Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Fruitland Heights
Central St Pete living without the premium price
4
Homes for sale
$280,000
Median list price
$188
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Fruitland Heights sits in the heart of St Petersburg, close enough to the city's energy but with the everyday quiet of a working residential neighborhood. Homes here run modestly sized — a median of about 1,428 square feet — and the streets feel established rather than showy, which is exactly the appeal for buyers who want to be near everything without paying peninsula-tip prices. It's an easy jumping-off point to the rest of St Petersburg and neighboring communities like Disston Heights and Greater Pinellas Point.
For buyers, the market is small and worth watching closely: just 4 active listings right now, with a median list price of $285,000 spanning $179,999 to $380,000. Homes are moving at a median of about 34 days, and over the past year sellers have collected roughly 92% of asking on 7 closed sales — a sign that pricing matters and there's room to negotiate. Compared to waterfront enclaves like Bayway Isles or Shore Acres, this is one of the more accessible ways into the St Pete market.
Fruitland Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,999 – $380K price range
1,428 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fruitland Heights
$315,000$325,000
1511 19TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft
$245,000$258,000
1847 19TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft
$380,000
1900 16TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,826 sqft
$179,999$199,999
1909 19TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Fruitland Heights market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$225,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Fruitland Heights vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fruitland Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fruitland Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fruitland Heights home
≈ $1,984/mo
$280,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
303
Median age
42
Median home value
$144,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Fruitland Heights
Beliefs
Top 1% 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.
Beliefs
Top 2% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.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
Top 7% 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 9% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
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Straight answers
Fruitland Heights FAQs
Is Fruitland Heights a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want to be central in St Petersburg without paying waterfront prices, with modestly sized homes and quick access to the wider city. Assigned schools include Melrose Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Gibbs High. If you want more space or water access, neighboring areas like Greater Pinellas Point are worth a look.
Is Fruitland Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable parts of St Petersburg, with a median list price of $285,000 and listings ranging from $179,999 to $380,000. At an average of $189 per square foot, it's well below the premium you'd pay in coastal enclaves. That makes it a practical entry point into the St Pete market.
What do homes cost in Fruitland Heights?+
Active listings currently carry a median price of $285,000, while homes sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $225,000. The typical home is around 1,428 square feet at roughly $189 per square foot, and you'll find options from the high $170,000s up to about $380,000.
How is the market in Fruitland Heights?+
It's a small, steady market — just 4 active listings right now, with 7 homes sold in the past year. Properties take a median of about 34 days to sell, and sellers are getting roughly 92% of asking price, which tells buyers there's genuine room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence in this neighborhood, so you're not looking at monthly association dues here. Median property taxes run about $3,592 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is around $2,750 per month.
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