Broadwater Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Established waterfront community · Pinellas County · ZIP 33705

A waterfront single-family community on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, with boating access and an unusual higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design.

Boca Ciega Bay waterfrontDirect boating accessHigher-elevation design

Live Market Pulse

44/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a Boca Ciega Bay waterfront community, so the honest read is the lot (water access, dock, elevation), the home (ranch vs coastal contemporary, updates), and flood and windstorm insurance, verified per parcel, not a single neighborhood average.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$985K

Median Price

24mo

Supply

137days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$421/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Broadwater is a waterfront single-family community on the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, with 2 to 4 bedroom homes on palm and oak-lined streets, from ranch-style houses (often Spanish or Mediterranean influenced) to coastal contemporary homes, many with direct access to the water for boating (lipplyrealestate.com / Redfin / benlaubehomes.com, 2026). It carries an unusual advantage for a waterfront neighborhood: a higher elevation and a design intended to minimize flooding (homes.com / benlaubehomes.com, 2026). Even so, treat flood as a per-parcel question and verify the FEMA flood zone and insurance for the exact address. Location is convenient to I-275 for quick commutes to Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota, and is about ten minutes from Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach (benlaubehomes.com, 2026). Buy the lot and the water access, then read the home, the flood zone, and the insurance before anything else."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Broadwater market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $985K ($421 per sq ft), with homes averaging 137 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Broadwater is a waterfront single-family community on the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, in the 33705 ZIP, set on palm and oak-lined streets with 2 to 4 bedroom homes, many offering direct access to the water for boating (lipplyrealestate.com / Redfin / benlaubehomes.com, 2026).

The housing stock ranges from ranch-style homes, often with Spanish or Mediterranean influence, to coastal contemporary houses, so condition, updates, and the specific lot matter far more than any neighborhood average (lipplyrealestate.com / Redfin / benlaubehomes.com, 2026).

Notably, Broadwater sits at a higher elevation and was designed to minimize flooding, an unusual differentiator for a waterfront neighborhood (homes.com / benlaubehomes.com, 2026). That is a real advantage, but flood exposure is still a per-parcel question, so verify the FEMA flood zone and the flood and windstorm insurance for the exact home.

Location is a core part of the story. Broadwater is convenient to I-275 for quick commutes to Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota, and it is about ten minutes from Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach (benlaubehomes.com, 2026).

Quick Match

Who Broadwater is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a waterfront single-family home with direct boating access
Buyers who value the higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design on the bay
Boaters who want quick access to Boca Ciega Bay from a private dock
Buyers who value an I-275 location near Fort De Soto and St. Pete Beach

Probably not for

Buyers who want to avoid waterfront flood and windstorm insurance entirely
Anyone unwilling to verify the FEMA flood zone and insurance per parcel
Buyers who want a maintenance-free, amenity-rich master plan
Buyers expecting low, predictable carrying costs on the water

Market Pulse

How Broadwater is performing right now

44/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

24Months of supplytight

137Median days on marketdays

0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand

1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+68%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Broadwater listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Bahama Beach or St. Petersburg. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now2 : 0active : pending

For sale2

Pending0

Sold 12mo1

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Broadwater buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Broadwater

Live MLS inventory for Broadwater. 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 · 79 daysTop listing

$1,999,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,188 sqft · built 1974

4310 40Th Street, ST PETERSBURG, 33711

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Active · 195 days

$1,074,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1973

4592 40Th Street, ST PETERSBURG, 33711

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by MAINFRAME REAL ESTATE

Active and pending Broadwater listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Broadwater on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Broadwater trades waterfront insurance reality for direct boating access on Boca Ciega Bay, a higher-elevation design, and a convenient I-275 location near Fort De Soto and St. Pete Beach.

Drive times from Broadwater on the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact lot.

