Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Big Bayou
Quiet waterside living in southern St Pete
4
Homes for sale
$474,000
Median list price
$407
Avg price / sqft
29
Median days on market
Big Bayou sits along the calm inlets of southern St Petersburg, a small, established neighborhood where mature tree canopy and low-traffic streets set the tone. It's the kind of pocket that appeals to buyers who want water close by and downtown reachable without living in the middle of it. Neighbors here look toward familiar nearby communities like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point, and the broader stretch of St Petersburg homes for sale puts everything from bungalows to newer builds within easy reach.
Right now the market here is tight: just 4 active listings, with a median list price of $474,000. That scarcity means buyers should be ready to move when the right home comes up, and it's worth watching adjacent areas like Disston Heights and Bayway Isles to widen the search. With so few homes trading in the neighborhood itself, pricing conversations lean heavily on comparable sales across nearby St Pete.
Big Bayou is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$340,000 – $1.6M price range
1,379 sqft median home
$1,775/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Big Bayou
$340,000
2730 EDWARDS AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft
$349,000
2657 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,722 sqft
$1,599,000$1,699,000
2781 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,184 sqft
$599,000$650,000
2500 OAKDALE STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft
Every active listing inside the Big Bayou boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Big Bayou market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$462,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Big Bayou vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Big Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Big Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Big Bayou home
≈ $3,155/mo
$474,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,775/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
464
Median age
42
Median income
$91,641
Median home value
$340,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Big Bayou
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 20% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 22% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Big Bayou FAQs
Is Big Bayou a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood in southern St Petersburg, well suited to buyers who want a settled residential feel with water nearby. It's zoned to Lakewood Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Lakewood High School, and it sits close to communities like Shore Acres and Coquina Key. Commutes are reasonable too, with Tampa International Airport about 31 minutes away.
Is Big Bayou expensive?+
The current median list price in Big Bayou is $474,000, which places it in the mid-range for St Petersburg. With only 4 active listings, pricing can move with limited supply, so it helps to compare against nearby areas like Greater Pinellas Point. Working from comparable sales across southern St Pete gives the clearest read on value.
What do homes cost in Big Bayou?+
Today the median list price is $474,000 across the 4 active listings. Because inventory is so thin and no homes have recorded a sale in the neighborhood over the past 12 months, per-square-foot and sold figures aren't reliable here. A good agent will lean on recent sales in adjacent neighborhoods to price accurately.
How is the market in Big Bayou?+
It's a low-inventory market with just 4 homes actively listed and no recorded sales in the last 12 months, so it moves on a home-by-home basis rather than clear trends. Buyers should be ready to act quickly when a listing appears and keep an eye on nearby Disston Heights for more options. Patience and good comparable data are your best tools here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures specific to Big Bayou's active listings, which is common in a neighborhood with so few homes on the market. Costs can vary property to property, so it's worth confirming each home's individual HOA status and tax bill during your search. Comparing against similar homes in Bayway Isles and the wider area can also set expectations.
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