Sun Plaza
Isles Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL

Established waterfront community · Pinellas County · ZIP 33702

A no-HOA canal-front boating community off Riviera Bay in northeast St Petersburg, the residential read for waterfront buyers who want docks, seawalls, and an honest surge picture.

Canal-front boatingNo HOANear Weedon Island

Live Market Pulse

68/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

This is a low-lying canal community on the bay side of northeast St Petersburg, so the honest read is the seawall, the dock, the FEMA flood zone, and the storm-surge history, not just the house. Confirm every line per address and per the latest flood and elevation data.

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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$512K

Median Price

1.3mo

Supply

126days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$302/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Sun Plaza Isles is an established, no-HOA waterfront community of finger-canal isles in northeast St Petersburg, where the value drivers are the water, the dock, and the seawall, not a master-plan amenity package. Most homes are single-family, many are canal-front with private docks and direct boating access to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay, and the setting next to the Weedon Island Preserve is a genuine draw. Because there is no HOA, there is no association to fund seawall or dock upkeep, so that cost and risk sit with each owner, which makes the seawall condition and the dock a core part of diligence. The bigger caveat is elevation: this is a low-lying bay-side isles neighborhood in the same northeast St Pete cluster that took heavy storm surge in Hurricane Helene in 2024, so the FEMA flood zone, the finished-floor elevation, the surge history, and the flood-insurance quote matter as much as the kitchen. Your leverage is reading the seawall, the elevation, and the insurance math honestly before you fall for the canal view."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sun Plaza Isles market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $512K ($302 per sq ft), with homes averaging 126 days on market and 1.3 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 18 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Sun Plaza Isles is an established waterfront community in northeast St Petersburg, Pinellas County, platted in several sections including the section recorded as Sun Plaza Isles Sec 3, set among finger-canal isles off Riviera Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve (multiple St Petersburg real estate community guides, 2026). It is a residential, mostly single-family neighborhood rather than a condo complex or a gated master plan.

The draw is the water and the boating. Local community guides describe most homes as canal-front with private docks and an in-the-ground pool, with direct access out to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay and the dolphin water beyond, and the Weedon Island Preserve and its paddling and hiking trails a short distance away (St Petersburg real estate community guides, 2026). Home sizes are described across a wide range, so confirm the exact size, water frontage, and dock for any specific address.

There is no HOA, which community guides note as a feature, so there are no association dues and no association rules, but it also means there is no association budget behind the seawalls, the docks, or shared drainage. That puts seawall condition, dock condition, and flood resilience squarely on the individual owner, which is exactly where the diligence has to go on a canal home.

The other half of the story is elevation and surge. This is a low-lying bay-side isles neighborhood in the same northeast St Petersburg cluster, alongside areas such as Shore Acres and Venetian Isles, that took heavy storm surge during Hurricane Helene in 2024 (Tampa Bay Times and Axios Tampa Bay coverage, 2024). The work here is the diligence: read the seawall, confirm the FEMA flood zone and finished-floor elevation, check the surge history, and quote flood insurance before you buy the view.

Quick Match

Who Sun Plaza Isles is best for.

Best for

Boaters who want a canal-front home with a private dock and bay access
Buyers who want a no-HOA waterfront neighborhood with no association rules
Buyers who value being next to the Weedon Island Preserve and on the water
Buyers who will read the seawall, the flood zone, and the elevation closely

Probably not for

Buyers who want a gated master plan with shared amenities and an HOA budget
Anyone unwilling to verify the seawall, dock, and flood zone per address
Buyers uncomfortable with low-lying bay-side storm-surge and flood exposure
Buyers who want a high-and-dry inland lot away from the water

Market Pulse

How Sun Plaza Isles is performing right now

68/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1.3Months of supplytight

126Median days on marketdays

2 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand

18Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+77%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 Sun Plaza Isles 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 Venetian Isles 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 now2 : 2active : pending

For sale2

Pending2

Sold 12mo18

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 Sun Plaza Isles buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sun Plaza Isles

Live MLS inventory for Sun Plaza Isles. 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 · 66 daysTop listing

$839,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 1960

9298 Sun Isle Drive, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Active · 186 days

$729,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1960

265 96Th Avenue, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by JAY ALAN REAL ESTATE

Pending · 104 days

$699,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,883 sqft · built 1960

9453 Treasure Lane, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by SIMPLIHOM

Pending · 110 days

$538,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1956

9570 Sun Isle Drive, ST PETERSBURG, 33702

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.

Active and pending Sun Plaza Isles 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

Sun Plaza Isles 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

Sun Plaza Isles trades a master-plan amenity package for canal-front boating, with the Weedon Island Preserve close, the bay at the dock, and downtown St Petersburg and Tampa a manageable drive.

