Venetian Harbor Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

2004 to 2005 townhome community · Pinellas County · St. Petersburg ZIP 33702

Northeast St. Pete canal townhomes beside Weedon Island Preserve, where waterfront lifestyle meets real flood and insurance math.

Weedon Island Preserve accessCanal-front townhomesFEMA Zone AE: read before buying

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Venetian Harbor is a small, self-contained townhome HOA community. The flood zone, insurance picture, and FEMA 50-percent renovation rule are the read that separates an informed buyer from an expensive surprise.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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"Venetian Harbor is a compact, 2004-era waterfront townhome community in northeast St. Petersburg. It sits on the north side of Weedon Island Preserve, a 3,000-acre Tampa Bay natural area, with canal water views and a community common dock and kayak launch. The lifestyle pitch is genuine: Weedon Island kayak trails, quick access to both downtown St. Pete and the Gandy Bridge corridor to Tampa, and a walkable-scale HOA community that keeps the grounds and building exteriors. The risk read is equally real. The community sits in FEMA Flood Zone AE, so lender-required flood insurance is mandatory for financed purchases and the premium under FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 is calculated from the specific property elevation certificate, not a zonal average. Hurricane Helene in September 2024 brought more than five feet of storm surge to the northeast St. Petersburg waterfront zone covering Weedon Island, Shore Acres, Venetian Isles, and adjoining areas. Buyers here must run the real insurance quote for the address and understand that any renovation work exceeding 50 percent of the structure value will trigger the FEMA substantial-improvement requirement, meaning the entire structure must be brought to current base-flood-elevation plus freeboard. School assignment for the 33702 ZIP has historically included Sawgrass Lake Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle, and Northeast High School, but confirm by address through Pinellas County Schools. HOA dues have been reported near a confirmed amount per month in recent listings, but verify the exact figure and what the fee covers for any specific unit. This is an owner-occupied resale community, not a nightly-rental product."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Venetian Harbor is a 2004-era townhome community in northeast St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, occupying a waterfront position on the north edge of Weedon Island Preserve along the 33702 ZIP corridor. The community features three-story townhomes with garages, canal water access, a community common dock, and a kayak launch into the Weedon Island system (listing data and neighborhoods.com, 2024 to 2025).

The lifestyle draw is real. The community borders one of Tampa Bay largest natural preserves, offers quick access to the Gandy Boulevard corridor and the Howard Frankland Bridge to Tampa, and sits close to downtown St. Petersburg. Drive times to Tampa International Airport, downtown St. Pete, and the Pinellas Gulf beaches are all manageable from this northeast corner of the county.

The flood read is the non-negotiable part of due diligence here. The community sits in FEMA Flood Zone AE, a Special Flood Hazard Area where lender-required flood insurance is mandatory for financed purchases. Under FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 methodology, premiums are set by the specific address elevation certificate rather than a zone-wide table, and new buyers take the full actuarial rate from day one of ownership. Hurricane Helene in September 2024 generated more than five feet of storm surge that inundated the northeast St. Petersburg waterfront zone including Weedon Island and surrounding neighborhoods (Tampa Bay Times, September 2024).

The FEMA 50-percent rule is an additional renovation constraint. If the cost of renovations exceeds 50 percent of the structure pre-improvement market value, Pinellas County requires the entire structure to be brought to current base flood elevation standards, which typically means significant elevation work. Budget accordingly and confirm the current structure value with Pinellas County records before planning any major improvements.

Quick Match

Who Venetian Harbor is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a compact waterfront townhome community beside a major preserve
Paddlers and boaters who value a community dock and Weedon Island kayak trail access
Northeast St. Pete commuters who need quick access to both Tampa via Gandy and downtown St. Pete
Buyers who will run the real flood insurance quote and understand the FEMA 50-percent rule before buying

Probably not for

Buyers unwilling to carry mandatory flood insurance and budget for full actuarial Risk Rating 2.0 premiums
Anyone planning major renovations without confirming the FEMA 50-percent rule for the specific structure
Buyers who need a large lot, private yard, or standalone single-family home product
Buyers who want a community without HOA dues and exterior maintenance obligations

Market Pulse

How Venetian Harbor is performing right now

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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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Venetian Harbor 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 Mariners Pass 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

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Venetian Harbor buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Venetian Harbor 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

Venetian Harbor trades a small-scale townhome footprint for a waterfront preserve setting and fast access to both downtown St. Pete and Tampa via the Gandy corridor.

