Residential neighborhood geared toward local artists
Palmetto Park, a cozy neighborhood with a strong sense of community, continues its growth as a cultural destination at the forefront of the St. Petersburg art scene.
Palmetto Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Pinellas County 33712
Remodeled homes in an active neighborhood association
In the spirit of creativity and craftsmanship, many of Palmetto Park’s homes are remodels that were given new life amid the community’s 21st-century revitalization. Along the neighborhood streets are a collection of quirky single-family homes of varying shapes and sizes incorporating a variety of architectural styles. Homes here tend to stay on the market for about a month and typically sell for between $350,000 to $650,000. Residents are served by one of the oldest and most continuously active neighborhood associations in the city. Monthly meetings, community cleanups and holiday parties are the norm here, and nowhere is the neighborhood’s sense of togetherness more apparent than in the community garden. Located in the heart of Palmetto Park, it’s open to all residents and neighboring communities, with volunteers tending to the growing plot daily.
Academy choices at Gibbs High School
Pinellas County Schools serves the neighborhood’s students. Kids may start at Fairmount Park Elementary School, which gets a C grade from Niche, before transitioning to John Hopkins Middle School, which also has a C. Students may then attend Gibbs High School with a B grade, which serves as the school district’s Arts, Business, Economics, and Technology Academies.
Artists can flourish at ArtsXchange and monthly ArtWalks
Directly south of the Grand Central District, the commercial and creative center of the city’s art scene, Palmetto Park fits right in as home to the Warehouse Arts District and an array of independent shops. The highlight of the Warehouse Arts District is the ArtsXchange, 20,000 square feet of air-conditioned, affordable art studios that feature a 1,600-square-foot gallery and a 1,000-square-foot second-floor gallery/classroom. Tenants include photographers, painters, graphic artists, metal artists and more. Fairgrounds St. Pete is another neighborhood arts destination. Exhibits, community events and workshops are part of its immersive experience that showcases the intersection of art and innovation. Art is always around the corner in Palmetto Park. In addition to the art shops, many of which are stops on the monthly Saturday ArtWalk, the neighborhood also features large, colorful murals painted during the city’s annual SHINE Festival. Conveniently located, attractions such as Tropicana Park, home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Imagine Museum and downtown St. Petersburg are nearby, as well as the bars and restaurants that populate the neighboring Grand Central District.
Getting active at the local YMCA
Palmetto Park is in the center of the neighborhood and offers a playground and shaded benches. The Pinellas Bike Trail, which encompasses 38 miles from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, runs through the entire neighborhood. There’s also the YMCA off 1st Avenue with an indoor pool, sports courts and learning spaces.
Popular local businesses along Central Avenue
Residents can find a ton of local retailers and restaurants along Central Avenue at the north end of Palmetto Park. Go shopping at Lion's Paw Antiques & Collectables or Sunshine City Popcorn Co. and finish up the night by dining at Urban Brew and BBQ or Casita Taqueria. Nearby, there’s also a Walmart Supercenter for essential groceries and a Walgreens for prescriptions.
Walkable community with major public transit hub nearby
Plenty of amenities are bikeable and walkable from Palmetto Park. Grand Central Bus Terminal sits along Central Avenue and serves as the public transportation hub for the area. Car travel throughout the city and to neighboring Tampa is made easy by Interstate 275, which borders much of the neighborhood.
Important to Know
Interstate 275 runs alongside Palmetto Park, so there may be some additional ambient traffic noise. There’s also industrial zoning at the south end of the neighborhood near the interstate.
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Logan Soter-Reardon
Video By
Jarrod Bock
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Friedman
Scott Friedman
Responds QuicklySTOFEL & ASSOCIATES REALTY
(656) 220-5288
28 Total Sales
3 in Palmetto Park
$184K - $285K Price Range
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Jackie Little
Jackie Little
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H
(656) 218-4584
144 Total Sales
1 in Palmetto Park
$1,205,000 Price
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Nick Price
Nick Price
PRICE PROPERTIES & INVESTMENTS
(727) 732-3167
23 Total Sales
1 in Palmetto Park
$225,000 Price
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Skyler Warden
Skyler Warden
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(813) 590-5970
95 Total Sales
2 in Palmetto Park
$401K - $692K Price Range
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Lance Willard
Lance Willard
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(727) 493-9364
725 Total Sales
1 in Palmetto Park
$225,500 Price
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Terry Costello
Terry Costello
ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE
(234) 230-7341
14 Total Sales
2 in Palmetto Park
$742,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Seminole Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Wildwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Central Oak Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Palmetto Park Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Trailhead Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kenwood Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Palmetto Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palmetto Park, Saint Petersburg sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Palmetto Park, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $609,611, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$549,500
Median Single Family Price
$458,000
Median Townhouse Price
$698,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$376
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$482,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
392
Median Year Built
1949
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,677
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,070
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Friday, Apr 252 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,817 - $3,565 per month
- Gallery3100
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 663+ Sq Ft
- 3100 Central Ave
- Saint Petersburg, FL
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$2,380 - $4,605 per month
- Modera St. Petersburg
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 742+ Sq Ft
- 201 17th St S
- Saint Petersburg, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,832
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,333
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,073
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
82
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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