Boca Ciega Bay (water access)~0 to 5 min · many homes on the water

Fort De Soto Park~10 min · per local sources

St. Pete Beach~10 min · per local sources

Downtown St. Petersburg~10 to 15 min · via I-275

I-275 access~5 min · commuter corridor

Tampa via I-275~30 to 40 min · traffic dependent

Sarasota or Bradenton~40 to 60 min · via I-275 south

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your specific parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Broadwater with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Broadwater (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Pinellas County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Broadwater is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Broadwater address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Broadwater: the direct boating access on Boca Ciega Bay, the unusual higher-elevation and flood-minimizing design, and the convenient I-275 location near Fort De Soto and St. Pete Beach. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Broadwater

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Broadwater, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishWaterfront demand with direct boating access and a higher-elevation design supports prices, while the watch items are flood and windstorm insurance cost, per-parcel flood verification, and home condition across older ranch and coastal contemporary stock.

Waterfront with direct boating access

2026

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Many homes offer direct access to Boca Ciega Bay for boating, a durable draw that underpins long-run demand for waterfront lots.

Higher elevation and flood-minimizing design

2026

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

An unusual higher-elevation, flood-minimizing layout is a real differentiator for a waterfront neighborhood, though flood still needs per-parcel verification.

Near I-275, Fort De Soto, and St. Pete Beach

2026

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient I-275 access and a roughly ten-minute reach to Fort De Soto and St. Pete Beach support broad commuter and lifestyle demand.

Waterfront flood and windstorm insurance

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Flood and windstorm premiums remain a real carrying cost on the bay and vary with elevation and construction, so they must be quoted per parcel.

Ranch vs coastal-contemporary condition read

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Stock ranges from older ranch homes to coastal contemporary houses, so condition and updates vary widely and shape each home's value.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Broadwater, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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January 2026
Community
Broadwater profiled as a Boca Ciega Bay boating community
Local real estate guidance describes Broadwater as a waterfront single-family community on the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, with 2 to 4 bedroom homes on palm and oak-lined streets and many homes offering direct access to the water for boating. Why it matters: Water access and the waterfront lot are the core value drivers buyers should read first. Source
February 2026
Location
Broadwater highlighted for I-275, Fort De Soto, and St. Pete Beach access
Community guidance notes that Broadwater is convenient to I-275 for quick commutes to Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota, and is about ten minutes from Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach. Why it matters: The location and commute access broaden demand beyond boaters to commuters and beach-oriented buyers. Source

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 Strategy

The Broadwater buying strategy.

If we were buying in Broadwater, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the lot and the water access first. Water frontage, the dock and seawall, and the elevation drive value here far more than the floor plan.

Verify the FEMA flood zone per parcel. Broadwater has a higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design, but flood exposure still varies by address, so confirm it for the exact home.

Read the home condition. Stock runs from ranch-style to coastal contemporary, so check updates, roof, and major systems against the asking price.

Quote flood and windstorm insurance early. On the bay these are a real carrying cost, so quote both for the specific home even with the higher elevation.

Buy the lot and water access, then cross-shop nearby south St. Petersburg waterfront pockets such as Bahama Beach to test value.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a strong waterfront lot with direct boating access

Biggest Risk

An older, lower home where the flood and insurance picture is unverified

Best Lot

A higher-elevation bayfront parcel with a sound dock and seawall

Smart Timing

Confirm water access, the FEMA flood zone, and insurance before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Broadwater is a waterfront single-family community rather than an amenity master plan, so the lifestyle is the bay and the boat: direct access to Boca Ciega Bay for boating, palm and oak-lined streets, and St. Petersburg city services rather than private amenities, with Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach about ten minutes away and I-275 close for commutes to Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota (benlaubehomes.com, 2026). Because this is a Boca Ciega Bay waterfront community, confirm the specific home's water access, the FEMA flood zone, the condition, and the insurance before you buy, even given the higher-elevation design.

Broadwater Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Broadwater.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Broadwater today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Ranch

$985K to $985K

An older ranch-style home, the more affordable way into the community, where condition, updates, and the lot drive value.

Lowest entry

The Updated Waterfront Home

$985K to $985K

A renovated home on a solid waterfront lot with direct boating access, the heart of the resale market here, where water access and condition set the number.

Most inventory

The Top

$985K to $985K

A coastal contemporary or fully updated bayfront home with a strong dock and seawall, the stock that holds value best on Boca Ciega Bay.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$985K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$985K to $985K

The Entry Ranch

An older ranch-style home, the more affordable way into the community, where condition, updates, and the lot drive value.