Drive times from Venetian Harbor. Approximate and vary with traffic and your exact unit. Confirm your real commute at your typical departure time.

Weedon Island Preserve~2 to 5 min · kayak and hiking trailhead

Gandy Blvd retail and dining corridor~5 min · shopping and restaurants

Downtown St. Petersburg~20 to 25 min · via 4th Street or I-275

Tampa via Gandy Bridge~20 to 30 min · Gandy to I-275 north

Tampa International Airport~25 to 40 min · via Gandy or Howard Frankland

St. Pete Beach and Gulf beaches~30 to 40 min · Pinellas barrier island beaches

Northeast High School~10 min · Pinellas County Schools, verify by address

All drive times are approximate. Tampa Bay traffic, bridge draw schedules, and event days can extend any of these times. Confirm at your actual departure time from your specific unit.

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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

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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

Venetian Harbor 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.

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The takeaway

What is shaping the value picture at Venetian Harbor and northeast St. Petersburg: the 2024 hurricane-season storm surge that defined flood risk expectations in the area, the Shore Acres flood mitigation investment next door that marks the city starting to respond, and the FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 and 50-percent rule dynamics that every buyer here must understand. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Venetian Harbor

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishNortheast St. Pete waterfront townhome demand is real but tempered by post-Helene and Milton insurance reckoning. Buyers are running real quotes before offering. The city flood mitigation investment in adjacent Shore Acres signals long-term commitment to the area but construction does not begin until fall 2026 and the pump station does not cover all of the northeast peninsula. The watch item is whether flood insurance carrying costs stabilize or continue to increase as Risk Rating 2.0 premiums mature.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton 2024 defined the flood-risk picture for this area

2024-09 to 2024-10

BearishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

More than five feet of storm surge inundated the northeast St. Petersburg waterfront zone in September 2024, covering Weedon Island, Shore Acres, Venetian Isles, and adjacent areas. Buyers now price in real flood exposure that was previously more theoretical.

Shore Acres a confirmed amountM flood mitigation project approved, construction starting fall 2026

2025 to 2026

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

The City of St. Petersburg approved and funded a a confirmed amount million stormwater pump station and infrastructure project for the Shore Acres area immediately adjacent to the Venetian Harbor corridor. The city commitment to long-term flood mitigation is a positive demand signal even though the project does not directly cover all parts of the northeast peninsula.

FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 means every buyer runs their own flood insurance number

Ongoing

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Risk Rating 2.0 sets flood premiums by the specific address elevation certificate, not a zonal average. New buyers take the full actuarial rate from day one. The spread between favorable and unfavorable elevation certificates in a community like this is material over a typical holding period.

FEMA 50-percent rule is an active renovation constraint in Pinellas Zone AE

Ongoing

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Pinellas County enforces the substantial-improvement rule, which requires any renovation exceeding 50 percent of structure value to trigger full flood-elevation compliance. In older townhome communities the structure value can be well below the total property value, lowering the effective renovation budget threshold.

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 Venetian Harbor, 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
Flood Event
Hurricane Helene brings more than 5 feet of storm surge to northeast St. Pete waterfront
Storm surge from Hurricane Helene inundated the northeast St. Petersburg waterfront zone in late September 2024, covering Shore Acres, Venetian Isles, Weedon Island, and adjacent communities with bay waters that arrived by midday. The city deployed multiple fire rescue boats for search and rescue in the affected neighborhoods. Why it matters: This event converted flood risk in this corridor from abstract to documented, and is now a standard due-diligence reference point for buyers and their insurance agents at properties near Weedon Island. Source
December 2025
Infrastructure
St. Petersburg adds a confirmed amountM grant to a confirmed amountM Shore Acres flood mitigation project
The St. Petersburg City Council approved an additional a confirmed amount million FDEP grant in December 2025, adding to the a confirmed amount million Shore Acres stormwater pump station and infrastructure project. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and take approximately 20 months. The project includes new box culverts, pump stations, backflow preventers, and elevated roadway segments in the Shore Acres area adjacent to the Venetian Harbor corridor. Why it matters: A a confirmed amount million infrastructure commitment immediately adjacent to this corridor signals city intent to address the long-term flood exposure that Helene and Milton made impossible to ignore. Source
August 2025
Market
Report: Shore Acres flood-affected sellers took average 35 percent loss on post-storm sales
A Tampa Bay Times report published August 2025, based on a Resilience Action Fund analysis, found that homeowners in Shore Acres who sold in the five months after Hurricane Milton took an average loss of 35 percent compared to their original purchase price, versus an average gain of 25 percent in the inland Disston Heights neighborhood over the same period. Why it matters: The post-storm resale data from adjacent Shore Acres quantifies the buyer discount that flood-zone waterfront properties carry in the northeast St. Pete market, and underscores why insurance math and hold-period planning matter here. 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 Venetian Harbor buying strategy.

