Lewis Island Sec 2
Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County
423 homesBuilt 1935–2023
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Live · Lewis Island Sec 2 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Ownership and context
64%
Owner-occupied · Lewis Island Sec 2
273 of 424 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
36%
Non-owner-occupied · Lewis Island Sec 2
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Lewis Island Sec 2
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
423
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 424 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1935
Community established
homes built 1935-2023, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2012
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by a uniform product. With homes dating from 1935 to 2023 and a median year built of 1958, you are looking at a stock where two houses on the same street can trade very differently depending on whether the older ones have been updated or left original. The median living area of about 1,376 square feet tells you this is a compact-home market, so square footage is not where the spread comes from — the spread comes from renovation status and siting.

The snapshot shows no closings in the reporting window, which means recent comparable sales are thin. For sellers, that puts more weight on pricing to current condition rather than to a stale comp. For buyers, it means you should underwrite each house on its own merits and not assume the last sale down the block still applies. With homestead occupancy at roughly 64%, a meaningful share of the section turns over less often, which can keep listing supply tight.

Best for

  • Buyers with a renovation budget who want to improve an older, compact house over time
  • Buyers who value a central St Petersburg location and can be patient while inventory turns slowly
  • Buyers seeking newer infill construction and willing to pay for it within a mixed-age setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large floor plan without adding on or paying up for a newer build
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who need abundant, directly comparable recent sales to move quickly
  • Buyers who want uniform, move-in-ready product across every block

The market around Lewis Island Sec 2

Lewis Island Sec 2 is a small community — 16 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lewis Island Sec 2 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Lewis Island Sec 2 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Lewis Island Sec 2.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes on their individual condition.
Biggest Risk
Thin recent sales make pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet Spot
An updated or well-kept home near the median size priced to its true condition.
Avoid If
You need move-in certainty without inspecting systems and renovation quality.

A condition-driven older-core market

The defining feature is age spread. A median year built of 1958 with a range stretching back to 1935 and forward to 2023 means you will encounter original mid-century houses, gut renovations, and tear-down replacements within the same 423-home footprint. That mix rewards buyers who can read a house — foundation, systems, roof age, and whether an update was cosmetic or structural.

At a median of roughly 1,376 square feet, floor plans lean modest, so buyers wanting more space are usually paying for an addition or a newer build rather than finding it in the original stock. With about 64% of homes homesteaded, held inventory tends to be steady rather than churning, which favors patient buyers over those on a hard timeline.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lewis Island Sec 2. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a section this varied and with recent sales this thin, the wrong comp can cost you on both sides of the table. We price and negotiate off the actual condition of the house in front of you — age of systems, quality of any renovation, and lot — rather than a headline number, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's asking price is out of step with what it is.

Lewis Island Sec 2 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating older homes on their individual condition.
Biggest advantageA genuinely mixed-vintage section, from prewar to new construction, inside one St Petersburg pocket.
Biggest riskThin recent sales make pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet spotAn updated or well-kept home near the median size priced to its true condition.
Avoid ifYou need move-in certainty without inspecting systems and renovation quality.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lewis Island Sec 2 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Lewis Island Sec 2?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 423 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Lewis Island Sec 2 (public records).
What share of Lewis Island Sec 2 is owner-occupied?
64% of Lewis Island Sec 2 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lewis Island Sec 2 built?
Homes in Lewis Island Sec 2 were built between 1935 and 2023, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Lewis Island Sec 2?
Cash buyers took 33% of Lewis Island Sec 2 sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lewis Island Sec 2?
The best agent for Lewis Island Sec 2 is one who actively works St Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Lewis Island Sec 2.
How do I find a top St Petersburg real estate agent who knows Lewis Island Sec 2?
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 Lewis Island Sec 2 and the wider St Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lewis Island Sec 2?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lewis Island Sec 2 purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a renovation budget who want to improve an older, compact house over timeExcellent fit
Buyers who value a central St Petersburg location and can be patient while inventory turns slowlyExcellent fit
Buyers seeking newer infill construction and willing to pay for it within a mixed-age settingExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large floor plan without adding on or paying up for a newer buildProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who need abundant, directly comparable recent sales to move quicklyProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, move-in-ready product across every blockProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 33705))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (29 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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