Lafayette
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Lafayette The St Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Lafayette The St Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL since 2017, the most recent in March 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).
Lafayette is a small, single-vintage building: all 33 homes went up in 1967, so buyers aren't choosing between eras or floor plan generations here - they're choosing a unit within one consistent structure. With only 3 active listings, available inventory is thin at any given moment, and that scarcity, more than anything else, tends to set the tone for negotiations.
The homestead share sits at 27.3%, meaning roughly a quarter of homes are owner-occupied as a primary residence and the rest are held some other way - investment, seasonal use, or otherwise. Buyer Approval Required and Deed Restrictions are both listed among the community amenities, which points to an association that plays an active role in who moves in and how units can be used. Anyone evaluating a purchase here should treat the approval and rental posture as a first question, not an afterthought.
The 60-Second Overview
A 33-home, 1967-built building in St Petersburg where elevator access, on-site laundry and storage, and buyer approval requirements shape day-to-day living more than any recent renovation cycle would.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Lafayette that have changed hands since 2020, built between 1967 and 1967 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,060 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. 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 Lafayette is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a smaller, efficient unit rather than a large-format home
- Buyers comfortable navigating an HOA buyer-approval process before closing
- Buyers focused on a single, established building rather than comparing multiple construction eras
Probably not for
- Buyers who want turnkey new construction or recently built systems throughout
- Buyers who need unrestricted rental flexibility without association sign-off
- Buyers seeking a large living area well above the community's compact median footprint
The market around Lafayette
Lafayette is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33708, 370 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33708 (ST PETERSBURG), 466 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $512K ($372/sq ft), up 9.9% year over year, with a median 74 days on market. Right now 170 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33708 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lafayette specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
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.
The Lafayette Market Scorecard
The Lafayette is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $152,450, and homes go under contract in about 162 days.
Typical home value in the 33708 ZIP is $513,828, about 22.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lafayette
Live MLS inventory for Lafayette. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Lafayette listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2017 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Life at Lafayette
- Elevators · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Laundry · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Storage · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Buyer Approval Required · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Cable TV · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Wheelchair Access · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Orange Grove Elementary-PN · Elementary
- Osceola Middle-PN · Middle
- Seminole High-PN · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lafayette listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lafayette address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Seminole High-Pn High School
The Lafayette buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
One Building, One Vintage
Every home in this community was built in 1967, and the median living area runs around 1,058 square feet - compact, efficient units rather than sprawling floor plans. Condition and updates will vary unit to unit even though the shell and systems share a common age, so a walk-through that focuses on what's been touched inside the unit (kitchen, bath, mechanicals) matters more here than it would in a newer build.
The amenity list leans toward building infrastructure and governance rather than resort-style extras: elevators, laundry, storage, wheelchair access, community mailbox, and cable TV are paired with maintenance coverage, deed restrictions, and a buyer approval process. That combination signals an association-managed building where day-to-day upkeep is handled collectively, but where prospective buyers should confirm approval timelines, rental policy, and any restrictions directly with the HOA before writing an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lafayette. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With just 3 active listings across 33 homes, timing and access matter more than in a larger complex - we track this building closely so you're not finding out about a listing after it's already under contract. We also help you get ahead of the buyer approval process and pull the current HOA documents early, so the association's requirements don't become a surprise late in the transaction.
Lafayette in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $732/month (about $8,784/yr) · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $732 per month ($8,784 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 3 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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 Lafayette buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lafayette sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (5 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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Common questions about Lafayette
Where is Lafayette?
Lafayette is a community in ST PETERSBURG, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33708.
Are there homes for sale in Lafayette right now?
Yes - 2 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Lafayette have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lafayette 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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