Riviera Bay
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County · ZIP 33702
124 homesBuilt 1962–2019Median sale $1.15M
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As of September 2026, Riviera Bay 1St Add in St Petersburg, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,150,000, $452 per square foot, a median 9 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980–2003. At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $22,290 ($21,480 with the full homestead exemption).

Riviera Bay 1St Add key facts
LocationSt Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33702
Homes in the community124 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1962–2019 (median 1980.0)
Typical living area3,074 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersClosed Circuit Camera(s), Dog Park, Park, Playground, Security Gate, Security Lights
Sale prices, last 12 months$1,150,000 median across 3 closed sales · $452 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)9 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,749,000 · 4.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share90%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Riviera Bay 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/riviera-bay-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Riviera Bay Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.15M
Median sold · 12 mo
$452/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $452 in 2026
97.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
9days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Pinellas: 20% (1,627 of 8,166)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · Riviera Bay
112 of 125 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · Riviera Bay
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
124
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 125 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
8
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $845K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1962
Community established
homes built 1962-2019, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
2,544sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 124 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by size and condition more than anything else. With a median living area north of 3,000 square feet and a median around $1,100,000, this is a large-home market at roughly $402 per square foot, and the homes span construction from 1962 through 2019. That range means you are buying either an original-era house, a heavily updated one, or new-build product, and the spread in condition explains most of the price variation you will see.

Market posture is fast. A median of 5 days on market across a small recent closing window tells you well-priced, well-presented listings move quickly, and there is little room for a buyer to deliberate. Sellers have leverage on turnaround, but with so few recent closings the pricing signal is thin — one or two atypical sales can move the median, so lean on the specific comparable rather than the headline number.

Riviera Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Riviera Bay right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 28, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Riviera Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.15M ($452 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 9 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 33702 (St Petersburg), 550 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($274/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 154 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33702 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

County records show 8 qualified sales in Riviera Bay across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $845,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Riviera Bay is a community of 124 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1962 and 2019 (median 1980.0), with a median living area of about 3,074 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Riviera Bay 1St Add is a small, established St Petersburg pocket of about 124 homes where large square footage and a wide build-era range set the tone. The near-90% homestead share points to an owner-occupied street rather than a turnover-heavy investor block.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting 3,000-plus square feet who can transact quickly when the right listing appears
  • Owner-occupants planning to hold, comfortable in a low-turnover pocket
  • Buyers with a seven-figure budget willing to underwrite condition rather than rely on the median

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking a low entry price or a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint
  • Buyers who need weeks to decide in a market clearing in days
  • Investors looking for high turnover and rental churn

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
012320122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 33702 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).

Riviera Bay Market Scorecard

Balanced

Riviera Bay is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,749,000, and homes go under contract in about 234 days.

4.0
Months supply
$1,749,000
Median list
$1,150,000
Median sold
$385
List $/sqft
234
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Riviera Bay 1St Add, St Petersburg

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-21)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Riviera Bay

Live MLS inventory for Riviera Bay. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Riviera Bay listings as of 2026-09-28, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Riviera Bay 1St Add Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Riviera Bay 1St Add listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Riviera Bay today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Riviera Bay.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a large home in an established, owner-occupied St Petersburg pocket.
Biggest Risk
A thin recent-sales record makes any single comp heavily influential on price.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home priced to the specific condition, not the median.
Avoid If
You need time to deliberate or want a low entry price.

A size-and-condition market, not a starter one

The defining fact here is scale: a median home of about 3,074 square feet, with a build range from 1962 to 2019 and a median vintage around 1980. That combination tells you the housing stock is uneven — some homes are close to their original era, others have been reworked, and a handful are recent construction. Two houses of similar footprint can price very differently depending on how much work has been done, so the median tells you the center of the market but very little about any one address.

The high homestead share, just under 90%, signals a stable, owner-occupied street where inventory does not churn. Combined with only 124 homes total and a short recent closing window, that means selection is genuinely limited. When something that fits your brief comes up, expect competition and be ready to move — the 5-day median is not an accident.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riviera Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.7B+ · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment9.0/10
Pricing Power8.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.7). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a small pocket with thin recent sales and a wide condition spread, the median alone can mislead you. We underwrite each home on its own footage, vintage, and level of updating rather than the neighborhood headline, and with listings clearing in days we help you decide fast without overpaying for work that still needs doing.

Riviera Bay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large home in an established, owner-occupied St Petersburg pocket.
Biggest advantageStable ownership and limited turnover in a small, tightly held community.
Biggest riskA thin recent-sales record makes any single comp heavily influential on price.
Sweet spotA well-updated home priced to the specific condition, not the median.
Avoid ifYou need time to deliberate or want a low entry price.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Riviera Bay homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Riviera Bay.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $17/month · median of 32 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $17 per month — the median AssociationFee across 32 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Riviera Bay sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Riviera Bay?
The median sale price in Riviera Bay was $1.15M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Riviera Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 9 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Riviera Bay a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Riviera Bay is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Riviera Bay?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 124 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Riviera Bay (public records).
What share of Riviera Bay is owner-occupied?
90% of Riviera Bay parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Riviera Bay built?
Homes in Riviera Bay were built between 1962 and 2019, with a median year built of 1980.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Riviera Bay?
The best agent for Riviera Bay is one who actively works St Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Riviera Bay.
How do I find a top St Petersburg real estate agent who knows Riviera Bay?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Riviera Bay and the wider St Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Riviera Bay?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Riviera Bay purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Riviera Bay, and what county is it in?
Riviera Bay is in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL, ZIP 33702. The community's center is about 5 miles north of the center of St Petersburg (straight-line).
Buyers targeting 3,000-plus square feet who can transact quickly when the right listing appearsExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to hold, comfortable in a low-turnover pocketExcellent fit
Buyers with a seven-figure budget willing to underwrite condition rather than rely on the medianExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a low entry price or a smaller, lower-maintenance footprintProbably not
Buyers who need weeks to decide in a market clearing in daysProbably not
Investors looking for high turnover and rental churnProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33702))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (25 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 Riviera Bay. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33702; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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Thinking of selling in Riviera Bay 1St Add? 3 recorded closings; median 9 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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