Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Childs Park
Central St Pete value within reach of the water
44
Homes for sale
$309,500
Median list price
$282
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Childs Park sits in the heart of St Petersburg, a walkable pocket of modest single-family homes on a compact grid, close enough to downtown and the beaches that you feel connected to the whole city without paying the whole city's prices. It's a practical, neighbor-to-neighbor part of town where new construction is quietly reshaping some blocks alongside long-held homes. Compared with nearby communities like Disston Heights and Winston Park, this is one of the more attainable entry points into St Petersburg homes for sale.
For a buyer today, the numbers tell the story: 44 homes are active with a median list price of $309,500, and the market runs the full range from a $172,000 fixer to a $1.25 million outlier. Homes take about 43 days to sell and sellers are netting roughly 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without expecting a giveaway. If you're weighing waterfront alternatives like Shore Acres or Greater Pinellas Point, Childs Park is where your dollar stretches furthest.
Childs Park is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$172,000 – $1.3M price range
1,162 sqft median home
$2,200/mo median rent
113 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Childs Park
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$550,000
1421 35TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,015 sqft
$370,000
4324 EMERSON AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,171 sqft
$317,500
1835 47TH STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,261 sqft
$265,000
3745 S 16TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft
$240,000
4545 12TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft
$172,000
1752 42ND STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 665 sqft
$410,000
4800 16TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft
$226,000
4542 21ST AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft
$525,000
1919 42ND STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,396 sqft
$299,000
1726 NEWARK STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sqft
$350,000
1701 41ST STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$275,000
4831 FAIRFIELD AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft
Every active listing inside the Childs Park boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Childs Park market
113
Sold, last 12 months
$279,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Childs Park vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Childs Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Childs Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Childs Park home
≈ $2,135/mo
$309,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
6,497
Median age
38
Median income
$42,874
Median home value
$170,059
Beyond the listings
Living in Childs Park
Relationships
Top 11% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 17% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.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.
Attitudes
Top 22% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Beliefs
Top 23% 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.
Straight answers
Childs Park FAQs
Is Childs Park a good place to live?+
It's a central, connected St Petersburg neighborhood where you're close to downtown, the airport, and the beaches without the coastal price tag. Assigned schools include Fairmount Park Elementary, Azalea Middle, and Boca Ciega and Gibbs High Schools. It suits buyers who want everyday practicality and easy access to the rest of the city.
Is Childs Park expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of St Pete, with a median list price of $309,500 versus pricier waterfront areas like Shore Acres. Listings run from about $172,000 up to $1.25 million, so there's a wide spread depending on condition and whether the home is new construction.
What do homes cost in Childs Park?+
The median list price is $309,500 and homes average about $282 per square foot on a median size of 1,162 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 113 homes sold at a median of $279,000, which tells you the closing prices tend to land below list.
How is the market in Childs Park?+
There are 44 active listings and homes take a median of about 43 days to sell, with sellers getting roughly 95% of asking. That balance gives buyers real negotiating room compared with faster-moving parts of St Petersburg.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here have no HOA fee, so you're not budgeting a monthly assessment on top of your mortgage. Median property taxes run about $3,523 per year, and for renters the median rent is around $2,200 a month.
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