$985K to $985K

The Updated Waterfront Home

A renovated home on a solid waterfront lot with direct boating access, the heart of the resale market here, where water access and condition set the number.

$985K to $985K

The Top

A coastal contemporary or fully updated bayfront home with a strong dock and seawall, the stock that holds value best on Boca Ciega Bay.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Broadwater, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Broadwater is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Broadwater holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Dock, lift, and seawallCore waterfront value, owner-maintained

Impact windows and doorsWind and insurance value

Kitchen and bath updatesStandard refresh, recoverable

Roof and major systemsOlder ranch stock, budget driven

Waterfront lot and water accessThe durable value driver

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Broadwater

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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At Broadwater you are buying the waterfront lot and the boating access, then reading the home, the flood zone, and the insurance, even with the higher-elevation design.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.1B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk6.6/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Broadwater is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

The waterfront lot and water access carry the value here
Verify the FEMA flood zone and elevation per address
Check the dock, lift, and seawall condition per parcel
Higher-elevation design helps, but insurance still matters
Quote flood and windstorm insurance before the finishes

On Boca Ciega Bay, the waterfront lot, its water access, and its elevation are the part of your money the market protects. Parcels with direct boating access, a sound dock and seawall, and the community's higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design hold value better than older, lower homes. The house can be renovated or replaced; the water access, the elevation, and the location near I-275, Fort De Soto, and St. Pete Beach cannot. Read the FEMA flood map, the elevation, and the dock and seawall first, then price the condition of the home against it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Broadwater in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a waterfront single-family home with direct boating access on Boca Ciega Bay.

Biggest advantageAn unusual higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design for a waterfront community.

Biggest riskFlood and windstorm insurance that still has to be verified per parcel.

Sweet spotAn updated home on a strong waterfront lot with a sound dock and seawall.

Avoid ifYou want to avoid waterfront insurance and unpredictable carrying costs.

HOA, Flood & Insurance

15-Second Take

Confirm whether any specific parcel carries a mandatory HOA
Flood and windstorm insurance is the major carrying cost
Higher-elevation design helps, but verify flood zone per address
The dock and seawall are owner-maintained waterfront assets
Quote flood and windstorm insurance before the finishes

Carrying cost in a waterfront single-family community like this is driven mainly by flood and windstorm insurance, taxes, and maintenance rather than dues, so confirm whether any specific parcel carries an HOA and what it covers. Flood and windstorm premiums on the bay can be meaningful even with the higher-elevation design, so quote them for the exact address.

Where there is no HOA, there are no community amenities or dues, and upkeep, including the dock and seawall, is the owner's. The neighborhood relies on Boca Ciega Bay access and St. Petersburg city services rather than private amenities. Verify any specific parcel's situation, including the FEMA flood zone and insurance.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Broadwater buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Broadwater.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Broadwater

Price to the lot, the water access, and the condition, not a waterfront average.

Selling at Broadwater means pricing to your home's water access, elevation, and condition, not a generic waterfront average. An updated home on a strong bayfront lot commands a very different number from an older, lower home that has not been updated.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Broadwater, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bahama Beach, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in Pinellas County 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 (2026-06-25).

Broadwater Unit 2 Blk N St Petersburg Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Broadwater Unit 2 Blk N St Petersburg is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,536,950, and homes go under contract in about 137 days.

24.0

Months supply

$1,536,950

Median list

$985,000

Median sold

$710

Per sqft

137

Days on mkt

2/0/1

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33711 ZIP is $277,928, about 18.1% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Broadwater?

It is a waterfront single-family community on the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, in the 33705 ZIP, set on palm and oak-lined streets convenient to I-275 (lipplyrealestate.com, 2026).

What kind of homes are in Broadwater?

Public sources describe 2 to 4 bedroom homes ranging from ranch-style houses, often with Spanish or Mediterranean influence, to coastal contemporary homes, with many offering direct access to the water for boating (lipplyrealestate.com / Redfin / benlaubehomes.com, 2026).

Can I keep a boat at Broadwater?

Many homes offer direct access to the water for boating on Boca Ciega Bay (benlaubehomes.com, 2026), but dock, lift, and seawall condition vary by property, so confirm the water access and any dock for the exact home.

Is Broadwater in a flood zone?

