Washington Heights
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Community in St Petersburg · Pinellas County · ZIP 33704
967 homesBuilt 1914–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 38 closed sales in Washington Heights in St Petersburg, FL since 2005, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $270,000 to $950,000 (median $458,000), on homes of 930 to 3,020 sq ft. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,000, 43 median days on market, with 1,068 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,880 ($8,070 with the full homestead exemption).

Washington Heights key facts
LocationSt Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33704
Homes in the community967 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1914–2024 (median 1947)
Typical living area1,751 sq ft (median)
Owner-occupied (homestead) share73%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Washington Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/washington-heights, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Washington Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Washington Heights
714 of 983 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Washington Heights
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
967
Homes in the community
plus 16 vacant residential lots · 983 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
84
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $800K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1914
Community established
homes built 1914-2024, median 1947 (FL DOR 2025)
0.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 967 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Washington Heights is an older St Petersburg community — homes here date back as far as 1914, with the middle of the stock built around 1947. That age is the story. Price is driven far more by condition, renovation history, and lot than by any consistent floor plan. Two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on whether the systems, roof, and interior have been brought current.

With roughly 967 homes and just over 70% claiming a homestead exemption, this is a mostly owner-held, primary-residence market rather than an investor churn. That tends to keep turnover measured. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits and expect a wide spread in asking prices; sellers should know that a well-updated home stands out sharply against the untouched ones.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Washington HeightsHomes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL 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.

1525 29TH AVENUE
$700K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,187 sqft
1525 29TH AVENUE
Listed by AROUND THE BAY REALTY
1626 29TH AVENUE
$399K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,302 sqft
1626 29TH AVENUE
Listed by FOREVER FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
2828 13TH STREET
$1.60M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,161 sqft
2828 13TH STREET
Listed by PARK PROPERTY GROUP
2905 13TH STREET
$2M · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,192 sqft
2905 13TH STREET
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY
3110 15TH STREET
$595K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft
3110 15TH STREET
Listed by THE TENPENNY COLLECTION
1747 26TH AVENUE
$525K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,617 sqft
1747 26TH AVENUE
Listed by JT REALTY & ASSOCIATES

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Washington Heights is an established, largely owner-occupied St Petersburg neighborhood with a deep age range in its housing stock, where the median home lands near 1,750 square feet and value hinges on condition rather than uniform build.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 51 homes in Washington Heights that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1920 and 2026 (median 1951), with a median living area of about 1,425 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 98% 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.

County records show 84 qualified sales in Washington Heights across 2024–2025 (47 in 2024, 37 in 2025), median $800,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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 seeking an established St Petersburg neighborhood who will budget realistically for an older home
  • Owner-occupants planning to hold and improve over time rather than flip quickly
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can look past dated finishes and price the work correctly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need turnkey, newer construction with no deferred maintenance
  • Shoppers expecting a narrow, predictable price range across the community
  • Investors looking for high turnover and quick resale velocity

The market around Washington Heights

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

In ZIP 33704, 117 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of St Petersburg.

Across Pinellas County, 6,539 homes are active and 1,627 pending (20% under contract).

In ZIP 33704 (St Petersburg), 458 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $737K ($435/sq ft), up 15.7% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 50 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33704 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Washington Heights, St Petersburg

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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-09-20)

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.

If we were buying in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established St Petersburg address and are comfortable evaluating older homes case by case.
Biggest Risk
Older median build means condition risk — systems, roof, and updates vary widely home to home.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home near the ~1,751 sqft median, priced honestly against untouched comps.
Avoid If
You want uniform, move-in-new construction or a predictable price band across the neighborhood.

An older stock where condition writes the price

The build range runs from 1914 to 2024, which means you will find genuine early-century homes, mid-century construction, and the occasional new infill on the same map. The median year built of 1947 tells you most of the inventory is decades old, so the practical questions are about bones: foundation, wiring, plumbing, roof age, and whether prior owners renovated thoughtfully or deferred.

At a median of about 1,751 living square feet, these are moderately sized homes, not sprawling ones. The high homestead share suggests owners who hold and, in many cases, improve over time. For a buyer, that argues for a careful inspection and a clear read on what updating a given house will cost; for a seller, it argues for documenting every upgrade you've made, because that documentation is what separates your home from the untouched comps.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Washington Heights. 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 where age and condition — not a tidy price band — decide value, comps have to be read individually rather than averaged. We walk the specific systems, weigh renovation history against original stock, and price to where a home actually sits in that spread instead of to a neighborhood headline number.

Washington Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established St Petersburg address and are comfortable evaluating older homes case by case.
Biggest advantageA deep age range and mostly owner-held stock, with real variety in condition and character.
Biggest riskOlder median build means condition risk — systems, roof, and updates vary widely home to home.
Sweet spotA well-updated home near the ~1,751 sqft median, priced honestly against untouched comps.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, move-in-new construction or a predictable price band across the neighborhood.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Washington Heights homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Washington Heights.
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 Washington Heights sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Washington Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 967 homes plus 16 vacant residential lots in Washington Heights (public records).
What share of Washington Heights is owner-occupied?
73% of Washington Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Washington Heights built?
Homes in Washington Heights were built between 1914 and 2024, with a median year built of 1947 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Washington Heights?
The best agent for Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.
How do I find a top St Petersburg real estate agent who knows Washington Heights?
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 Washington Heights and the wider St Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Washington Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Washington Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Washington Heights, and what county is it in?
Washington Heights is in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL, ZIP 33704. The community's center is about 2 miles northwest of the center of St Petersburg (straight-line).
Buyers seeking an established St Petersburg neighborhood who will budget realistically for an older homeExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to hold and improve over time rather than flip quicklyExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can look past dated finishes and price the work correctlyExcellent fit
Buyers who need turnkey, newer construction with no deferred maintenanceProbably not
Shoppers expecting a narrow, predictable price range across the communityProbably not
Investors looking for high turnover and quick resale velocityProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33704))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (38 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Washington Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33704; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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Thinking of selling in Washington Heights? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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