Alma Heights
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Alma Heights Rev in St Petersburg, FL since 2016, the most recent in May 2017. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,000, 43 median days on market, with 1,068 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,510 ($7,700 with the full homestead exemption).
Alma Heights sits inside St Petersburg, Pinellas County, and the current MLS snapshot does not surface a defined set of community amenities tied to the listings we track. That absence is itself useful information: it suggests this is a smaller or less amenity-branded pocket rather than a subdivision built around a clubhouse, gate, or shared recreation system, and pricing here is likely to be driven by the individual home and its lot rather than by a community fee structure.
Without amenity packages or HOA-driven upkeep standards to lean on, buyers and sellers should expect valuation to hinge on condition, lot specifics, and proximity to the surrounding St Petersburg market rather than on community-wide comparables. That means each listing needs to be evaluated on its own terms, and a broker who knows the immediate blocks matters more here than in a heavily standardized community.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Alma HeightsHomes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Alma Heights is a St Petersburg community in Pinellas County where current MLS data does not show a distinct amenity package, pointing to a market that trades more on the individual home than on shared community features.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Alma Heights that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1915 and 1925 (median 1924), with a median living area of about 1,198 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Alma Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a specific St Petersburg location over a bundled amenity list
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own condition and lot rather than community-wide standards
- Buyers who prefer not to carry ongoing HOA amenity fees
Probably not for
- Buyers set on a community with a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreation amenity
- Buyers who want HOA-managed uniformity across the neighborhood
- Buyers relying on community amenities as a resale differentiator
The market around Alma Heights
Alma Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33705, 214 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33705 (St Petersburg), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $459K ($317/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 111 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33705 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Alma Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Alma Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Alma Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
St. Pete advances housing plan for nine vacant city lots
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.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances 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 site is less than a mile north of Alma Heights.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - July 2026Infrastructure
St. Pete approves temporary downtown dock for Tampa Bay ferry
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.
What it may mean for the marketEstablishes 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 2 miles northeast of Alma Heights.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - July 2026Development
Blake-Related team selected to redevelop 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District
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.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 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 site is less than a mile northwest of Alma Heights.
Source: Florida YIMBY
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Alma Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Alma Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Alma Heights.
A community defined by its homes, not its amenities
Some St Petersburg communities are built around a clear amenity story — a pool, a gate, a shared park. Alma Heights, based on the current MLS feed, is not one of them; no community amenities are identified from active listings. That does not mean the area lacks appeal, only that whatever draws buyers here is tied to the home itself, the lot, and the location within St Petersburg rather than to a packaged lifestyle amenity.
For a buyer, that shifts the diligence conversation: instead of asking what the HOA covers, the more useful questions are about the individual property's condition, age, and lot, and about how it sits relative to the immediate St Petersburg streets around it. For a seller, it means the amenity line item does not do any selling work — the listing has to carry itself on the merits of the home.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alma Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community without a defined amenity package to anchor comparisons, pricing and positioning come down to reading the individual home and its immediate surroundings correctly. We work the St Petersburg market closely enough to know when a listing in Alma Heights is priced on its own merits versus priced off assumptions borrowed from a different pocket of Pinellas County.
Alma Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Alma Heights buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Alma Heights sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Alma Heights, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Alma Heights home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Alma Heights, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in Alma Heights on the map →
Should you buy in Alma Heights?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (2 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Stellar MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Alma Heights fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores:
Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Alma Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33705; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lakewood Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Lakewood High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Bay Point Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Alma Heights
Where is Alma Heights?
Alma Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33705.
Are there homes for sale in Alma Heights right now?
No active listings inside Alma Heights at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Alma Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Alma Heights in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Alma Heights with Momentum Realty’s local guides.