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

Get the real flood insurance quote for the address. FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 sets premiums by the specific elevation certificate, not a zone average. Quote the exact address before you make an offer.

Understand the FEMA 50-percent rule. In Pinellas Zone AE, renovations exceeding 50 percent of the structure value trigger a full bring-to-current-code elevation requirement. Verify the structure value with Pinellas County before planning improvements.

Review what the HOA dues cover and verify the exact amount. Recent listings have referenced dues near a confirmed amount per month, but confirm the current figure, any pending special assessments, and what the fee includes for the specific unit.

Cross-shop with Mariners Pass, another northeast St. Pete waterfront HOA townhome community in the same ZIP, so you can compare flood exposure, dock access, and carrying costs before deciding.

Confirm school assignment by address. The 33702 ZIP has historically been served by Sawgrass Lake Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle, and Northeast High School, but Pinellas County Schools assignment must be verified per specific address.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained unit with a current elevation certificate and a documented, reasonable flood insurance quote

Biggest Risk

Underestimating flood insurance carrying cost and the FEMA 50-percent renovation constraint in Zone AE

Best Lot

An upper-floor unit with a favorable elevation certificate that minimizes annual flood premium

Smart Timing

Run the real insurance quote and verify HOA financials before going under contract

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

Venetian Harbor is a self-contained HOA townhome community with a compact footprint in northeast St. Petersburg. Community amenities center on the water: a common dock and kayak launch provide access to the Weedon Island Preserve system and Tampa Bay. The three-story townhome layout with tandem garages is typical across the community. The HOA maintains common areas, the dock, and building exteriors. The surrounding area includes Weedon Island Preserve (a 3,000-acre county natural area open for hiking, paddling, and fishing), the Gandy retail and dining corridor, and the broader northeast St. Pete peninsula with its proximity to downtown, the beaches, and Tampa via the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges.

Venetian Harbor Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Venetian Harbor.

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 Venetian Harbor 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 Unit

A standard three-bedroom townhome, typically requiring cosmetic updates, where the waterfront lifestyle and Weedon Island access are the draw and the insurance and HOA math is the homework.

Lowest entry

The Updated Townhome

A renovated or well-maintained unit with a current elevation certificate and a documented flood insurance history, the core resale product for buyers who want condition confidence alongside the waterfront setting.

Most inventory

The Top Unit

A premium unit with favorable canal views, upper-floor living, and the best elevation certificate in the community, where the flood premium advantage is a real financial difference over the holding period.

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 ~$900K buys here.

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

The Entry Unit

A standard three-bedroom townhome, typically requiring cosmetic updates, where the waterfront lifestyle and Weedon Island access are the draw and the insurance and HOA math is the homework.

The Updated Townhome

The Top Unit

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 Venetian Harbor, 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 Venetian Harbor 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 Venetian Harbor holds value.

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

Exterior and building envelopeHOA-maintained; verify last inspection and any deferred items

Flood compliance and elevationZone AE; FEMA 50-percent rule is an active constraint on major work

Interior systems (HVAC, plumbing, electric)2004 to 2005 vintage; verify unit-specific service history

Cosmetic and finishesStraightforward cosmetic updates yield strong lifestyle value

Flood insurance and carrying costsRun the real quote before buying; premium is unit-specific under Risk Rating 2.0

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 Venetian Harbor

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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Venetian Harbor is a genuine waterfront lifestyle at a compact townhome scale beside Weedon Island Preserve. The deal is made or lost on the real insurance number, the FEMA 50-percent rule, and an honest read of Zone AE carrying costs.

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.

