Franklin Heights
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Franklin Heights Rep in St Petersburg, FL since 2015, the most recent in August 2026. 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).
Franklin Heights Rep is showing very little in the way of hard data right now. The current MLS snapshot, pulled from a single trailing month, doesn't give us a median price, a closed-sales count, or an amenity list to lean on. That thinness is itself the read: this is either a very small pocket of St Petersburg or one that simply hasn't turned over much inventory lately.
For a buyer or seller, that means positioning has to come from direct comparison to nearby, better-documented pockets of Pinellas County rather than from this community's own recent history. We'd rather tell you that plainly than manufacture a number that isn't there.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Franklin HeightsHomes 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
Franklin Heights Rep sits within St Petersburg in Pinellas County, but the current MLS feed doesn't surface a median price, closed-sale volume, or a defined amenity set for the area as of this snapshot.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 126 homes in Franklin Heights that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1926 and 2025 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 1,228 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% 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.
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 Franklin Heights is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting this specific St Petersburg location regardless of published market stats
- A buyer comfortable doing a direct, listing-by-listing comparison rather than relying on aggregate data
- An investor or relocation buyer who plans to verify specifics with an agent before committing
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a clear median price and sales trend before engaging
- A buyer relying on a published amenity list to shape the decision
- A buyer who wants a high-volume, frequently-turning market to benchmark against
The market around Franklin Heights
Franklin Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33703, 313 homes are on the market and 28% 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 33703 (St Petersburg), 892 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($322/sq ft), up 7.2% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 172 active and 62 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33703 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Franklin Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Franklin Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Franklin Heights 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 Franklin Heights.
A community with a thin data trail
When a snapshot comes back this light, it usually means one of two things: the footprint is small enough that MLS activity in any given month is limited, or turnover here has simply been quiet. Either way, no community amenities were identified from current listings, which tells us more about what's been marketed recently than what may actually exist on the ground.
We're not going to fill those gaps with numbers pulled from elsewhere. If you're evaluating Franklin Heights Rep, the honest approach is to treat this snapshot as a starting point and pair it with a direct look at active listings and closed comparables in the surrounding St Petersburg market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Franklin Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where the public data set is this limited, the value of a local agent goes up, not down. We'll pull the actual comparable set from surrounding St Petersburg inventory, walk the property specifics with you, and tell you directly if the numbers don't support a decision either way.
Franklin Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Franklin Heights buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Franklin Heights sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Franklin Heights, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (8 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 Franklin Heights Rep
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Franklin Heights Rep, 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 3 miles north of Franklin Heights Rep.
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 9 miles southeast of Franklin Heights Rep.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 3 miles north of Franklin Heights Rep.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - 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 project is about 3 miles north of Franklin Heights Rep, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - 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 about 2 miles north of Franklin Heights Rep.
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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Franklin Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33703; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Shore Acres Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Northeast High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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Common questions about Franklin Heights
Where is Franklin Heights?
Franklin Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33703.
Are there homes for sale in Franklin Heights right now?
No active listings inside Franklin Heights at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Franklin Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Franklin Heights 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.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- 51St Avenue N (21 homes on record)
- 52Nd Avenue N (12 homes on record)
- 54Th Avenue N (12 homes on record)
- 10Th Street N (11 homes on record)
- 53Rd Avenue N (11 homes on record)
- 50Th Avenue N (9 homes on record)
- 53Rd Avenue N (5 homes on record)
- 54Th Avenue (1 homes on record)
- 52Nd Avenue (1 homes on record)
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