Hilltop
Grove Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Established single-family · Lealman, St. Petersburg · ZIP 33714

An established single-residential neighborhood in the Lealman area of St. Petersburg, with mid-century ranch homes on inland lots. The read is the condition of the specific home, the sewer or septic status, and the full carrying cost including the flood and insurance picture by address.

Lealman, St. PetersburgMid-century ranch homesInland single-family

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Resale here turns on the home's condition and the lot, not a uniform plan; confirm the flood zone, the insurance, and the sewer or septic status before anchoring on a number.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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"Hilltop Grove is an established single-residential neighborhood in the Lealman area of St. Petersburg (ZIP 33714), unincorporated Pinellas County. The housing stock leans to mid-century ranch homes and cottages, broadly built across the 1950s through the 1980s, on inland lots without the mandatory HOA structure of a master plan. The value here is driven by the condition of the specific home and its lot rather than a uniform floor plan, and the central Pinellas location puts interstate access, employment and the wider St. Petersburg area within a reasonable drive. The read is the home's condition, the sewer or septic status, any deferred maintenance, and the full carrying cost including the flood zone and insurance, all confirmed by address before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hilltop Grove is an established single-residential neighborhood in the Lealman area of St. Petersburg (ZIP 33714), unincorporated Pinellas County. Third-party profiles describe an older, settled pocket of mid-century ranch homes and cottages on inland lots, broadly built from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Because the homes are older and were not built to a single master plan, condition varies meaningfully house to house. Value here is driven by the condition of the specific home and its lot rather than a uniform builder product, so each property should be judged on its own.

The carrying-cost picture is the part to read carefully. Confirm the flood zone and current flood and wind insurance quotes by address, the sewer or septic status per home, and any deferred maintenance on roof, systems and structure, since these are parcel-specific cost layers.

Confirm the school assignment by address with Pinellas County Schools if that matters to you, whether the parcel sits in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area, and any covenant or deed restriction before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Hilltop Grove is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-family home on an inland central-Pinellas lot
Buyers comfortable reading and budgeting condition on an older home
Buyers who value central location and interstate access over a master plan
Buyers who will confirm flood, insurance and sewer or septic status by address

Probably not for

Buyers who want uniform new construction
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master plan
Buyers unwilling to read condition and budget repairs
Buyers who want turnkey with no homework

Market Pulse

How Hilltop Grove is performing right now

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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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Hilltop Grove listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Meadow Lawn or St. Petersburg. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

Hilltop Grove on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The central Pinellas location is the point: interstates, shopping, and the wider St. Petersburg area are all within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from the community area; the central location puts interstates, shopping, and the wider area within reach.

Interstate 275 access~5 to 12 min · ~2 to 5 miles

Tyrone Square Mall and shopping~10 to 18 min · ~4 to 7 miles

Downtown St. Petersburg~15 to 25 min · ~7 to 11 miles

Pinellas Park and US-19 corridor~8 to 16 min · ~3 to 6 miles

Gulf beaches at St. Pete Beach~20 to 30 min · ~9 to 14 miles

Tampa via I-275~25 to 40 min · ~18 to 26 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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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

Hilltop Grove (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
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Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Hilltop Grove 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.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in this Lealman-area neighborhood, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Hilltop Grove

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established central-Pinellas single-family pocket where the home's condition, the lot, and the full carrying cost drive outcomes. Watch the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area investment and Florida insurance costs against durable demand for inland St. Petersburg housing, and confirm condition, flood, insurance and sewer or septic per home.

Lealman redevelopment investment underway

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SignificanceRadius: Area

The county Community Redevelopment Area channels investment into housing, parks and infrastructure across central Lealman; a modest long-run positive, confirmed per parcel.

Condition drives value on older homes

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Mid-century homes vary widely in condition; the roof, systems and structure drive the real cost, so inspect and budget per home.

Florida insurance is a real cost layer

Ongoing

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Wind and flood insurance across Pinellas can be substantial; confirm current quotes for the specific home before you offer.

Inland location generally higher and drier

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Central-Pinellas inland lots are generally less exposed than the bay-front, but flood zones are parcel-specific; confirm by address.

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 Hilltop Grove, 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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April 2026
Redevelopment
Lealman redevelopment plans advance under county CRA
The Pinellas County Lealman Community Redevelopment Area, established in 2015 as the county's first CRA in unincorporated Pinellas, continued to guide investment in housing, parks, infrastructure and commercial activity across the central Lealman area, including neighborhoods near the Hilltop Grove pocket. Why it matters: Sustained public investment in the surrounding Lealman area is a modest long-run positive for nearby single-family value, but the benefit is uneven across parcels. Confirm whether a specific home sits inside the redevelopment area and what improvements are planned nearby. Source

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 Strategy

The Hilltop Grove buying strategy.

