Washington Heights
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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).
| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33704 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 967 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1914–2024 (median 1947) |
| Typical living area | 1,751 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
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.

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.
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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.
Who Washington Heights is best for.
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.
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.
The Washington Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.
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.
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.
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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33704)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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.
- John Hopkins Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- North Shore Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- St. Petersburg High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- John Hopkins Middle · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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