Maximo Moorings in St. Petersburg

Maximo
Moorings Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Waterfront-influenced neighborhood · St. Petersburg · ZIP 33711

A waterfront-influenced bay neighborhood near a marina in south St. Petersburg.

Near Boca Ciega BayMarina nearbyMinutes to the beaches
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an established, water-laced neighborhood; condition, the lot and any water frontage, and the flood and insurance picture decide value, so read all three for a specific home.
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Jon's Current Read

"Maximo Moorings is a coastal, waterfront-influenced neighborhood on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay in south St. Petersburg, so the read combines mid-century character with a coastal flood read: public sources describe a mix of ranch-style and coastal contemporary homes, many built in the early 1960s, with some modern and Mediterranean homes in the adjacent gated Dolphin Cay, plus waterfront condos. The Maximo Marina, with over 200 slips, anchors the boating draw, and the Gulf beaches are about three miles away. The low-lying coastal setting carries flood and insurance considerations. Your leverage is the read on a specific home's condition, the lot and any water frontage, and the flood zone, elevation, and insurance quote."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Maximo Moorings is a coastal, waterfront-influenced neighborhood in St. Petersburg, in south Pinellas County's 33711 ZIP, on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay about three miles from the Gulf beaches and roughly seven miles from downtown St. Petersburg via I-275. Public sources describe a mix of ranch-style and coastal contemporary homes, many built in the early 1960s.

The neighborhood includes a range of housing: public sources describe single-family homes, some modern and Mediterranean-inspired homes in the adjacent gated Dolphin Cay subdivision, and waterfront condominiums, including a five-story building completed in 1982. The Maximo Marina, on the northern edge, offers over 200 slips and around-the-clock security, a major draw for boaters.

The defining read is condition and flood. The homes are mostly mid-century, so the roof, systems, and updates drive value, while the low-lying coastal setting on Boca Ciega Bay carries flood and windstorm considerations, underscored by the 2024 storm season. Confirm a specific home's flood zone, elevation, flood history, and insurance quote, especially on a waterfront lot.

For buyers who want a coastal, waterfront-influenced home near a marina and the Gulf beaches in south St. Petersburg, Maximo Moorings is one of the established options. The work is reading the home's condition, the lot and any water frontage, and the flood and insurance picture honestly before you fall for the setting.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a coastal, waterfront-influenced home near a marina
  • Boaters drawn to Maximo Marina and bay access
  • Anyone who values mid-century or coastal homes minutes from the beaches
  • Buyers who will read the condition, water frontage, and flood picture

Probably not for

  • Buyers not prepared for coastal flood and insurance costs
  • Anyone who wants an inland, low-flood-risk location
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Anyone who will not read the condition of a mid-century home

How Maximo Moorings is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Maximo Moorings listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Maximo Moorings buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Maximo Moorings sits in St. Petersburg, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Maximo Marina~1-3 min · 200+ slips on the bay
Gulf beaches (St. Pete Beach)~10-15 min · barrier-island beaches
Downtown St. Petersburg~10-15 min · about 7 miles via I-275
Maximo Park / Boyd Hill Preserve~3-8 min · parks and trails
I-275 / Skyway~3-5 min · regional connector
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~30-40 min · via I-275

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Maximo Moorings (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Maximo Moorings is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Maximo Moorings: the marina and bay access, the mid-century character minutes from the beaches, the 2024 coastal storm season, and the condition of an older housing stock. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Maximo Moorings

Our read on what is being built around Maximo Moorings, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe marina, bay access, and beach proximity are durable draws, but coastal flood risk, rising insurance, and the condition of mid-century homes are the defining watch items.

Marina and bay access anchor demand

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

A 200-plus-slip marina and Boca Ciega Bay access minutes from the beaches are a scarce, durable draw that supports demand.

Mid-century character minutes from the beaches

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Ranch and coastal homes near the Gulf beaches and downtown St. Pete support steady demand.

