Riviera Bay Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Established 1988 · St. Petersburg · Pinellas County

A waterfront-adjacent mid-century single-family neighborhood in northeast St. Petersburg, laced with navigable canals along Riviera Bay near Weedon Island Preserve.

Mid-century single-familyCanal and waterfront streetsNear Weedon Island Preserve

Live Market Pulse

51/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$488K

Median Price

6.7mo

Supply

47days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$332/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Riviera Bay is an established mid-century single-family neighborhood in northeast St. Petersburg (33702), Pinellas County, built around a network of navigable canals that connect to Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve. Homes are largely one-story ranch and raised-style houses from the postwar era, with a mix of interior, canal-front, and open-water lots, so condition and water access vary lot by lot. The read is a tight-knit, all-ages waterfront-adjacent neighborhood with no mandatory HOA, only a voluntary civic association, and easy reach to Gandy, I-275, and downtown St. Pete. The dominant watch item is water: this is a low-lying coastal neighborhood that reported significant storm-surge and rain flooding in the 2024 hurricanes (Helene and Milton), so flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood history, and insurance must be confirmed on every address before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Riviera Bay market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $488K ($332 per sq ft), with homes averaging 47 days on market and 6.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 9 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Riviera Bay is a mid-century single-family neighborhood in northeast St. Petersburg (ZIP 33702), Pinellas County, built around a network of navigable canals that connect inland streets to Riviera Bay and out to Old Tampa Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve (community profiles and neighborhood sources).

Homes are largely postwar one-story ranch and raised-style houses, with interior lots, canal-front lots, and some open-water frontage, so water access, elevation, and condition vary widely from street to street. Treat any figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the county appraiser.

There is no mandatory homeowners association; the neighborhood is served by a voluntary civic association and is deed-restricted but not gated, with longstanding community traditions such as golf-cart parades and a Christmas Eve boat parade (neighborhood sources).

This is a low-lying coastal neighborhood. Much of the area sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and parts of Riviera Bay reported storm-surge and rain flooding during the 2024 hurricanes (Helene and Milton). Confirm the flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood and surge history, and flood insurance for any specific address before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Riviera Bay is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a canal or waterfront-adjacent mid-century home with boat access near Tampa Bay
Buyers who value an established, all-ages neighborhood with no mandatory HOA and strong community traditions
Buyers comfortable underwriting flood zone, elevation, and insurance on a low-lying coastal lot

Probably not for

Buyers who want a new-construction, gated, or amenity-heavy master plan
Buyers who want a high-and-dry inland lot with minimal flood considerations
Buyers unwilling to confirm flood history, finished-floor elevation, and insurance before buying

Market Pulse

How Riviera Bay is performing right now

51/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6.7Months of supplytight

39Median days on marketdays

2 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand

9Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Riviera Bay listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or St. Petersburg. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now5 : 2active : pending

For sale5

Pending2

Sold 12mo9

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Riviera Bay buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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 · 87 daysTop listing

$599,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1984

812 Amelia Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront

Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA

Active · 88 days

$599,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1985

912 Myakka Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront

Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA

Active · 1 days

$590,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1986

990 San Carlos Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Reno opportunityBest valuePool

Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA

Active · 39 days

$560,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1986

1092 Sanabel Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

RenovatedBest value

Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA

Active · 20 days

$519,500

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1985

932 Myakka Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

RenovatedBest value

Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

Pending · 13 days

$669,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1984

767 Caya Costa Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

RenovatedPool

Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST OF FLORIDA

Pending · 119 days

$330,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1984

842 Amelia Court, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY

Active and pending Riviera Bay listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Riviera Bay on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Riviera Bay. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Weedon Island Preserve~5 to 10 min · nearby

I-275 access~5 to 10 min · approximate

Gandy Boulevard~5 to 10 min · approximate

Downtown St. Petersburg~15 to 20 min · approximate

Tampa International Airport (TPA)~25 to 30 min · approximate

Downtown Tampa~30 to 35 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Riviera Bay with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Riviera Bay (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Pinellas County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Riviera Bay is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Riviera Bay, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Riviera Bay

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Riviera Bay, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established mid-century canal and waterfront-adjacent neighborhood near Weedon Island with no mandatory HOA. The dominant watch item is water: flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood and surge history, and insurance after the 2024 hurricanes, alongside the lot, the water access, and the individual home.