6.5B- · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.2/10

Renovation Risk3.8/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.5/10

Carrying Cost Advantage4.8/10

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 Venetian Harbor 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

All units sit in FEMA Zone AE, flood insurance is mandatory for financed purchases
Elevation certificate is the key document, it drives the real insurance premium
FEMA 50-percent rule means major renovations must be planned around Zone AE compliance
Canal-facing units may carry premium pricing but confirm water view is deeded
Verify the specific unit flood history and any prior insurance claims before closing

In a Zone AE waterfront community like Venetian Harbor, the unit is less about the lot and more about the elevation certificate. The elevation certificate determines the real annual flood insurance premium under FEMA Risk Rating 2.0, and the spread between a favorable and unfavorable certificate can run several thousand dollars per year over the ownership period. The FEMA 50-percent rule means any major renovation must be planned against the structure value, not the total property value, which in a waterfront community can be a much lower number than buyers expect. The parcel cannot move; the flood zone is permanent. Price it into the offer.

The 15-Second Verdict

Venetian Harbor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact canal-front townhome beside Weedon Island Preserve in northeast St. Pete.

Biggest advantageWeedon Island access, community dock, and Gandy corridor location between downtown St. Pete and Tampa.

Biggest riskFEMA Zone AE flood insurance at full Risk Rating 2.0 actuarial cost, plus the 50-percent renovation rule.

Sweet spotA well-maintained unit with a current elevation certificate and a verified, affordable flood insurance quote.

Avoid ifYou cannot absorb mandatory flood insurance carrying costs or plan major renovations without a Zone AE compliance plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA dues near a confirmed amount per month per recent listings, verify the current figure
Community maintains a common dock and kayak launch at Weedon Island
Confirm any pending special assessments or reserve fund status before closing
HOA covers exterior and common area, verify the specific coverage scope
Flood insurance is separate and mandatory for financed purchases in Zone AE

Recent listings for this community have referenced HOA dues near a confirmed amount per month, but the exact figure must be verified for any specific unit. Confirm the current monthly amount, any pending or approved special assessments, and the reserve fund status directly from the HOA before going under contract.

HOA fees in this community have been reported to include common area maintenance, exterior building upkeep, and community amenities including the dock and kayak launch. Verify the exact scope of what is covered for any specific unit, as associations can adjust what the fee includes over time.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Venetian Harbor 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 Venetian Harbor.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 Venetian Harbor

Price to the canal view, dock access, and the honest Zone AE carry, not a waterfront average.

Selling in Venetian Harbor means pricing to the specific unit, the view, and an honest accounting of what Zone AE flood insurance costs, because informed buyers in this post-Helene and Milton market are running their own insurance quotes before they make an offer.

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 Venetian Harbor, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Mariners Pass, 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.

Venetian Harbor Market Scorecard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Venetian Harbor in St. Petersburg, FL?

Venetian Harbor is a townhome community on Venetian Harbor Drive NE in northeast St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, ZIP 33702, located just off Gandy Boulevard on the north side of Weedon Island Preserve and adjacent to the Shore Acres area.

What type of homes are in Venetian Harbor St. Petersburg?

The community consists of three-story townhomes built around 2004 to 2005, typically featuring three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a tandem two-car garage. Confirm the specific unit configuration before purchase.

Is Venetian Harbor in a flood zone?

Yes. The community sits in FEMA Flood Zone AE, a Special Flood Hazard Area with a 1 percent annual chance of flooding. Flood insurance is required by lenders for financed purchases and is a material carrying cost here. Run the real insurance quote for the specific address.

What does flood insurance cost in Venetian Harbor?

Under FEMA Risk Rating 2.0, flood premiums are set by the specific elevation certificate for each property, not a zone-wide average. New buyers take the full actuarial rate from the first day of ownership. Get an elevation certificate and quote the exact address to know the real number.

What is the FEMA 50-percent rule and does it apply here?

The FEMA 50-percent rule, also called the substantial improvement rule, requires that any renovation costing more than 50 percent of the structure pre-improvement market value trigger a full bring-to-current-flood-code requirement, typically meaning significant elevation work. Pinellas County enforces this rule in Zone AE communities including this area. Confirm the current structure value before planning major improvements.

Were Venetian Harbor and the surrounding area flooded by Hurricane Helene?

The northeast St. Petersburg waterfront zone, which includes the Weedon Island area, Shore Acres, Venetian Isles, and adjacent neighborhoods, experienced more than five feet of storm surge from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times (September 2024). Buyers should review the specific unit history and any insurance claims filed.

