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It's a small, practical central-Pinellas community with easy access to St. Petersburg and the coast. Homes are modestly sized and reasonably priced, which draws a mix of first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. With 242 sales in the past year, there's steady, ongoing demand here.

Not by Pinellas standards — the median list price is $209,000, with active listings ranging from $49,500 up to $819,000. At an average of $189 per square foot, it's one of the more attainable pockets in the area. You can see current pricing on Kenneth City homes for sale.

The typical home lists around $209,000 and sold prices over the past year came in at a median of $230,000. Most houses run about 1,135 square feet, so you're buying a right-sized home rather than a sprawling one. There's a wide spread, from starter condos near $49,500 to larger properties reaching into the $800,000s.

It favors buyers who do their homework. Homes sit a median of 59 days and sellers are accepting about 95% of asking, so there's genuine negotiating room. With 101 active listings against 242 sales last year, inventory is healthy without being oversupplied — check the live map for what's available now.

Median property tax runs about $2,468 per year, which is manageable for the price point. HOA fees show a median of $722 per month, though that reflects condo and attached-home communities more than single-family houses — always confirm the specific fee on any property you're considering.