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A historic St. Pete enclave known for its artsy vibe, historic architecture and sense of community
West of Downtown St. Petersburg, Historic Kenwood blends a diverse, artsy vibe with a preserved history and strong community spirit. Homebuyers flock to the area for its proximity to downtown and a vibrant cultural district, along with its historic architecture. Developed in 1912 from avocado groves, Historic Kenwood is St. Pete’s first suburb and the first neighborhood to lure full-time residents. Murals and public art projects define much of the neighborhood’s culture, and it’s home to a designated Artist Enclave, including a membership organization of creatives selling art from their home studios. This initiative, along with historic preservation and beautification efforts, is spearheaded by the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association. This catalyzed the neighborhood’s revitalization in the 1990s, which continues going strong today. “It’s an incredibly dynamic neighborhood association,” says James Longstreth, a Realtor with Your Neighborhood Realty Associates and former neighborhood association president. “Most homeowners associations, you’re required to pay, but this is 100% voluntary, and people are so excited to serve because all the money goes back into the neighborhood.”
Cozy bungalows in Historic Kenwood welcomes all to move to Saint Petersburg, FL.
Homes in Historic Kenwood that stay historic show case their Historic Kenwood flags.
Brick streets is what brings the beauty & history to Historic Kenwood neighborhood.
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Within walking distance of the Grand Central District
Restaurants and shops line 5th Avenue and 34th Street, intersecting on the neighborhood’s western side. Beau & Mo’s Italian Steakhouse is popular for a fine dining meal or date night. Mornings are fueled by Bula Kava Bar & Coffee House, which serves coffees from the South Pacific and botanical teas. While the neighborhood has many mom-and-pops, the Grand Central District is the hub for trendy eateries, shops and art galleries, like St. Pete Artworks and The Space Between. “You’re 2 minutes away from shops and restaurants on Central Avenue,” says DJ Soucy, Principal Real Estate Agent for DJ Soucy Group and neighborhood resident for seven years. “There are a ton of independent shops, from microbreweries to coffee roasters.” Bordering Historic Kenwood’s southern edge, Urban Brew and BBQ is a local favorite here for heaping trays of fried chicken and root beer-braised pork belly. LALA St. Pete is another staple, serving Mediterranean fare with a rooftop bar, live music and karaoke rooms. Shops like vintage store Curated Heat and apothecary Spellcrafter add to its eclectic vibe. Historic Kenwood offers Walmart for essentials, and neighboring North Kenwood provides Publix and ALDI.
LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and restaurants in Historic Kenwood can be found all over town.
There are many cafes in Historic Kenwood neighborhood that you can remote work from.
Many restaurants surround Historic Kenwood neighborhood on central ave.
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Historic bungalows dating to the 1920s, Mediterranean Revivals and Dutch Colonials
The walkable palm and oak-lined neighborhood has brick streets leading to historic houses dating to the 1920s. Historic Kenwood earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places for its preservation efforts. “Its claim to fame is it has the highest concentration of Craftsman-style bungalows per square acre in the country,” says Soucy. Bungalows comprise more than 50% of the neighborhood, but it also has Georgians, Dutch Colonial Revivals, Mediterranean Revivals, farmhouses and some contemporary two-story builds. Prices range from the low-$400,000s for a two-bedroom to the high-$900,000s for a four-bedroom. Newer properties or historical, renovated ones are priced over $1 million. “It’s the hottest neighborhood in St. Pete, and with that, the prices rise,” says Longstreth. Property sizes average between 1,000 square feet and 2,900 square feet. Most homes have rear garage parking and are set far back from the street. Lot sizes average around 6,000 square feet, but a few higher-priced homes have quarter-acre lawns. Townhouses are also available. The Towns at Union subdivision offers three-bedroom townhouses built in 2024, priced from the low-$600,000s to low-$700,000s Rental condos, townhouses and single-family dwellings are also available. Historic Kenwood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6/10, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Bungalow homes are common around Historic Kenwood in Saint Petersburg, FL.
Historic Kenwood has single-family homes in the neighborhood with palm trees.
Colorful one-story, single-family homes line the streets in Historic Kenwood.