What are the HOA dues at Venetian Harbor?

Recent listings have referenced dues near a confirmed amount per month, but the amount can change. Verify the current monthly figure, what it covers, and whether any special assessments are pending directly from the HOA documents provided in the listing disclosure.

Does Venetian Harbor have a boat dock?

The community has a common dock and kayak launch available for residents, providing access to the Weedon Island Preserve waterway system and Tampa Bay. Access is on a first-come, first-served basis per listing data. Confirm the current dock rules and any waiting lists with the HOA.

What schools serve Venetian Harbor in 33702?

The 33702 ZIP has historically been assigned to Sawgrass Lake Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle School, and Northeast High School, all in Pinellas County Schools. School assignment must be verified by address through the Pinellas County Schools district, as assignments can change.

How far is Venetian Harbor from downtown St. Petersburg?

The community is in northeast St. Pete, approximately 20 to 25 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg by car depending on traffic. Drive times vary and should be confirmed at your typical departure time.

How far is Venetian Harbor from Tampa International Airport?

Via the Gandy Bridge or Howard Frankland Bridge corridor, drive times to Tampa International Airport are typically 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and route. Confirm at your actual departure time.

Is Venetian Harbor a good investment?

The waterfront location beside Weedon Island Preserve and the northeast St. Pete corridor support lifestyle demand. The material risks are Zone AE flood insurance carrying costs under Risk Rating 2.0, the FEMA 50-percent renovation rule, and the demonstrated storm surge exposure in the 2024 hurricane season. This is not a guarantee of future value; flood risk and insurance costs are a permanent part of the financial picture.

Is Venetian Harbor a vacation rental community?

This is an owner-occupied residential townhome community. Confirm any short-term or vacation-rental restrictions with the HOA governing documents before purchasing with that intent.

What is a good peer comparison for Venetian Harbor?

Mariners Pass in northeast St. Petersburg (same ZIP 33702) is a comparable waterfront HOA townhome community on Tampa Bay with community boat docks and a similar flood-zone picture. Cross-shopping the two communities on flood exposure, dock access, HOA structure, and carrying costs is a useful step for buyers in this market.

Who is the best real estate agent for Venetian Harbor?

The best agent for Venetian Harbor 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 Venetian Harbor.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Venetian Harbor?

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

Buyers who want a compact canal-front townhome beside a major natural preserve in northeast St. PeteExcellent fit

Paddlers, kayakers, and boaters who value direct access to Weedon Island Preserve waterwaysExcellent fit

Commuters who need the Gandy corridor between Tampa and downtown St. PeteExcellent fit

Buyers who will run the real flood insurance quote and price Zone AE carrying costs into their budgetExcellent fit

Buyers who want an HOA that handles exterior and common-area maintenanceExcellent fit

Buyers who cannot or will not carry mandatory flood insurance at full Risk Rating 2.0 actuarial premiumsProbably not

Buyers planning major renovations who have not verified the FEMA 50-percent substantial-improvement rule for the structureProbably not

Buyers who want a large private lot, a yard, or a detached single-family homeProbably not

Anyone expecting low or no HOA duesProbably not

Buyers who have not reviewed post-2024 hurricane storm surge history for this waterfront pocketProbably not

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Venetian Harbor Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Venetian Harbor is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Venetian Harbor is performing right now

Venetian Harbor on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Venetian Harbor

Hurricanes Helene and Milton 2024 defined the flood-risk picture for this area

Shore Acres a confirmed amountM flood mitigation project approved, construction starting fall 2026

FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 means every buyer runs their own flood insurance number

FEMA 50-percent rule is an active renovation constraint in Pinellas Zone AE

Hurricane Helene brings more than 5 feet of storm surge to northeast St. Pete waterfront

St. Petersburg adds a confirmed amountM grant to a confirmed amountM Shore Acres flood mitigation project

Report: Shore Acres flood-affected sellers took average 35 percent loss on post-storm sales

The Venetian Harbor buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Venetian Harbor.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Venetian Harbor holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Venetian Harbor

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Venetian Harbor is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Venetian Harbor in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Venetian Harbor buy.

Price to the canal view, dock access, and the honest Zone AE carry, not a waterfront average.

In Venetian Harbor, condition and view decide your number

What is your Venetian Harbor home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Venetian Harbor Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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