Five Towns of St. Petersburg vs Jungle Terrace
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $100K | $448K |
| Price per sq ft | $80 | $335 |
| Avg days on market | 199 days | 74 days |
| Months of supply | 5.4 mo | 4.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 47 | 31 |
The verdict
Jungle Terrace carries the higher median price — about 348% above Five Towns of St. Petersburg. Homes in Jungle Terrace sell faster (74 days on market vs 199). Jungle Terrace is the tighter market on inventory (4.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33709 | 33710, 33733 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 21 | 12 |
| Under contract | 6 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $70K to $350K | $275K to $1.28M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Five Towns of St. Petersburg homes for sale · Jungle Terrace homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 1,783 |
| Built | n/a | 1915–2024 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,497 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Five Towns of St. Petersburg median | Jungle Terrace median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $44K (30 sales) | $148K (27 sales) |
| 2016 | $54K (55 sales) | $160K (36 sales) |
| 2017 | $59K (40 sales) | $192K (34 sales) |
| 2019 | $95K (10 sales) | $220K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $102K (24 sales) | $314K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $158K (78 sales) | $365K (34 sales) |
| 2023 | $170K (33 sales) | $426K (24 sales) |
| 2024 | $145K (43 sales) | $400K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $120K (31 sales) | $465K (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $97K (40 sales) | $400K (24 sales) |
Since 2015, Five Towns of St. Petersburg's median sale price is +121% and Jungle Terrace's is +169% — Jungle Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 81.5% | 92.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,125 sq ft | 1,337 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 28 (cold) | 26 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Five Towns of St. Petersburg | Jungle Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Rawlings Elementary-Pn | Seventy-Fourth St. Elem-Pn |
| Middle | Pinellas Park Middle-Pn | Azalea Middle-Pn |
| High school | Dixie Hollins High-Pn | Boca Ciega High-Pn |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Five Towns of St. Petersburg is the lower entry point (median $100K vs $448K). Sellers get a faster sale in Jungle Terrace (74 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Jungle Terrace more expensive than Five Towns of St. Petersburg?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Jungle Terrace is $448,000 versus $100,000 in Five Towns of St. Petersburg, about 348% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Five Towns of St. Petersburg or Jungle Terrace?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 121% in Five Towns of St. Petersburg and 169% in Jungle Terrace (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Jungle Terrace — sellers there received 92.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.5% in Five Towns of St. Petersburg.
What high schools serve Five Towns of St. Petersburg and Jungle Terrace?
Listings in Five Towns of St. Petersburg most often report Dixie Hollins High-Pn; listings in Jungle Terrace report Boca Ciega High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Five Towns of St. Petersburg homes, photos & schools · Jungle Terrace homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.