Bay State
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Bay State Sub in St Petersburg, FL since 2013, the most recent in July 2026. 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).
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33703 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 478 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1924–2024 (median 1957.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,340 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bay State Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bay-state-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Bay State Sub is a deep, established pocket of St Petersburg with 478 homes and a build history that runs from 1924 all the way to 2024. What sets price here is condition and vintage, not a tidy tier of floor plans. With a median year built of 1957 and a median living area right around 1,340 square feet, the baseline is a compact mid-century house — and what you pay hinges on how much of it has been reworked versus left original.
The homestead share sits near 69%, which tells you a large portion of these homes are owner-occupied and not quick to turn. For a buyer, that means inventory can be thin and the spread between a dated original and a renovated comparable is wide; underwrite the specific house, not a neighborhood average. For a seller, the mix of century-old and brand-new construction means your competition is uneven — presentation and honest condition disclosure do the heavy lifting.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bay StateHomes 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
This is a long-tenured St Petersburg subdivision where a 1957-era, roughly 1,340-square-foot house is the norm, but the housing stock spans a full century — so no two blocks read exactly alike.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 25 homes in Bay State that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1926 and 2024 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,020 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-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.
County records show 26 qualified sales in Bay State across 2024–2025 (16 in 2024, 10 in 2025), median $420,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Bay State is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a compact St Petersburg home who will renovate over time to build value
- Buyers who want to be in an established location and are flexible on home age and footprint
- Long-hold buyers who value a low-turnover, owner-occupied setting
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, modern floor plan without taking on a rebuild or new-construction budget
- Buyers wanting a quick, low-effort turnkey purchase with no condition risk
- Short-term buyers counting on fast resale in a slow-turning market
The market around Bay State
Bay State is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33703, 271 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 33703 (St Petersburg), 892 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($322/sq ft), up 7.2% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 172 active and 62 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33703 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bay State specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Bay State Sub, St Petersburg
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Bay State buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bay State 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 Bay State.
A century of housing stock in one subdivision
The 1924-to-2024 build range is the story here. You will find original mid-century cottages sitting near ground-up new construction and everything in between. That variety is an opportunity and a trap: the median 1,340-square-foot footprint is modest, so buyers wanting more space are usually paying for an addition, a rebuild, or a newer infill home rather than a naturally larger floor plan.
With roughly 69% of homes homesteaded, turnover leans low and many owners have held for a long time. Deferred maintenance is a real variable on the older end of the range — roof age, systems, and updates matter more to value here than square footage alone. Get a thorough inspection and price the work in before you fall for the block.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bay State. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood this varied in age and condition rewards a broker who reads houses individually rather than leaning on a blanket price-per-foot. We help you separate a well-kept original from a cosmetic flip, weigh renovation cost against a rebuild, and pace an offer in a market where owner-occupied homes don't come up often. We will also tell you plainly when a specific listing isn't worth what it's asking.
Bay State in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33703)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (18 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.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Bay State. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33703; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Shore Acres Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Northeast High School · High · 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).
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