Great Oaks
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Great Oaks Sub in St Petersburg, FL since 2014, the most recent in June 2025. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,719 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $435,000, 44 median days on market, with 1,078 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,430 ($7,620 with the full homestead exemption).
There is no packaged amenity story here to lean on. Current MLS activity in Great Oaks shows no community amenities being marketed, which means pricing is not being propped up by a pool, a gate, or a clubhouse fee line. Whatever a home is worth here, it is worth because of the house itself, the lot, and its position inside St Petersburg — not because of a shared feature list.
That changes how you should approach either side of the transaction. As a seller, you cannot lean on "community lifestyle" language in marketing; the home has to carry the pitch on condition, layout, and location. As a buyer, you should not pay for amenities you assume exist — confirm what, if anything, is actually deeded or maintained before you factor it into value.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Great Oaks Sub 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
Great Oaks is a St Petersburg subdivision in Pinellas County where current MLS listings show no identified community amenities — so the case for any given home rests on the property itself rather than a shared amenity package.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 45 homes in Great Oaks that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1952 and 2018 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,131 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 98% 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 Great Oaks is best for.
Best for
- A buyer focused on the home itself — layout, condition, lot — rather than a shared amenity list.
- A buyer comfortable doing property-specific due diligence instead of leaning on community marketing.
- A buyer or seller who wants a straightforward transaction without amenity fees or HOA amenity assumptions to untangle.
Probably not for
- A buyer set on a subdivision with a marketed pool, clubhouse, or similar shared feature.
- A buyer who wants comparable sales anchored by a common amenity package rather than individual home differences.
- A buyer unwilling to verify what is or is not included before making an offer.
The market around Great Oaks
Great Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32763, 105 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 32763 (St Petersburg), 42 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $480K ($225/sq ft), up 3.1% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 9 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32763 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Great Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Great Oaks by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Great Oaks subdivision: 13 homes on record; built 1952–1998; typical size about 1,202 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | $138,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | $220,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $226,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $390,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $419,750 |
| 2025 | 1 | $475,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $475,000 on 2025-06-26.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Recent Developments in Great Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Great Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 2 miles east of Great Oaks.
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 3 miles east of Great Oaks.
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 about 2 miles east of Great Oaks.
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.
The Great Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks.
A subdivision that sells on the house, not the label
Some subdivisions carry a built-in narrative — a pool, a private dock, a clubhouse — that shows up in listing photos and gets baked into buyer expectations before they ever tour a home. Great Oaks is not doing that right now. Nothing in the current MLS record points to a shared amenity to market, which puts the full weight of the pitch on the individual property: condition, updates, lot, and proximity to whatever draws someone to this part of St Petersburg in the first place.
For a buyer, that is not a red flag — it just means due diligence needs to be property-specific rather than community-specific. Do not assume a fee, a common area, or a shared feature is part of the deal unless it shows up in the listing or the HOA documents. For a seller, it means the marketing has to work harder on the house: staging, photography, and an honest condition story matter more here than they would in a subdivision that can coast on its amenity list.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Great Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community has no amenity narrative to fall back on, the listing details and the fine print do the work — and that is exactly where we spend our time. We read the MLS record for what is actually there, verify what is and is not included with a property, and price the conversation around the house in front of us rather than assumptions about the subdivision.
Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks buy.
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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 2014 (6 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Great Oaks. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32763 / 33714; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- John M. Sexton Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Lealman Innovation Academy · Public (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Great Oaks
Where is Great Oaks?
Great Oaks is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 32763 / 33714.
How many homes are in Great Oaks?
County property records list 13 homes in Great Oaks, built between 1952 and 1998; the typical home is about 1,202 heated square feet.
What do homes in Great Oaks sell for?
Great Oaks has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (1 sale, median $475,000). For context, ZIP 32763 has 105 homes on the market with 32% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Great Oaks right now?
No active listings inside Great Oaks at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Great Oaks have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Great Oaks 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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