Homes zoned for
Melrose Elementary School
An affordable foothold in central St Petersburg
24
Homes for sale
$271,000
Median list price
$265
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
The Melrose Elementary attendance zone sits in the heart of St Petersburg, a neighborhood of compact, walkable blocks close to the city's downtown pulse and Gulf-side beaches. Homes here run smaller and more character-filled than the sprawling subdivisions to the north, and the area feeds into schools like Bay Point Middle School and St. Petersburg High School as students move up. It's the kind of pocket that draws first-time buyers and investors who want in on the city without the waterfront premium.
For buyers today, the math is refreshingly reachable: 24 active listings with a median list price of $271,000 and homes moving in a median 27 days. Sellers are pulling 97% of asking on average, so this is a market where a fair offer still lands. Browse the current inventory on the live map or across St Petersburg homes for sale to compare nearby zones.
Melrose Elementary School is an attendance zone in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$175,000 – $729K price range
1,185 sqft median home
$1,650/mo median rent
57 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$450,000
1550 21ST STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft
$449,000
1011 18TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft
$249,000
2210 20TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 754 sqft
$175,000
1511 27TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft
$325,000
2211 22ND AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$210,000
1905 24TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 612 sqft
$543,500$575,000
2141 UPTON COURT S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,023 sqft
$200,000
2001 15TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 839 sqft
$297,999$319,999
2550 10TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft
$225,000$235,000
1946 15TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
$269,000
1922 23RD STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 930 sqft
$245,000$258,000
1847 19TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,203 sqft
Every active listing inside the Melrose Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Melrose Elementary School market
57
Sold, last 12 months
$274,900
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
59 days
Median time to sell
Melrose Elementary School vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Melrose Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Melrose Elementary School home
≈ $1,829/mo
$271,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,681
Median age
40
Median income
$48,890
Median home value
$203,614
Beyond the listings
Living in Melrose Elementary School
Relationships
Top 17% 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.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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.
Culture
Top 19% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% 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.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Culture
Top 22% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
People who close here
Our St Petersburg experts
Straight answers
Melrose Elementary School FAQs
Is Melrose Elementary a good area to live in?+
It's a central, walkable slice of St Petersburg that works well for first-time buyers and investors who want proximity to downtown and the beaches. The zone connects to established schools including Boca Ciega High School as kids progress, and with 57 homes sold in the last year it's an active, liquid market.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of St Petersburg, with a median list price of $271,000 and listings ranging from $175,000 up to $729,000. Compared to the city's waterfront pockets, the average of $266 per square foot on smaller homes keeps the entry point within reach.
What do homes cost in the Melrose Elementary zone?+
There are 24 active listings with a median list price of $271,000 and a median home size of 1,185 sqft, which pencils out to about $266 per square foot. Over the past 12 months the median sold price was $274,900, so list and sale prices are tracking closely together.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady — homes sell in a median 27 days and sellers collect 97% of their asking price on average. With 57 sales in the last year against 24 active listings, buyers have real choices without being priced out, and you can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes in this zone carry no HOA, which keeps monthly costs lean. The median property tax runs about $2,296 per year, and if you're weighing rental potential, the median rent in the area is $1,775 per month.
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