Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis
Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County
696 homesBuilt 1905–2024Median sale $290K
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Price
$290K
Median sold · 12 mo
$249/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $300 in 2024
86.5%
Sale vs ask
Pinellas median: 93.3%
Tempo
61days
Median DOM · closed
61 days at the 2026 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
48%
Owner-occupied · Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis
348 of 729 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
52%
Non-owner-occupied · Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis
incl. 23% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
696
Homes in the community
plus 33 vacant residential lots · 729 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1905
Community established
homes built 1905-2024, median 1950 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2009
1,070sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 696 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product. With a median build year of 1950 and homes ranging from 1905 through 2024, you are looking at a housing stock that spans more than a century, so two homes at the same square footage can trade very differently depending on what has been updated. The median sits at $290,000 on about $249 per square foot, but treat those as a center of gravity, not a rule — the spread is wide and condition-dependent.

The market posture is patient. A median of 61 days on market means homes are not clearing in a weekend, which gives buyers room to inspect, negotiate, and walk from a bad one. For sellers, that same number is the reality check: pricing to the median and presenting an updated, well-documented home matters more than hoping for a fast bidding contest. This is a normal-paced market where preparation wins.

The 60-Second Overview

Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $290K ($249 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 61 days on market for closed sales.

Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis is a community of 696 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1905 and 2024 (median 1950.0), with a median living area of about 1,301 square feet. 48% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis is a compact, older St Petersburg pocket of roughly 696 homes where the housing stock is small and the vintage is deep — a place where the individual property, not the neighborhood average, sets the value.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a modest, older home who can evaluate renovation quality and condition
  • Value-focused buyers willing to use a slower market to negotiate
  • Investors comfortable in a neighborhood with a meaningful rental presence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need large square footage and newer construction throughout
  • Buyers wanting a fast, competitive purchase and quick close
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect and budget for older-home systems and updates

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
0123201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0122014201820202026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 2 quit in 2009; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

If we were buying in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis 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 Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a small, older home and are comfortable judging condition case by case.
Biggest Risk
A wide, condition-driven price spread makes the median a weak guide for any single home.
Sweet Spot
An updated home priced near the $290,000 median with clean systems documentation.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready scale and are unwilling to weigh renovation quality.

A century of vintage in a small footprint

The defining trait is age and size. A median living area near 1,301 square feet and a median year built of 1950 tell you this is a neighborhood of modest, older homes, with the full range stretching from 1905 to a handful of 2024 builds. That mix means renovation quality is the single biggest swing factor on price — an original 1950s home and a rebuilt or new-construction lot are not the same purchase even on the same street.

Owner-occupancy is roughly split, with a homestead share just under half at about 48 percent. That points to a meaningful investor and rental presence alongside owner-occupants, which is worth weighing if you want a block that is predominantly owner-lived-in. Because the closings window is thin — only three recent sales inform this snapshot — lean on current, address-specific analysis rather than treating the median as gospel.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis. 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-driven and this thinly traded, the median tells you almost nothing about a specific house. We underwrite each property on its own condition, systems age, and lot — and we will tell you when an updated listing is priced past what the comps support, or when a dated one is actually the better buy. With homes typically sitting around two months, we help you use that time instead of rushing it.

Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small, older home and are comfortable judging condition case by case.
Biggest advantageA patient market that gives you room to inspect and negotiate.
Biggest riskA wide, condition-driven price spread makes the median a weak guide for any single home.
Sweet spotAn updated home priced near the $290,000 median with clean systems documentation.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready scale and are unwilling to weigh renovation quality.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis?
The median sale price in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis was $290K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 61 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 696 homes plus 33 vacant residential lots in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis (public records).
What share of Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis is owner-occupied?
48% of Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis built?
Homes in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis were built between 1905 and 2024, with a median year built of 1950.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis?
Cash buyers took 33% of Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis?
The best agent for Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis 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 Forrest Hill Nellie M Davis.
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Buyers targeting a modest, older home who can evaluate renovation quality and conditionExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers willing to use a slower market to negotiateExcellent fit
Investors comfortable in a neighborhood with a meaningful rental presenceExcellent fit
Buyers who need large square footage and newer construction throughoutProbably not
Buyers wanting a fast, competitive purchase and quick closeProbably not
Buyers unwilling to inspect and budget for older-home systems and updatesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33705/33712))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (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.

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