Eden Shores in St. Petersburg

Eden Shores Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Snell Isle waterfront enclave · St. Petersburg · ZIP 33704

A Snell Isle waterfront enclave of mid-century and new custom homes.

On desirable Snell IsleWaterfront homes with docksMid-century and new custom
Live Market Pulse
65/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
The honest local guide to Eden Shores on Snell Isle in St. Petersburg (33704): a waterfront enclave of mid-century and new custom homes with docks, the flood homework, and the real trade-offs.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$888K
Median Price
3.7mo
Supply
43days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$542/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Eden Shores is a Snell Isle waterfront enclave where the lot, water frontage, and elevation drive value; the homework is older-home condition on some homes and bay-adjacent flood exposure."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Eden Shores market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $888K ($542 per sq ft), with homes averaging 43 days on market and 3.7 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 26 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Eden Shores is a waterfront enclave on Snell Isle, the well-established and desirable peninsula in northeast St. Petersburg. It is a community of mostly custom single-family homes dating to the late 1950s and early 1960s, with newer construction added in recent years, per local sources.

Many homes feature open floor plans, spacious yards, and private in-ground pools, and the most prized residences sit on the water with private docks, well suited to boating and the Florida waterfront lifestyle. Because vintages range from mid-century to new custom, this is a comp-by-comp market where the lot and water frontage matter most.

Most homes carry no community-wide HOA, so the carrying cost is taxes plus a waterfront insurance picture. The homework is flood: as a low-lying Snell Isle community, bay-adjacent lots saw record surge in the 2024 storms. Confirm the FEMA zone and elevation, inspect any seawall and dock, and get an insurance quote before you offer.

Best for

  • Waterfront and boating buyers who want a Snell Isle address
  • Buyers who value mid-century or new custom homes with pools
  • Buyers who will price elevation, seawall, and flood insurance honestly
  • Buyers who want a desirable, walkable-to-amenities NE St. Pete setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want low, predictable insurance and zero flood exposure
  • Anyone unwilling to read elevation and rebuild rules on the water
  • Buyers who want new construction in a gated master plan
  • Buyers seeking an attainable price in a premier waterfront area

How Eden Shores is performing right now

65/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3.7Months of supplytight
45Median days on marketdays
4 : 8Under contract vs for salestrong demand
26Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+21%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 Eden Shores listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Eden Shores

Live MLS inventory for Eden Shores. 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 Eden Shores 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.

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

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Snell Isle and Coffee Pot Bayou~3 min · in-area
Downtown St. Petersburg~8 to 10 min · ~3 miles
North Shore Park~6 min · ~2 miles
I-275 on-ramp~8 min · ~3 miles
Tampa via the Howard Frankland~30 min · ~18 miles
St. Pete-Clearwater Airport (PIE)~20 to 25 min · ~10 miles

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

Nearby Communities

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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
Eden Shores (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

Eden Shores 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 Eden Shores address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Eden Shores: the 2024 surge on bay-adjacent Snell Isle and the area's enduring waterfront appeal. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Eden Shores

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

Net OutlookBullishSnell Isle waterfront appeal supports demand, while surge exposure is the watch item. The honest read is elevation-first and lot by lot.

Record 2024 surge hit NE St. Pete waterfront

2024
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

Helene's record surge flooded low-lying NE St. Pete including Snell Isle; elevation and rebuild rules are central.

Desirable Snell Isle waterfront endures

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

A premier Snell Isle waterfront address keeps demand durable for resilient, well-positioned homes.

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 Eden Shores, 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. September 2024
    Storm

    Record surge floods northeast St. Petersburg

    Hurricane Helene drove a record storm surge into St. Petersburg in September 2024, with Snell Isle among the often-flooded northeast neighborhoods taking on bay water. Why it matters: Read elevation and the FEMA zone on bay-adjacent lots. Source

  2. January 2025
    Market

    Flood-zone homes selling at a discount in Tampa Bay

    Local guidance reported that since the 2024 storms, flood-zone homes have sold at a discount to comparable dry-zone homes, with the gap widening. Why it matters: Price the flood zone and frontage into the offer. 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 Eden Shores, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull the FEMA flood zone and elevation for the exact address; bay-adjacent lots carry the most exposure.

2

Inspect the seawall, dock, and any older-home systems.

3

Get an actual flood and wind insurance quote before you offer.

4

Understand FEMA substantial-improvement rules for storm-affected homes.

5

Comp by lot, water frontage, and condition, not by a neighborhood average.

Best Buy
A renovated or rebuilt waterfront home with a sound seawall and good elevation
Biggest Risk
Surge exposure plus seawall and older-home costs
Best Lot
Open-water and wide-canal frontage on higher elevation
Smart Timing
Get the flood, seawall, and insurance read before you write
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

Eden Shores is a waterfront enclave on Snell Isle in northeast St. Petersburg (33704), a community of mostly custom single-family homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s with newer construction added recently, many with pools and some on the water with private docks. Most homes carry no community-wide HOA. As a low-lying Snell Isle community it saw record surge in the 2024 storms. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, elevation, any seawall, and school zoning by address with Pinellas County Schools.

The takeaway

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

The Interior or Entry Home
$535K to $715K

Non-waterfront or original-condition mid-century homes, the renovation route in at the lower end of the local range.

Lowest entry
The Core Waterfront Home
$715K to $2.58M

Updated homes with water frontage and a dock, the heart of the market here.