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Historic community park and the Sunken Gardens
The historic Seminole Park is a community staple, with a playground, Craftsman-style pavilion and walking paths. It’s also a popular picnic and neighborhood event spot. Pet owners can take their dogs to the Kenwood Dog Park, which has areas for both large and small breeds. The 52-acre Crescent Lake Park is about 3 miles away, offering a dog park, trails, and towering banyan trees surrounding the lake. “It’s a great place to bring the family; it’s super quiet,” Soucy says. The Huggins-Stengel Sports Complex is also part of the park, providing tennis and pickleball courts. Sunken Gardens is a major attraction less than 4 miles east. A landmark since the 1930s, it boasts over 50,000 exotic plants and birds from around the world, including parrots and flamingos.
Hear children's laughter from the Seminole Park playground in Historic Kenwood.
The Seminole Park walkway offers city bike rentals in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood.
Kenwood dog park is that place to have puppy parties in Historic Kenwood neighborhood.
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Excellent extracurriculars at Pinellas County schools
Pinellas County School District serves the area and is the 24th-largest in the nation. Kids can attend Woodlawn Elementary, which offers a garden club, followed by John Hopkins Middle. Both schools have a C-plus Niche grade. Students can finish their education at the A-rated St. Petersburg High, which has a coding club and swimming and cross-country teams.
The St. Petersburg High School in Historic Kenwood was originally built in 1926.
John Hopkins middle school teaches kids 6th-8th grade.
Woodlawn Elementary School provides an educational foundation for young minds.
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Bungalowfest, an Artist Enclave & St. Pete Pride
Bungalowfest is one of the neighborhood’s largest events. Held every February for over 25 years, the event showcases some of the community’s best architectural gems. Every March, the neighborhood celebrates Founder’s Day, honoring the birth of Historic Kenwood. Art has played a significant role in Historic Kenwood’s culture since 2014, when the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association got approval from the city council to create the Artist Enclave. Official members can sell work from their homes, and funding is also given for public events. In 2017, the volunteer-led group created a Public Art Master Plan, commissioning 16 artist-created signposts, seven park benches and 26 street banners. The neighborhood has raised thousands with its art events and received thousands from the city for its effort to keep its artistic creativity flowing throughout. June’s month-long St. Pete Pride celebration has been an integral event in the area for over 20 years. The LGBTQ community has played a significant role in revitalizing Historic Kenwood with businesses and restaurants, and the first St. Pete Pride event was held in the neighborhood. It’s now spread across multiple sites and is the largest Pride event in Florida, attracting over 500,000 attendees. Six churches are within the neighborhood, including Local Church St. Pete, Gace Gospel Episcopal and Temple of the Living God.
Less than 3 miles from Downtown St. Pete
Alternate U.S. Route 19 cuts through Historic Kenwood, Interstate 275 runs along its eastern edge, and Highway 19 is directly west. These routes link to I-175, providing access to the region. Downtown St. Petersburg is less than 3 miles east, Tampa International Airport is about 19 miles away, and Tampa is approximately 22 miles away over the Howard Frankland Bridge. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority provides public transportation, with bus stops along 5th Avenue. St. Anthony’s Hospital is the closest medical facility, less than 2 miles east.
The Historic Kenwood neighborhood features homes close to its historic downtown district.
Bike lanes can be found all around Historic Kenwood neighborhood for you to ride on.
Catch the SunRunner to get you around town & to the beaches when living in Historic Kenwood.
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Parks in this Area
Seminole Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Booker Creek Park
Basketball
Lake
Picnic Area
Jorgenson Lake Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Palmetto Park Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Kenwood Dog Park
Dog Park
Parking Lot
Sylvia C. Boring Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
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5th Ave N & 25th St N
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
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6/12/2014Niche Review
Most folks do get regular exercise, but the rampant drug use and alcoholism in the area make our health care system work harder than it should and are often inaccessible.
2.0Niche User
6/12/2014Niche Review
Finding even a menial job can take 6 months to a year.
3.0Niche User
6/12/2014Niche Review
With affluent sections of the city surrounded by impoverished ones crime is around every other corner. Drug trafficking and prostitution, murder, and hit and runs of bicyclists and pedestrians are every day occurrences.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Historic Kenwood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Kenwood, Saint Petersburg sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Historic Kenwood, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $667,451, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean-style home located in the heart of Historic Kenwood, one of St. Petersburg's most vibrant and desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom gem perfectly balances classic charm with modern upgrades. From its expansive sunroom filled with natural light to the large saltwater pool in the private backyard, this home is designed for both relaxation and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,846
Median Age
41
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,779
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,022
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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