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St. Petersburg, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is an attractive retirement destination for active adults seeking plenty of art, dining options, and natural areas. In addition, St. Petersburg is less than an hour…
St. Petersburg is an attractive retirement destination for active adults seeking plenty of art, dining options, and natural areas. In addition, St. Petersburg is less than an hour from the entertainment of Tampa and Clearwater. With the warm weather of Florida and a vibrant local art scene, St. Petersburg is popular among active adults.
St. Petersburg Climate & Geography
St. Petersburg is on the Gulf Coast and a part of the Tampa Bay area. Due to the city’s close proximity to the ocean, St. Petersburg experiences extreme seasonal variation when it comes to humidity. Summers are hot and very humid while winters are mild to cool.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is home to seven different art districts, each one with distinctive styles: Waterfront Museum District, Central Arts District, Grand Central District, Edge District, Warehouse Arts District, Deuces Live District, and M.L. King North District. The popular Salvador Dalà Museum is also located in St. Petersburg, and the Duncan McClellan Gallery showcases international glass artists and features outdoor sculpture gardens.
For nature lovers, St. Petersburg is rich with parks, trails, and marinas. In total, St. Petersburg has 2,400 acres of greenspaces throughout 150 parks, 77 athletic fields, and more. Sunken Gardens, one of the more popular outdoor areas in town, is a historic botanic garden that houses more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.
With an expansive waterfront area, the city has five beaches for Floridians to enjoy. Residents can also visit nearby Tampa, just a short drive away.
St. Petersburg Cost of Living & Taxes
St. Petersburg’s cost of living is lower than Florida’s average but slightly higher than the national average.
Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees. In addition to having no state income tax, retirees can qualify for an additional homestead exemption to help alleviate property taxes.
Health Care In St. Petersburg
The Tampa metro area ranks in the top 100 communities in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There are several hospitals in the St. Petersburg area that are rated high performing by U.S. News, including St. Anthony’s Hospital, Northside Hospital-St. Petersburg, and Largo Medical Center. Nearby Tampa General Hospital is high performing and the No. 1 hospital in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
In St. Petersburg, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in St. Petersburg has 140 homes, the largest has 1328 homes, and the average communities consists of 558 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in St. Petersburg. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Boca Ciega Point is a gated communities with 365 homes, and Sea Towers is another gated communities with 800 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in St. Petersburg stay on the market for around 421 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $310,995, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Boca Ciega Point average around $514,077, while homes in Sea Towers average around $222,498.
26 communities near St. Petersburg
534 homes near St. Petersburg
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,245 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,250 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,582 sq ft
|Halfplex
1 beds
|1 baths
|530 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|915 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,457 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|840 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,748 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,460 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,794 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,070 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,328 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,570 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,060 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|915 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,295 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|970 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,862 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,135 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,310 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|880 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In St. Petersburg, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in St. Petersburg has 140 homes, the largest has 1328 homes, and the average communities consists of 558 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in St. Petersburg. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Boca Ciega Point is a gated communities with 365 homes, and Sea Towers is another gated communities with 800 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in St. Petersburg stay on the market for around 421 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $310,995, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Boca Ciega Point average around $514,077, while homes in Sea Towers average around $222,498.
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