Most inventory
The Top
$2.58M to $4.00M

Large renovated or new-construction homes on prime open-water frontage, the premium end.

Strongest resale

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

$535K to $715K
The Interior or Entry Home
Non-waterfront or original-condition mid-century homes, the renovation route in at the lower end of the local range.
$715K to $2.58M
The Core Waterfront Home
Updated homes with water frontage and a dock, the heart of the market here.
$2.58M to $4.00M
The Top
Large renovated or new-construction homes on prime open-water frontage, the premium end.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$658
Original$644
Median days on market
Renovated44
Original48

From current Eden Shores listings (renovated 2, original 10); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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.

Desirable Snell Isle waterfrontStrong
Boating, docks, and poolsStrong
Minutes to downtown St. PeteStrong
Seawall and older-home costsManage it
Surge exposure on bay-adjacent lotsManage it

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 Eden Shores

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.

Eden Shores is bought on the water and read on elevation. The money is won or lost on frontage, the seawall, and an honest flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk5.2/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10
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.

Why our read on Eden Shores 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
GolfLake / 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
  • Open-water frontage holds value best
  • Seawall and elevation swing price
  • Elevated or rebuilt homes resell cleaner
  • Interior lots are the value entry
  • Read elevation before finishes

In a Snell Isle waterfront enclave like Eden Shores, the lot and its water frontage are the part of your money the market protects. Open-water frontage with a sound seawall and good elevation commands premiums, and elevated or rebuilt homes resell more cleanly after the 2024 storms. Read elevation, the FEMA zone, and the seawall first, then price the home against it.

Eden Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forWaterfront and boating buyers who want a Snell Isle address and will price flood risk honestly.
Biggest advantageA desirable Snell Isle waterfront setting with docks and pools.
Biggest riskSurge exposure on bay-adjacent lots plus seawall and older-home costs.
Sweet spotA renovated or rebuilt waterfront home with a sound seawall and good elevation.
Avoid ifYou want low, predictable insurance, an attainable price, or zero flood homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No community-wide HOA on most homes
  • No CDD expected (confirm per parcel)
  • Carrying cost is taxes plus waterfront insurance
  • Budget seawall and dock upkeep
  • Read elevation and the flood zone first

Most Eden Shores homes carry no community-wide HOA; confirm any individual dues and the CDD status (none expected), per parcel.

There is no master amenity package; Snell Isle, the bay, and nearby North Shore and downtown St. Pete amenities serve the area. Waterfront owners maintain their own seawalls and docks.

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 Eden Shores, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Snell Isle, 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.

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.

$1,609/mo
Pinellas County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Pinellas County typical home insurance
No CDD
No community development district bond

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

33% of homes for sale in Eden Shores 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).

Eden Shores Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Eden Shores is currently a seller's market. About 3.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,694,500, and homes go under contract in about 47 days.

3.7
Months supply
$2,694,500
Median list
$887,500
Median sold
$658
Per sqft
47
Days on mkt
8/4/26
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33704 ZIP is $736,380, about 44.3% above 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 Eden Shores?
On Snell Isle in northeast St. Petersburg, generally in the 33704 ZIP, a desirable waterfront peninsula near downtown.
What kind of homes are in Eden Shores?
Mostly custom single-family homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s with newer construction added recently, many with pools and some on the water with docks.
Is there an HOA?
Most homes carry no community-wide HOA. Confirm any individual dues for a specific property before you offer.
Does it have a CDD?
No CDD is expected in this established area. Confirm the parcel's actual tax bill during diligence.
Is Eden Shores in a flood zone?
As a low-lying Snell Isle waterfront community it sits in flood zones, and the 2024 storms brought record surge. Pull the FEMA zone and elevation for the exact address.
Did it flood in 2024?
Bay-adjacent NE St. Pete including Snell Isle took on water during Hurricane Helene's record surge. Exposure is lot-specific, so verify the address.
What should I check on a waterfront home here?
The seawall, dock, and lift condition, the FEMA zone and elevation, FEMA substantial-improvement rules for storm-affected homes, and the flood and wind insurance quote.
What schools serve the area?
The area is served by Pinellas County Schools; assignment is by address and changes, so confirm with the district.
How far is it from downtown St. Pete?
Roughly three miles, about an 8 to 10 minute drive, with North Shore Park and the waterfront close by.
Is Eden Shores a good investment?
Its Snell Isle waterfront address supports resale for resilient, well-positioned homes. The risk is surge exposure and seawall and older-home costs; frontage, elevation, and condition drive the outcome.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a waterfront home where frontage and flood exposure swing value, your own representation is essential.
Who is the best real estate agent for Eden Shores?
The best agent for Eden Shores 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 Eden Shores.
How do I find a top St. Petersburg real estate agent who knows Eden Shores?
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 Eden Shores and the wider St. Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Eden Shores?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Eden Shores purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Waterfront and boating buyers who want a Snell Isle addressExcellent fit
Buyers who value mid-century or new custom homes with poolsExcellent fit
Buyers who will price elevation, seawall, and flood insurance honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a desirable NE St. Pete settingExcellent fit
Buyers who favor elevated or rebuilt waterfront homesExcellent fit
Buyers who want low, predictable insurance and zero flood exposureProbably not
Anyone unwilling to read elevation and rebuild rulesProbably not
Buyers who want new construction in a gated master planProbably not
Buyers seeking an attainable price in a premier waterfront areaProbably not
Buyers who cannot carry a significant insurance lineProbably not

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