Canal and waterfront access near Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay

BullishNavigable canals, boat access, and proximity to Weedon Island and Tampa Bay support a waterfront premium on the right lots; confirm the water access, dock and seawall condition, and depth for the specific address. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Canal and waterfront access near Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay

Low-lying coastal flood exposure and 2024 hurricane surge

BearishMuch of Riviera Bay sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and parts of the neighborhood reported surge and rain flooding in Helene and Milton in 2024; flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood history, and insurance can materially change cost and must be confirmed per address. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Low-lying coastal flood exposure and 2024 hurricane surge

No mandatory HOA, voluntary civic association

NeutralThere is no mandatory homeowners association, only a voluntary civic association; this lowers carrying friction but means fewer enforced standards, so confirm deed restrictions and any voluntary dues with the listing. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

No mandatory HOA, voluntary civic association

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riviera Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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October 2024
Storm impact
Hurricane Helene drives flooding and sewage spills in northeast St. Petersburg
Reporting after Hurricane Helene documented widespread flooding across low-lying northeast St. Petersburg neighborhoods and nearly 1.5 million gallons of sewage spills, with the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility responsible for the majority. Riviera Bay was among the areas vulnerable to and affected by surge and flooding (Tampa Bay Times). Why it matters: Confirm the flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood and surge history, and insurance for any Riviera Bay address; the 2024 storms reset how buyers underwrite low-lying coastal lots here. Source
September 2025
Recovery
St. Petersburg recovery continues one year after Hurricane Helene
One year after Helene, the city reported ongoing long-term recovery and resilience work, including flood panels at the northeast water treatment facility, an AquaFence at a lift station, and elevated critical equipment at water facilities, with officials saying full recovery will take years (FOX 13 Tampa Bay). Why it matters: Resilience and infrastructure work continues across northeast St. Petersburg; treat flood mitigation, elevation, and insurance as live underwriting items for any Riviera Bay purchase. Source

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 Strategy

The Riviera Bay buying strategy.

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

Confirm the FEMA flood zone and finished-floor elevation, since much of Riviera Bay sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area and elevation drives both risk and insurance.

Pull the prior flood and surge history, including any 2024 Helene or Milton damage, repairs, and claims for the specific address.

Confirm flood insurance availability and cost, since this is a low-lying coastal lot and premiums can materially change carrying cost.

Check the water access, dock, and seawall on canal or waterfront lots, including depth, condition, and any permits.

Confirm there is no mandatory HOA and review any deed restrictions and voluntary civic association dues with the listing.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A sound mid-century home on a desirable canal or interior lot with confirmed elevation, manageable flood insurance, and good water access where applicable.

Biggest Risk

Underwriting a low-lying coastal lot without confirming flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood history, and insurance.

Best Lot

Water access and dock quality carry premiums on canal and open-water lots; elevation and flood history materially affect value across the neighborhood.

Smart Timing

Confirm flood zone, elevation, prior flood and surge history, and insurance before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Riviera Bay is a mid-century single-family neighborhood in northeast St. Petersburg (33702), Pinellas County, built around a network of navigable canals that connect to Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve. Homes are largely postwar one-story ranch and raised-style houses on interior, canal-front, and some open-water lots. There is no mandatory homeowners association; a voluntary civic association serves the area, and the neighborhood is deed-restricted but not gated. Much of the area sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and parts reported flooding in the 2024 hurricanes, so confirm flood zone, elevation, and insurance per address. Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

Riviera Bay Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Riviera Bay.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Riviera Bay today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: interior or older homes needing updates

$338K to $485K

The most attainable product is older interior-lot homes or houses needing updates or storm repairs. Budget for renovation and confirm flood zone, elevation, and any prior flood history before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated homes and modest canal lots

$485K to $695K

The core is updated mid-century homes and modest canal-access lots. Water access, condition, and elevation separate these more than square footage; confirm flood insurance cost.

