Forbes Park Roberta
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Forbes Park Roberta in St Petersburg, FL since 2014, the most recent in June 2025. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $437,500, 43 median days on market, with 2,247 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,480 ($7,670 with the full homestead exemption).
Forbes Park Roberta is a deep, older section of St Petersburg with 626 homes and a build history that runs from 1925 all the way to 2024. The median year built sits at 1959, and the median home is compact at roughly 1,300 square feet. That combination tells you price here is driven less by square footage and more by condition, updates, and lot. Two homes on the same block can trade far apart depending on whether the systems and finishes have been touched.
With roughly 70% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a lived-in, owner-occupied section rather than an investor churn zone. We have no recent closings in the current window to anchor a live pace, so both sides should price off comparable condition and recent nearby sales rather than assuming a hot or cold market. Sellers who have modernized should isolate that in their pricing; buyers should underwrite the older-home reality carefully.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Forbes Park RobertaHomes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a century-spanning pocket of St Petersburg where a 1925 bungalow and a 2024 new build can sit near one another, and the compact median footprint keeps the focus on condition over size.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Forbes Park Roberta that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1952 and 2000 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,233 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 20 qualified sales in Forbes Park Roberta across 2024–2025 (13 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $340,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Forbes Park Roberta is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an efficient, roughly 1,300-square-foot home in an established St Petersburg pocket
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to trade an older home's project scope for location and character
- Long-term owner-occupants comfortable with mid-century bones and the maintenance that comes with them
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantially more than the compact median footprint without a plan to add on
- Anyone wanting move-in-ready new construction across a uniform subdivision
- Buyers with no budget cushion for the roof, systems, and updates older homes can require
The market around Forbes Park Roberta
Forbes Park Roberta is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33709, 232 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33709 (St Petersburg), 432 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $295K ($239/sq ft), down 7.5% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 129 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33709 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forbes Park Roberta specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Forbes Park Roberta buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forbes Park Roberta today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Forbes Park Roberta.
An old-bones section with a wide condition spread
The near-century build range is the headline. A 1959 median with a 1925-to-2024 span means you are shopping across original mid-century stock, older bungalows, and a thin layer of newer infill. Roof age, electrical, plumbing, and foundation are the variables that will separate a fair deal from an expensive one, and a good inspection matters more here than in a uniform newer subdivision.
At around 1,300 square feet median, these are efficient homes rather than sprawling ones. That footprint tends to reward buyers who value location and character over raw space, and it means additions or reconfigured layouts are often part of the long-term plan. Price the home you are actually buying — renovated or original — because the two are not interchangeable here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forbes Park Roberta. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a section this varied, the value is in reading condition against comps, not leaning on a headline average. We help sellers document and price the updates that actually move value, and we help buyers underwrite older-home costs before they are surprised by them. With no live closings in the current window, disciplined comp work is the whole game.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (12 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.
Recent Developments in Forbes Park Roberta
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forbes Park Roberta, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg
The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Forbes Park Roberta.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Forbes Park Roberta.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
St. Pete advances housing plan for nine vacant city lots
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance to place a measure on the November 3 ballot that would remove nine vacant city lots in Methodist Town from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map. The change would allow up to 41 units of affordable or workforce housing, with four lots planned for single family homes and five larger parcels for multifamily housing. The lots have held park designations since 1984 but have remained vacant.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances a plan to convert nine vacant city lots into new single family and multifamily housing, adding to local housing inventory. Placing the parcels on the ballot could open long dormant land for residential construction. The site is about 1 mile northeast of Forbes Park Roberta.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - July 2026Infrastructure
St. Pete approves temporary downtown dock for Tampa Bay ferry
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a temporary ferry dock on Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy in downtown St. Petersburg under a three-year contract costing about 324,200 dollars. Hubbard's Marina will operate cross bay service between downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Convention Center, with two vessels running year round. Service is expected to begin in October or November.
What it may mean for the marketEstablishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Forbes Park Roberta.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - July 2026Development
Blake-Related team selected to redevelop 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg selected a bid led by Blake Investment Partners, with the Related Group as co-developer, to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District at the Tropicana Field site. The roughly 8.1 billion dollar mixed use plan calls for more than 3,600 income-restricted residential units, a 13-acre central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space over an estimated 20-year buildout. The developers plan to purchase about 58 acres while the city retains roughly one third.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large mixed use district with thousands of new residential units, a central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space to the downtown St. Petersburg market. Redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site reshapes the surrounding property landscape and expands housing supply. The site is less than a mile northeast of Forbes Park Roberta.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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.
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Common questions about Forbes Park Roberta
Where is Forbes Park Roberta?
Forbes Park Roberta is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33709.
Are there homes for sale in Forbes Park Roberta right now?
No active listings inside Forbes Park Roberta at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Forbes Park Roberta have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Forbes Park Roberta in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33709 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 402 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1927–2024 (median 1961.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,297 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 70% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forbes Park Roberta key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forbes-park-roberta, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Forbes Park Roberta Market Scorecard
Forbes Park Roberta is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33709 ZIP is $268,736, about 2.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.