1249 Essex Drive, St Petersburg, FL 33710
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of October 17, 2026, 1249 Essex Drive in Tyrone Gardens Sec 2, St Petersburg is listed at $494,900 (1,141 sq ft, about $434 per sq ft). That is 32% above Tyrone Gardens Sec 2's median closed sale of $375,000 over the last 12 months (7 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $317/sq ft by about 37%. It has been 234 days on market, longer than the community's typical 71 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 1951, a private pool, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1951 · 75 yrs
- 1,141 sq ft of living area
- Listed at $494,900 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$375,000 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- 234 days on market
- No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
About this home
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $2,741/mo 80%
- Taxes $433/mo 13%
- Insurance $268/mo 8%
$3,443/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.4% · edit any field to update.
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What it really costs to own 1249 Essex Drive
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from this listing's MLS record, the county tax roll, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | The listing states there is no HOA. |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Pinellas County is $1,911/yr (20,791 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes differ by roof age, wind mitigation and distance to the coast. The page's modeled range for this home is $2,500–$4,500/yr; neither is a quote. |
| Roof and age | Built in 1951. An original roof would be about 75 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report and ask for the roof permit date. |
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Pinellas County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Pinellas County, FL: overall Relatively High. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Internet & broadband
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Pricing & the tyrone gardens sec 2 market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where tyrone gardens sec 2 has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in tyrone gardens sec 2
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (145 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2015–2026. This home lists at $434/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2015–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2016–2026. Now 38 (cold).
This home’s history
- 1951BuiltPer public record
- About Feb 2026Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 234 cumulative days on market as of October 17, 2026
- Jul 10, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $499,900
- Aug 18, 2026Price cut$494,900 (-$5,000, -1.0%)
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price & listing history
Building permits
Comparable recent sales
6 closed sales in TYRONE GARDENS SEC 2 in the last 18 months — same property type, living area within 30% of this home. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Median of these 6 sales: $375,000 ($317/sq ft). Stronger local evidence. Shown for general reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home’s value.
The Messtimate
Our automated estimate of the likely sale-price range for this home — modeled from recent closed sales nearby adjusted to today's market, a local size-and-age model, and the county tax roll. It is an estimate, not an appraisal, not market value, and not an offer. A licensed agent's CMA sees the condition, the lot, and the live market that a model can't.
Strong local evidence — built from 6 comparable closed sales in TYRONE GARDENS SEC 2 (same property type, closed within the last 18 months, each adjusted to today's market).
Track record: across 2,978 recent closed sales we scored, the closed price landed inside the Messtimate range 57% of the time; median miss 9.7% (closed sales statewide, FL + GA feeds that permit an automated estimate). Re-scored weekly; last 2026-10-16.
Actual list price: $494,900 ($434/sq ft) — the seller's asking price is not an input to this range; compare the two.
A 40% spread on the same house — here is what a model can't see:
- Condition & updates — a 1951 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; the model can't see either.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one.
- The pool — a private pool carries cost and value the model only sees through the comps.
- Carrying costs & concessions — insurance, CDD/HOA and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And what the live market is doing right now:
- This home: 234 days on market vs. a 71-day community median
- 5 active listings competing
- ≈6.9 months of supply
- 7 closed here in the last 12 months
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Methodology: 20th–80th percentile band combining time-adjusted $/sq ft of comparable closed sales (6) + tax-roll just value × local sale-to-roll ratio (2 sales, double weight); MLS closed-sale records and the FL DOR 2025 certified tax roll. Automated valuation model output for general information only — not an appraisal, not market value, not an offer, and not reviewed by a licensed appraiser. Updated October 17, 2026.
Momentum Property Score
34/100 is limited across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Coverage: 5 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 6.9 months of supply in the surrounding market and 234 days on market for this home, against a 71-day area median.Days on market:this home 234Area median: 71 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. As of September 20, 2026.
🟡 Asking $434 per square foot, about 37% above the community’s $317 median. tyrone gardens sec 2’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $317. Median sold price per square foot is up 10.3% year over year. Confidence: Low · 7 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
74% of homes in tyrone gardens sec 2 are owner-occupied. An estimated 26% are non-owner-occupied, including 6% held in a company or trust and 3% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 65 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent tyrone gardens sec 2 sales closed near 92.2% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 4 active listings in tyrone gardens sec 2, no CDD assessment.
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Items worth confirming for 1249 Essex Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1951 (75 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Pinellas County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Private pool: confirm the barrier or alarm meets the state residential pool safety code and ask for pump, heater, and resurfacing records.
- Listed living area is 1,141 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $5,196/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's current bill is not a guide Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Stellar MLS closed sales in TYRONE GARDENS SEC 2, last 18 months, as of September 20, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Typical county effective rate applied to the list price; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 1249 Essex Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 1249 Essex Drive was built in 1951 and has 1,141 sq ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 1249 Essex Drive in?
1249 Essex Drive is in Tyrone Gardens Sec 2 in St Petersburg, Pinellas County. The comparable-sales section on this page shows recent closed sales nearby from the same MLS data.
Does 1249 Essex Drive have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 1249 Essex Drive differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $5,196 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 1249 Essex Drive in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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