Lakeside
Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $212,000, $150 per square foot, a median 12 days on market, sellers accepting 71% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1951–1952; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,110 ($3,300 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33712 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 532 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1915–2023 (median 1954.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,286 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $212,000 median across 3 closed sales · $150 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 12 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 53% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lakeside 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lakeside-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.
The story in Lakeside 1St Add is age and condition, not square footage. With a median build year of 1954 and a stock that stretches all the way back to 1915 and up through 2024, the spread of what you can buy here is wide, and price follows the work already done to the house far more than the address. A median around $212,000 on roughly 1,265 square feet tells you these are modestly sized homes where renovated versus original is the line that moves the number.
Market posture is brisk. A median 12 days on market means well-prepared listings are not sitting, so sellers who price to condition and buyers who are ready to move both have room to act. Buyers should come pre-approved and prepared to evaluate older-home systems quickly; sellers should not assume the calendar gives them time to test a high number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lakeside 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
Lakeside market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $212K ($150 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 12 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33712 (St Petersburg), 368 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460K ($315/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 54 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33712 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
County records show 27 qualified sales in Lakeside across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 13 in 2025), median $370,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Lakeside is a community of 532 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1915 and 2023 (median 1954.0), with a median living area of about 1,286 square feet. 53% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a long-established St Petersburg pocket in Pinellas County where the housing runs old and compact, and where the gap between a redone home and an original one is the single biggest driver of price.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lakeside is best for.
Best for
- Budget-conscious buyers targeting the low-$200s who can evaluate an older home on its merits
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value through updates
- Investors comfortable with a mixed owner-occupancy area and quick-turning inventory
Probably not for
- Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction with modern systems throughout
- Buyers who need substantially more than about 1,265 square feet of living space
- Buyers with zero appetite for inspection surprises or deferred-maintenance budgets
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($212K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33712 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Lakeside Market Scorecard
Lakeside is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lakeside 1St Add, St Petersburg
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lakeside on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Recent Developments in Lakeside 1st Add
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lakeside 1st Add, 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 less than a mile northwest of Lakeside 1st Add.
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 1 mile northeast of Lakeside 1st Add.
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 less than a mile southwest of Lakeside 1st Add.
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 Lakeside buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lakeside 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 Lakeside.
Old bones, condition-driven pricing
With a median year built of 1954 and homes dating back over a century, expect the usual older-home variables: foundations, roofs, wiring, plumbing, and whether a kitchen or bath has ever been touched. At a median price near $212,000 and about $150 per square foot, the number you see on a given listing is really a proxy for how much updating has already happened. Inspect accordingly and budget for the difference.
Homestead share sits right around half the homes, which points to a mix of long-term ownership and non-owner-occupied property. That blend, combined with the tight 12-day median, means good inventory turns over fast when it appears, and stale listings usually signal a condition or pricing problem rather than a quiet market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakeside. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Older housing with a wide condition spread rewards local underwriting. We help buyers read what a renovated price should look like versus an as-is one, line up inspections on century-old systems before the clock runs out, and coach sellers to price honestly to condition so a fast market actually works for them instead of against them.
Lakeside 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 Lakeside buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33712)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (16 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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