2024 storms underscore coastal flood risk

Sep 2024
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Coastal Pinellas

The 2024 storms brought surge to low-lying coastal St. Pete; read the elevation and flood and insurance picture, especially on waterfront lots.

Mid-century homes mean condition drives value

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

On early-1960s homes, the roof, systems, and updates set where a specific home lands.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Maximo Moorings, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. September 2024
    Storm

    2024 storm season brings surge to coastal St. Petersburg

    Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 brought record storm surge and flooding to low-lying coastal St. Petersburg, including bayfront neighborhoods, with impact varying by elevation. Why it matters: Read a specific home's elevation, flood zone, and history; waterfront and low lots carry the most exposure. Source

  2. January 2025
    Community

    Maximo Moorings remains a waterfront-influenced St. Pete neighborhood

    Local guides describe Maximo Moorings as a coastal neighborhood on Boca Ciega Bay near Maximo Marina, with mid-century and coastal homes, the gated Dolphin Cay subdivision, and waterfront condos, about three miles from the Gulf beaches. Why it matters: Condition, the water frontage, and the coastal flood picture drive value here. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Maximo Moorings, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the elevation and flood zone first. Pull the elevation certificate, flood zone, and FEMA maps, especially on a waterfront lot, before anything else.

2

Get a current flood and windstorm quote. Premiums vary by elevation and claims; price it before you offer.

3

Read the water frontage and any dock or slip. Confirm the seawall, dock, and any marina slip for a waterfront home, since they drive value.

4

Inspect the roof and systems. On an early-1960s home, roof age, electrical, and plumbing drive both price and insurability.

5

Compare Pinellas waterfront options, and cross-shop Baywood Village for a north Pinellas waterfront alternative.

Best Buy
An updated or elevated home with a sound seawall and an insurable elevation
Biggest Risk
An old waterfront home with prior flooding and a failing seawall
Best Lot
Navigable water frontage with a sound seawall, or a higher, drier lot
Smart Timing
Confirm the elevation certificate, the seawall, and the insurance quote first
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Maximo Moorings is a coastal, waterfront-influenced neighborhood in St. Petersburg, in south Pinellas County's 33711 ZIP, on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay about three miles from the Gulf beaches and roughly seven miles from downtown St. Petersburg via I-275. Public sources describe a mix of ranch-style and coastal contemporary homes, many built in the early 1960s, with some modern and Mediterranean homes in the adjacent gated Dolphin Cay subdivision and waterfront condominiums including a five-story building completed in 1982. The Maximo Marina offers over 200 slips and around-the-clock security. The low-lying coastal setting carries flood and windstorm considerations, so condition, the water frontage, and the flood and insurance picture drive value.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Mid-Century Inland Home

Early-1960s inland homes, often needing systems, the renovation route into the neighborhood, with a more favorable flood picture.

Lowest entry
The Waterfront or Updated Home

Updated or waterfront homes, including those with docks and bay access, where the water frontage is the draw and the flood read is the variable.

Most inventory
The Premium Waterfront or Condo

The newer custom or elevated waterfront homes and the best waterfront condos, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Mid-Century Inland Home
Early-1960s inland homes, often needing systems, the renovation route into the neighborhood, with a more favorable flood picture.
The Waterfront or Updated Home
Updated or waterfront homes, including those with docks and bay access, where the water frontage is the draw and the flood read is the variable.
The Premium Waterfront or Condo
The newer custom or elevated waterfront homes and the best waterfront condos, the homes that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within St. PetersburgStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Maximo Moorings

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The marina and the bay are the draw. The deal is won or lost on condition, the seawall, and the elevation and flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk5.2/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Maximo Moorings is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Maximo Moorings, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Maximo Moorings in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a coastal, waterfront-influenced home near a marina and the beaches.
Biggest advantageMarina and bay access minutes from the Gulf beaches and downtown St. Pete.
Biggest riskCoastal flood, insurance, and the condition of a mid-century or waterfront home.
Sweet spotAn updated or elevated home with a sound seawall and an insurable elevation.
Avoid ifYou want low flood risk, new construction, or no waterfront homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Most homes carry no HOA
  • Dolphin Cay and condos have associations
  • Flood and windstorm insurance is the cost
  • Read elevation and the flood map first
  • Marina and bay access near the beaches

