Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Old Southeast
Historic waterfront living just south of downtown
8
Homes for sale
$752,500
Median list price
$475
Avg price / sqft
16
Median days on market
Old Southeast is one of St Petersburg's oldest waterfront neighborhoods, a walkable pocket of brick streets and mature oaks sitting on Tampa Bay just south of downtown. It's the kind of place where you can watch the sunrise over the water and still be at a coffee shop or the pier in minutes. Compared with nearby communities like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point, it trades sprawl for character and proximity, and both Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa are roughly a half-hour drive across the bay.
For buyers, this is a small, competitive market: just 7 active listings right now, with a median list price of $765,000 and homes moving in about 22 days. Waterfront and $1M+ properties are well represented here, so there's real range — but inventory this tight means well-priced homes don't linger. If Old Southeast feels out of reach, it's worth comparing against the broader mix of St Petersburg homes for sale to calibrate your budget.
Old Southeast is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$11,500 – $3.9M price range
2,280 sqft median home
$313/mo median HOA
$1,395/mo median rent
36 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Old Southeast
$11,500
0 NE BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT 95SS, ST PETERSBURG
$3,900,000
1803 BEACH DRIVE SE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,790 sqft
$739,999
2114 4TH STREET S UNIT 7, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
$12,000
0 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT 151SS, ST PETERSBURG
$1,050,000
293 18TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,579 sqft
$1,199,900
236 15TH AVENUE SE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,153 sqft
$765,000$775,000
2104 4TH STREET S UNIT 3, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
$445,000$449,000
2005 3RD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft
Every active listing inside the Old Southeast boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Old Southeast market
36
Sold, last 12 months
$713,750
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Old Southeast vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 28.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Old Southeast boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Old Southeast is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Old Southeast home
≈ $5,069/mo
$752,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$313/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,395/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,372
Median age
51
Median income
$96,043
Median home value
$399,708
Beyond the listings
Living in Old Southeast
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Top 19% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Lifestyles
Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Old Southeast FAQs
Is Old Southeast a good place to live?+
It's a walkable, historic waterfront neighborhood on Tampa Bay just south of downtown St Petersburg, which is a rare combination in the area. Assigned schools include Lakewood High School and John Hopkins Middle School, and the drive to downtown Tampa runs about 33 minutes. The mix of water views, mature streets, and proximity to the city makes it a favorite for buyers who want character without sprawl.
Is Old Southeast expensive?+
It sits at the higher end for St Petersburg, with a median list price of $765,000 and three of the seven active listings priced above $1M. That said, active prices range widely — from $11,500 up to $3,900,000 — so there's more variety than the median suggests. Buyers wanting more inventory at different price points can also look at Disston Heights.
What do homes cost in Old Southeast?+
The median list price is $765,000 and average price per square foot runs about $506, with a typical home around 2,280 sqft. Over the past 12 months, 36 homes sold at a median price of $713,750, so recent closings track close to current asking levels.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and competitive: only 7 homes are active, and the median time on market is just 22 days. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which tells you that well-priced homes move quickly and there's limited room to lowball. Waterfront buyers should move decisively, since only three waterfront listings are available.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $256 per month, though fees vary depending on the specific community and whether a property is in one of the gated or waterfront pockets. Median annual property tax is around $6,976, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values. Always confirm the exact figures on a given listing before you budget.
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