Broadwater has an unusual higher elevation and a design intended to minimize flooding for a waterfront neighborhood (homes.com / benlaubehomes.com, 2026), but flood exposure still varies by address, so verify the FEMA flood zone and the elevation for the exact home.

Does the higher elevation mean I do not need flood insurance?

No. The higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design is a real advantage, but lenders and risk make flood and windstorm insurance important on the bay. Quote both for the specific address before you commit.

Does Broadwater have an HOA?

Carrying cost in this waterfront single-family community is mainly flood and windstorm insurance, taxes, and maintenance, so confirm whether any specific parcel carries a mandatory HOA and what it covers.

How much is insurance here?

Flood and windstorm premiums on Boca Ciega Bay can be meaningful and vary with elevation, construction, and claims history. Always quote both for the exact address, even given the higher-elevation design.

What is nearby?

Broadwater is convenient to I-275 for commutes to Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota, and it is about ten minutes from Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach (benlaubehomes.com, 2026).

How far is the commute to Tampa?

Broadwater's location is convenient to I-275, which provides quick commutes toward Tampa as well as downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota (benlaubehomes.com, 2026). Confirm your real drive time at your real departure time.

Can I tear down and rebuild?

Often yes, subject to current flood-elevation, zoning, and waterfront standards. Confirm the specific requirements and any seawall or dock permitting with the city before you plan.

Is Broadwater a good investment?

Waterfront location with direct boating access and an unusual higher-elevation design supports demand, but insurance cost and per-parcel flood exposure are real constraints. The lot, the water access, and insurability drive the outcome, and this is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary so much in Broadwater?

Because the community mixes older ranch-style homes and coastal contemporary houses on different waterfront lots, each with its own water access, elevation, condition, and insurance picture. The lot and the home, not the community name, set the price.

How close is Fort De Soto Park?

Public sources put Broadwater about ten minutes from Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach (benlaubehomes.com, 2026), though exact times vary with traffic and your specific lot. Confirm for any particular home.

What is the higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design?

Sources note that Broadwater has a higher elevation and was laid out to minimize flooding, an unusual differentiator for a waterfront neighborhood (homes.com / benlaubehomes.com, 2026). Treat it as a relative advantage and still verify the FEMA flood zone and insurance per parcel.

Who is the best real estate agent for Broadwater?

The best agent for Broadwater is one who actively works St. Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Broadwater.

How do I find a top St. Petersburg real estate agent who knows Broadwater?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Broadwater and the wider St. Petersburg area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Broadwater?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Broadwater purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Broadwater?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a waterfront single-family home with direct boating accessExcellent fit

Buyers who value the higher-elevation, flood-minimizing design on the bayExcellent fit

Boaters who want quick access to Boca Ciega Bay from a private dockExcellent fit

Buyers who value an I-275 location near Fort De Soto and St. Pete BeachExcellent fit

Buyers who will verify the FEMA flood zone and insurance per parcelExcellent fit

Buyers who want to avoid waterfront flood and windstorm insurance entirelyProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the FEMA flood zone and insurance per parcelProbably not

Buyers who want a maintenance-free, amenity-rich master planProbably not

Buyers expecting low, predictable carrying costs on the waterProbably not

Buyers who want certainty rather than waterfront risk and rewardProbably not

Get the inside read on Broadwater

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Broadwater home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Broadwater — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

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Broadwater Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Broadwater is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Broadwater is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Broadwater

Broadwater on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Broadwater

Waterfront with direct boating access

Higher elevation and flood-minimizing design

Near I-275, Fort De Soto, and St. Pete Beach

Waterfront flood and windstorm insurance

Ranch vs coastal-contemporary condition read

Broadwater profiled as a Boca Ciega Bay boating community

Broadwater highlighted for I-275, Fort De Soto, and St. Pete Beach access

The Broadwater buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Broadwater.

What ~$985K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Broadwater holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Broadwater

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Broadwater is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Broadwater in 15 seconds.

HOA, Flood & Insurance

Tools for a Broadwater buy.

Price to the lot, the water access, and the condition, not a waterfront average.

In Broadwater, condition and view decide your number

What is your Broadwater home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Broadwater Unit 2 Blk N St Petersburg Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Broadwater?

Get the inside read on Broadwater

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