Most inventory

High: open-water and prime canal frontage

$695K to $965K

The top end is homes on open-water or prime canal frontage with good docks and seawalls. These trade on the water access, the home, and the elevation and flood profile.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$488K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$338K to $485K

Entry: interior or older homes needing updates

$485K to $695K

Mid: updated homes and modest canal lots

The core is updated mid-century homes and modest canal-access lots. Water access, condition, and elevation separate these more than square footage; confirm flood insurance cost.

$695K to $965K

High: open-water and prime canal frontage

The top end is homes on open-water or prime canal frontage with good docks and seawalls. These trade on the water access, the home, and the elevation and flood profile.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Riviera Bay, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 13% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$334

Original$296

Median days on market

Renovated39

Original60

From current Riviera Bay listings (renovated 5, original 2); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Riviera Bay holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central St. Petersburg locationStrong

Scarce, established homesitesStrong

Established, in-demand locationPositive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Riviera Bay

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The water, the canals, and the boat access are priced into every Riviera Bay listing. The deal is won on the lot, the elevation, and the flood profile, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk6.0/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Riviera Bay is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Interior, canal, and open-water lots are different products; comp by water access.
Elevation and flood history drive both risk and carrying cost here.
Confirm dock, seawall, flood zone, and insurance per lot.

In a low-lying waterfront-adjacent neighborhood like Riviera Bay, the lot and the water set value together, with flood zone, finished-floor elevation, and insurance shaping carrying cost. Canal and open-water frontage with sound docks and seawalls carry premiums, while elevation and prior flood history matter on every lot, including interior ones. Compare a home against the closest sale on comparable water access and elevation within Riviera Bay, and confirm the flood profile before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Riviera Bay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a canal or waterfront-adjacent mid-century home with boat access near Tampa Bay and Weedon Island.

Strong onNavigable canals, boat access, an established all-ages neighborhood, no mandatory HOA, and easy reach to I-275, Gandy, and downtown St. Pete.

WatchFlood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood and surge history from the 2024 hurricanes, flood insurance cost, and dock and seawall condition.

Not forBuyers who want a new, gated, amenity-heavy master plan or a high-and-dry inland lot with minimal flood considerations.

The edgeWater access and elevation vary lot by lot, so confirming the flood profile and comping by lot and water access finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No mandatory HOA; a voluntary civic association serves the area.
Deed-restricted but not gated; confirm restrictions with the listing.
Mid-century canal and waterfront-adjacent homes; comp by lot and water access.
Water access and elevation hold value; flood profile drives carrying cost.
Flood insurance is part of the carrying picture on most lots.

There is no mandatory homeowners association in Riviera Bay; the neighborhood is served by a voluntary civic association with modest reported dues and is deed-restricted but not gated. Treat any figure as reported and confirm deed restrictions and any voluntary dues with the listing before you offer.

Because participation is voluntary, the civic association generally supports community events, advocacy, and communication rather than enforced services; individual owners carry their own home, dock, seawall, and flood considerations. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific property.

This is an established waterfront-adjacent neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven master plan; nearby Weedon Island Preserve, Riviera Bay, and a community boat ramp serve the setting, alongside neighborhood traditions like golf-cart and boat parades. Confirm any shared access with the listing.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Riviera Bay buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Riviera Bay.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Riviera Bay

Thinking of selling in Riviera Bay?

Your buyer is weighing the water access, the home, and the flood profile, so sell the specifics: the canal or water frontage, the dock and seawall, the finished-floor elevation, any flood history and repairs, and insurance cost.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Riviera Bay, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Riviera Bay, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Brevard County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,934/mo

Brevard County typical true cost to own

$196/mo

Brevard County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Brevard County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

19% 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 (2026-06-25).

Riviera Bay Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Riviera Bay is currently a buyer's market. About 6.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $590,000, and homes go under contract in about 39 days.

6.7

Months supply

$590,000

Median list

$487,500

Median sold

$329

Per sqft

Days on mkt

5/2/9

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33702 ZIP is $303,211, about 6.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riviera Bay?

