Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Crescent Lake
Historic streets and a park at the center
5
Homes for sale
$960,000
Median list price
$501
Avg price / sqft
18
Median days on market
Crescent Lake sits just north of downtown St Petersburg, built around the namesake park and lake that anchor the neighborhood's identity. The streets here read as classic old St Pete — a walkable, tree-lined pocket where you're close to the energy of the city without living on top of it. It's the kind of place buyers who want character over cookie-cutter keep circling back to.
Inventory is genuinely tight: right now there are just five active St Petersburg homes for sale in Crescent Lake, with a median list price of $985,000. That price point puts the neighborhood in the upper tier of the surrounding area, well above value-driven pockets like Disston Heights or the flood-conscious waterfront enclaves of Shore Acres. With so few listings, buyers should be ready to move quickly when the right home comes up.
Crescent Lake is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$795,000 – $2.4M price range
2,234 sqft median home
$450/mo median HOA
$1,750/mo median rent
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crescent Lake
$795,000
447 13TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,058 sqft
$910,000$940,000
857 21ST AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft
$960,000$985,000
871 17TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,234 sqft
$1,299,000
1867 5TH STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,550 sqft
$2,400,000$2,425,000
770 21ST AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,388 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crescent Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Crescent Lake market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$974,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Crescent Lake vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crescent Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crescent Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crescent Lake home
≈ $6,842/mo
$960,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$450/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
989
Median age
48
Median income
$120,347
Median home value
$592,427
Beyond the listings
Living in Crescent Lake
Active
Top 3% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 7% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Crescent Lake FAQs
Is Crescent Lake a good place to live?+
Crescent Lake is one of St Petersburg's established neighborhoods, organized around a lake and park just north of downtown. You get walkable, historic streets with quick access to the city center, plus about a 30-minute drive to both Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa. It suits buyers who want character and location over new construction.
Is Crescent Lake expensive?+
Yes, relative to much of St Petersburg. The median list price is currently $985,000, which places it near the top of the local market and well above more budget-friendly areas like Disston Heights. It's a premium neighborhood driven by location and limited supply.
What do homes cost in Crescent Lake?+
With five active listings, the median list price sits at $985,000. Because inventory is so limited, individual home prices can swing based on size, lot and condition, so it's worth watching new listings closely and being ready to act.
How is the market in Crescent Lake right now?+
It's a low-inventory market — just five homes are active at the moment, and with no recorded sales in the last 12 months, there isn't a large sample to average against. Buyers should treat well-priced listings as opportunities that may not last long. Working with an agent who tracks new inventory here is the practical move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Crescent Lake is a traditional neighborhood rather than a managed HOA community, and current data doesn't show a typical HOA fee. Florida property taxes generally track assessed value, so at this price point you'll want to budget accordingly and confirm the specific tax figure on any home you consider.
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