Sun Haven Homes
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Sun Haven Homes Unit in St Petersburg, FL since 2004, the most recent in November 2017. 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).
Sun Haven Homes Unit is a large, established pocket of St Petersburg with 1,786 homes spanning construction dates from 1924 to 2024. That range tells the real story here: this is not a single-era subdivision with one look and one price point, it's a patchwork where a 1920s bungalow can sit blocks from a home built in the last few years. The median year built of 1958 puts the bulk of the inventory in mid-century construction, which means condition and update history do more to set value than location within the community.
With a median living area of 1,304 square feet, this reads as a market of modest-footprint homes rather than larger new construction. Nearly three-quarters of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which signals a base of owner-occupants rather than a market dominated by rental turnover or short-term investment churn. For buyers, that typically means less of the flip-and-list volume and more homes that come to market because someone is actually moving on with their life, not because a portfolio is being rebalanced.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sun Haven Homes Unit 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
Sun Haven Homes Unit is a sizable, mixed-vintage residential area in St Petersburg where homes built in the 1920s stand alongside recent construction, with the mid-century era as the anchor point for the bulk of the stock.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 206 homes in Sun Haven Homes that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1956 and 1976 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,216 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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 Sun Haven Homes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than relying on a uniform community standard
- Buyers who want a compact, efficient floor plan near the community's typical living-area size
- Buyers prioritizing an owner-occupied setting over a rental-heavy or amenity-driven community
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a managed community pool, clubhouse, or other HOA-run amenities
- Buyers who want the consistency of a single-era, newly built subdivision
- Buyers unwilling to budget for potential system updates in an older structure
The market around Sun Haven Homes
Sun Haven Homes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33709, 232 homes are on the market and 20% 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 33709 (St Petersburg), 439 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $295K ($239/sq ft), down 8.3% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 130 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33709 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sun Haven Homes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sun Haven Homes Unit by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sun Haven Homes Unit subdivision: 24 homes on record; built 1956–1961; typical size about 1,073 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | $139,765 |
| 2009 | 7 | $92,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | $51,950 |
| 2011 | 2 | $57,450 |
| 2012 | 1 | $70,800 |
| 2017 | 1 | $197,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $197,000 on 2017-11-03.
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 Sun Haven Homes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sun Haven Homes 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 Sun Haven Homes.
A Century of Building, One Zip Code at a Time
The hundred-year construction span in Sun Haven Homes Unit is unusual for a community of this size. A neighborhood built out in one wave tends to have consistent lot sizes, rooflines, and system ages; this one does not. Buyers should expect to evaluate each home largely on its own terms, roof age, electrical and plumbing updates, and whether a mid-century structure has been substantially renovated, rather than assuming any blanket condition standard based on the community's reputation.
There is no community amenity package identified from current MLS listings, so this is a market where the appeal is the home and its location within St Petersburg, not a clubhouse, pool, or HOA-maintained common area. That keeps carrying costs simpler for buyers who don't want to pay into shared amenities they won't use, but it also means recreational and social draw has to come from the surrounding city rather than the subdivision itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sun Haven Homes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning a century of construction with no amenity structure to lean on, the diligence is entirely in the property itself. We walk each home's update history against its build era, flag what a 1958-vintage structure needs that a 2020s one won't, and help buyers price condition accurately instead of guessing from the outside.
Sun Haven Homes 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.
Tools for a Sun Haven Homes buy.
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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 2004 (6 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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Common questions about Sun Haven Homes
Where is Sun Haven Homes?
Sun Haven Homes is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33709.
How many homes are in Sun Haven Homes?
County property records list 24 homes in Sun Haven Homes, built between 1956 and 1961; the typical home is about 1,073 heated square feet.
What do homes in Sun Haven Homes sell for?
Sun Haven Homes has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2017 (1 sale, median $197,000). For context, ZIP 33709 has 232 homes on the market with 20% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Sun Haven Homes right now?
No active listings inside Sun Haven Homes at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sun Haven Homes have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sun Haven Homes 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.