Shore Acres Butterfly Lake
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of September 2026, Shore Acres Butterfly Lake St Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $290,000 to $649,900 (median $464,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 22 recorded sales closed at a median of $463,000, $300 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+41% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1955 - 1968; 5 listings state no HOA; 15 of the 16 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 4 ft). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,980 ($8,160 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Shore Acres master-planned community in St Petersburg, FL — see all Shore Acres homes for sale (45 listings across 23 villages and sections in the MLS).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake
Live MLS inventory for Shore Acres Butterfly Lake. 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 · 54 daysTop listing
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Pending · 66 daysActive and pending Shore Acres Butterfly Lake listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.0 months of supply and 20% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 12, 2026. Confidence: High (5 active and pending listings, 22 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($463K) is up 41.4% from the prior 12 months ($328K). With about a dozen 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 September 12. Confidence: High (22 and 20 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 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
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $463K ($300 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 40 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 41% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (22 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33703 (ST PETERSBURG), 889 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($321/sq ft), up 7.5% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 144 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33703 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
Flood zones in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake: of 15 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in St Petersburg.
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake is a community of 482 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1920 and 2024 (median 1965.0), with a median living area of about 1,652 square feet. 66% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($463K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($328K) IS the +41.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 22 sales each (22 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 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Pinellas 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.
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake Market Scorecard
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $464,500, and homes go under contract in about 30 days.
Typical home value in the 33703 ZIP is $401,003, about 17.0% 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.
Shore Acres Butterfly Lake on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Shore Acres Butterfly Lake
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 4 of 9 listings
- Playground · reported on 4 of 9 listings
- Park · reported on 3 of 9 listings
- Pool · reported on 3 of 9 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 3 of 9 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 2 of 9 listings
- Key Card Entry · reported on 1 of 9 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 9 listings
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
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Shore Acres Butterfly Lake 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 Shore Acres Butterfly Lake address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Northeast High-Pn High School
Recent Developments in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shore Acres Butterfly Lake, 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 3 miles southwest of Shore Acres Butterfly Lake.
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 project is about 4 miles southwest of Shore Acres Butterfly Lake, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
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 project is about 4 miles southwest of Shore Acres Butterfly Lake, elsewhere in Pinellas County.
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 Tampa Bay.
The Shore Acres Butterfly Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Shore Acres Butterfly Lake.
A closer look at the Shore Acres Butterfly Lake market
At a median of $300 per square foot, Shore Acres Butterfly Lake 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 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 41% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 40 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 482 homes built between 1920 and 2024, and 66% 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 Shore Acres Butterfly Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (7.7). Basis: Recent Direction +41.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 66% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Shore Acres Butterfly Lake buy.
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Recently off market in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake St Petersburg
Homes in Shore Acres Butterfly Lake St Petersburg that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1549 Delaware Avenue · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33703)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (123 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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