Westwood Hills
Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Westwood Hills in St Petersburg, FL since 2014, the most recent in September 2025. Across St Petersburg as a whole, 3,867 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $437,500, 43 median days on market, with 2,247 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,480 ($7,670 with the full homestead exemption).
Westwood Hills is an older Pinellas neighborhood where the housing stock tells the story more than any single price point. With a median year built around 1946 and a full range stretching from 1918 up through homes completed as recently as 2024, you are shopping two different products under one name: original-construction bungalows and cottages, and newer or heavily rebuilt homes on the same streets. That spread is what drives condition-based pricing swings buyer to buyer, block to block.
The homestead share here sits at roughly three out of four homes, which points to a base of longer-term owner occupancy rather than a market dominated by investor turnover or short-term rentals. For a buyer, that generally means fewer homes cycling onto the market at once and more negotiation tied to the individual property's age and updates than to broad neighborhood momentum.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Westwood HillsHomes 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Westwood Hills is a 282-home pocket of St Petersburg where early-to-mid-20th-century construction sits alongside newer builds, with a typical home running close to 1,729 square feet.
County records show 25 qualified sales in Westwood Hills across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $820,000 — 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 Westwood Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established St Petersburg location and are comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and update history on its own merits
- Buyers looking for a smaller-footprint home near the community's typical 1,729 square foot size without a formal HOA structure
- Buyers open to renovation-era homes who plan to budget for age-appropriate updates rather than expecting new construction throughout
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single consistent build era or matching architecture across the whole neighborhood
- Buyers who require community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or recreational facilities as part of the purchase
- Buyers seeking a fully turnkey newer home with no pre-1950s stock nearby, since the older housing here sits interspersed rather than separated
The market around Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33704, 135 homes are on the market and 27% 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 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 Westwood Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Westwood Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Westwood Hills 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 Westwood Hills.
Reading the age gap
The single most useful number in this community is the year-built range, not just the median. A neighborhood built out between 1918 and 2024 means original systems, roofs, and foundations on one end and full modern construction on the other, often within a short walk of each other. Buyers need to treat every listing here as its own case: a 1946-era home that has been substantially updated will price and inspect very differently from one that has not, even at similar square footage.
There is no HOA or community amenity package tied to these listings as of this snapshot, so the value proposition is the lot, the house, and the location within St Petersburg, not shared recreational infrastructure. That keeps carrying costs simpler but also means buyers should not expect the kind of packaged amenities more common in newer planned developments.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Westwood Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood spanning more than a century of construction, the difference between a fair deal and an overpay usually comes down to knowing which era and which renovations you are actually buying. We walk each listing against its build year and condition rather than pricing off the neighborhood median alone, and we help sellers position an older or updated home correctly for the buyer pool it actually fits.
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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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (6 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.
Recent Developments in Westwood Hills
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Westwood Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg
The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The site is less than a mile north of Westwood Hills.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 10 miles southeast of Westwood Hills.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
St. Pete advances housing plan for nine vacant city lots
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance to place a measure on the November 3 ballot that would remove nine vacant city lots in Methodist Town from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map. The change would allow up to 41 units of affordable or workforce housing, with four lots planned for single family homes and five larger parcels for multifamily housing. The lots have held park designations since 1984 but have remained vacant.
What it may mean for the marketAdvances a plan to convert nine vacant city lots into new single family and multifamily housing, adding to local housing inventory. Placing the parcels on the ballot could open long dormant land for residential construction. The site is less than a mile north of Westwood Hills.
Source: St Pete Catalyst - July 2026Infrastructure
St. Pete approves temporary downtown dock for Tampa Bay ferry
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a temporary ferry dock on Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy in downtown St. Petersburg under a three-year contract costing about 324,200 dollars. Hubbard's Marina will operate cross bay service between downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Convention Center, with two vessels running year round. Service is expected to begin in October or November.
What it may mean for the marketEstablishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The site is about 1 mile northeast of Westwood Hills.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - July 2026Development
Blake-Related team selected to redevelop 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg selected a bid led by Blake Investment Partners, with the Related Group as co-developer, to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District at the Tropicana Field site. The roughly 8.1 billion dollar mixed use plan calls for more than 3,600 income-restricted residential units, a 13-acre central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space over an estimated 20-year buildout. The developers plan to purchase about 58 acres while the city retains roughly one third.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large mixed use district with thousands of new residential units, a central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space to the downtown St. Petersburg market. Redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site reshapes the surrounding property landscape and expands housing supply. The site is less than a mile west of Westwood Hills.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Westwood Hills. 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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Common questions about Westwood Hills
Where is Westwood Hills?
Westwood Hills is a community in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 33704.
Are there homes for sale in Westwood Hills right now?
No active listings inside Westwood Hills at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Westwood Hills have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Westwood Hills 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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Westwood Hills Market Scorecard
Westwood Hills is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33704 ZIP is $740,768, about 44.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.