Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Snell Isle Brightwaters Unit G Blks 1 & 5 in St Petersburg, FL since 2014, the most recent in March 2025. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,719 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $435,000, 44 median days on market, with 1,078 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,430 ($7,620 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Snell Isle master-planned community in St Petersburg, FL — see all Snell Isle homes for sale (22 listings across 21 villages and sections in the MLS).
This is a small, tightly bounded pocket of 153 homes, and what moves value here is age and condition more than anything else. The build years span from 1926 to 2024, with a median year built of 1957, so buyers are choosing between a original-era home carrying its own maintenance profile and a newer or heavily rebuilt property on the same lot pattern. That spread alone explains why two homes on the same block can present very differently.
The median living area of roughly 2,473 square feet points to homes with real room to work with, not starter footprints, which shapes who this fits. With almost three-quarters of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a community of long-tenured ownership rather than a fast-turnover investment strip, which tends to mean fewer listings at any given time and more negotiating patience required on both sides.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Snell Isle Brightwaters Unit G Blks 1 & 5 right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Snell Isle Brightwaters 5 is a compact, established section of Snell Isle in St Petersburg where a near-century range of construction years sits side by side, and the high homestead share signals a market where turnover is the exception rather than the rule.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 258 homes in Snell Isle Brightwaters that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1924 and 2025 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 3,330 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a home with real living space (the median runs about 2,473 square feet) rather than a compact footprint
- Buyers open to either an original mid-century home or a rebuilt/modern property on the same streets
- Long-term owners comfortable in a market where turnover is limited and patience may be required to find a listing
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a formal amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse included with the purchase
- Buyers who need a uniform, single-era housing stock rather than a mix spanning 1926 to 2024
- Buyers expecting frequent listing turnover given the high share of homesteaded, long-held properties
The market around Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;
Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33704, 135 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of St Petersburg.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 33704 (St Petersburg), 459 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $782K ($440/sq ft), up 16.8% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 48 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33704 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; 5 by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; 5 subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1957–1986; typical size about 2,290 heated sq ft; 3.5 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $532,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $425,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $2,620,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $985,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $650,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $650,000 on 2025-03-21.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; buying strategy.
If we were buying in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; 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 Brightwatersamp;.
A Split Housing Stock on One Set of Blocks
With a median year built of 1957 but a construction range running all the way to 2024, this is not a uniform-vintage neighborhood. Buyers will encounter original mid-century homes, decades of renovation layered on top of them, and modern or rebuilt houses on the same streets. That mix means condition, not just square footage or lot size, does most of the work in setting price, and it rewards a buyer willing to actually walk a home rather than rely on the year-built line in a listing.
At a median of about 2,473 square feet, the typical home here has meaningful living space, more consistent with move-up or long-term ownership than compact or entry-level product. Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities tied to this section, so whatever draws a buyer is the home and the Snell Isle location itself, not a shared clubhouse or recreational package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket this small, with only 153 homes and a construction span nearing a hundred years, generic comps do not hold up. We look at each listing against its actual build era and renovation history, not a blended neighborhood average, so pricing conversations start from what a specific home is rather than what the block might suggest.
Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; in 15 seconds.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (7 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 Brightwatersamp;. 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).
Common questions about Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;
Where is Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;?
Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33704.
How many homes are in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;?
County property records list 6 homes in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp;, built between 1957 and 1986; the typical home is about 2,290 heated square feet.
What do homes in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; sell for?
Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (1 sale, median $650,000). For context, ZIP 33704 has 135 homes on the market with 27% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; right now?
No active listings inside Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Snell Isle Brightwatersamp; in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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