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St. Petersburg Neighborhood Guide: Best Neighborhoods In St. Pete, FL


The music. The art. The beach. The sports. If you’re looking for a little bit of everything—and a little more—the neighborhoods in and around St. Petersburg has it all. From the artsy, brick-lined streets, to the beaches and waterfront jaunts, and shopping, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions of the downtown area, St. Petersburg continues to be a place people want to call home.


If you’re in the mood for art and history, check out the Salvador Dali Museum. You want a taste of the beach scene, head out to the 26-acre St. Pete Pier. And if you just want to hang out and bide your time in a community-like atmosphere, take a stroll in the ever-active downtown scene.


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Top 7 Richest Neighborhoods In Tampa

Davis Islands

At $22.5 million, the custom mansion on Davis Islands in Tampa garnered the highest price ever for a home sale in the area. Smith & Associates sold the home. As one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the Tampa area, Davis Islands is home to some of the most stunning views of Downtown Tampa. It also is home to a bevy of lavish, pastel-colored Mediterranean-style buildings dating back to the 1920s.


Add in an eclectic mix of cafes and pubs, the always relaxing Dog Beach, a canine-friendly stretch of sand with views of boats and yachts, and Davis Islands Park, a green space with kids’ play equipment, and Davis Islands has everything that the richest, nicest communities have to offer.


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Dramatic Increases in 2021 Luxury Home Sales for Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s largest independently owned real estate company, Smith & Associates Real Estate, announced record-breaking sales volume for 2021. The company posted sales of $2.18B, marking a sales growth of 33% for the organization. The banner sales year secures the firm’s dominance as the leader in luxury real estate sales in Tampa Bay.

 

 

“Tampa Bay real estate sales soared last year, and we benefited as an organization from our history as being the leader in the Luxury markets and by our unique understanding of serving affluent buyers and sellers in the markets for generations. This year the value range of luxury took a jump proving that Tampa Bay is following the trends of the…

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Diversity. History. Culture. Healthcare. Transportation. Employment opportunities. And don't forget the weather. Ask locals why Tampa is the best place to live and work, and those are just a handful of the answers you'll get. 

With a cost of living 5% lower than the national average, the reasons to call Tampa home are seemingly endless. So, if you are looking to find a home or condo in the Tampa area, it's best to know where to look. 

Here are a handful of the Tampa area's best neighborhoods for planting your roots:

 

  Sign in Palma Ceia Neighborhood

Photo of Palma Ceia Neighborhood

Palma Ceia

Located in Hillsborough County, Palma Ceia is a favorite among families and young professionals. Its sparse suburban feel is defined by a myriad of restaurants, coffee shops…

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Article posted by Creative Loafing  The home of Ultra Music Label's Cade is now on the market in South Tampa.

Located at 2807 W Parkland Blvd., in the Parkland Estates neighborhood, the home was built in 1948 and is owned by Daniel and Tia Larson, parents of pop musician Cade (stylized "CADE") and his DJ brother D.A. Larson.

The 7,906-square-foot home comes with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and, of course, a professional-grade recording studio.

The 25-year-old Cade  is currently signed to the electronic label Ultra Music, which is also home to acts like DEADMAU5, Lil Jon, Calvin Harris and others. Besides opening on the main stage at last year's Gasparilla…

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 At $22.5 million, the 21,796-square-foot, seven-bedroom, eight full and eight half-bath, air conditioned six-car garage Davis Islands’ home that sold last year was the highest price ever landed for a home in the Tampa area.


The buyers, who along with getting the distinction of owning former New York Yankee great Derek Jeter’s old home, also landed a clubroom with a full-service bar, a wine cellar, movie theater, gym, in-law suite, au-pair wing, a full-home generator, and more.

And that was just on the inside, The outside of the home includes 9,000 square feet of covered porches and balconies, a heated spa, an 80-foot saltwater lap pool and 354 feet of open bay.


 
While the Davis Islands home clearly fits into the definition of a mansion, not all…

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As a top city to live in for the diversity of home choices and cultures, weather and a good economy, Tampa has become the go-to place to move or upgrade your housing in the pandemic. Tampa luxury real estate trends show a very competitive buying market, with sales and median prices increasing year over year. The latest data from the Florida Realtors Association notes that both single family and condo sales have been up year over year as well. 

Luxury homebuyers are on the lookout for top features including statement pools, spacious patios with breathtaking views, outdoor courts for sports, and spaces for entertaining outside such as outdoor bars and kitchens. Inside, spacious garages and walk-in closets, thoughtfully appointed interiors that combine…

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The Fourth Street Office Will be Adorned with Iconic Vintage-Style Art Piece 

Smith & Associates Real Estate, a longtime supporter of Tampa Bay’s art scene, has commissioned local artist, Derek Donnelly, to complete another aspiring outdoor mural to adorn their Fourth Street office in downtown St. Petersburg. Donnelly is one of the most popular and celebrated artists in St. Petersburg. His work can be seen throughout town and has become synonymous with promoting the local, unique flavor of the area. With work underway, the artist says the technique he is using has never been done before in St. Petersburg.

“I am ecstatic to be doing this project. This mural will have a vintage feel with a nod to the unique culture of St. Pete,” says Donnelly. Adding,…

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The Tampa Bay real estate market is attracting attention as one of the top regions in the country for relocation and investing. In 2020, Tampa attracted 47,000 new residents, making it the 4th largest metropolitan area for new residents. To meet the demand, Tampa Bay real estate developers are moving swiftly on construction at their luxury condominium sites with much-anticipated projects hitting major milestones. These new construction developments offer opportunities to live and invest in the condo towers that will be transforming the region’s skyline.


The Residences at The Tampa EDITION Bedroom at night with city views


The Residences at The Tampa EDITION

The Residences at The Tampa EDITION includes 38 5-star branded homes in the heart of Water Street Tampa which will be completed at the end of the year with…

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Incredible waterfront views, spacious luxe interiors, and resort-style amenities. All these and more stunning features can be yours when it comes to Clearwater luxury real estate, but you’ll need to act fast due to the demand for these residences. Year over year, sales, prices, and cash buyers have increased, according to the Pinellas Realtor Organization. Inventory is down over this same period last year, signaling that homes are selling more quickly than new ones coming on the market.

The City of Clearwater has invested a lot of time, effort, and money into revitalizing the area. For example, the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan is in the midst of redeveloping Coachman Park for $15 million to construct a garden, 4,000 seat amphitheater, playground,…

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