Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Disston Heights
Central St Pete living with midcentury bones
63
Homes for sale
$395,000
Median list price
$261
Avg price / sqft
30
Median days on market
Disston Heights sits in the middle of St Petersburg, an established grid of postwar single-family homes with the kind of central location that keeps you close to everything without paying a waterfront premium. It's a practical, lived-in part of the city, assigned to St Petersburg homes for sale staples like St. Petersburg High School, Tyrone Middle School, and Northwest Elementary School. Buyers who want more house and yard for their money — while staying a short drive from the beaches, downtown, and the bay-side neighborhoods — tend to find their footing here.
Right now there are 69 active listings with a median list price of $399,500, which puts Disston Heights well under the prices you'll see in nearby waterfront enclaves like Bayway Isles or Shore Acres. This is a landlocked, non-waterfront neighborhood, so what you're buying is location and value rather than a boat dock. If you're comparing across St Pete, it's worth weighing Disston Heights against pricier options like Coquina Key before you decide.
Disston Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$59,900 – $1.1M price range
1,277 sqft median home
$561/mo median HOA
$2,000/mo median rent
336 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Disston Heights
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$365,000
3242 KINGSTON STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 914 sqft
$499,995
4828 22ND AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft
$475,000
5015 20TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,511 sqft
$424,900
3753 15TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 sqft
$399,000
5050 29TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft
$399,000
4319 15TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft
$389,000
5630 13TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft
$369,900
3780 51ST STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft
$349,900
5045 38TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,195 sqft
$349,000
5220 11TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,277 sqft
$306,000
3719 39TH STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
$150,000
4455 38TH TERRACE N UNIT B12, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft
Every active listing inside the Disston Heights boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Disston Heights market
336
Sold, last 12 months
$378,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Disston Heights vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Disston Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Disston Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Disston Heights home
≈ $3,078/mo
$395,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$561/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
20,983
Median age
46
Median income
$80,773
Median home value
$275,163
Beyond the listings
Living in Disston Heights
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
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.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Food & Drink
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.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Disston Heights FAQs
Is Disston Heights a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a central, established St Petersburg neighborhood with single-family homes and quick access across the city. You're assigned to St. Petersburg High School, Tyrone Middle School, and Northwest Elementary School, and you're a short drive from downtown, the beaches, and bay-side areas like Greater Pinellas Point. It trades waterfront views for location and value.
Is Disston Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of St Pete's more approachable neighborhoods, with a median list price of $399,500. That's well below the waterfront communities elsewhere in the city, and none of the current 69 listings cross the $1M mark. You're paying for a central location and solid single-family homes rather than a premium view.
What do homes cost in Disston Heights?+
The median list price is currently $399,500 across 69 active listings. The inventory is primarily established single-family homes rather than condos or new construction, so most of what you'll tour falls in that mid-market range. It's a strong spot to stretch a St Petersburg budget.
How is the market in Disston Heights?+
There are 69 homes actively listed right now, which gives buyers real choice in a neighborhood this size. The median list price sits at $399,500, and inventory is steady rather than frantic. If you're serious, it's worth touring several to gauge condition and pricing before you offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Disston Heights is a traditional single-family neighborhood without the mandatory HOA structure you'd find in a gated or waterfront community, so recurring association dues generally aren't a factor here. Property taxes are set by Pinellas County and vary by assessed value, so confirm the current figure on any specific home. Budget for standard Florida homeowners and flood-zone considerations as part of your due diligence.
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