Drive and boat times from the community. They are approximate and vary with traffic, tide, and your exact routine.

Weedon Island Preserve~5 to 10 min · trails and paddling

Riviera Bay and Tampa Bayby boat · from the canals

Gandy Boulevard corridor~5 to 10 min · shops and dining

Downtown St Petersburg~15 to 20 min · to the south

Downtown Tampa~25 to 35 min · via the Gandy Bridge

Tampa International Airport~25 to 35 min · via the bridges

Gulf beaches~30 to 45 min · across the county

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute and your boating access at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Sun PlazaIsles 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

Sun Plaza Isles (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

Sun Plaza Isles 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.

Public

Pinellas County Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sun Plaza Isles address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Sun Plaza Isles: Hurricane Helene storm surge across the northeast St Petersburg isles, the City of St Petersburg seawall and flood-resilience program, and the bay-side flood-insurance picture. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Sun Plaza Isles

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishCity seawall and resilience spending and continued waterfront demand support values, with the watch items being bay-side storm-surge exposure across the northeast isles and the flood-insurance picture on low-lying canal lots.

Hurricane Helene storm surge across the northeast St Pete isles

2024

BearishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Heavy surge across the northeast isles in 2024 underscores that elevation, surge history, and flood coverage are core diligence on bay-side canal lots.

City of St Petersburg seawall replacement program

2024

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

City investment in replacing structurally deficient seawalls, including a span in Riviera Bay, supports long-term resilience near the community.

City stormwater and flood-resilience investment

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

St Petersburg stormwater and resilience projects across low-lying neighborhoods aim to reduce flooding risk over time, a positive backdrop for the isles.

No-HOA seawall and dock responsibility

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

With no HOA, seawall and dock upkeep sit with each owner, so condition and replacement cost are central to the carrying math.

Bay-side flood-insurance exposure

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Low-lying canal lots near the bay make the FEMA zone, finished-floor elevation, and flood-insurance quote critical per address.

Boating access and Weedon Island setting

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Direct boating access to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay and proximity to the Weedon Island Preserve underpin the waterfront demand case.

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 Sun Plaza Isles, 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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September 2024
Storm
Hurricane Helene drives record storm surge across northeast St Petersburg
Hurricane Helene pushed record storm surge into the northeast St Petersburg waterfront in September 2024, with the low-lying isles and bay-side neighborhoods such as Shore Acres and Venetian Isles among the hardest hit by tidal flooding. Why it matters: The surge underscores that finished-floor elevation, surge history, and flood coverage are core diligence on any bay-side canal home in this part of St Petersburg. Source
May 2024
Infrastructure
St Petersburg approves seawall replacement program, including Riviera Bay
St Petersburg City Council approved a multimillion-dollar contract to replace structurally deficient seawalls in three flood-prone areas, including a span along 87th Avenue North in Riviera Bay, with the city noting the Riviera Bay infill section sits lower than surrounding seawalls. Why it matters: City seawall and resilience work supports long-term value near the isles, but on a no-HOA canal lot the private seawall remains the owner's responsibility to inspect and maintain. 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 Sun Plaza Isles buying strategy.

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

Inspect the seawall and dock first. With no HOA behind shared structures, seawall and dock condition sit with the owner, and replacement is expensive, so make this a core part of the offer.

Confirm the FEMA flood zone and finished-floor elevation. This is a low-lying bay-side isles community, so the zone, the elevation certificate, and the surge history for the exact address drive the real risk.

Quote flood and wind insurance for the specific home. On a canal lot near the bay, the flood line can move the monthly math, so get the real numbers early rather than after you are under contract.

Check the storm-surge and flood history. The northeast St Pete isles took heavy surge in Hurricane Helene in 2024, so ask about past intrusion, repairs, and any remediation for the specific house.

Cross-shop the other northeast St Pete isles, such as Venetian Isles, if you want to compare canal homes and surge exposure across the area.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A canal-front home with a sound seawall, a usable dock, and a documented elevation

Biggest Risk

Underestimating seawall, dock, and bay-side surge and flood-insurance costs

Best Lot

A wide-water or strong canal lot with a recent seawall and a higher finished floor

Smart Timing

Confirm the seawall, the flood zone, and the insurance before you offer

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

Sun Plaza Isles is an established waterfront neighborhood rather than an amenitized master plan, so the lifestyle is canal living and boating in northeast St Petersburg. Community guides describe most homes as canal-front with private docks and pools, with direct boating access to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay and the Weedon Island Preserve and its trails a short distance away. There is generally no HOA, so there are no shared dues-funded amenities, and seawall and dock upkeep sit with each owner. Frontage, seawall condition, and elevation vary by lot, so confirm what each home includes and its flood and surge picture before you buy.

