Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Crescent Lake
Historic charm around a lake in the heart of the city
3
Homes for sale
$1,299,000
Median list price
$580
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
Crescent Lake wraps around one of St Petersburg's landmark parks, and the neighborhood carries that easy, tree-lined rhythm — bungalows and two-story classics on brick streets, all a short hop from the St Petersburg homes for sale that define the city's central core. It's the kind of place where the lake itself is the front yard, and downtown, the waterfront and the arts district are all within easy reach. Families here land in the St. Petersburg High School, John Hopkins Middle School and Woodlawn Elementary attendance zones, and the drive to Tampa International Airport runs about 29 minutes.
For buyers, this is a small, tightly held market — just 3 active listings right now, with a median list price of $1,299,000 spanning $670,000 to $2,400,000. Homes here trade at roughly $580 per square foot, and over the past year 17 sales closed at a median of $1,099,000 with sellers collecting about 96% of asking. If you're weighing options across the city, neighboring pockets like Shore Acres and Winston Park round out the central-St Pete picture.
Crescent Lake is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$670,000 – $2.4M price range
2,550 sqft median home
$450/mo median HOA
$1,750/mo median rent
17 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crescent Lake
$670,000
450 13TH AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,283 sqft
$1,299,000
1867 5TH STREET N, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,550 sqft
$2,400,000$2,425,000
770 21ST AVENUE N, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,388 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crescent Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Crescent Lake market
17
Sold, last 12 months
$1,099,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Crescent Lake vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crescent Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crescent Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crescent Lake home
≈ $8,361/mo
$1,299,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$450/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
989
Median age
48
Median income
$120,347
Median home value
$592,427
Beyond the listings
Living in Crescent Lake
Active
Top 3% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 9% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Straight answers
Crescent Lake FAQs
Is Crescent Lake a good place to live?+
It's a central, walkable St Petersburg neighborhood organized around a lake and park, with historic homes and quick access to downtown. Families are assigned to St. Petersburg High School, John Hopkins Middle School and Woodlawn Elementary School, and the airport is about 29 minutes away. If you want more central-St Pete options, nearby Winston Park is worth a look.
Is Crescent Lake expensive?+
Yes, it sits at the higher end of the St Petersburg market, with a median list price of $1,299,000 and homes trading around $580 per square foot. That said, the current range runs from $670,000 up to $2,400,000, so there's some spread depending on size and condition.
What do homes cost in Crescent Lake?+
Over the past 12 months, 17 homes sold at a median price of $1,099,000, with a typical home around 2,550 square feet. Active listings currently carry a higher median list price of $1,299,000, and two of the three active listings are priced above $1M.
How is the market in Crescent Lake right now?+
It's a small, steady market — 3 active listings against 17 sales in the past year, with a median of 51 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so well-priced homes tend to hold their value. Buyers comparing pockets often also weigh Shore Acres and Bayway Isles.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $450/month, and median property taxes come in around $10,289 per year, reflecting the higher price point. If you're renting first, the median rent is roughly $1,750/month.
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