Disston Hills in St. Petersburg

Disston Hills Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Established neighborhood · St. Petersburg, Pinellas County · ZIP 33710

An elevated St. Petersburg neighborhood on the Disston Ridge, ranch and mid-century homes on higher ground.

Established valueElevated ridge groundNo required HOA on most homes
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Disston Hills sits on the elevated Disston Ridge, so condition, the lot, and the parcel's flood picture, not an area average, decide the buy.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Disston Hills is an established St. Petersburg neighborhood on the Disston Ridge, the elevated spine of the city, so the read is by home rather than by area: single-story ranch and mid-century homes on the higher ground of central St. Pete, where condition, the lot, updates, and the parcel's flood picture drive value more than the neighborhood name. Much of the Disston Ridge area sits in higher-elevation, lower-risk zones, but exposure is still parcel specific. Most homes carry no required HOA. Your leverage is buying condition and a good lot right and verifying the parcel's flood picture, with the elevated, central St. Pete location as the draw."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Disston Hills is an established neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, on the Disston Ridge, the elevated spine that runs through central St. Pete (St. Petersburg neighborhood and listing sources, 2026).

It is mostly single-story ranch-style homes, with a diverse mix that includes mid-century modern and Spanish-style houses on landscaped streets with expansive front yards. The Disston Ridge area is the highest-elevated section of St. Petersburg, and much of it sits in higher-elevation, lower-risk zones, though exposure remains parcel specific. Most homes carry no required HOA, and the neighborhood uses Interstate 275 and is walkable and bike-friendly.

This is an established value and condition buy on higher ground, so the money is made or lost on the home's condition, the lot, updates, and the parcel's flood picture, not the headline price.

The pitch is established, character-rich St. Pete living on the elevated ridge, central to the city and its beaches. The work is reading condition, confirming any HOA, and verifying the parcel's flood zone before you offer.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want an established St. Pete ranch or mid-century home
  • Buyers who prefer higher-elevation central St. Pete ground
  • Buyers comfortable updating older homes
  • Buyers who value a walkable, bike-friendly neighborhood

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or a gated community
  • Anyone who wants resort amenities included
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or beachfront location
  • Buyers who want a large suburban lot

How Disston Hills is performing right now

50/100
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Disston Hills listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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

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.

The takeaway

Disston Hills offers established, character-rich living on the elevated Disston Ridge, central to St. Pete and minutes from I-275 and the beaches, the higher-ground value case in St. Petersburg.

Interstate 275~5 to 10 min · regional access
Tyrone Square Mall~5 to 10 min · retail
Downtown St. Petersburg~12 to 18 min · urban core
St. Pete Beach and the Gulf~15 to 25 min · beaches
Tampa International Airport~25 to 35 min · via I-275
Downtown Tampa~30 to 40 min · via I-275
Pinellas Trail~5 to 12 min · biking and walking

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

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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
Disston Hills (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

Disston Hills 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.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Disston Hills: steady demand for established central St. Pete homes, the elevated Disston Ridge ground, and the condition dynamics of mid-century stock. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Disston Hills

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

Net OutlookBullishCentral-location demand and the higher ridge ground support steady interest, with the watch items being older-stock condition and parcel-level flood and insurance.

Elevated Disston Ridge ground

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

The Disston Ridge is the highest-elevated section of St. Petersburg, and much of it sits in lower-risk zones, a durable draw, though exposure is still parcel specific.

Central St. Pete location

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A central location near I-275 and city shopping keeps drawing value buyers.

Mid-century and ranch character

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A diverse mix of ranch, mid-century modern, and Spanish-style homes supports the neighborhood's appeal.

Older housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Older homes mean roof, systems, and updates are the swing factor, read home by home.

No required HOA

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The absence of a required HOA on most homes keeps carrying costs simple.

Parcel-level flood exposure

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Even on the ridge, flood exposure varies by parcel, making the FEMA check worthwhile per home.

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 Disston Hills, 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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  1. January 2026
    Market

    Disston Hills remains an elevated central St. Pete value

    Disston Hills is described as an established St. Petersburg neighborhood on the Disston Ridge, the highest-elevated section of the city, with single-story ranch and mid-century homes on landscaped streets in central St. Pete. Why it matters: Higher-ground location and central access keep the neighborhood in steady demand. Source

  2. January 2025
    Civic

    The Disston Ridge is the highest-elevated section of St. Petersburg

    Neighborhood profiles describe the Disston Ridge area as the highest-elevated section of St. Petersburg, with the city's highest point near 38th Avenue and 49th Street, much of it in higher-elevation zones. Why it matters: The higher ground is a durable draw, though flood exposure is still parcel specific. Source

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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.

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

1

Judge the home by condition. Disston Hills is older stock, so roof age, systems, and updates separate a deal from a project.

2

Read the lot. Confirm the lot size, the elevation, and the drainage for the specific home.

3

Verify the parcel's flood zone. The ridge is higher, but exposure is parcel specific, so run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address.

4

Confirm there is no surprise HOA. Most homes carry no required HOA, so verify what, if anything, applies.

