attend Shore Acres Elementary, which offers a multicultural advisory committee and earns a B-plus on Niche, followed by Meadowlawn Middle, which scores a C-plus. Kids can finish their education at Northeast High School, which earns a B-plus on Niche and offers football and cross-country teams and a psychology club.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brad Bess
Brad Bess
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(727) 472-8770
164 Total Sales
2 in Venetian Isles
$1.4M - $1.7M Price Range
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Denise Antonewitz
Denise Antonewitz
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY
(727) 594-9305
495 Total Sales
8 in Venetian Isles
$169K - $3.1M Price Range
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Aaron Hunt
Aaron Hunt
Responds QuicklyAVALON GROUP REALTY
(727) 349-2863
195 Total Sales
1 in Venetian Isles
$147,000 Price
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Lisa Giegler
Lisa Giegler
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY LLC
(727) 472-3959
35 Total Sales
1 in Venetian Isles
$527,900 Price
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DJ Soucy, Jr
DJ Soucy, Jr
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
(339) 444-2461
200 Total Sales
1 in Venetian Isles
$437,000 Price
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Kathy Marshall
Kathy Marshall
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
(941) 213-5253
28 Total Sales
1 in Venetian Isles
$80,000 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
Shore Acres Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Snell Isle Park
- Trails
Puryear Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Arrowhead Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Denver Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Edgemoor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Lake
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Venetian Isles | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Venetian Isles Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Venetian Isles, Saint Petersburg sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Venetian Isles, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $950,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,309,499
Median Sale Price
$950,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$513
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
667
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
8.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,058
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
937
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
615
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,766
Median Age
47
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,843
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,824
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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