Sun Plaza Isles Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Sun Plaza Isles.

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 Sun Plaza Isles today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

$331K to $462K

An interior-street or lighter-water home, the more affordable way into the community, where condition and proximity to the canal drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Canal Home

$462K to $750K

A canal-front home with a private dock and a sound seawall, the heart of the Sun Plaza Isles waterfront market.

Most inventory

The Top

$750K to $880K

A wide-water or premium canal home with a recent seawall, a strong dock, and a higher finished floor, the lots that hold value best on the water.

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 ~$512K buys here.

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

$331K to $462K

The Entry Home

An interior-street or lighter-water home, the more affordable way into the community, where condition and proximity to the canal drive value.

$462K to $750K

The Core Canal Home

A canal-front home with a private dock and a sound seawall, the heart of the Sun Plaza Isles waterfront market.

$750K to $880K

The Top

A wide-water or premium canal home with a recent seawall, a strong dock, and a higher finished floor, the lots that hold value best on the water.

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 Sun Plaza Isles, 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.

Renovated-listing inventory in Sun Plaza Isles is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

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 Sun Plaza Isles holds value.

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

Water frontageMany homes canal-front with docks and bay access

Seawall and dock riskNo HOA, owner-maintained, inspect before buying

Flood and surge exposureLow-lying bay-side, verify zone and elevation

Location and accessNear Weedon Island, Gandy, and both cities

Home interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

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 Sun Plaza Isles

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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Sun Plaza Isles is a no-HOA canal community, not a master plan. The deal is won or lost on the water, the dock, the seawall, and the surge and flood picture.

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.

7.2B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.3/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

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 Sun Plaza Isles 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

On the water, the lot is the asset, frontage and seawall set value
Canal-front with a sound seawall and dock holds value best
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and finished-floor elevation per home
Inspect the seawall before you read the finishes, there is no HOA
Quote flood and wind insurance for the exact address

In a no-HOA canal community, the part of your money the market protects is the water frontage, the seawall, the dock, and the finished-floor elevation, not a neighborhood average. Wide-water or strong canal lots with a recent seawall and a higher floor hold value better than interior or low-elevation homes facing repairs and surge. The interior can be renovated; the water, the seawall, and the elevation cannot be changed cheaply. Read the seawall, the FEMA flood zone, the elevation certificate, and the surge history first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Sun Plaza Isles in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want a canal-front home with a private dock and bay access.

Biggest advantageA no-HOA waterfront community with direct boating to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay.

Biggest riskSeawall, dock, and bay-side storm-surge and flood exposure on low-lying lots.

Sweet spotA canal-front home with a sound seawall and a documented higher elevation.

Avoid ifYou want a gated master plan with an HOA or a high-and-dry inland lot.

No HOA, but Seawalls & Flood Are the Real Carry

15-Second Take

Confirm there is no mandatory HOA for the exact address
Budget for seawall and dock upkeep with no association behind it
Carry flood plus homeowners and wind on a bay-side canal lot
Get a flood-insurance quote for the specific home before you offer
Verify the FEMA flood zone and surge history per address

Community guides describe Sun Plaza Isles as a no-HOA neighborhood, so there are typically no association dues and no association rules. The flip side is that there is no association budget behind the seawalls, the docks, or shared drainage, so those costs sit with each owner. Confirm there is no mandatory HOA for the exact address, since some isles parcels can carry voluntary or special arrangements.

Because there is generally no HOA, owners carry their own maintenance, including the seawall and dock, and there are no shared amenities funded by dues. On a canal home you should budget for seawall and dock upkeep and, on the bay side, carry a flood policy in addition to homeowners and wind coverage. Verify what, if anything, is shared and what each owner must maintain and insure separately.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Sun Plaza Isles 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 Sun Plaza Isles.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 Sun Plaza Isles

Price to the water, the seawall, and the elevation, not a neighborhood average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific lot and its water, not a neighborhood-wide estimate. The canal frontage, the seawall condition, the dock, the finished-floor elevation, and the condition of the home are what set your number on the water.

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 Sun Plaza Isles, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Venetian Isles, 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 Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,026/mo

Pinellas County typical true cost to own

$159/mo

Pinellas 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 · 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.

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).

Sun Plaza Isles Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Sun Plaza Isles is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $784,000, and homes go under contract in about 126 days.

1.3

Months supply

$784,000

Median list

$512,500

Median sold

$535

Per sqft

126

Days on mkt

2/2/18

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

Where is Sun Plaza Isles?

