Snell Isle Brightwaters
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $3,550,000, $660 per square foot, a median 128 days on market, sellers accepting 77% of original asking. At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $68,820 ($68,010 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Snell Isle master-planned community in St Petersburg, FL — see all Snell Isle homes for sale (21 listings across 18 villages and sections in the MLS).
Part of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 2, St Petersburg, FL — see all Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 2 homes for sale (7 listings across 6 sections in the MLS).
Price here is driven by two things above all: waterfront position and interior square footage. With a median living area north of 4,100 square feet and a median price of $3,550,000, this is a large-home, high-basis market where the lot and the water access do most of the heavy lifting. The median of roughly $660 per square foot tells you buyers are paying for location and scale, not for turnkey uniformity — the housing stock runs from 1922 all the way to 2024, so condition and vintage vary widely and pricing tracks that spread.
Market posture is patient, not hot. A market heat score of 32 and a median 148 days on market mean this is not a place where you list and clear in a week. Sellers should plan for a long marketing runway and price to the specific home rather than to a neighborhood average. Buyers have room to be selective and to negotiate, but with only 7 recent closings there is thin comparable data, so both sides should lean on the individual property's attributes over headline stats.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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The 60-Second Overview
Snell Isle Brightwaters market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $3.55M ($660 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 128 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33704 (St Petersburg), 458 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $737K ($435/sq ft), up 15.7% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 50 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33704 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Snell Isle Brightwaters across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $1.68M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Snell Isle Brightwaters is a community of 252 homes in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, built between 1922 and 2024 (median 1961.5), with a median living area of about 4,146 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep is a small, established waterfront-oriented enclave in St Petersburg where large homes and a century-wide range of build years make each property its own case study rather than a template.
Who Snell Isle Brightwaters is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a multimillion-dollar budget targeting a large home around or above 4,000 square feet
- Long-horizon owners comfortable with a slow, selective transaction pace
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to weigh original mid-century stock against newer builds
Probably not for
- Buyers needing anything near a modest or entry-level price point
- Sellers who require a quick close and cannot support a long marketing runway
- Buyers wanting a uniform, turnkey subdivision with predictable comps
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($3.55M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (9 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.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33704 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 (2026-09-20).
The Snell Isle Brightwaters buying strategy.
If we were buying in Snell Isle Brightwaters 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 Snell Isle Brightwaters.
A condition-driven market on a long clock
With 252 homes and a build range from 1922 to 2024, this is a mature area that has absorbed decades of teardowns, renovations, and new construction. The median year built sits around 1961, which means you will encounter original mid-century homes, heavily updated older properties, and brand-new builds side by side. That mix is why the price story is qualitative: the median tells you the center of gravity, but individual value hinges on whether a home has been rebuilt, elevated, or left largely as-is.
The 148-day median on market is the number to internalize. Homes at this size and basis attract a narrow pool of buyers, and a heat score of 32 confirms demand is measured. A homestead share near 79 percent signals a largely owner-occupied area where inventory turns over slowly and listings that do come up are often long-held. Expect a deliberate transaction pace on both sides of the table.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Snell Isle Brightwaters. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only 7 recent closings and a wide range of home vintages, averages mislead. We price and evaluate off the specific structure — its build year, condition, square footage, and water position — instead of leaning on thin neighborhood comps. That discipline matters most where a 148-day median means a mispriced listing simply sits, and where a buyer paying at this basis cannot afford to guess.
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| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33704 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 252 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1922–2024 (median 1961.5) |
| Typical living area | 4,146 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $3,550,000 median across 9 closed sales · $660 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 128 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Snell Isle Brightwaters key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/snell-isle-brightwaters-sec-1-rep, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep, St Petersburg
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Recent Developments in Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg
The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The site is about 1 mile southwest of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 11 miles south of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 1 mile south of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep.
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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep.
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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Snell Isle Brightwaters Sec 1 Rep.
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 Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33704)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (47 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 Snell Isle Brightwaters. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33704; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- John Hopkins Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- St. Petersburg High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- John Hopkins Middle · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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