5

Use the St. Pete context, and cross-shop other established neighborhoods such as Edgemoor Estates.

Best Buy
An updated ranch or mid-century home on higher ground matched to real comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof and systems on older stock
Best Lot
A higher, drier lot on the ridge over a lower-lying one
Smart Timing
Confirm any HOA and the parcel's flood zone before you offer
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

The Homes

Type

Ranch and mid-century homes

Styles

Ranch, mid-century modern, Spanish

Setting

Disston Ridge, higher ground

Status

Established, resale market

Costs & Fees

HOA

None required on most homes

CDD

None

Worth noting

Flood exposure is parcel specific even on the ridge

Amenities

Location

Central St. Petersburg

Elevation

Highest section of the city

Access

Interstate 275 nearby

Character

Walkable and bike-friendly

Location

Area

St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, ZIP 33710

Access

I-275 to Tampa and the beaches

Nearby

Tyrone Square, downtown, and the Gulf

The takeaway

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

The Entry Home

Original ranch and mid-century homes that need updating, the affordable way into the ridge neighborhood.

Lowest entry
The Updated Core

Renovated homes on good ridge lots, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top

The most updated homes on the highest, best lots, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

The Entry Home
Original ranch and mid-century homes that need updating, the affordable way into the ridge neighborhood.
The Updated Core
Renovated homes on good ridge lots, the heart of the resale market here.
The Top
The most updated homes on the highest, best lots, the ones that hold value best.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Location within St. PetersburgStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Disston Hills

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.

The elevated ridge and the central location are the draw; the homes vary. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and the parcel's flood picture.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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.

Why our read on Disston Hills 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • Higher, drier ridge lots hold value best
  • Verify the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
  • Condition and roof age drive the price
  • Most homes carry no required HOA
  • Read the lot and condition before the finishes

In an established ridge neighborhood, the home's condition and the lot are the part of your money the market protects. Updated homes on higher, drier ridge lots hold value better than dated stock or lower-lying parcels, and the elevated ground and the central St. Pete location are durable draws. The house can be updated; the higher ground and the location are the structural value. Read the condition and the lot first, then price the renovation against comparable sales.

Disston Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want an established St. Pete ranch or mid-century home on higher ground.
Biggest advantageElevated Disston Ridge ground and a central St. Pete location with character homes.
Biggest riskOlder condition and parcel-level flood, so roof, systems, and insurance drive cost.
Sweet spotAn updated ranch or mid-century home on a higher, drier lot, matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a gate, or a waterfront location.

HOA, Fees & the Real Costs

15-Second Take
  • Most homes carry no required HOA
  • The Disston Ridge is higher ground
  • Condition and roof age are real cost drivers
  • Flood exposure is still parcel specific
  • Verify any fees for the specific home

Most homes in Disston Hills carry no required HOA. The real costs sit in the home and the parcel: roof and systems on older stock and flood insurance, which is often lower on the higher ridge ground but still parcel specific. Confirm what, if anything, applies to the specific home.

With no association on most homes, budget for maintenance and insurance rather than HOA dues, plus an insurance quote that reflects the parcel and the flood zone.

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.

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 Disston Hills, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Edgemoor Estates, 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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Disston Hills Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Disston Hills is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, 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 Disston Hills?
Disston Hills is an established neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, on the Disston Ridge in central St. Pete, ZIP 33710.
What kind of homes are in Disston Hills?
Mostly single-story ranch-style homes, with a diverse mix that includes mid-century modern and Spanish-style houses on landscaped streets.
Is Disston Hills on higher ground?
Yes. It sits on the Disston Ridge, the elevated spine of St. Petersburg, which is the highest-elevated section of the city, though flood exposure is still parcel specific.
Does Disston Hills have an HOA?
Most homes carry no required HOA. Confirm what, if anything, applies to a specific home.
Should I worry about flood zones here?
The ridge is higher and much of it sits in lower-risk zones, but exposure is parcel specific. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address.
Is Disston Hills a good value?
An established, character-rich neighborhood on higher central St. Pete ground is the value case. Because the stock is older, condition drives the real cost.
What is near Disston Hills?
Central St. Petersburg, Interstate 275, Tyrone Square and shopping, and the city's beaches are all within reach.
What schools serve Disston Hills?
It is part of Pinellas County Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned schools for any home.
Is Disston Hills new construction?
No. It is an established neighborhood of mostly mid-century and ranch homes, so read each home's condition and updates.
Is Disston Hills a good investment?
Higher-ground location, central access, and character homes support demand, but condition drives the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Disston Hills?
The home's condition and roof age, the lot and elevation, any HOA, the FEMA flood zone and insurance quote, and the verified school assignment.
Value buyers who want an established St. Pete ranch or mid-century homeExcellent fit
Buyers who prefer higher-elevation central St. Pete groundExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable updating older homesExcellent fit
Buyers who value a walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoodExcellent fit
Buyers who will verify any HOA and the parcel's flood zoneExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction or a gated communityProbably not
Anyone who wants resort amenities includedProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront or beachfront locationProbably not
Buyers who want a large suburban lotProbably not
Buyers unwilling to read condition on older stockProbably not

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