If we were buying in Hilltop Grove, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the condition first. On older mid-century homes, the roof, systems and structure drive the real cost; inspect and budget before you anchor on a number.

Confirm the sewer or septic status per home, and any pending assessment, since it varies by parcel in the Lealman area.

Confirm the flood zone and insurance by address; quotes are parcel-specific and can move the carrying cost.

Comp by condition and lot, not by an area average, since the homes are not a uniform product.

Weigh the nearby alternative, Meadow Lawn, on condition, lot and total carrying cost.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A solid mid-century home with an updated roof and systems on a dry inland lot, with the flood, insurance and sewer or septic picture confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Paying up for a home with deferred maintenance or a near-term septic or roof cost you did not budget.

Best Lot

Inland lots are generally higher and drier than the bay-front, but flood zones vary by address; the lot and the home's condition drive value.

Smart Timing

Established central-Pinellas inventory turns steadily; the right home is the one with condition and carrying cost confirmed, not the cheapest on paper.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Hilltop Grove is an established single-residential neighborhood in the Lealman area of St. Petersburg (ZIP 33714), unincorporated Pinellas County, with mid-century ranch homes and cottages on inland lots and no mandatory HOA typical of the area. Value is driven by the condition of the specific home and its lot rather than a uniform floor plan. Confirm the flood zone, current flood and wind insurance quotes, the sewer or septic status per home, any deferred maintenance on roof and systems, whether the parcel sits in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area, any covenant on the parcel, and the school assignment by address with Pinellas County Schools, since details change.

Hilltop Grove Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Hilltop Grove.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Hilltop Grove today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original-condition homes

The more original, project-condition homes that need roof, systems or cosmetic work, the entry door into the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Lowest entry

Core: updated mid-century homes

The solid mid-century ranch homes with updated roof and systems on dry inland lots, the core of the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Most inventory

High: fully renovated homes

The fully renovated homes with new roof, systems and finishes on the better lots. Condition and lot separate these most. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

Entry: original-condition homes

The more original, project-condition homes that need roof, systems or cosmetic work, the entry door into the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Core: updated mid-century homes

The solid mid-century ranch homes with updated roof and systems on dry inland lots, the core of the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

High: fully renovated homes

The fully renovated homes with new roof, systems and finishes on the better lots. Condition and lot separate these most. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Hilltop Grove, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Hilltop Grove is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Hilltop Grove holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Established mid-century housing stockSolid

Central Pinellas locationStrong

Read condition on the specific homeWatch it

Confirm sewer or septic statusManage it

Confirm flood zone and insuranceManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

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 Hilltop Grove

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Hilltop Grove is about the home and the lot, not a floor plan. The deal is won or lost on condition, the sewer or septic and flood math, and the carrying cost, confirmed before you offer.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.1B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk6.2/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Hilltop Grove 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Lake / 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

The condition and lot drive resale more than the area average
Confirm the homesite and any low-lying or drainage exposure
Read condition on the specific home
Confirm flood zone and insurance by address
Comp the specific home, not the area average

In a neighborhood like this, the home's condition and its lot set the floor on resale, and an older home can be updated over time. Read the condition first, confirm the sewer or septic status and the flood and insurance picture by address, then price the home against the closest comparable sale rather than an area average.

The 15-Second Verdict

Hilltop Grove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home on an inland central-Pinellas lot.

Strong onCentral location, interstate access, mid-century ranch character, and inland lots without a mandatory HOA.

WatchThe condition, sewer or septic status, and flood and insurance picture. Confirm every carrying-cost layer by address.

Sweet spotA solid mid-century home with updated roof and systems on a dry lot, costs confirmed.

Not forBuyers who want uniform new construction, turnkey with no homework, or a gated amenity master plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Confirm whether any HOA or covenant applies to the parcel
Budget flood and wind insurance separately
Confirm the sewer or septic status per home
Read condition and budget roof and systems
Comp by condition and lot before you offer

An established Lealman-area neighborhood like this typically has no mandatory HOA, but it varies by parcel. Confirm whether any association or deed restriction applies to the specific home, and any dues, before you offer; we pull the documents for any home you consider.

With no mandatory HOA, there are no bundled amenities to assume; budget your own upkeep, insurance, and any sewer or septic cost. Confirm the sewer or septic status per home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Hilltop Grove buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Hilltop Grove.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Hilltop Grove

Price it to your home's condition and lot, with the carrying cost shown.

If you are selling in Hilltop Grove, the right list price comes from recent sales matched to your home's condition and lot, in an established neighborhood where condition drives value. Clear sewer or septic, flood and insurance information is a real asset.

