Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Big Bayou
Waterfront-adjacent living on St. Pete's southern edge
4
Homes for sale
$624,000
Median list price
$436
Avg price / sqft
36
Median days on market
Big Bayou sits along St. Petersburg's southeastern shoreline, a small, water-touched pocket where the pace stays quiet and the bay is never far. It's the kind of neighborhood where mid-century homes and mature landscaping set the tone, and neighbors like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point keep you close to the everyday rhythm of southside St. Pete. With Tampa International Airport about 31 minutes away and downtown Tampa roughly 33, you get calm without cutting yourself off from the wider Bay area.
For buyers, Big Bayou is a thin, competitive market right now — just 3 active listings, so options come and go quickly. The median list price sits at $599,000 across a wide $340,000 to $1,599,000 range, and homes here move at a measured pace with a 56-day median on market. If you're weighing it against nearby Bayway Isles or the broader pool of St Petersburg homes for sale, expect to act decisively when the right property lands.
Big Bayou is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $1.6M price range
1,500 sqft median home
$1,775/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Big Bayou
$649,000
2720 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,964 sqft
$329,000$340,000
2730 EDWARDS AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft
$1,599,000$1,699,000
2781 BAYSIDE DRIVE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,184 sqft
$599,000$650,000
2500 OAKDALE STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Big Bayou market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$462,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Big Bayou vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Big Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Big Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Big Bayou home
≈ $3,825/mo
$624,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,775/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
464
Median age
42
Median income
$91,641
Median home value
$340,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Big Bayou
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 20% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 22% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Big Bayou FAQs
Is Big Bayou a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, water-adjacent corner of St. Petersburg with easy access to the rest of the Bay area — downtown Tampa is about 33 minutes and the airport roughly 31. The scale is intimate, with established homes and neighboring communities like Shore Acres close by. If you value calm over nightlife, it delivers.
Is Big Bayou expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper St. Pete market, with a median list price of $599,000 and an average of about $475 per square foot. Prices span a broad $340,000 to $1,599,000 range, and one of the three active listings is a $1M-plus property. There's genuine variety depending on size and water access.
What do homes cost in Big Bayou?+
Active listings currently run from $340,000 to $1,599,000 with a $599,000 median asking price. Over the past 12 months, four homes sold at a median of $462,500, so recent closings have landed below the current list median. Median home size is around 1,036 square feet.
How is the Big Bayou market right now?+
It's a thin, competitive market with just 3 active listings and 4 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 56 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price — a sign that well-priced homes hold value. Compared to larger nearby areas like Greater Pinellas Point, inventory here is genuinely limited.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA figure reported for Big Bayou, which reflects its character as a traditional, non-association neighborhood. The median annual property tax runs about $5,107. For renters or investors, the median rent sits around $1,775 per month.
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