Waterway Estates
Homes for Sale in St Petersburg, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Waterway Estates Sec in St Petersburg, FL since 2004, the most recent in November 2024. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 5,233 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $420,000, 42 median days on market, with 2,263 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,140 ($7,330 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and lot far more than by any single vintage. With a housing stock whose median year built lands in 1964 and a build range spanning more than a century, two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on whether the systems and finishes have been updated. The median living area sits near 1,698 square feet, so this is a market of modest, workable footprints rather than sprawling floor plans.
For sellers, that spread rewards honest prep: a genuinely updated home stands apart, while a dated one gets priced accordingly. For buyers, the takeaway is to underwrite the house, not the address — budget for the difference between cosmetic and mechanical work before you fall for the block. A homestead share above three-quarters points to a stock held by long-term owners rather than churned by investors, which tends to keep turnover measured.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterway Estates 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
Waterway Estates Sec is a roughly 1,127-home pocket in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, where the housing is older on average and compact in size. The story here is variation within an established fabric, not new-construction uniformity.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 161 homes in Waterway Estates that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1953 and 1991 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 1,755 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% 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 66 qualified sales in Waterway Estates across 2024–2025 (39 in 2024, 27 in 2025), median $580,000 — 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 Waterway Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established St Petersburg location and will budget for updates over time
- Owner-occupants planning to homestead and hold rather than flip
- Renovation-minded buyers who can price in the gap between cosmetic and mechanical work
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or recent-vintage systems
- Anyone needing a large floor plan well above the ~1,698 sq ft median
- Buyers who want a fully turnkey home with no inspection surprises to underwrite
The market around Waterway Estates
Waterway Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33703, 271 homes are on the market and 29% 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 33703 (St Petersburg), 325 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $465K ($343/sq ft), up 7.1% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 141 active and 34 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33703 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterway Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Waterway Estates by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Waterway Estates subdivision: 16 homes on record; built 1958–1980; typical size about 1,855 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | $575,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | $380,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | $410,000 |
| 2010 | 5 | $254,238 |
| 2023 | 1 | $960,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $2,400,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $2,400,000 on 2024-11-25.
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 Waterway Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterway Estates 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 Waterway Estates.
An established stock with a wide condition spread
The build range runs from the early 1910s to 2024, but the median year built of 1964 tells you most of the inventory is mid-century or older. That means charm and solid bones in many cases, and also the maintenance realities that come with age — roofs, plumbing, electrical, and windows all deserve scrutiny during due diligence.
Median living area near 1,698 square feet keeps this firmly in the compact-to-mid-size range. Expect meaningful price variation between renovated and original homes of similar size; the number that moves value most is the quality of the last update, not the square footage on the tax card.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterway Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied by condition, the median tells you little about the specific house in front of you. We help buyers separate cosmetic from structural, and we help sellers position an updated home so it does not get lumped in with dated comps. That local read on where a given property actually sits within the spread is where our work pays off.
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| Location | St Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33703 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 879 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1910–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,716 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Waterway Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterway-estates-sec, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Waterway Estates Sec, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33703)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (15 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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