Pinellas County, Florida
St. Petersburg
A walkable downtown on Tampa Bay with museums, a working waterfront, and housing that runs from 1920s bungalows to new high-rise condos.
St. Petersburg sits on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, so water is never far away. Downtown has grown quickly, with condo towers, restaurants, and museums within a few blocks of the bayfront parks.
What you’ll find for sale
Older neighborhoods close to downtown have bungalows and block homes from the 1920s through the 1950s, many of them renovated. Downtown and the bayfront are mostly condos. Farther from the center you’ll find mid-century ranch homes on larger lots and waterfront homes on canals and bayous.
What to check before you buy
- Flood zone and elevation. Much of the city is low-lying. Check the FEMA flood zone and ask for an elevation certificate and insurance quotes before you make an offer.
- Age of the house. For older homes, insurers ask about the roof, wiring, plumbing, and air conditioning. A four-point inspection answers those questions.
- Condo documents. For condos, read the budget, the reserve study, and any milestone inspection report, and ask about rental limits.
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