Monte Cristo Isle
Homes for Sale in Tierra Verde, FL
All 73 homes for sale in Tierra Verde, FL · median $889,000 · 63 homes for sale in 33715 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Monte Cristo Isle in Tierra Verde, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2025. Across Tierra Verde as a whole, 82 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $977,000, 70 median days on market, with 73 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $18,940 ($18,130 with the full homestead exemption).
Monte Cristo Isle is a small waterfront-oriented enclave in Tierra Verde, and with just 154 homes spanning build years from 1964 to 2022, price here is driven far more by condition, siting, and how much of the original home remains than by any tidy per-square-foot math. The median living area sits close to 2,965 square feet, so you are generally looking at substantial homes rather than starter footprints — but a 1964 original and a 2022 rebuild can share a street and trade at very different levels. Read each listing on its own merits.
With a homestead share around 81%, this is predominantly an owner-occupied street rather than an investor-churn market, which tends to mean tighter inventory and sellers who are not forced to move. For buyers, that argues for patience and a willingness to act when the right condition-and-location combination appears. For sellers, the scarcity works in your favor, but the wide age range means buyers will price your home against its actual updates, not the neighborhood average.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Monte Cristo Isle 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
A compact Tierra Verde island community of 154 homes in Pinellas County, where a six-decade build range from 1964 to 2022 means the housing stock varies widely and each home has to be evaluated individually.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Monte Cristo Isle that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1955 and 2005 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 2,420 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 76% 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 12 qualified sales in Monte Cristo Isle across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $1.35M — 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.
Who Monte Cristo Isle is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want substantial square footage and are budgeting for the upkeep of a larger home
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a small, low-turnover community
- Buyers who can evaluate condition and renovation scope rather than shopping on price alone
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint
- Short-term investors counting on quick inventory turnover
- Anyone who wants uniform, predictable pricing across a subdivision
The market around Monte Cristo Isle
Monte Cristo Isle is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33715, 219 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Tierra Verde.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 33715 (Tierra Verde), 48 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $500K ($363/sq ft), with a median 77 days on market. Right now 36 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 9.0 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33715 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Monte Cristo Isle specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Monte Cristo Isle by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Monte Cristo Isle subdivision: 17 homes on record; built 1955–2005; typical size about 2,420 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 76%, townhome 23%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | $487,750 |
| 2020 | 3 | $680,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | $1,957,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | $775,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,178,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,225,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $1,225,000 on 2025-07-07.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Monte Cristo Isle buying strategy.
If we were buying in Monte Cristo Isle 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 Monte Cristo Isle.
One street, six decades of homes
The defining feature of Monte Cristo Isle is its age spread. With a median build year around 1989 and homes ranging from 1964 to 2022, you will find mid-century originals, midlife properties, and newer construction within the same small community. That mix rewards buyers who can tell a cosmetic refresh from a structural or systems overhaul, because the difference shows up directly in price and in what you will spend after closing.
Size is the other constant. A median living area near 2,965 square feet points to genuinely large homes, which suits buyers who want room and are prepared for the maintenance and carrying costs that come with an older-to-newer waterfront-area house of that scale. The high homestead share reinforces the owner-occupied character of the street and helps explain why turnover is limited.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Monte Cristo Isle. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 154-home community with this much variation in age and condition, the value is in reading each property honestly rather than leaning on a neighborhood average. We will walk you through what an older original versus a rebuilt home actually costs to own here, help sellers position against the specific comps that matter, and tell you plainly when a listing's price is about condition rather than location.
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| Location | Tierra Verde, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33715 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 154 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1964–2022 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,965 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 81% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Monte Cristo Isle key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/monte-cristo-isle, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Monte Cristo Isle, Tierra Verde
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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Recent Developments in Monte Cristo Isle
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Monte Cristo Isle, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
North St. Petersburg FedEx warehouse sells for $58.2M, $36M below 2021 price
A 236,976 square foot FedEx Ground distribution center at 1950 102nd Avenue N. on about 63 acres near I-275 sold for $58.2 million, versus $94.5 million in 2021. FedEx has operated there since 2017 and the deed shows no change to its lease. The article ties the sale to higher borrowing costs facing the prior owner.
What it may mean for the marketThe sale points to repricing in Pinellas industrial property while the last-mile logistics hub keeps operating near I-275. The project is about 15 miles north of Monte Cristo Isle, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: St. Pete Catalyst - October 2026Development
ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg
The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The project is about 11 miles northeast of Monte Cristo Isle, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 10 miles east of Monte Cristo Isle.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 project is about 10 miles northeast of Monte Cristo Isle, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
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 project is about 11 miles northeast of Monte Cristo Isle, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
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 project is about 10 miles northeast of Monte Cristo Isle, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33715)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (10 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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