Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Columbia Heights
A close-in St Pete pocket with room to grow
Columbia Heights sits in the heart of St Petersburg, a compact neighborhood where you're minutes from downtown, the interstate, and the everyday errands that make city living easy. It's the kind of central location that keeps you close to everything without the price tag of the water-facing enclaves nearby, and it draws buyers who want a foothold in one of Florida's most walkable cities. If you're weighing options across St Petersburg homes for sale, this is a spot worth knowing.
The market here is small and quiet — there are no active listings on the MLS right now, and only three homes changed hands in the past year at a median sold price of $182,500. That scarcity means when something comes up, it moves, so buyers should be ready. For comparison, it's useful to watch neighboring areas like Disston Heights and Greater Pinellas Point to gauge value across this part of the city.
Columbia Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Columbia Heights
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Columbia Heights boundary
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The Columbia Heights market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$182,500
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Columbia Heights vs St Petersburg
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Columbia Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Columbia Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
285
Median age
32
Median income
$56,161
Beyond the listings
Living in Columbia Heights
Culture
Top 11% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Emotional
Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Emotional
Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Columbia Heights FAQs
Is Columbia Heights a good place to live?+
It's a central St Petersburg neighborhood that puts you close to downtown and the rest of the city without a waterfront price tag. Homes here typically feed into Campbell Park Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Gibbs High School, and you're a short hop from established communities like Shore Acres. It suits buyers who value location and accessibility over resort-style amenities.
Is Columbia Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in St Petersburg, with a median sold price of $182,500 over the past year. That's well below what you'd pay in water-facing neighborhoods, making it a realistic entry point for the area.
What do homes cost in Columbia Heights?+
The most recent data shows a median sold price of $182,500 based on three sales in the past 12 months. There are no active listings right now, so pricing on the next available home will depend heavily on its condition and exact location.
How is the market in Columbia Heights?+
It's a small, low-inventory market — zero active listings today and just three homes sold over the past year. Sellers received about 92% of their asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate, but you'll need to move quickly when a home does hit the market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and property tax figures aren't currently reported for this neighborhood, which is common for pockets of older, non-association single-family homes. For a specific property, we can pull the exact tax assessment and confirm whether any HOA applies before you make an offer.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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