$269,000
1221 53rd Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Listing updated: June 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Framed by two towering Royal Palms, this charming St. Petersburg home feels like a postcard from a slower, sunnier Florida era. Tucked just minutes from downtown, this bungalow offers the feeling of having your own private retreat while staying connected to the energy that makes St. Pete so magnetic. Inside, the home feels surprisingly spacious, with a layout designed for comfortable living and no wasted space. Recent updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring in the living area, updated LED lighting and ceiling fans, new blinds, an updated bathroom, and new kitchen appliances — thoughtful improvements that enhance the home’s character without taking away from its warmth. Beyond the front palms, a large fenced yard creates room to entertain, garden, unwind, or simply enjoy a quiet evening under the Florida sky. Just two blocks away, Roberts Recreation Center adds even more to the lifestyle, offering a playground, park, basketball courts, after-school care, yoga, and classes for both adults and youth — a true neighborhood gathering place. And unlike many homes near downtown, The Royal Palm offers an affordable price point without sacrificing personality, outdoor space, or location. If you’ve been waiting for a property with personality — this is your opportunity to claim a piece of St. Pete that feels like home.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history27 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 16, 2026
- Listed$285,000May 16, 2026
- Price reduced$269,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 27
- Subdivision
- Franklin Heights Rep
- County
- Pinellas
- Year built
- 1953
- Living area
- 747 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $360
- Building area
- 957 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 5,676 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12103C0209H)
- Annual taxes
- $4,243 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 01-31-16-29376-000-0030
- MLS #
- TB8509126
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Outside, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer to verify all leasing restrictions with the City of St. Petersburg
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom 1 | First | |
| Living Room | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-15
- On market date
- 2026-05-16
- Original list price
- $285,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33703 - St Pete
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-05-16
- Tax legal description
- FRANKLIN HEIGHTS REPLAT LOT 3
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From 54th Ave N go South on 12th St. then West on 53rd Ave. The home is on the North side of the street.
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