Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Old Southeast
Historic charm minutes from downtown St Pete
9
Homes for sale
$550,000
Median list price
$455
Avg price / sqft
25
Median days on market
Old Southeast is one of St Petersburg's older residential pockets, sitting close enough to downtown that the waterfront and dining district feel like an extension of the neighborhood. It's a walkable, tree-lined community with the kind of character buyers hunting through St Petersburg homes for sale often come looking for, and it's flanked by well-known neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Coquina Key. Getting across the bay is easy too, with Tampa International Airport about 31 minutes away and Downtown Tampa roughly 33.
For buyers today, inventory here is tight — there are just 9 active listings on the market, with a median list price of $550,000. That's a small, competitive pool, so if you're serious about landing in Old Southeast it pays to move quickly and know the comps in nearby areas like Greater Pinellas Point and Disston Heights to gauge value. With so few homes trading, working with an agent who tracks this micro-market closely makes a real difference.
Old Southeast is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$11,500 – $3.9M price range
2,153 sqft median home
$256/mo median HOA
$1,395/mo median rent
36 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Old Southeast
$11,500
0 NE BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT 95SS, ST PETERSBURG
$3,900,000
1803 BEACH DRIVE SE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,790 sqft
$12,000
0 BEACH DRIVE SE UNIT 151SS, ST PETERSBURG
$1,050,000
293 18TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,579 sqft
$1,199,900
236 15TH AVENUE SE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,153 sqft
$550,000
330 20TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,093 sqft
$765,000$775,000
2104 4TH STREET S UNIT 3, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
$445,000$449,000
2005 3RD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft
$475,000
1846 3RD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft
Every active listing inside the Old Southeast boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Old Southeast market
36
Sold, last 12 months
$713,750
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Old Southeast vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 28.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Old Southeast boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Old Southeast is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Old Southeast home
≈ $4,035/mo
$550,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$256/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,395/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,372
Median age
51
Median income
$96,043
Median home value
$399,708
Beyond the listings
Living in Old Southeast
Food & Drink
Top 16% 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.
Beliefs
Top 19% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
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.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Lifestyles
Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Old Southeast FAQs
Is Old Southeast a good place to live?+
It's an established residential neighborhood close to downtown St Petersburg, which gives you walkable access to the waterfront and dining while keeping a quieter, community feel. Nearby areas like Shore Acres round out the wider Old Southeast side of the city. With just 9 homes on the market, it draws buyers who want character and location over a large selection.
Is Old Southeast expensive?+
The median list price is currently $550,000, which places it firmly in St Petersburg's mid-to-upper range for close-in neighborhoods. Because there are only 9 active listings, prices can move on limited supply, so it helps to compare against nearby Greater Pinellas Point for context.
What do homes cost in Old Southeast?+
Right now the median list price sits at $550,000 across the 9 active listings. Detailed price-per-square-foot and sold data aren't available for this small pocket, so comparing similar homes in neighboring communities like Disston Heights is the best way to pin down fair value.
How is the market in Old Southeast right now?+
Inventory is very thin, with only 9 homes currently active and no recorded sales in the past 12 months for this specific neighborhood. That means it's a low-turnover, competitive market where the right listing can go quickly, so being ready to act matters more than waiting for options to pile up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
As an older, non-association neighborhood, Old Southeast doesn't show recorded HOA fees, and specific median tax figures aren't available for this small area. Florida property taxes are generally assessed at the county level in Pinellas, so budget based on each home's assessed value and confirm the exact figures during your search.
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