South Pasadena is a sunny Florida neighborhood shaded by palm trees and overflowing with lush coastal greenery. Locals receive the city's colorful culture with the luxury of living by the surrounding beaches. Only seven miles west of Downtown St. Petersburg, this walkable neighborhood is centered around a vast retail district and plenty of nautical activities. Connecting the islands of Florida’s Gulf Coast to the mainland, this neighborhood is perfect for boating enthusiasts, beachgoers and island explorers.
Most of South Pasadena Neighborhood is surround by water and on little islands.
With views of water, beautiful landscaping & walking trails South Pasadena is calling your name.
Entrance ways to the different condo communities are lined with palm trees in South Pasadena.
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Waterfront views from condos and ranch-style homes
“This is a very eclectic neighborhood with lots of different choices,” says local Realtor Denise Hobbs with Future Home Realty. “There isn’t much on the market, but when people buy here, they tend to stick around for a while.” South Pasadena contains ranch-styles and Spanish Revivals built in the 1950s and the latest residential developments, with plenty of condos, townhouses and some single-family options. Homes in this neighborhood start in the $200,000s for 2-bedroom condos in a great location, with prices increasing to the $700,000s for 3-bedroom stand-alone homes with a front yard and a garage.
The majority of the homes in South Pasadena are single level homes.
There are a few costal beach style homes in South Pasadena neighborhood.
The neighborhood streets in South Pasadena are peaceful and beautiful with friendly neighbors.
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Local seafood and a family-owned winery
For a local delicacy, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish offers Spanish mackerel smoked over smoldering red oak, a tree that is native to the area. Fried shrimp and clam chowder can be found at Leverock’s Great Seafood, which has the quintessential seafood smorgasbord. For groceries, the Walmart Neighborhood Market and the Publix Super Market are on the northern edge of the neighborhood at the Pasadena Shopping Center.
A night out on the town in this neighborhood may include throwing a strike at Ten Pin Lanes, a bowling alley with affordable games and a full bar. For a relaxing evening, residents head to Florida Orange Groves Winery, a third-generation, family-owned winery that produces 43 different flavors made from berries or tropical fruit, including Key Lime and Mango Mamma.
Enjoy some fruit flavored wine tasting at Florida Orange Groves Winery.
Tuttorosso Restaurant & Pizzeria serves hand tossed pizza just minutes away in St.Pete Beach.
Stop by Books at park place new & used to grab your favorite read.
Joy's Doggery will have your pup looking cleaned & groomed while you run around South Pasadena.
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Island getaways, nature preserves and boating excursions
There is no shortage of hidden coves, island getaways or area wildlife to explore. Residents can take a boat to Cat Island, a small stand-alone isle between St. Pete Beach and South Pasadena for a romantic date. At Fred Held South Pasadena Habitat, they can find a peaceful trail by the water or sit on a park bench to watch the dolphins. At Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park, stroll down another bayside path, climb the monkey bars on the playground or serve up an ace at the tennis courts.
For a way to get around or to have maritime fun, the Pasadena Marina is a great place to dock the boat or set sail on open waters. South Pasadena is bordered by Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve, allowing observers to see ocean wildlife frequently. Beach bums can also take the Pasadena Avenue bridge one mile to St. Pete Beach, where a long winding boardwalk off the coast stretches up through the gulf.
Enjoy the wild life when taking a stroll around South Pasadena Neighborhood.
The many different condo communities in South Pasadena have there own docks for your boat.
South Pasadena Habitat Extension has beautiful trees for nesting of local protected bird species
Cat Island is a cute little island with a picnic table for you to enjoy your day on the water.
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Ferry rides and easy drives
To get across town, the SunRunner transit system runs throughout the St. Petersburg area, reaching the business districts, the downtown and St. Pete Beach. The Cross Bay Ferry carries passengers from South Pasadena to the islands daily. Residents can take Route 693 across the water to St. Pete Beach or north toward Clearwater. Turning right onto Highway 19 takes traffic east to downtown and connects to Interstate 275 toward Tampa.
Just over the bridge from South Pasadena is St. Pete beach with beautiful white sand.
Public bus stations are all around South Pasadena and will help you get all around St. Pete.
Heading to the beach but don't want to drive or walk then pick up the Sun Runner bus.
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Oceanic academics
Students may attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, which has an overall Niche grade of A-minus with a low student-teacher ratio. Azalea Middle School, just north of South Pasadena and next to Walter Fuller Park, has a C-grade and a diversity score of A. Boca Ciega High School receives an overall score of A-minus with college prep courses, extracurricular activities and diversity in its highest attributes.
Stetson University College of Law is a beautiful campus & school to attend for your law degree.
Welcome to Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet where we teach K-5th.
Azalea Middle school teaches students 6th-8th grade.
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Parks in this Area
Maynard A Duryea Bay View Park
Colonel Michael J Horan Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Trails
Egan Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails
Galatea Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
Ron McKenney Park
Dog Park
Fishing
Grills
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
32 min drive
Bus
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
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Gulfport Blvd S & Pasadena Shopping Ctr
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Pasadena Ave S & Sun Island Dr S
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Huffman Way & Matthews Rd
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Pasadena Ave S & Huffman Way
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Pasadena Ave S & Majestic Way
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Gulfport Blvd S & Oleander Way S
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.33 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
8/19/2023Niche Review
South Pasadena is a small suburb of St. Petersburg. Five to ten minutes from St. Pete Beach, Gulfport and John's Pass. The town is mostly elderly, 65 and up, and quite. Overall nice, but not easy to walk to night life.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,206
Median Age
70
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
5.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
61.5%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,535
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,870
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.7%
Advanced Degrees
14.7%
% Population in Labor Force
35.5%
Significantly 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®
53/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
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