A quiet community halfway from downtown to beaches
A little over halfway from downtown St. Petersburg towards the barrier beach of Treasure Island, a residential pocket called Westminster Heights calmly hangs off of Central Avenue. It might not be bursting with color like its beachy neighbors to the west or brimming with trendy gastropubs like its chic neighbors to the east, but that's the whole point. Westminster Heights is a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes plucked right out of midcentury America. It's a community of friends and neighbors who enjoy the proximity to city hotspots, yet also revel in a few hip elements of its own, such as longstanding businesses, community theaters and long bike trails. Yet despite this, Westminster Heights sees considerably less congestion than those hotspots only a few miles down the road.
Westminster Heights is close to everything you need in downtown St Petersburg.
Westminster Heights has it's charming historic history in the neighborhood.
Safe crosswalks are found all along the St Pete City Trails in Westminster Heights.
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Midcentury stylings and homes meet new construction
The neighborhood flashes many of the simple elegancies that are commonplace with mid-20th century neighborhoods across the region. A grotto of live oaks draped with Spanish Moss hangs over red bricks paving the way down 5th Avenue, casting shade on green lawns guarded by white picket fences. “It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood, there’s not too much to say about it. The houses are nice, the people are nice,” says local Realtor Aaron Hunt of Avalon Group Realty, who has worked in the area for over ten years. Like many of St. Petersburg's residential areas, relics of the region's midcentury architectural influences are numerous. Single-family homes are the primary option in Westminster Heights, with the most common option being a single-story rancher from the mid-20th century, many of which have received recent renovations. These typically sell for between $275,000 and $500,000. Meanwhile, a few newer builds from the last 10 years have trickled into Westminster Heights, raising prices and square footage. Newer homes in a variety of styles, often sporting a second story, are typically priced between $650,000 and $800,000.
You will even find some homes in Westminster Heights with unique architecture.
Newer construction is starting to be built around Westminster Heights.
You will find many ranch style homes around Westminster Heights.
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Access to the Pinellas Trail
The neighborhood's greatest asset is its multiple connections to the Pinellas Trail on 6th Street. The 45-mile biking trail spans from downtown St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs and connects the neighborhood with dozens of nearby communities. Popular with cyclists and runners, it can get quite crowded on weekends. When that happens, residents have multiple options close to home, including one within walking distance at Westminster Community Playground. If seeking more room to spread out, Bear Creek Park is one block north and is one of few places around where locals can play a game of cricket. When looking to hit the beach, residents are roughly 3 miles east of the coastal entertainment hotspot of Treasure Island.
The Pinellas park bike trail are filled with bikers and walkers.
The Westminster Community Park is popular with the families of Westminster Heights.
Just minutes from Westminster Heights you can join a beach volleyball league.
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Students build a curriculum at Boca Ciega High
Students in Westminster Heights begin school nearby at Bear Creek Elementary, rated B by Niche. After that, students age up to Azalea Middle School, which has a Niche score of C. For grades 9-12, students attend Boca Ciega High, rated A-minus. The high school offers a multitude of special programs, including an emerging technologies study program and Army JROTC. Students of Boca Ciega High can also enroll in the school's Creators, Scholars & Leaders Academy, a self-selected curriculum program in which students identify their interests and build a schedule of elective classes around them.
Bear Creek elementary is rated a B on niche.
Azalea Middle School serves students from 6th through 8th grade.
Boca Ciega high school is rated A- on niche.
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Pottery classes at The Hive
Although small, residents have no shortage of outlets for social activities. The area plays home to a small contingent of creatives and artisans working in and around Westminster Heights, such as the freeFall Theater, a regional theater that hosts frequent film screenings and theatrical productions. On the other side of the neighborhood, The Hive attracts local creators with pottery classes for varying levels of experience. The Westminster Heights Neighborhood Association also organizes frequent events, such as recurring neighborhood cleanup days and an annual block party. And all through the year, students stop by the Childs Park YMCA for after-school programming and annual summer camps.
Childs Park YMCA is a great place for you kids to enjoy after school activites.
Westminster Heights is just minutes away from local farmers markets that happen around town.
The Crumb Factory in Westminster Heights offers small unique gifts in Westminster Heights.
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Longstanding breakfast joints and new bakeries
When residents need to run errands or get a quick fix, Central Avenue is where they go. The commercial thoroughfare is loaded with chain and locally owned businesses from Sunset Park in the West to Pioneer Park in the east. “Westminster Heights' top selling point is probably the location. Treasure Island Beach is 10 minutes west, Downtown is 10 minutes east," Hunt says. "It’s a very convenient spot." There are not a ton of restaurants where Central Avenue meets Westminster Heights, though. However, Kopper Kitchen has continued to serve crowds of locals with high stacks of pancakes and a rotating dessert menu since the no-frills diner opened in 1976. Newer businesses, meanwhile, highlight the demand for additional flavors, such as the Crumb Factory Bakery & Cafe. The one thing missing on Central Avenue is a supermarket. While a Family Dollar on Central Avenue can be used to pick up a few items, the nearest one-stop shop is a Winn-Dixie just under a mile north of Central Avenue at Tyrone Gardens.
Kopper kitchen is a staple in Westminster Heights with its delicious breakfast for 40 years.
Patrons of the Craft Kafe enjoy outdoor seating on a nice morning.
Living in Westminster Heights you are right next to central ave which is filled with shops.
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Long drives and short walks
Most residents rely on a car to get out of Westminster Heights. However, with frequent slowdowns on Central Avenue and a trip of over 2 miles east to Interstate 275, some locals prefer alternatives. Several bus routes serve those residents with stops surrounding Westminster Heights on all major roads. The neighborhood is also walkable, with most residential streets containing a sidewalk and a few speedbumps to slow vehicles. Some streets offer easy connections with the Pinellas Trail for a pleasant commute to work. Students on their way to school might have it best with the 49th Street School Bus Compound located right in their neighborhood, offering faster pick-ups in the morning.
The streets of Westminster Heights lead directly towards downtown.
The SunRunner is a great way to get around town when living in Westminster Heights.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,054
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,649
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,677
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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