5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33709
Active21 days on marketListed Jul 28, 2026MLS #TB8532432
About this home
5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11
WOW .... Don't miss out ...1st FLOOR ... GROUND FLOOR ... Immaculately Maintained 1-Bed 1-Bath in Popular Paradise Shores a popular 55+ Community...! You won't believe your eyes. From the moment you open the front door.... you know you are Home...! Inviting spacious living and dining areas with woodlike floors, perfect for entertaining all of your guests and beautifully decorated. The galley kitchen offers plenty of cabinets and a large pantry and tile floors... just perfect for any Chef. And an extra bonus .... A cozy Floridaroom or Familyroom or Den or Office. Spacious bathroom offers tub and shower combination shower and tile floors. Beautiful wood-like flooring, tile floors, and some updating are just a few of the wonderful features of this Condo. The Condo can be purchased furnished or without furniture. Your covered carport is right outside your back door .... perfect for bringing your groceries home. The monthly HOA fee includes Internet, WiFi, Cable TV, Gas for cooking, heat and hot water, reserves, building insurance, grounds maintenance, recreational facilities, roof, trash, sewer and water. Paradise Shores is known for it's many amenities and superb location. The Community Center offers a library, a heated swimming pool, shuffle board and a bocce court. Sorry, unfortunately no pets, only registered service animals. Minutes to the Beaches, Downtown St. Petersburg with the new Pier, and easy commute to Tampa International Airport. And for convenience....a Publix Grocery Store is just across the street. Minutes to additional shopping and the Tyrone Mall. Easy commute to the Tampa Airport. Whether this is your fulltime Home or your second vacation Home.... this unbelievable condo is Home! Welcome HOME...! Don't wait....Call today for your personal viewing.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
745
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1972
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$170 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$170/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs PARADISE SHORES
$2 vs $104
Days on market
21 vs 58 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 18 homes for sale in PARADISE SHORES
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Paradise Shores
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Paradise Shores — neighborhood snapshot
Population
352
Median age
63
Median income
$52,552
Median home value
$131,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
12%
For the school run
Pinellas County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The St Petersburg market
$380K → $402K
St Petersburg median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
10 of 18
PARADISE SHORES have cut their price
Median sold price, St Petersburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the ST PETERSBURG 33709 median. See the full St Petersburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$92,000
5257 81ST LANE N UNIT 2 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 745 sqft · $123/sqft · 12 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$105,000
5257 81ST LANE N UNIT 2 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 745 sqft · $141/sqft · 7 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$110,000
5297 81ST LANE N UNIT 4 · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · $109/sqft · 56 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $170/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in St Petersburg?+
At $1,395, this home is listed about 100% below the St Petersburg median of $435,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5217 81ST STREET N UNIT 11?+
Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary (elementary), Azalea Middle School (middle), Dixie M. Hollins High School (high) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of HOME SWEET HOME REAL ESTATE · Kathy Ruff. MLS #TB8532432.
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