Saint Petersburg FL Real Estate
St. Petersburg's Waterfront Landmark The Pier
Saint Petersburg FL real estate is some of the best investment property available in the state. Centered in and around Saint Petersburg, a city located just minutes from beautiful Gulf of Mexico Beaches on the shores of scenic Tampa Bay, property values in Saint Petersburg have gone up tremendously in the last several years and—as many people will tell you—have a very bright future ahead for them as well.
Saint Petersburg FL real estate has beautiful beach communities—such as Saint Petersburg Beach, Gulfport, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and Indian Rocks Beach—this coastal city is a constant attraction for visitors and new residents from around the world. With an acclaimed interstate system, you can get nearly anywhere in the entire Tampa Bay area in under an hour and reach all the Orlando attractions in about 90 minutes.
St. Pete - a cultural Mecca that includes the Salvatore Dali Museum
Enjoy the renowned Saint Petersburg downtown with it’s many entertainment, educational cultural and fine dining venues. Attend games at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg or at Raymond James Stadium and the St. Petersburg Times Forum in Tampa , visit one of the many museums, such as the Salvadore Dali Museum, or PGA golf courses, or take a stroll through the famed waterfront parks. Gather with friends for annual events such as the Festival of Sates, First Night ,the Mainsail Art Show, Rib Fest, Jazz Fest and performances at the Mahaffey Theater by the Florida Orchestra.
Needless to say, in this thriving port city many say Saint Petersburg FL real estate is highly valued. But prices are still cooling. In June of 2008 the median single-family home sale price in Saint Petersburg was $204,191, a decrease of 20% over the same period in 2007 and 8% since January 2008. And more people are taking advantage of the low prices. There were 201 single-family home sales, the highest priced single-family home sold for $1,050,000, the lowest priced home sold for $21,000.
In this evolving market, there are some very nice real estate deals to be had in this great costal city, but you need a local market expert to help you. Steve Baal is an experienced real estate professional who has had more than 25 years of home buying and selling experience in the Saint Petersburg FL real estate market. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Saint Petersburg FL real estate market, contact Steve directly at 727.430.2275
