Central Ave Homes
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County · ZIP 33710
348 homesBuilt 1920–2023Median sale $295K
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $295,000, $344 per square foot, a median 15 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1946–1978. At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,720 ($4,910 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Central Ave Homes Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$295K
Median sold · 12 mo
$344/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $344 in 2026
98.4%
Sale vs ask
Pinellas median: 93.6%
Tempo
15days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2017 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
65%
Owner-occupied · Central Ave Homes
226 of 349 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
35%
Non-owner-occupied · Central Ave Homes
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
348
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 349 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2023, median 1952 (FL DOR 2025)
892sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 348 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and lot more than square footage. The median sits at $358,700, but with a housing stock that runs from 1920 all the way to 2024, two homes on the same block can be worlds apart — an untouched mid-century original versus a studs-out renovation or a new build. That spread is why you should read each listing on its own merits rather than anchoring to the neighborhood median.

At a median of 61 days on market, this is not a frantic market. Sellers should price to condition and expect a genuine marketing period, not a weekend bidding war. Buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and walk if the numbers do not work. The high homestead share suggests a stock held by owner-occupants rather than churned by short-term flippers, which tends to keep inventory measured.

The 60-Second Overview

Central Ave Homes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($344 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 15 days on market for closed sales.

Central Ave Homes is a community of 348 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1920 and 2023 (median 1952.0), with a median living area of about 1,379 square feet. 65% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Central Ave Homes 1st Add is a deep-inventory pocket of St Petersburg with a wide vintage range, where a compact median footprint around 1,324 square feet means most of the value question comes down to what has — or hasn't — been updated inside.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing central St Petersburg location over maximum square footage
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and permit history
  • Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable with a compact footprint near the median

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large single-story footprint well above the median living area
  • Buyers wanting turnkey, no-surprises new construction only
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait out a roughly 61-day marketing period

Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 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.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
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0 to 5 a year; 5 in the current window.

Central Ave Homes Add Market Scorecard

No active listings

Central Ave Homes Add is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
$295,000
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33710 ZIP is $385,807, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Central Ave Homes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Central Ave Homes.

Best Buy
Buyers who want St Petersburg location and are comfortable evaluating homes case by case.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies sharply, so the median price can mislead if you shop on averages.
Sweet Spot
An updated home on a good lot bought during the measured 61-day market.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready certainty and no appetite for inspection surprises.

A century of housing stock on one map

With a build range from 1920 to 2024 and a median build year of 1953, this is a genuinely mixed-vintage community. The practical implication: your due diligence list changes house to house. Older stock means paying attention to roof, plumbing, electrical, and any permit history behind a renovation; newer construction shifts the questions toward build quality and lot placement.

At roughly $361 per square foot against a modest median living area, you're paying for location and land as much as interior space. Homes that have been thoughtfully updated command the top of the range; those needing work sit longer and negotiate harder. That's the trade to weigh against the 61-day median — patient buyers can find room to make a deal on the right property.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Central Ave Homes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this vintage-diverse, a single median tells you almost nothing about the house in front of you. We underwrite each property on its own condition, permit trail, and location within the pocket — so you're not overpaying for a project or walking away from a solid renovation because a comp scared you off. With a 61-day median, timing and pricing strategy matter, and that's where honest local reads earn their keep.

Central Ave Homes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want St Petersburg location and are comfortable evaluating homes case by case.
Biggest advantageA wide vintage range means genuine choice, from original mid-century to new construction.
Biggest riskCondition varies sharply, so the median price can mislead if you shop on averages.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a good lot bought during the measured 61-day market.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready certainty and no appetite for inspection surprises.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Central Ave Homes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Central Ave Homes?
The median sale price in Central Ave Homes was $295K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Central Ave Homes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 15 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Central Ave Homes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 348 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Central Ave Homes (public records).
What share of Central Ave Homes is owner-occupied?
65% of Central Ave Homes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Central Ave Homes built?
Homes in Central Ave Homes were built between 1920 and 2023, with a median year built of 1952.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Central Ave Homes?
The best agent for Central Ave Homes is one who actively works St Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Central Ave Homes.
How do I find a top St Petersburg real estate agent who knows Central Ave Homes?
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Buyers prioritizing central St Petersburg location over maximum square footageExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and permit historyExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable with a compact footprint near the medianExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large single-story footprint well above the median living areaProbably not
Buyers wanting turnkey, no-surprises new construction onlyProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait out a roughly 61-day marketing periodProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33710))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (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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Thinking of selling in Central Ave Homes 1St Add? 5 recorded closings; median 15 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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