Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Fruitland Heights
A compact St Pete pocket with room to grow
5
Homes for sale
$305,000
Median list price
$215
Avg price / sqft
26
Median days on market
Fruitland Heights is a small, workaday St Petersburg neighborhood in Pinellas County where modestly sized homes and short drives shape daily life. You're close enough to lean on the wider fabric of St Petersburg homes for sale, with established neighbors like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point nearby, and downtown Tampa and TPA both about 29 minutes out. The median home here runs around 1,523 square feet, so this is a place for people who value practicality over sprawl.
For buyers, the market is thin but active — just five homes are currently listed, with a median list price of $315,000 across a $179,999 to $500,000 range. Homes are moving at a median of 26 days, and over the last year seven sales closed at a median of $225,000, with sellers collecting about 92% of asking. If you're comparing options, it's worth also watching Winston Park and Bayway Isles to understand where your dollar stretches furthest.
Fruitland Heights is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,999 – $500K price range
1,523 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fruitland Heights
$500,000
1827 16TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,523 sqft
$305,000$315,000
1511 19TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft
$245,000$258,000
1847 19TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft
$380,000
1900 16TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,826 sqft
$179,999$199,999
1909 19TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Fruitland Heights market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$225,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Fruitland Heights vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fruitland Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fruitland Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fruitland Heights home
≈ $2,056/mo
$305,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
303
Median age
42
Median home value
$144,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Fruitland Heights
Beliefs
Top 1% 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.
Beliefs
Top 2% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Top 7% 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.
Attitudes
Top 9% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Fruitland Heights FAQs
Is Fruitland Heights a good place to live?+
It's a small, practical St Petersburg neighborhood suited to buyers who want a right-sized home and short drives — downtown Tampa and TPA are both about 29 minutes out. Assigned schools include Melrose Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Gibbs High. Nearby established communities like Shore Acres add to the settled feel.
Is Fruitland Heights expensive?+
It sits toward the accessible end of the St Pete market, with a median list price of $315,000 and active homes ranging from $179,999 to $500,000. The median sold price over the past year was $225,000, so real closings have run below current asking levels.
What do homes cost in Fruitland Heights?+
Expect a median list price around $315,000 and an average of about $216 per square foot on a median home size near 1,523 square feet. Actual sales have been more modest, with a median sold price of $225,000 across seven homes in the last 12 months.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market with just five active listings and a median of 26 days on market. Sellers are getting about 92% of asking on average, so there's some room to negotiate but well-priced homes still move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported median HOA for the neighborhood, which keeps carrying costs simpler for most homes here. Property taxes run a median of about $2,864 per year, and if you're renting instead, the median is around $2,500 per month.
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