St. Pete Beach
Housing Market
Median sale price $517,500, up 0.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 84 days, 96 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 5.4 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 17% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 0.6% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 89.2% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 17% of inventory sits under contract.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.3× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.
Derived from current St. Pete Beach data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
One inventory number hides four different markets
Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.
Where St. Pete Beach is hot — and where it isn't
Each dot is a community (43 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.
The read on St. Pete Beach
The median sale price across St. Pete Beach currently stands at $517,500, up 0.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $420 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 84 days. Sellers are capturing 89.2% of their original asking price on average.
There are 96 active listings on the market, with 19 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 5.4 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 233 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
St. Pete Beach prices sit above the Pinellas County median by roughly 32%. Zillow's home value index for Pinellas County stands at $374,245. About 30% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for St. Pete Beach is 37 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.
St. Pete Beach since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $272,384 in 2012 and $785,464 over the last recorded year — 188% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 81% of recent sales, down from a 81% peak.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (2,193 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Pinellas County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Pinellas County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
What’s driving St. Pete Beach
Top inbound states: NY, CA, NJ, PA. Movers arriving report ~$95,596 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
20,791 Citizens policies in force in Pinellas County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Pinellas purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
1,376 single-family · 2,822 multi-family · 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in St. Pete Beach right now.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
How it stacks up across Pinellas County
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Beach ← this page | $518K | 96 | 37 | |
| St. Petersburg | $435K | 1,078 | 52 | Open → |
| Clearwater | $315K | 393 | 49 | Open → |
| Palm Harbor | $366K | 246 | 59 | Open → |
| Largo | $340K | 221 | 53 | Open → |
| Clearwater Beach | $728K | 166 | 37 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Jacaranda Beach Villas CondoSt. Pete Beach | $490K | ▲ 59% |
| st petersburg beach north unit 8St. Pete Beach | $518K | ▲ 34% |
| Three Palms PointSt. Pete Beach | $800K | ▲ -2% |
| Boca Ciega IsleSt. Pete Beach | $805K | ▲ -10% |
| Silver Sands Beach & Racquet ClubSt. Pete Beach | $745K | ▲ -10% |
| Belle Vista Beach 1St AddSt. Pete Beach | $385K | ▼ 30% |
| vina-del-mar sec 1St. Pete Beach | $1.38M | ▼ 26% |
| Boca Shores CondoSt. Pete Beach | $235K | ▼ 25% |
| VINA-DEL-MAR SEC 2 PAGE 1St. Pete Beach | $1.60M | ▼ 23% |
| Regency West Apts CondoSt. Pete Beach | $265K | ▼ 12% |
| Boca Shores CondoSt. Pete Beach | $235K | 9 |
| Three Palms PointSt. Pete Beach | $800K | 9 |
| Jacaranda Beach Villas CondoSt. Pete Beach | $490K | 8 |
| st petersburg beach north unit 8St. Pete Beach | $518K | 8 |
| Three Palms Pointe CondoSt. Pete Beach | $321K | 5 |
| Jacaranda Beach Villas CondoSt. Pete Beach | $490K | 24 days |
| Boca Shores CondoSt. Pete Beach | $235K | 43 days |
| Belle Vista Beach 1St AddSt. Pete Beach | $385K | 50 days |
| st petersburg beach north unit 8St. Pete Beach | $518K | 66 days |
| Three Palms Pointe CondoSt. Pete Beach | $321K | 74 days |
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The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in St. Pete Beach right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in St. Pete Beach — the Momentum Score reads 37/100 with 5.4 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is St. Pete Beach becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in St. Pete Beach is $517,500, up 0.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 89.2% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
Where are prices falling fastest in St. Pete Beach?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Belle Vista Beach 1St Add (-30%); vina-del-mar sec 1 (-26%); Boca Shores Condo (-25%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which St. Pete Beach neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Jacaranda Beach Villas Condo (24 days); Boca Shores Condo (43 days); Belle Vista Beach 1St Add (50 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 84 days.
How does St. Pete Beach compare to the rest of Pinellas County?
St. Pete Beach's median of $517,500 runs 32% above the county-wide median of $393,000, and homes here take 84 days to go under contract versus 51 county-wide.
St. Pete Beach housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in St. Pete Beach right now?
As of September 15, 2026, the St. Pete Beach housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $517,500 (up 0.6% year over year), 96 homes are for sale against 233 sales in the last 12 months, which is 5.4 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 84 days.
How much is a house in St. Pete Beach?
The median home sold for $517,500 in St. Pete Beach over the last 12 months, about $420 per square foot; asking prices on the 96 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in St. Pete Beach?
By the numbers, sellers in St. Pete Beach are getting 89.2% of asking price and going under contract in about 84 days with 5.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the St. Pete Beach housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: St. Pete Beach median sale prices are up 0.6% year over year, inventory stands at 5.4 months of supply, and 17% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in St. Pete Beach?
The median sale price in St. Pete Beach is currently $517,500, up 0.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.
Is St. Pete Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. St. Pete Beach scores 37 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 5.4 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in St. Pete Beach?
The typical home in St. Pete Beach goes under contract in about 84 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in St. Pete Beach?
There are approximately 96 active listings in St. Pete Beach as of September 15, 2026.
Are home prices in St. Pete Beach rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 0.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across St. Pete Beach. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.