It is an established waterfront community in northeast St Petersburg, Pinellas County, ZIP 33702, set among finger-canal isles off Riviera Bay near the Weedon Island Preserve.

Is Sun Plaza Isles a waterfront community?

Yes. Community guides describe most homes as canal-front with private docks and direct boating access out to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay, with some homes on wider water and others on interior streets. Confirm the exact water frontage per address.

What is Sun Plaza Isles Sec 3?

Sun Plaza Isles was platted in several recorded sections, and Sun Plaza Isles Sec 3 is one of them. In everyday terms it is part of the same Sun Plaza Isles community, so the read applies to the neighborhood as a whole. Confirm the legal description per parcel.

Is there an HOA?

Community guides describe Sun Plaza Isles as a no-HOA neighborhood, so there are typically no association dues or rules. That also means no association budget behind the seawalls and docks. Confirm there is no mandatory HOA for the specific address.

What kind of homes are in Sun Plaza Isles?

It is mostly single-family homes, many of them canal-front, with sizes described across a wide range and many homes having private docks and pools. Confirm the exact size, frontage, dock, and condition for any specific home.

Should I worry about flooding and storm surge?

Yes, treat it as a core part of diligence. This is a low-lying bay-side isles community in the same northeast St Petersburg cluster that took heavy storm surge during Hurricane Helene in 2024. Always check the FEMA flood zone, the finished-floor elevation, and the surge history, and quote flood insurance for the exact home.

Who maintains the seawalls?

Without an HOA, the seawall along a private lot is generally the owner's responsibility, and replacement is expensive. The City of St Petersburg has its own program to replace structurally deficient public seawalls, including a span in Riviera Bay. Inspect the seawall and confirm responsibility before you buy.

What insurance do I need here?

On a bay-side canal lot you should carry homeowners and wind coverage and, importantly, a flood policy, since the homeowners policy does not cover flood. Quote the specific home, since flood cost varies sharply by zone and finished-floor elevation.

What is nearby?

The Weedon Island Preserve, with its hiking and paddling trails, is close, and Riviera Bay, downtown St Petersburg, the Gandy corridor, and both Tampa and St Pete are a manageable drive. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is it good for boaters?

It is one of the main reasons buyers look here. Many homes are canal-front with private docks and direct access to Riviera Bay and Tampa Bay. Confirm the canal depth, any fixed bridges, and dock condition for the specific home, since access can vary by location and tide.

What schools serve Sun Plaza Isles?

It is part of Pinellas County Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific home, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

How does it compare to other northeast St Pete isles?

Other northeast St Pete canal communities such as Venetian Isles and Shore Acres offer similar canal-and-dock living and similar bay-side surge exposure. Which is the better buy depends on the specific lot, the seawall, the elevation, and your budget.

Is Sun Plaza Isles a good investment?

Canal-front, no-HOA waterfront with boating access supports demand, but this is a low-lying bay-side community, so the seawall, the elevation, and the flood and insurance picture drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the diligence and the math.

Is this a vacation-rental community?

It reads as an established, owner-occupied residential neighborhood rather than a vacation-rental complex. Confirm any short-term-rental rules with the City of St Petersburg and the specific property before you plan on rental income.

Who is the best real estate agent for Sun Plaza Isles?

The best agent for Sun Plaza Isles 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 Sun Plaza Isles.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Sun Plaza Isles?

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

Boaters who want a canal-front home with a private dock and bay accessExcellent fit

Buyers who want a no-HOA waterfront neighborhood with no association rulesExcellent fit

Buyers who value being next to the Weedon Island Preserve and on the waterExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the seawall, dock, flood zone, and elevation closelyExcellent fit

Buyers who want single-family waterfront in northeast St PetersburgExcellent fit

Buyers who want a gated master plan with shared amenities and an HOA budgetProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the seawall, dock, and flood zone per addressProbably not

Buyers uncomfortable with low-lying bay-side surge and flood exposureProbably not

Buyers who want a high-and-dry inland lot away from the waterProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget for seawall and dock upkeep without an HOAProbably not

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Homes For Sale Right Now in Sun Plaza Isles

Sun Plaza Isles on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Sun Plaza Isles

Hurricane Helene storm surge across the northeast St Pete isles

City of St Petersburg seawall replacement program

City stormwater and flood-resilience investment

No-HOA seawall and dock responsibility

Bay-side flood-insurance exposure

Boating access and Weedon Island setting

Hurricane Helene drives record storm surge across northeast St Petersburg

St Petersburg approves seawall replacement program, including Riviera Bay

The Sun Plaza Isles buying strategy.

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Momentum Buy Score.

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Sun Plaza Isles in 15 seconds.

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Tools for a Sun Plaza Isles buy.

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