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 Hilltop Grove, condition and view decide your number

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

What is your Hilltop Grove home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Hilltop Grove matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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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.

$2,026/mo

Pinellas County typical true cost to own

$159/mo

Pinellas County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Pinellas County scorecard.

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.

Hilltop Grove Market Scorecard

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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 Hilltop Grove located?

Hilltop Grove is an established single-residential neighborhood in the Lealman area of St. Petersburg, FL (ZIP 33714), unincorporated Pinellas County, in a central pocket between St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park.

What kind of homes are in Hilltop Grove?

Mostly mid-century single-family ranch homes and cottages on inland lots, broadly built from the 1950s through the 1980s. Confirm the specific size, year built, condition and lot for any home.

Does Hilltop Grove have an HOA?

Is Hilltop Grove in a flood zone?

Inland central-Pinellas lots are generally higher and drier than the bay-front, but flood zones are parcel-specific. Confirm the flood zone and current flood and wind insurance quotes for the specific home.

Is Hilltop Grove on sewer or septic?

It varies by parcel in the Lealman area. Confirm the sewer or septic status, and any pending assessment, for the specific home before you offer.

What is the Lealman area like?

Lealman is an established, unincorporated central-Pinellas community of older single-family homes, ranchers and cottages, with a county redevelopment effort underway and central access to interstates and the wider St. Petersburg area.

What does a home in Hilltop Grove cost?

We do not publish a price figure here. Pricing tracks the specific home's condition and lot. Confirm current pricing on the live listings on this page; we pull exact comps before you offer.

What schools serve Hilltop Grove?

The neighborhood is in Pinellas County Schools, with assignment by address. Zoning can change, so confirm the current zoned campuses for any specific home with the district.

How far is downtown St. Petersburg from Hilltop Grove?

Downtown St. Petersburg is a short drive south, roughly fifteen to twenty-five minutes depending on the exact home and traffic, with interstate access close by.

Is Hilltop Grove a good neighborhood for an older home?

It can be, for a buyer comfortable reading and budgeting condition on a mid-century home. The roof, systems and structure drive the real cost, so inspect and budget before you anchor on a number.

Is now a good time to buy in Hilltop Grove?

Established central-Pinellas inventory turns steadily, so it depends on the specific home and its condition. We pull live inventory and comps so you can judge value and the full carrying cost.

What is the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area?

It is a county redevelopment area covering parts of unincorporated central Pinellas, established in 2015, aimed at improving housing, parks and infrastructure. Confirm whether a specific parcel sits inside it and what that means for the home.

Is Hilltop Grove a good place to buy?

It can be, for a buyer who wants an established single-family home on an inland lot and who confirms the condition, sewer or septic, flood and insurance picture. We pull live inventory and comps so you can judge value on the actual property.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Hilltop Grove?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent reads condition, confirms any covenant or HOA, the flood and insurance picture, and the sewer or septic status, pulls true comps, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.

Who is the best real estate agent for Hilltop Grove?

The best agent for Hilltop Grove 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 Hilltop Grove.

How do I find a top St. Petersburg real estate agent who knows Hilltop Grove?

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 Hilltop Grove and the wider St. Petersburg area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Hilltop Grove?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hilltop Grove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Hilltop Grove?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established single-family home on an inland central-Pinellas lotExcellent fit

You are comfortable reading and budgeting condition on an older homeExcellent fit

You value central location and interstate access over a master planExcellent fit

You will confirm flood, insurance and sewer or septic status by addressExcellent fit

You want a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg and the interstatesExcellent fit

You want uniform new constructionProbably not

You want a gated, amenity-rich master planProbably not

You will not read condition or budget repairsProbably not

You want turnkey with no homeworkProbably not

You want the lowest possible monthly carry with no surprisesProbably not

Get the inside read on Hilltop Grove

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Hilltop Grove home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Hilltop Grove specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Hilltop Grove — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

HilltopGrove Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Hilltop Grove is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Hilltop Grove is performing right now

Hilltop Grove on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Recent Developments in Hilltop Grove

Lealman redevelopment investment underway

Condition drives value on older homes

Florida insurance is a real cost layer

Inland location generally higher and drier

Lealman redevelopment plans advance under county CRA

The Hilltop Grove buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Hilltop Grove.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Hilltop Grove holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Hilltop Grove

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Hilltop Grove is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Hilltop Grove in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Hilltop Grove buy.

Price it to your home's condition and lot, with the carrying cost shown.

In Hilltop Grove, condition and view decide your number

What is your Hilltop Grove home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Hilltop Grove Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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