Vagabond
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Vagabond Sub in St Petersburg, FL since 2013, the most recent in March 2024. 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).
Vagabond is an older Pinellas neighborhood where the housing stock itself does most of the talking. With a median year built of 1959 and homes spanning from 1924 up through 2024, buyers are looking at a mix of legacy construction and infill or renovation work, which means condition and update history matter more here than in a subdivision built to one spec in one decade.
At a median living area of 1216 square feet, this is a compact-home market by design, not by compromise. That size profile, combined with the age spread, tells us pricing conversations here are won or lost on renovation quality, systems age, and lot use, not on square footage alone. Sellers who can document updates have a real edge; buyers should budget time and diligence for inspections rather than assume a turnkey standard across the board.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Vagabond Sub 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
Vagabond sits in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, as a smaller, established pocket of 363 homes with a build history stretching a full century, a mix that rewards buyers willing to evaluate each property on its own condition rather than the neighborhood average.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Vagabond that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1952 and 1958 (median 1953), with a median living area of about 1,040 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 Vagabond is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home's renovation and systems history individually rather than relying on a uniform neighborhood standard
- Buyers prioritizing a compact, efficient living footprint over maximum square footage
- Buyers or investors interested in older-home renovation or infill potential within an established St Petersburg location
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction with predictable systems throughout
- Buyers who prioritize organized community amenities or shared recreational facilities
- Buyers uncomfortable budgeting time and inspection costs for a wide range of home ages and conditions
The market around Vagabond
Vagabond 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 Vagabond specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Vagabond by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Vagabond subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1952–1958; typical size about 1,040 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | $127,400 |
| 2019 | 1 | $217,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $155,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $315,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $315,000 on 2024-03-19.
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 Vagabond buying strategy.
If we were buying in Vagabond 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 Vagabond.
A century of construction under one address
The 1924-to-2024 year-built range is the defining fact of this community. It means Vagabond is not a single-era neighborhood you can size up from the street. Some blocks will carry original mid-century construction near the 1959 median, others will show recent builds or full renovations. That range shapes everything from expected maintenance costs to insurance considerations, and it is worth walking a property's permit and renovation history before assuming what 'typical' looks like here.
At 363 recorded homes and a median living area of 1216 square feet, this is a tight, small-footprint market. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so the draw is the location and the housing stock itself rather than shared recreational infrastructure. A homestead share just over 60% suggests a meaningful base of longer-term ownership, which can mean less turnover and more owner-driven upkeep, but it also means fewer listings churn through at any given time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Vagabond. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood with a hundred-year build spread and no shared amenity package is a poor candidate for cookie-cutter comps. We pull actual permit and renovation history property by property, so pricing conversations are grounded in what is really behind the walls, not just a year-built field on a listing sheet.
Vagabond 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 2013 (4 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 Vagabond
Where is Vagabond?
Vagabond is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33709.
How many homes are in Vagabond?
County property records list 5 homes in Vagabond, built between 1952 and 1958; the typical home is about 1,040 heated square feet.
What do homes in Vagabond sell for?
Vagabond has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2024 (1 sale, median $315,000). For context, ZIP 33709 has 232 homes on the market with 20% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Vagabond right now?
No active listings inside Vagabond at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Vagabond have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Vagabond 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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