Most single-family homes here carry no HOA, while the gated Dolphin Cay and the waterfront condos have their own associations; there is no CDD. The defining carrying costs are flood and windstorm insurance, taxes, and upkeep, with seawall and dock maintenance on a waterfront home (confirm any association and the flood and insurance picture per home).

For single-family homes there is generally no HOA-managed common area; for Dolphin Cay and the condos, confirm the association dues, reserves, and what they cover. The real budget items are flood and windstorm insurance and any seawall or systems work.

There is no single community club; the appeal is Maximo Marina, Boca Ciega Bay, and nearby Maximo Park and Boyd Hill Preserve, with the gated Dolphin Cay and condos carrying their own amenities.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Maximo Moorings, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Baywood Village, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Maximo Moorings Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Maximo Moorings is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maximo Moorings?
Maximo Moorings is a coastal neighborhood in St. Petersburg, in south Pinellas County's 33711 ZIP, on Boca Ciega Bay near Maximo Marina, about three miles from the Gulf beaches and seven miles from downtown.
Is Maximo Moorings a waterfront neighborhood?
Yes. Public sources describe a waterfront-influenced neighborhood on Boca Ciega Bay with single-family homes, the gated Dolphin Cay subdivision, and waterfront condos, near the 200-plus-slip Maximo Marina. Confirm the water frontage for a specific home.
Does Maximo Moorings flood?
The low-lying coastal setting carries flood and windstorm exposure, and the 2024 storms brought surge to coastal St. Pete. Read a specific home's elevation, flood zone, and history before you offer.
Does Maximo Moorings have an HOA?
Most single-family homes carry no HOA, while the gated Dolphin Cay and the waterfront condos have their own associations. Confirm any association for a specific home.
What kind of homes are here?
Public sources describe ranch-style and coastal contemporary homes, many from the early 1960s, plus modern and Mediterranean homes in Dolphin Cay and waterfront condos. Condition and frontage vary widely.
What is Maximo Marina?
Public sources describe Maximo Marina on the northern edge of the neighborhood as offering over 200 slips and around-the-clock security, a major draw for boaters.
How much is insurance on a waterfront home here?
Flood and windstorm premiums vary by elevation, the flood zone, and claims history. Get a current quote on the specific home, especially a waterfront lot, before you offer.
How far is it to the beaches and downtown?
The Gulf beaches are roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car, and downtown St. Petersburg about ten to fifteen minutes via I-275.
What should I check before buying here?
Pull the elevation certificate and flood maps, get a flood and windstorm quote, read the seawall, dock, and any slip on a waterfront home, and inspect the roof and systems on a mid-century home.
What schools serve Maximo Moorings?
The neighborhood is served by Pinellas County Schools. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the current zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Is Maximo Moorings a good investment?
The marina, bay access, and beach proximity are durable draws, but coastal flood risk and insurance are real. Updated and elevated homes are the lower-risk path; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a waterfront or older home where elevation, the seawall, and insurability swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a coastal, waterfront-influenced home near a marinaExcellent fit
Boaters drawn to Maximo Marina and bay accessExcellent fit
Anyone who values mid-century or coastal homes minutes from the beachesExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the condition, water frontage, and flood pictureExcellent fit
Buyers who will get an elevation certificate and insurance quote firstExcellent fit
Buyers not prepared for coastal flood and insurance costsProbably not
Anyone who wants an inland, low-flood-risk locationProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Anyone who will not read the condition of a mid-century homeProbably not
Buyers who will not budget systems and flood costs on an older homeProbably not

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