How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Waterside at Coquina Key South, St. Petersburg
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In Waterside at Coquina Key South, recent sales run a median of about $232,000 ($341/sq ft), typically closing in about 127 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Waterside at Coquina Key South agent from an average one.
Waterside at Coquina Key South recorded 28 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $232,000, averaging 127 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Waterside at Coquina Key South real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Waterside at Coquina Key South market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Waterside at Coquina Key South neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Waterside at Coquina Key South
The best Waterside at Coquina Key South agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Waterside at Coquina Key South, homes can take time to sell (a median of 127 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Waterside at Coquina Key South specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Waterside at Coquina Key South
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Waterside at Coquina Key South (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Waterside at Coquina Key South
Real homes recently closed in Waterside at Coquina Key South — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 4842 Coquina Key Drive #B | 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $600,000 |
| 5075 Starfish Drive #B | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,018 sqft · closed 2026-08-27 | $310,000 |
| 4859 Coquina Key Drive #C | 2 bd / 1 ba · 720 sqft · closed 2026-08-04 | $199,000 |
| 5191 Salmon Drive #C | 2 bd / 1 ba · 720 sqft · closed 2026-07-21 | $248,000 |
| 4966 Coquina Key Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,437 sqft · closed 2026-07-17 | $700,000 |
| 5075 Starfish Drive #C | 2 bd / 1 ba · 825 sqft · closed 2026-06-20 | $328,000 |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Waterside at Coquina Key South sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 83 recorded Waterside at Coquina Key South closings since 2024, half landed between $237,500 and $350,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $130,000 and the highest $523,500. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $200,000 | 6 (7%) | |
| $200,000 – $283,333 | 34 (41%) | |
| $283,333 – $366,667 | 27 (33%) | |
| $366,667 – $450,000 | 9 (11%) | |
| None and up | 7 (8%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Waterside at Coquina Key South
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Larger homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than smaller ones ($385 vs $356) — less common, and usually a sign of newer or upgraded product at the top of the range.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 562–773 sq ft | $356 | $234,000 | $130,000 – $355,000 | 27 |
| Mid-size homes 773–825 sq ft | $376 | $310,000 | $195,000 – $399,000 | 27 |
| Larger homes 825–1,124 sq ft | $385 | $395,000 | $230,000 – $523,500 | 29 |
How Waterside at Coquina Key South compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside at Coquina Key South | $232,000 | $341 | 127 d | 39 |
| Lewis Island | $398,000 | $313 | 102 d | 42 |
| Bayou Heights | $304,000 | $300 | 163 d | 54 |
| Bahama Beach | $588,000 | $298 | 61 d | 47 |
| Coquina Key Townhomes | $239,000 | $157 | 114 d | 35 |
| Bay Colony Estates | $2.09M | $503 | – | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Waterside at Coquina Key South right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 27 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $194,900 to $489,990, median $265,000; 13 of 27 have been on the market over 60 days (median 58 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1978 and 1979 (median 1979); 20 of 41 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $792/mo; 3 state no HOA; 40 of 40 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 6 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Gated Community - Guard and Dog Park. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Waterside at Coquina Key South listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Pinellas County has fallen over the past year (-13%). About 30% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Waterside at Coquina Key South itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Waterside at Coquina Key South
On a median-priced Waterside at Coquina Key South home ($232,000), property taxes at Pinellas County’s typical millage of 19.3862 run roughly $3,528 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Pinellas County is about $1,911 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Pinellas County.
At Waterside at Coquina Key South’s $232,000 median and Pinellas County’s adopted 19.39 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,500 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $3,690 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Pinellas County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Pinellas County sits near $2,023 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about -0.0% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.49% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.32x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Waterside at Coquina Key South, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Pinellas County, and what they earn
The county lost a net 1,182 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $95,596 in income versus $74,796 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, CA, NJ. Median household income in Pinellas County has grown about 37% since 2018 ($70,293 now). Population is up about 0% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Waterside at Coquina Key South is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Pinellas County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2024. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Waterside at Coquina Key South, St. Petersburg are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated August 2026.
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a temporary ferry dock on Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy in downtown St. Petersburg under a three-year contract costing about 324,200 dollars. Hubbard's Marina will operate cross bay service between downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Convention Center, with two vessels running year round. Service is expected to begin in October or November.
Why it matters Establishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The site is about 4 miles north of Waterside At Coquina Key South.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay ›The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance to place a measure on the November 3 ballot that would remove nine vacant city lots in Methodist Town from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map. The change would allow up to 41 units of affordable or workforce housing, with four lots planned for single family homes and five larger parcels for multifamily housing. The lots have held park designations since 1984 but have remained vacant.
Why it matters Advances a plan to convert nine vacant city lots into new single family and multifamily housing, adding to local housing inventory. Placing the parcels on the ballot could open long dormant land for residential construction. The project is about 4 miles north of Waterside At Coquina Key South, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: St Pete Catalyst ›St. Petersburg selected a bid led by Blake Investment Partners, with the Related Group as co-developer, to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District at the Tropicana Field site. The roughly 8.1 billion dollar mixed use plan calls for more than 3,600 income-restricted residential units, a 13-acre central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space over an estimated 20-year buildout. The developers plan to purchase about 58 acres while the city retains roughly one third.
Why it matters Adds a large mixed use district with thousands of new residential units, a central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space to the downtown St. Petersburg market. Redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site reshapes the surrounding property landscape and expands housing supply. The project is about 3 miles northwest of Waterside At Coquina Key South, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›Full Waterside at Coquina Key South, St. Petersburg news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
30 for sale · 3 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-14; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Waterside at Coquina Key South
Time is on your side in Waterside at Coquina Key South right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Waterside at Coquina Key South
Selling into a slower Waterside at Coquina Key South market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Waterside at Coquina Key South agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Waterside at Coquina Key South in the last year — the community recorded 28?
- How would you price my home against the $341 per square foot Waterside at Coquina Key South closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 127 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 12.4 months of supply in Waterside at Coquina Key South, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Waterside at Coquina Key South
Inside Waterside at Coquina Key South itself, recorded closings have run from $356 per square foot on the smaller homes to $385 on the larger ones — a gap of 7% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Waterside at Coquina Key South
If you’re selling in Waterside at Coquina Key South, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Waterside at Coquina Key South Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Waterside At Coquina Key South
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in ST PETERSBURG ourselves. When you ask us for an agent here we match you with a vetted local agent from our referral network — one whose own closed sales are in ST PETERSBURG — and we only get paid if you close, so the match has to be right. The market numbers on this page are what we would check that agent against.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Waterside at Coquina Key South resources
- Homes for sale & Waterside at Coquina Key South neighborhood guide
- Pinellas County real estate market
- Sell your Waterside at Coquina Key South home with a local expert
- Pinellas County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Waterside at Coquina Key South, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.