Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Placido Bayou
Gated living minutes from downtown St Pete
12
Homes for sale
$1,087,450
Median list price
$404
Avg price / sqft
78
Median days on market
Placido Bayou is a gated enclave on the northeast side of St Petersburg, built around winding streets, mature landscaping, and pockets of protected bayou frontage. It reads as calm and private, but you're close to the water and an easy drive from the city's core — Downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport both land around 31 minutes away. The neighborhood draws buyers who want space and security without giving up proximity to everything the northeast corridor offers, and it sits within reach of established communities like Shore Acres and Winston Park.
For buyers today, this is a move-up market. The 12 active listings carry a median list price of $1,087,450, and homes are taking their time — a median of 78 days on market gives you room to negotiate. Over the last year 50 homes sold at a median of $662,500, with sellers netting about 94% of asking, so there's real space between list and close. If the price point stretches you, nearby Greater Pinellas Point and Disston Heights offer more accessible entry points.
Placido Bayou is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$202,000 – $2.3M price range
2,389 sqft median home
$169/mo median HOA
$2,900/mo median rent
50 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Placido Bayou
$1,650,000
4660 LAUREL OAK LANE NE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,055 sqft
$219,000
500 SANTA CRUZ PLACE NE UNIT F, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft
$2,295,000
1230 DARLINGTON OAK CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,254 sqft
$975,000$1,025,000
4834 WINDMILL PALM TERRACE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,260 sqft
$1,650,000
1246 DARLINGTON OAK CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,770 sqft
$1,599,000$1,640,000
820 SAND PINE DRIVE NE, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,772 sqft
$825,000$850,000
355 RED CEDAR COURT NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,146 sqft
$1,300,000$1,350,000
4731 COCONUT PALM CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,069 sqft
$564,900
491 ST TROPEZ CIRCLE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft
$234,900$249,900
500 SANTA CRUZ PLACE NE UNIT D, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft
$202,000$225,000
476 SANTA CRUZ PLACE NE UNIT B, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft
$1,199,900$1,249,900
4833 WINDMILL PALM TERRACE NE, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,517 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Placido Bayou market
50
Sold, last 12 months
$662,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Placido Bayou vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 8.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Placido Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Placido Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Placido Bayou home
≈ $6,937/mo
$1,087,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$169/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,374
Median age
58
Median income
$119,934
Median home value
$576,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Placido Bayou
Entertainment
Top 16% 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.
Active
Top 19% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 24% 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.
Food & Drink
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.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
Placido Bayou FAQs
Is Placido Bayou a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who value privacy and space — most listings sit in gated sections, and pools are common. You're also close to the water and about 31 minutes from Tampa's airport and downtown, so it balances a quiet residential feel with real convenience.
Is Placido Bayou expensive?+
It sits at the higher end of the St Petersburg market, with a median list price of $1,087,450 and half of current listings above $1M. That said, the last 12 months of sales closed at a median of $662,500, so actual transaction prices run well below today's asking prices.
What do homes cost in Placido Bayou?+
Active listings range from $202,000 to $2,295,000, with a median list of $1,087,450 and an average of $404 per square foot on a median home size of 2,389 sqft. Over the past year, 50 homes sold at a median of $662,500.
How is the market in Placido Bayou?+
It's a measured market with 12 active listings and a median 78 days on market, which gives buyers negotiating room. Sellers are averaging about 94% of asking, so there's typically space between list price and final price. For broader options, it helps to also watch nearby St Petersburg inventory.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $169 per month, which is reasonable for a gated community with maintained common areas. Property taxes come in at a median of $9,937 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher price points.
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