Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Riviera Bay
Waterfront living on Tampa Bay's northeast edge
32
Homes for sale
$594,500
Median list price
$367
Avg price / sqft
86
Median days on market
Riviera Bay sits along the northeast waterfront of St Petersburg, a low-key residential pocket where canals, bay views, and a genuinely neighborly feel define daily life. It's the kind of place where boaters and families gravitate, close to sister neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point but with its own quiet identity. With Downtown Tampa about 23 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 24, you get water-adjacent calm without cutting yourself off from the region.
For a buyer today, this is a small and selective market — just 8 active listings, with a median list price of $594,500 and a range that runs from $475,000 up to $1,870,000. Homes here tend to take their time, with a median 87.5 days on market, and the 27 sales over the past year closed at a median of $630,000. That combination of limited inventory and patient pricing means there's room to negotiate, especially compared with tighter markets like Disston Heights.
Riviera Bay is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$70,000 – $2.2M price range
1,786 sqft median home
$721/mo median HOA
$1,620/mo median rent
113 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Riviera Bay
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$549,000
7960 2ND STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft
$789,500
245 78 TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft
$615,000
120 81ST AVENUE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft
$899,000
9460 TREASURE LANE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,970 sqft
$529,000
9472 TREASURE LANE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,377 sqft
$875,000
292 SUNLIT COVE DRIVE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 sqft
$2,195,000$2,249,000
220 90TH AVENUE NE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,673 sqft
$895,000
300 90TH AVENUE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft
$590,000
990 SAN CARLOS COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft
$345,000$348,900
307 87TH AVENUE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 sqft
$519,500$549,000
932 MYAKKA COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft
$425,000
116 85th Ave, St Petersburg FL 33702, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,281 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Riviera Bay market
113
Sold, last 12 months
$445,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
43 days
Median time to sell
Riviera Bay vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 33.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Riviera Bay boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Riviera Bay is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Riviera Bay home
≈ $4,424/mo
$594,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$721/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,620/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,650
Median age
49
Median income
$114,177
Median home value
$430,807
Beyond the listings
Living in Riviera Bay
Lifestyles
Top 3% 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 7% 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.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Attitudes
Top 12% 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.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Riviera Bay FAQs
Is Riviera Bay a good place to live?+
It's a waterfront-oriented residential neighborhood in northeast St Petersburg with a quiet, family-and-boater feel and strong access to the region. Downtown Tampa is about 23 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 24, so you're connected without living in the middle of the bustle. Assigned schools include Sawgrass Lake Elementary, Meadowlawn Middle, and Northeast High School.
Is Riviera Bay expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for St Petersburg, with a median list price of $594,500 and an average of $344 per square foot. The market spans widely, from $475,000 up to $1,870,000, so there's meaningful variety depending on whether you want a standard home or a larger waterfront property. Two of the current listings are priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in Riviera Bay?+
Active listings currently run a median of $594,500, while the 27 homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $630,000. The typical home is around 1,796 square feet at roughly $344 per square foot. Waterfront and larger properties push toward the top of the range at $1,870,000.
How is the market in Riviera Bay?+
It's a small, patient market with just 8 active listings and a median 87.5 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average, which signals real room to negotiate. Compared with faster-moving pockets like Bayway Isles, buyers here can take their time.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA in Riviera Bay runs about $721 per month, which reflects the gated and waterfront communities that make up much of the inventory. Median property taxes come in around $7,492 per year. Both figures vary by specific community and home value, so confirm the numbers for any property you're seriously considering.
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