Sunshine in St Petersburg

Sunshine
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County · ZIP 33714
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As of September 2026, sunshine sub in St Petersburg, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1960 - 1980; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 91 ft).

Live · Sunshine Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Pinellas: 21% (1,729 of 8,357)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sunshine is a small, older pocket of St Petersburg - 250 homes with a median year built of 1953, and a build range that stretches all the way from 1920 up to 2023. That spread matters: a handful of newer or heavily renovated homes sit inside a neighborhood otherwise defined by early-to-mid-century construction, so condition and update history will do more to set price than location alone.

With zero active listings and no closings recorded in the current window, there is no live MLS market to read here right now. That does not mean the neighborhood is inactive - it means inventory is thin enough that pricing has to be built from comparable sales and off-market conversations rather than what is sitting on the market today. Anyone serious about this area should expect to work ahead of what is publicly listed.

Sunshine Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Sunshine right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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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

A modest-sized, older St Petersburg neighborhood where the housing stock is compact and mostly pre-war to mid-century, with a small share of homes built much more recently. There is no current MLS activity to gauge pricing or pace against, so decisions here rely on direct comparables rather than an active listing pool.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in sunshine that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1921 and 2022 (median 1945), with a median living area of about 1,430 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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a smaller-footprint, older home and are prepared to work through off-market or direct-comparable pricing
  • Buyers focused on a long-term hold who value owner-occupied surroundings over rental turnover
  • Buyers open to renovation or updating an older structure rather than buying new construction

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need shared community amenities as part of the purchase decision
  • Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before making an offer
  • Buyers seeking larger, newer-construction square footage as the norm rather than the exception

The market around Sunshine

Sunshine is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33714, 98 homes are on the market and 19% 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 33714 (St Petersburg), 179 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $301K ($243/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 18 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33714 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunshine specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUNSHINE SUB, ORLANDO

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 23 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-11)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunshine

Live MLS inventory for Sunshine. 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 and pending Sunshine listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Ridgewood Park Elem · Elementary
  • Meadowbrook Middle · Middle
  • Evans High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sunshine 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 Sunshine address.

If we were buying in Sunshine today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Sunshine.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a compact, older home in St Petersburg who are comfortable acting without an active listing pool to shop from.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings and no recent closings, there is no current market data to confirm pricing or pace.
Sweet Spot
Homes with documented updates that bridge the gap between the neighborhood's 1953 median build year and its newest 2023 construction.
Avoid If
You need to compare against multiple live listings before committing - this market currently offers none.

An older, compact footprint with no live market to read

The typical home in Sunshine runs about 1,128 square feet of living space, with a median build year of 1953. That combination - smaller footprints, older construction - points toward starter and downsized-living stock rather than larger or newer builds. Roughly 60% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which signals a majority owner-occupied base of housing rather than a market dominated by rentals or short-term turnover.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than one built around shared recreational features. With active listings and recent closings both at zero, there is currently no public transaction data to benchmark against - buyers and sellers here should lean on direct comparable analysis rather than what is or is not listed at a given moment.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunshine. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood with no active listings and no recent closings on record, pricing and timing cannot be pulled from a live market feed - they have to be built from comparable sales, condition assessments, and direct outreach. That is the kind of groundwork we do before a listing ever goes public or before an offer gets written.

Sunshine in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a compact, older home in St Petersburg who are comfortable acting without an active listing pool to shop from.
Biggest advantageThe housing stock's age and small average size keep the entry point modest relative to newer, larger construction.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings and no recent closings, there is no current market data to confirm pricing or pace.
Sweet spotHomes with documented updates that bridge the gap between the neighborhood's 1953 median build year and its newest 2023 construction.
Avoid ifYou need to compare against multiple live listings before committing - this market currently offers none.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sunshine sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,447/mo
Orange County typical true cost to own
$117/mo
Orange County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

SUNSHINE SUB Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

SUNSHINE SUB is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $189,000, and homes go under contract in about 452 days.

6.0
Months supply
$189,000
Median list
$289,500
Median sold
$113
Per sqft
452
Days on mkt
1/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32818 ZIP is $343,190, about 14.2% above 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

Is Sunshine a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Sunshine is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sunshine?
The best agent for Sunshine is one who actively works St Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Sunshine.
How do I find a top St Petersburg real estate agent who knows Sunshine?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Sunshine and the wider St Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sunshine?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sunshine purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want a smaller-footprint, older home and are prepared to work through off-market or direct-comparable pricingExcellent fit
Buyers focused on a long-term hold who value owner-occupied surroundings over rental turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers open to renovation or updating an older structure rather than buying new constructionExcellent fit
Buyers who need shared community amenities as part of the purchase decisionProbably not
Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before making an offerProbably not
Buyers seeking larger, newer-construction square footage as the norm rather than the exceptionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (11 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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Thinking of selling in sunshine sub? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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