Bayou Heights
Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of October 2026, Bayou Heights in St Petersburg, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $307,000, $302 per square foot, a median 36 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-21% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1953 - 1975; none of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,950 ($5,140 with the full homestead exemption).
Bayou Heights right now
🟡 Balanced market. 2.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($307K) is down 20.8% from the prior 12 months ($388K). With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (11 and 10 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 5, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Bayou Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $307K ($302 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 36 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 21% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
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.
County records show 14 qualified sales in Bayou Heights across 2024 - 2025 (10 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $360,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Flood zones in Bayou Heights: of 12 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in St Petersburg.
Bayou Heights is a community of 288 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1910 and 2020 (median 1956.0), with a median living area of about 1,288 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Bayou Heights. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Bayou Heights; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($307K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($388K) IS the -20.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 19 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Pinellas County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
17% of homes for sale in ZIP 33705 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-05).
Bayou Heights Market Scorecard
Bayou Heights is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $327,500, and homes go under contract in about 306 days.
Typical home value in the 33705 ZIP is $331,140, about 5.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Bayou Heights, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Bayou Heights
Live MLS inventory for Bayou Heights. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Bayou Heights listings as of 2026-10-04, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Bayou Heights St Petersburg Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Bayou Heights St Petersburg listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5210 6th Street · $365,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams South Tampa
- 5130 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S · $290,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Biltmore Group Inc
Bayou Heights on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Lakewood Elementary-PN · Elementary
- Bay Point Middle-PN · Middle
- Lakewood High-PN · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Bayou Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bayou Heights address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Lakewood High-Pn High School
The Bayou Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bayou 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 Bayou Heights.
A closer look at the Bayou Heights market
At a median of $302 per square foot, Bayou Heights prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 21% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 36 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 288 homes built between 1910 and 2020, and 60% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bayou Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Bayou Heights buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.2). Basis: Recent Direction -20.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Bayou 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 Bayou Heights sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Bayou Heights, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Bayou Heights
Homes in Bayou Heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 737 52Nd Avenue · off market
- 801 51St Avenue · off market
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 4, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33705)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (89 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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