Bayou Bonita
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Bayou Bonita Sec C Rep in St Petersburg, FL since 2017, the most recent in June 2022. 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).
Part of Bayou Bonita Park, St Petersburg, FL — see all Bayou Bonita Park homes for sale (6 listings across 5 sections in the MLS).
Bayou Bonita Rep is an older Pinellas pocket, with a median build year of 1956 inside a much wider range that stretches from 1908 up to 2024. That spread means condition and age do the real pricing work here far more than location alone — two homes on the same block can sit decades apart in construction era, wiring, roofs, and systems, and buyers need to underwrite each property on its own merits rather than assume neighborhood-wide consistency.
With homestead share sitting at roughly 66 percent, this is a community where a clear majority of owners have filed for the homestead exemption, a signal of longer-term, owner-occupied holding rather than a market churning through investor or short-term turnover. For sellers, that suggests buyers here are more often planning to stay, which can support a more patient, deliberate sales process. For buyers, it means fewer distressed or rapid-flip listings to lean on for comps — expect to do more individual diligence on each home's history and upgrades.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bayou BonitaHomes 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 small, established section of 342 homes where median living space runs about 1,530 square feet — a footprint that favors efficient layouts over sprawling ones, consistent with the community's older build stock.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 126 homes in Bayou Bonita that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1918 and 2026 (median 1951), with a median living area of about 1,441 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% 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 16 qualified sales in Bayou Bonita across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $390,000 — 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 Bayou Bonita is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want to evaluate and renovate an older home rather than buy new construction
- Buyers prioritizing a moderate, efficient square footage over a larger footprint
- Buyers comfortable doing individual due diligence on each listing's age and systems rather than relying on tract-style consistency
Probably not for
- Buyers who want guaranteed newer construction across the board with minimal age variance
- Buyers who expect built-in community amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers uncomfortable underwriting a home's condition independently due to the wide build-year spread
The market around Bayou Bonita
Bayou Bonita 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 Bayou Bonita specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Bayou Bonita Rep by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Bayou Bonita Rep subdivision: 9 homes on record; built 1925–2003; typical size about 1,867 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | $375,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | $267,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $550,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $520,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $520,000 on 2023-05-05.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Bayou Bonita buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bayou Bonita 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 Bayou Bonita.
Reading the age spread
The gap between a 1908 build and a 2024 build inside the same 342-home community is unusual and worth sitting with. It typically means a mix of legacy structures — some possibly renovated, some original — alongside newer infill or rebuilds on lots where older homes were removed. A buyer touring here should not assume any two listings share a comparable foundation, roof age, or electrical system just because they're a few doors apart.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, which points to a neighborhood built around its housing stock and location rather than shared recreational infrastructure like pools, clubhouses, or planned common areas. That keeps the value conversation focused on the home itself — size, age, condition, and lot — rather than on amenity fees or HOA-run facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bayou Bonita. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this much variation in build year, the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive surprise often comes down to how carefully each home's age and condition are vetted against the others. We pull the actual permit and construction history on individual listings here rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide assumptions, so you know exactly what era of home you are buying into before you write an offer.
Bayou Bonita 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (6 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 Bayou Bonita. 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 Bayou Bonita
Where is Bayou Bonita?
Bayou Bonita is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33705.
How many homes are in Bayou Bonita?
County property records list 9 homes in Bayou Bonita, built between 1925 and 2003; the typical home is about 1,867 heated square feet.
What do homes in Bayou Bonita sell for?
Bayou Bonita has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2023 (1 sale, median $520,000). For context, ZIP 33705 has 214 homes on the market with 17% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Bayou Bonita right now?
No active listings inside Bayou Bonita at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Bayou Bonita have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Bayou Bonita 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.
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