Mathis
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Mathis in St Petersburg, FL since 2013, the most recent in January 2026. 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).
Mathis is an old St Petersburg pocket where the housing stock, not the address alone, sets the price. With a median build year of 1928 and homes dating back to 1906, condition and renovation history drive value more than square footage. The median home here runs about 1,882 living square feet, but two houses of similar size can trade far apart depending on how much original systems and structure have been updated.
Because the price spread is condition-driven rather than tied to a single product type, buyers should underwrite each home individually and budget for inspection contingencies on the older end of the range. Sellers who have done real work — roof, plumbing, electrical, foundation — can separate themselves from as-is inventory. With owner-occupancy sitting at roughly 65% of homes, turnover is measured, so pricing to the actual condition of your home matters more than chasing a comp down the block.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Mathis 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
Mathis is a long-established neighborhood inside St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built out mostly in the early 20th century with a scattering of newer construction as recent as 2024. It is a place defined by its vintage housing stock and a mix of restored and unrenovated homes.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Mathis that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1920 and 1969 (median 1925), with a median living area of about 1,126 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-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.
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 Mathis is best for.
Best for
- Buyers drawn to early-20th-century homes who value character over newness
- Renovation-minded buyers with a budget set aside for updating systems on an older house
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable with a measured, low-turnover market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need move-in-ready new construction with no deferred maintenance
- Buyers seeking large-footprint homes above the neighborhood's modest median size
- Short-horizon buyers who need a fast, liquid resale market
The market around Mathis
Mathis is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33701, 255 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33701 (St Petersburg), 1,156 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $1.65M ($833/sq ft), up 7.1% year over year, with a median 20 days on market. Right now 169 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33701 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Mathis specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Mathis buying strategy.
If we were buying in Mathis 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 Mathis.
An older housing stock with a wide condition curve
The defining fact about Mathis is age: a median year built of 1928 and a range stretching from 1906 to 2024. That means bungalows and early-century homes sit alongside occasional new builds, and no two blocks read exactly the same. For a buyer, the practical implication is that headline price tells you little until you know what has been done to the house.
At a median of about 1,882 living square feet, these are not oversized homes, and much of the value equation comes down to how sympathetically an older house has been updated. Restored homes command a premium; deferred-maintenance homes trade at a discount. That wide condition curve is where negotiation happens, and where a careful inspection pays for itself several times over.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mathis. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Pricing and buying in a neighborhood this old is a condition game, not a comp game. We walk the house with you, flag the systems that matter in early-century construction, and help you separate a well-restored home from one that only looks the part. On the sell side, we position the work you have actually done so it shows up in the price rather than getting lost in a pile of as-is listings.
Mathis 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 Mathis 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 Mathis sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (11 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Mathis. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33701; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- St. Petersburg High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- John Hopkins Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Shore Acres Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Northeast High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Mathis
Where is Mathis?
Mathis is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33701.
Are there homes for sale in Mathis right now?
No active listings inside Mathis at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Mathis have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Mathis 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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Mathis Market Scorecard
Mathis is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.