Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Childs Park
Central St Pete living with room to grow
44
Homes for sale
$312,000
Median list price
$276
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Childs Park sits in the heart of St Petersburg, a working neighborhood of established single-family blocks that put you within easy reach of downtown and the beaches without downtown prices. It's the kind of central Pinellas location where you can be at Disston Heights or the waterfront pockets of Shore Acres in a short drive, and Tampa itself is about 34 minutes out via TPA.
For buyers, the appeal here is value: the median list price sits at $315,000, well below much of the St Pete map, across 47 active listings right now. If you're comparing against pricier corners like Bayway Isles, Childs Park is where your dollar stretches further while keeping you close to everything. Browse the wider pool of St Petersburg homes for sale to see how the numbers line up.
Childs Park is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,000 – $1.3M price range
1,227 sqft median home
$1,923/mo median rent
113 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Childs Park
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$550,000
1421 35TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,015 sqft
$449,900
1700 SCRANTON STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,562 sqft
$299,000
1726 NEWARK STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sqft
$250,000
2101 43RD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 753 sqft
$410,000
4800 16TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft
$250,000
4678 13TH AVE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,258 sqft
$425,000
1405 40TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft
$309,000
4628 15TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 935 sqft
$349,900$360,000
4420 6TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$290,000$300,000
1635 40TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,135 sqft
$339,900$349,900
2001 45TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft
$1,250,000
3516 21ST AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,345 sqft
Every active listing inside the Childs Park boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Childs Park market
113
Sold, last 12 months
$265,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Childs Park vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Childs Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Childs Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Childs Park home
≈ $2,135/mo
$312,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,923/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
6,497
Median age
38
Median income
$42,874
Median home value
$170,059
Beyond the listings
Living in Childs Park
Relationships
Top 11% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 17% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 22% 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.
Attitudes
Top 22% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Beliefs
Top 23% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Childs Park FAQs
Is Childs Park a good place to live?+
It's a central St Petersburg neighborhood of established single-family homes with quick access to downtown, the beaches, and Tampa via TPA in about 34 minutes. If you want to be close to everything in Pinellas without paying waterfront prices, it's a practical choice. Compare it with nearby Greater Pinellas Point to find the fit that suits you.
Is Childs Park expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable central St Pete neighborhoods, with a median list price of $315,000 across 47 active listings. That's noticeably below many of the waterfront and gated communities elsewhere in the city.
What do homes cost in Childs Park?+
The current median list price is $315,000, and there are 47 homes actively on the market to choose from. The inventory here is primarily established single-family houses rather than new construction or luxury product.
How is the market in Childs Park right now?+
There are 47 active listings on the market today at a median list price of $315,000, which gives buyers a genuine selection to work with. Because it's an affordable central location, well-priced homes tend to draw steady interest, so it pays to move decisively when the right one appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Childs Park is a neighborhood of standalone single-family homes, and there are no gated or HOA-governed communities in the active listings, so monthly association dues generally aren't a factor. Property taxes are assessed by Pinellas County based on the home's assessed value, so budget for those as part of your carrying costs.
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