RIVIERA BAY in ST PETERSBURG

RIVIERA BAY
Homes for Sale in ST PETERSBURG, FL

Community in ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · ZIP 33702
98 homesBuilt 1975–2018Median sale $802K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · RIVIERA BAY Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$802K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 25.8% vs the prior 12 months
+25.8%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 3 sales in the two windows
$355/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $363 in 2022
86.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.3mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
97days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
17%
Under contract
Pinellas: 21% (1,872 of 8,871)
5 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
91%
Owner-occupied · RIVIERA BAY
89 of 98 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
9%
Non-owner-occupied · RIVIERA BAY
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
17%
Cash buyers · RIVIERA BAY
1 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
98
Homes in the community
98 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1975
Community established
homes built 1975-2018, median 1978 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 54 in 2021
2,264sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 98 homes trade a year
RIVIERA BAY Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

RIVIERA BAY right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.3 months of supply and 17% 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 August 2, 2026. Confidence: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($802K) is up 25.8% from the prior 12 months ($638K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 2, 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 August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $802K ($355 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 97 days on market for closed sales, and 4.3 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 26% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

RIVIERA BAY is a community of 98 homes in ST PETERSBURG, Pinellas County, built between 1975 and 2018 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,243 square feet. 91% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 25.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k2k2k3k
37 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $159 in 2012 to a $363 peak in 2022; $355 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 97 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
86.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0204020042008201220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 54 quit in 2021; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Riviera Bay Market Scorecard

Balanced

Riviera Bay is currently a balanced market. About 4.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $594,500, and homes go under contract in about 62 days.

4.2
Months supply
$594,500
Median list
$665,000
Median sold
$331
Per sqft
62
Days on mkt
6/2/17
Active/Pend/Sold

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

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

Housing distress & ownership in RIVIERA BAY, 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 64 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 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 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Shore Acres Elementary-PN · Elementary
  • Meadowlawn Middle-PN · Middle
  • Northeast High-PN · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent RIVIERA BAY listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any RIVIERA BAY address.

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.

A closer look at the RIVIERA BAY market

At a median of $355 per square foot, RIVIERA BAY prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.3 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median up 26% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 97 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 98 homes built between 1975 and 2018, and 91% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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
6.4B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand5.7/10
Owner Commitment9.1/10
Pricing Power0.9/10

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 4 factors (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction +25.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.3 months of supply; Owner Commitment 91% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 86.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

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 $802K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in RIVIERA BAY take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 97 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is RIVIERA BAY a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, RIVIERA BAY is roughly balanced: 4.3 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 98 homes in RIVIERA BAY (public records).
What share of RIVIERA BAY is owner-occupied?
91% 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 1975 and 2018, with a median year built of 1978 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in RIVIERA BAY?
Cash buyers took 17% of RIVIERA BAY sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
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?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (37 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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Thinking of selling in RIVIERA BAY? 6 recorded closings; median 96 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). 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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