Boca Ciega Shores
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 19 closed sales in Boca Ciega Shores in St Petersburg, FL since 2010, the most recent in July 2025. 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 33710 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 33 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1951–1966 (median 1953) |
| Typical living area | 2,137 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Boca Ciega Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/boca-ciega-shores, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Boca Ciega Shores: 1 closed sale (median $460,000). As of September 26, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Boca Ciega Shores is a small waterfront-oriented pocket in St Petersburg, and in a community this size price is set less by a headline average than by the specifics of each property — proximity to the water, elevation and flood posture, condition, and whether a home has been updated or is waiting on work. With a limited number of closings to read from, treat any single sale as a data point, not a trend. The right read here comes from walking comparable homes, not from a spreadsheet.
For sellers, that means presentation and condition do real work: in a thin market, a well-prepared home stands out and a deferred-maintenance home gets discounted hard. For buyers, patience matters — inventory moves in fits and starts, and the property that fits your criteria may not be listed the week you start looking. Come pre-approved and ready to move when the right one surfaces.
The 60-Second Overview
Boca Ciega Shores is a compact, water-adjacent enclave in Pinellas County's St Petersburg, where the character of each street and the condition of each home drive value more than any neighborhood-wide number.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 23 homes in Boca Ciega Shores that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1951 and 1971 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 1,940 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-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 Boca Ciega Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a water-adjacent St Petersburg home who can stay patient until the right listing surfaces
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for coastal maintenance — seawall, roof, HVAC — and pricing a project home on its merits
- Buyers who will pay a premium for an already-updated, well-elevated property rather than take on renovation
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a wide selection and want to close quickly on whatever is available now
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite flood-zone and elevation risk in a coastal location
- Buyers who want a large-volume market with abundant comparable sales to anchor their offer
The market around Boca Ciega Shores
Boca Ciega Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33710, 212 homes are on the market and 26% 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 33710 (St Petersburg), 632 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $411K ($315/sq ft), down 0.9% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 142 active and 40 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33710 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Boca Ciega Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Boca Ciega Shores, 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 Boca Ciega Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Boca Ciega Shores 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 Boca Ciega Shores.
A small market rewards specifics
Because this is a low-volume community, the usual metrics — days on market, price spread — carry wide error bars. A single dated or renovated sale can swing the picture. That makes on-the-ground diligence the whole game: what's the flood zone and elevation, how does the seawall or dock read, and how recently has the roof, HVAC, and electrical been addressed. In coastal St Petersburg, those items separate a fair price from an expensive surprise.
The upside of a market this focused is that value is legible once you do the work. Condition-driven pricing means an updated, well-located home commands a premium, and a project home trades at a discount you can quantify with a good inspection and a contractor's eye. This is a place to buy on the merits of the specific address rather than a broad market thesis.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Boca Ciega Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, condition-sensitive market like Boca Ciega Shores, the value we add is reading the specific property: flood and elevation exposure, seawall and dock condition, and the true cost of any deferred work. We price and negotiate off the actual home in front of us — not a broad average — and we'll tell you plainly when a listing's ask doesn't match its condition or when the right property simply hasn't come up yet.
Boca Ciega Shores 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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Recently off market in Boca Ciega Shores
Homes in Boca Ciega Shores 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. 1 on record.
- 7912 Garden Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 24, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33710)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (19 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 Boca Ciega Shores. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33710; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Azalea Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Tyrone Middle · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Boca Ciega High-Pn High School
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