Placido Gardens
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 Placido Gardens in St Petersburg, FL since 2016, the most recent in April 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).
Placido Gardens is a compact pocket of 34 homes in St Petersburg, all built in a tight window between 1968 and 1975. With a median living area around 845 square feet, this is a small-footprint market where condition and updates drive price far more than square footage does. Two homes of the same vintage can trade very differently depending on what has been done to the roof, systems, and interior.
With homestead status on just under 60% of the homes, this is a mix of long-held primary residences and homes that have moved through other hands. In a community this small, a single listing can shift the read on the whole neighborhood, so both buyers and sellers should weigh individual condition and recent updates over any assumption about a uniform "neighborhood price."
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Placido GardensHomes 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
A tight, uniform-era enclave of mid-century single-story homes in St Petersburg — small in count and small in footprint, which makes each home's condition and updates the real story.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Placido Gardens that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1968 and 1968 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 960 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. 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 Placido Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a right-sized primary residence in St Petersburg who don't need a large floor plan
- Renovation-minded buyers who can see value in updating a consistent-vintage home
- Owner-occupants planning to hold, comfortable in a small, low-turnover pocket
Probably not for
- Buyers who need significant living space and multiple large rooms
- Investors wanting deep, frequent comparable sales to model returns
- Anyone who wants move-in-ready inventory and lots of choices on the market at once
The market around Placido Gardens
Placido Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33703, 313 homes are on the market and 28% 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 33703 (St Petersburg), 892 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($322/sq ft), up 7.2% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 172 active and 62 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33703 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Placido Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Placido Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Placido Gardens 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 Placido Gardens.
A small-footprint pocket where condition sets the price
Homes here were built within a seven-year band, so you are looking at a consistent vintage rather than a mix of eras. The median living area near 845 square feet tells you this is efficient, right-sized housing — the kind of home where a smart renovation reads immediately in value, and where deferred maintenance is just as visible.
With only 34 homes and a slim closings window, comparable sales are scarce. That thinness cuts both ways: pricing requires judgment rather than a deep stack of recent comps, and a well-prepared listing can stand out simply because there is little competing inventory at any given moment.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Placido Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this small, the data thins out fast, and a single sale can distort the picture. We price and negotiate off the condition and updates of the specific home in front of us rather than a broad average — and we will tell you plainly when a home's roof, systems, or footprint don't line up with what you're paying for.
Placido Gardens 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 Placido Gardens 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 Placido Gardens sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (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 Placido Gardens. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33703; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- 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 Placido Gardens
Where is Placido Gardens?
Placido Gardens is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33703.
Are there homes for sale in Placido Gardens right now?
No active listings inside Placido Gardens at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Placido Gardens have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Placido Gardens 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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