Marvilla
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1962–1973; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 52 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 20 closed sales in Marvilla Sub in St Petersburg, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,000, 43 median days on market, with 1,068 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,510 ($7,700 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33713 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,227 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1916–2024 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 1,208 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 70% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Marvilla Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/marvilla-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Marvilla Sub is a large, older pocket of St Petersburg where price is driven less by any single benchmark and more by condition and how much a given home has been updated. With roughly 944 homes and a build history stretching from 1916 to 2024, the stock varies widely — original bungalows sit near rebuilt and infill construction, and that spread shows up in what closes.
The median home was built around 1956 and runs a compact 1,205 square feet, so buyers here are largely trading square footage for location and bones. For sellers, that means presentation and mechanical updates matter more than comps alone; for buyers, it means underwriting each house on its own condition rather than assuming the block sets the number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside MarvillaHomes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL 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
Marvilla Sub is a deep, long-established St Petersburg subdivision in Pinellas County — nearly a thousand homes spanning more than a century of construction, weighted toward smaller mid-century footprints.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Marvilla that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1955 and 1984 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 1,066 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 78 qualified sales in Marvilla across 2024–2025 (50 in 2024, 28 in 2025), median $325,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Marvilla. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Marvilla is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established St Petersburg address who value location over size
- Buyers willing to renovate an older, compact home and budget for updates
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a predominantly owner-occupied subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers needing substantial square footage in a single move-in-ready home
- Buyers wanting new-construction uniformity and consistent finishes across the neighborhood
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite older systems and condition on a house-by-house basis
The market around Marvilla
Marvilla is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33713, 185 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 33713 (St Petersburg), 460 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $388K ($324/sq ft), down 1.7% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 57 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33713 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Marvilla specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Marvilla Sub, 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.
Marvilla 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.
The Marvilla buying strategy.
If we were buying in Marvilla 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 Marvilla.
An old subdivision that keeps rebuilding itself
The tell here is the build range: 1916 to 2024. A neighborhood this old with recent construction on the books is one that turns over and redevelops — teardowns, additions, and infill mixed in among original homes. The median build year near 1956 confirms the center of gravity is mid-century, but you should expect to walk very different houses on the same street.
Owner-occupancy is meaningful, with about 68% of homes homesteaded. That tends to correlate with owners who hold and maintain rather than flip on a cycle, which can steady the block. Just don't confuse that stability with uniformity — at a median of 1,205 square feet, floor plans and updates differ enough that two similar-looking homes can price very differently.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Marvilla. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision where condition and vintage swing value more than the map does, the work is in reading each home honestly — original systems versus updated, footprint versus lot potential. We price and tour Marvilla Sub house by house, so you're not paying mid-century-original money for a rebuild, or overpaying for cosmetics on old bones.
Marvilla 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 Marvilla buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Marvilla sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33713)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (20 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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