Bon Air
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 33 closed sales in bon air in St Petersburg, FL since 2013, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $450,000 to $620,000 (median $570,000), on homes of 1,143 to 1,475 sq ft. 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 $11,050 ($10,240 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33705 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 858 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1910–2024 (median 1951.5) |
| Typical living area | 1,468 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 56% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “bon air key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/north-bon-air-tampa--pinellas, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price in Bon Air is driven by condition and vintage more than by any single spec. With a median build year of 1951 and homes dating as far back as 1910 through new construction in 2024, the stock spans more than a century, so two homes on the same block can carry very different price tags depending on how much updating has been done. The median living area sits near 1,462 square feet, which tells you this is a compact-home market where a renovated kitchen or an addition moves the needle hard.
For sellers, that spread is an opportunity: a genuinely updated home stands out against dated inventory. For buyers, it means read every listing carefully — the number reflects work already done, not just location. With 880 homes and a homestead share around 55%, this is a settled, owner-occupied core with steady turnover rather than a churn-driven flip market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside bon air 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
Bon Air is a long-established St Petersburg pocket where a wide range of build years — 1910 to 2024 — sits on modest footprints, so the character comes from the homes themselves rather than a uniform subdivision look.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 48 homes in bon air that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1918 and 2020 (median 1925), with a median living area of about 1,291 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% 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 61 qualified sales in bon air across 2024–2025 (38 in 2024, 23 in 2025), median $440,000 — 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.
Who Bon Air is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, mostly owner-occupied St Petersburg pocket and will pay for condition
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable evaluating older structures on their merits
- Right-sizers content with compact living space near the 1,462-square-foot median
Probably not for
- Buyers needing large single-level layouts well above the neighborhood median size
- Anyone wanting uniform, new-construction finishes across a subdivision
- Buyers who would rather skip due diligence on an older, varied housing stock
The market around Bon Air
Bon Air is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33705, 208 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 33705 (St Petersburg), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $459K ($317/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 111 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33705 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bon Air specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in bon air, 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.
Recent Developments in North Bon Air Tampa Pinellas
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting North Bon Air Tampa Pinellas, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 site is about 1 mile northwest of North Bon Air Tampa Pinellas.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - 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 site is about 2 miles west of North Bon Air Tampa Pinellas.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - 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 site is about 2 miles west of North Bon Air Tampa Pinellas.
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.
The Bon Air buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bon Air 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 Bon Air.
A century of stock on compact lots
The defining trait here is age diversity. A median year built of 1951, with the range running from 1910 to 2024, means you will find early-century bungalows next to gut renovations and the occasional new build. That variety is why price tracks condition so closely — the year on the tax roll only tells part of the story.
At a median of roughly 1,462 square feet, most homes are right-sized rather than sprawling. Buyers who value walkable, established St Petersburg over new-construction square footage will find the tradeoff worth it; those who need large single-level layouts should vet each home individually, because the stock was not built to one standard.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bon Air. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where condition and vintage decide value, our job is to price and evaluate honestly rather than lean on a headline median. We walk each home against comparable finishes, flag what an older structure will and will not forgive, and keep both sides grounded in what the property actually is.
Bon Air in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33705)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (33 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 Bon Air. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33705; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lakewood Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Lakewood High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Bay Point Middle School · Middle · 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).
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