$550,000
301 81st Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33702
Listing updated: June 24, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Flood zone
About this home
A RARE CENTURY-OLD GEM, FULLY RENOVATED IN THE HEART OF RIVIERA BAY. Some homes you walk through. This one you fall for. Built in 1926 and lovingly restored nearly a century later, this Dutch Colonial Revival is one of those rare St. Petersburg homes that carries a soul you simply cannot build into new construction. The signature gambrel roofline, the arched front entry, the brick chimney standing proud against the sky. This is a house with stories already in its bones, now ready to start writing yours. Step through the front door and the light finds you first. Sun pours through the windows of the original sunroom, spilling warm across wide luxury vinyl plank floors and gathering at a wood-burning fireplace framed in custom millwork and dramatic stone. It is the kind of room that begs for slow Sunday mornings, a glass of wine at dusk, the people you love close by. The heart of the home is a chef's kitchen that manages to feel both fresh and timeless: a generous quartz island in soft sage, glass-tile backsplash the color of sea foam, warm brass fixtures, glass-front cabinetry, and brand-new KitchenAid appliances including a 30" slide-in range with integrated downdraft. It is a kitchen built for real life, big gatherings, and everything in between. Three bedrooms and two full baths, plus a newly added half bath, give everyone room to breathe, anchored by a convenient first-floor primary suite that means you never have to think twice about stairs. Outside, your private world begins. Set on a rare oversized triangular corner lot, fully fenced for true privacy and seclusion, the expansive wood deck stretches beneath a canopy of mature trees. Morning coffee, evening cocktails, room to roam, room to garden, room to simply breathe. This kind of outdoor freedom almost never comes available in this pocket of St. Pete. And the peace of mind runs deeper than the charm. Every major system has been thoughtfully updated: 2020 roof, 2020 HVAC, new electrical panel, fully rewired first floor, second floor brought to current code, smart lighting (Alexa-compatible), and a new irrigation system. New impact windows throughout. Minutes from vibrant Downtown St. Pete, top hospitals, universities, and Riviera Bay Park (pickleball, tennis, basketball), with easy access to Tampa Bay beaches and I-275. Investors welcome, with strong co-living potential near USF St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, and downtown. Historic charm. Modern comfort. A rare chance to own something with real heart. Come feel it for yourself.
Local Insight
This 1926 Rio Vista home is priced at $244/sqft, which is reasonable for the area, but the AE flood zone is a real consideration—you'll need flood insurance and should verify elevation and past claims before committing. The lot is tight at under a quarter acre and the bones are nearly a century old, so budget for potential foundation, electrical, or plumbing surprises beyond the cosmetic appeal of that original fireplace. For the price point, you're getting solid bones in a walkable neighborhood, but this isn't a turnkey flip—it's a project that rewards someone willing to do their homework on flood risk and renovation costs.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 23, 2026
- Listed$550,000Jun 23, 2026
- Price increased$550,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Cumulative DOM
- 98
- Subdivision
- Rio Vista
- County
- Pinellas
- Year built
- 1926
- Living area
- 2,256 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $244
- Building area
- 2,266 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 8,237 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- AE (12103C0207H)
- Annual taxes
- $1,401 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 30-30-17-75636-013-0010
- MLS #
- TB8520248
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- Only restrictions are any by the City of St. Pete/Pinellas County
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Garden
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Other
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Public
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, 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 | 13x18 |
| Living Room | First | 12x19 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 11x15 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-17
- On market date
- 2026-06-23
- Original list price
- $550,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33702 - St Pete
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-06-23
- Tax legal description
- RIO VISTA BLK 13, LOT 1
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From 4th St N, head east on 83rd Ave N. Turn right onto 1st St NE, then left onto 81st Ave NE. The property will be on your right.
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