A mid-century single-family neighborhood in northeast St. Petersburg (33702), Pinellas County, built around navigable canals that connect to Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve.

What kinds of homes are in Riviera Bay?

Largely postwar one-story ranch and raised-style single-family homes, on interior, canal-front, and some open-water lots, so condition and water access vary widely. Confirm the specifics for the home.

Is Riviera Bay a waterfront neighborhood?

It is waterfront-adjacent, laced with navigable canals that connect to Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay. Some lots are interior, some are canal-front, and some have open-water frontage, so confirm the water access for the specific address.

Is there an HOA in Riviera Bay?

There is no mandatory homeowners association. The neighborhood is served by a voluntary civic association and is deed-restricted but not gated. Confirm deed restrictions and any voluntary dues with the listing.

Is Riviera Bay a 55-plus community?

No. Riviera Bay is an all-ages neighborhood with a mix of families and longtime residents, not an age-restricted community.

Does Riviera Bay flood?

Much of Riviera Bay sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and parts of the neighborhood reported storm-surge and rain flooding during the 2024 hurricanes (Helene and Milton). Confirm the flood zone, finished-floor elevation, prior flood history, and insurance for any specific address.

Do I need flood insurance in Riviera Bay?

Most lots sit in a Special Flood Hazard Area where flood insurance is typically required by lenders and strongly advisable regardless. Confirm availability and cost for the specific address, since premiums can materially affect carrying cost.

Can I keep a boat in Riviera Bay?

Many canal and waterfront lots have private docks or lifts and the neighborhood has a community boat ramp, with canals connecting to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay. Confirm the water depth, dock, seawall, and any permits for the specific lot.

Where is Riviera Bay located?

In northeast St. Petersburg (33702), near Weedon Island Preserve, with quick reach to I-275, Gandy Boulevard, downtown St. Pete, and the Tampa Bay crossings.

How far is Riviera Bay from downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa?

Roughly 15 to 20 minutes to downtown St. Petersburg and about 30 to 35 minutes to downtown Tampa by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.

What schools serve Riviera Bay?

Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address, reported to include Shore Acres Elementary and Northeast High School. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

What should I check before buying in Riviera Bay?

The FEMA flood zone and finished-floor elevation, any prior flood and surge history including 2024 storm damage and repairs, flood insurance cost, the dock and seawall on water lots, and any deed restrictions.

Is Riviera Bay a good investment?

Canal and waterfront access near Tampa Bay supports a premium on the right lots, but this is a low-lying coastal neighborhood. Value is lot-and-flood specific, so confirm elevation, flood history, and insurance before deciding.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Riviera Bay?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where flood zone, elevation, water access, and the individual home swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

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, HOA and CDD details, 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 280+ 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.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Riviera Bay?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a canal or waterfront-adjacent mid-century home with boat access near Tampa Bay and Weedon IslandExcellent fit

You value an established, all-ages neighborhood with no mandatory HOA and strong community traditionsExcellent fit

You are comfortable underwriting flood zone, elevation, and insurance on a low-lying coastal lotExcellent fit

You want a new-construction, gated, or amenity-heavy master planProbably not

You want a high-and-dry inland lot with minimal flood considerationsProbably not

You are unwilling to confirm flood history, finished-floor elevation, and insurance before buyingProbably not

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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Riviera Bay home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Riviera Bay Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Riviera Bay is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Riviera Bay is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Riviera Bay

Riviera Bay on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Riviera Bay

Canal and waterfront access near Riviera Bay and Old Tampa Bay

Low-lying coastal flood exposure and 2024 hurricane surge

No mandatory HOA, voluntary civic association

Hurricane Helene drives flooding and sewage spills in northeast St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg recovery continues one year after Hurricane Helene

The Riviera Bay buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Riviera Bay.

What ~$488K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Riviera Bay holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Riviera Bay

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Riviera Bay is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Riviera Bay in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Riviera Bay buy.

Thinking of selling in Riviera Bay?

In Riviera Bay, condition and view decide your number

What is your Riviera Bay home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Riviera Bay Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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