Disston Heights is a large residential neighborhood in St. Petersburg that provides residents with a quiet lifestyle in a tight-knit community. Neighborhood events include semi-annual “porch parties” and potlucks within the community, allowing residents of Disston Heights many ways to stay connected. The area attracts many medical professionals with the proximity to HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. Commuters appreciate the several bus stops set up around the area, which helps them get to and from work. Other large employers include Raymond King Financial and Tampa Bay sports teams, according to Brooke Hefte, a Realtor with REMAX Metro, who has lived in the St. Petersburg area since she was a child. “I’ve been here since I was a kid and stayed because there's just so much to do,” says Hefte. “The tourism industry is also a big employer.” St. Pete Beach is just 6 miles away, which is a big draw for both lifelong residents and short-term tourists. “It’s a popular area with a lot of recreation and great weather,” says Hefte.
Just 15mins away from Disston Heights is the beautiful beaches.
Disston Heights allows you to step foot into Downtown Saint Petersburg in just a 12min Drive.
All over Disston Heights you will find public bus stations to get you around Saint Petersburg.
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Fishing and birdwatching at Sirmons Lake
Several small lakes, ponds and parks add to the laid-back feel of Disston Heights. Sirmons Lake Park is a serene spot that offers fishing, a jogging space and birdwatching. Other slices of nature include Leslee Lake Park, a natural setting surrounded by single-family homes. The neighborhood’s recreational activity is concentrated at Gladden Park, a large complex that is home to a baseball field, basketball and shuffleboard courts and an outdoor fitness zone. The Gladden Park Recreation Center offers before and after-school programs and classes for all ages covering topics from ballet and karate to ballroom dancing and gardening. In the summer, St. Pete Beach is where people go for sun-tanning and surfing.
Gladden Park recreation center in Disston Heights host kids in after school programs.
Let the kids run off some steam on the playground in Gladden Park recreation center.
Disston Heights Neighborhood Sirmons Lake Park is one of the Bigger Lakes in the Neighborhood.
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What to do in Disston Heights
While Disston Heights is not as art-focused as many of St. Petersburg’s newer neighborhoods, it is home to the Kerouac House. The residence at 5169 10th Ave. is where Jack Kerouac, the famed Beat Generation writer and “On the Road” author lived from 1967 until he died in 1969. Though not technically a museum because of its location in a residential neighborhood, the house remains a gathering space for community activities such as poetry readings, lectures and seminars with a mission to enrich St. Petersburg’s culture. Tours, private events and even overnight stays are also available.
Downtown St. Petersburg is a very popular area, where people shop at Sundial, a 3-story shopping mall, and watch Tampa Rays baseball games at Tropicana Field. Art enthusiasts can visit the many museums in the area, such as The Dali, an art gallery dedicated to the well-known artist, Salvador Dali.
When in Disston Heights set up an event in the famous Kerouac House.
Enjoy a Tampa bay rays baseball game at the famous tropicana field.
Enjoy the views of the amazing Dali Museum from the grassy lawn next door.
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Ranch-style homes with large yards
The landscaped streets of Disston Heights feature an array of single-story ranch-style homes with expansive front yards ranging from $350,000 to $570,000, as well as bungalows that range from $500,000 to $640,000. The neighborhood sits on the Disston Ridge, making it the highest-elevated section of St. Petersburg. Unlike much of the city and Pinellas County, it occupies no-flood and no-evacuation zones. The highest point in St. Petersburg, at 61 feet above sea level, is at the corner of 38th Avenue and 49th Street on the neighborhood’s northern edge.
Most homes around Disston Heights are ranch-style homes.
Bungalow homes are starting to get some renovations around Disston Heights.
Disston Heights doesn't have many new builds however, you will find the occasional ones.
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Commuting by car, bike, or foot
Interstate 275 is the main highway used in Disston Heights, while commuters utilize the public bus service offered by the Pinellas Coast Transit Authority. The neighborhood is also very walkable and bike-friendly, with many lanes in the area. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is 12 miles away.
Take a drive down 34th St N. to find all your shopping needs heading home to Disston Heights.
Interstate 275 is just minutes from Disston Heights & will take you to downtown Tampa.
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Well-regarded schools in Pinellas County
Pinellas County Schools serves young students in the area, with an A-minus from Niche. Children can attend Mount Vernon Elementary, which has a B-minus, before advancing to Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, which earns an A from Niche and offers a state-recognized math team. St. Petersburg High School receives an A also and has a Junior Achievement 3DE Program that accelerates student engagement.
Mount Vernon elementary school is a B- rated school on niche.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is home of the trailblazers.
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Publix and pizza on 34th Street
Nearby is Disston Plaza, a convenient spot for locals that features a Publix and Toby’s Original Little Italy Pizza, which has been serving the neighborhood for more than 50 years. Another Publix and several additional retail and dining options can be found on the neighborhood’s east side along the 34th Street North corridor. Among these options is The Blend, one of the neighborhood’s many laid-back coffee shops and PoFolks Restaurant, a local eatery where people enjoy comfort food.
Disston Heights plaza is anchored by publix & many other shops.
The Blend is a great place to get your morning coffee while doing some work.
Little Italy pizza in Disston plaza has served the Best New York style pizza since 1972.
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Parks in this Area
Northwest Park
Sirmons Lake Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Jorgenson Lake Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Gladden Park Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Tyrone Park
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
24 min drive
Bus
38th Ave N & Utica St N
Bus
34th St N & 38th Ave N
Bus
38th Ave N & 55th St N
Bus
49th St N & 22nd Ave N
Bus
9th Ave N & 55th St N
Bus
58th St N & 17th Ave N
Bus
66th St N & 3671
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Disston Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $376,451, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,905
Median Age
44
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,695
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,146
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
30.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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