Disston Heights
St. Pete's High Ground — Pool Homes Without the Flood Zone
Largely built 1950s-1970s on land tied to Hamilton Disston's 1881 purchase
Founded
40-61 ft — the Disston Ridge, highest in St. Pete
Elevation
X across most blocks — no flood insurance required
Flood Zone
Outside mandatory hurricane evacuation zones
Evacuation Zone
Largest neighborhood in St. Pete by land area — 5,000+ homes, 300+ subdivisions
Size
Predominantly concrete-block ranch (1950s-70s), pockets of 1920s bungalows
Construction
Neighborhood Overview
Disston Heights is the highest-elevation neighborhood in St. Petersburg — locally known as the Disston Ridge, topping out around 61 feet above sea level. That single fact has done more to reshape buyer demand here than anything else over the past three years. Hurricane Helene left the bulk of the neighborhood untouched. Hurricane Milton brought wind damage but no surge. Most blocks sit cleanly in flood zone X, outside any mandatory evacuation zone, which means flood insurance is generally not required and homeowners' premiums run among the lowest in the city. For a coastal Florida neighborhood, that combination is rare.
It's also the largest neighborhood in St. Pete by land area, stretching from roughly 34th to 58th Streets and from 5th Avenue N up to 40th Avenue N — over 5,000 homes spread across more than 300 named subdivisions. The Disston Heights Civic Association, founded in 1955, is one of the most active in the city. The architecture is overwhelmingly mid-century: concrete-block ranches built between 1940 and 1969 (NeighborhoodScout puts that figure at 93.8% of the housing stock), with scattered 1920s bungalows on the older blocks closer to 49th Street and a steady drip of new construction replacing tear-downs.
What you trade for the elevation and the value is walkability. This is a drive-everywhere neighborhood — Walk Score in the high 20s to upper 30s depending on the block. There's no walkable commercial core inside the neighborhood; you drive to Disston Plaza on 49th Street for the Publix, or to 34th Street for the rest of your errands. In return you get bigger lots than almost anywhere in St. Pete, detached garages, mature trees, peacocks on a few of the older blocks, and pool homes still trading under $600K — increasingly hard to find anywhere else in the city. For relocation buyers running the math on total cost of ownership rather than just sticker price, Disston Heights is one of the cleanest values in St. Pete right now.
History & Origins
Land tied to Hamilton Disston's 1881 purchase; neighborhood largely built 1950s-1970s
Multiple mid-century developers building on the Disston Ridge; Disston Heights Civic Association founded 1955
Mid-Century Suburban (1940s-1970s)
The name traces back to one of the most consequential land deals in American history. In June 1881, Hamilton Disston — a wealthy Philadelphia industrialist who ran the family saw-manufacturing business — bought four million acres of Florida from the state for $1 million, becoming the largest single private landowner in the United States at the time. The state was bankrupt from Civil War debt; Disston's check rescued the treasury and triggered Florida's first land boom. Of those four million acres, roughly 110,000 covered the southern Pinellas peninsula, including the high ground that would eventually carry his name. Disston established his Pinellas headquarters in Tarpon Springs and founded a town on Boca Ciega Bay called Disston City — today's Gulfport — which he hoped would rival Tampa.
The high ridge running roughly along what is now 49th Street North was always Disston's 'high ground.' The street itself — known to longtime residents as Disston Boulevard before it was renumbered — is one of the three oldest paved roads in southern Pinellas County, originally built to connect Disston City to the ridge. Disston City never met its founder's expectations. When Peter Demens terminated the Orange Belt Railroad in St. Petersburg rather than extending it the extra few miles to Disston City in 1888, the future of the peninsula was set. Disston City eventually became Gulfport. The ridge to the north remained mostly pine flatwoods for another sixty years.
Real residential development of Disston Heights came in the post-WWII boom. The neighborhood was platted and built out primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, with concrete-block ranch homes catering to returning veterans and the migrating retiree population that defined St. Pete in that era. The Disston Heights Civic Association was officially founded in 1955 — Disston Heights claims to be the oldest neighborhood association in St. Pete, and at over 5,000 homes and 300+ subdivisions, it remains the largest by land area. A 1990 Tampa Bay Times feature called the neighborhood St. Petersburg's 'mountaintop, the place all residents in low-lying areas are told to head for in case of a hurricane.' Three decades and several major storms later, that description has only gotten more relevant.
Architecture & What You'll Be Buying
Predominant Styles
Typical Year Built
1950-1969 (93.8% of homes built between 1940 and 1969 per NeighborhoodScout)
Typical Size
1,100-1,800 sq ft on lots typically 6,000-10,000 sq ft (many lots 70+ ft wide)
Construction
One-story concrete-block construction is the norm — durable, hurricane-resistant, and a meaningful insurance advantage compared to wood-frame homes elsewhere in the city. Detached garages are common. Original terrazzo floors still exist under the carpet in many unrenovated homes. Roof age is the variable that drives insurance — anything over 15 years on these mid-century homes will narrow your carrier options. Pool homes are common at this price point, more so than in any other St. Pete neighborhood under $700K.
Materials & Streetscape
Predominantly poured concrete slab with concrete-block walls; original wood-frame roof trusses with asphalt shingles or (less commonly) tile. Original aluminum jalousie or single-pane windows on unrenovated homes — replacement with impact glass is the most common upgrade. A handful of older blocks closer to 49th Street retain 1920s wood-frame bungalows.
Notable Homes & Landmarks
5169 10th Avenue N
Built 1963
The Jack Kerouac House. Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac lived here from 1968 until his death on October 21, 1969, with his third wife Stella Sampas and his ailing mother Gabrielle. The Kerouacs initially moved into the house next door at 5155 10th Ave N in late 1964; they swapped homes with that neighbor in 1968 and lived at 5169 for the last year of Jack's life. The house is a modest single-story concrete-block ranch with brick veneer — typical Disston Heights mid-century stock — with terrazzo floors, wood-paneled walls, and original fruit-patterned wallpaper still intact. After Stella's death in 1990, the home stayed in the Sampas family until 2020, when Ken and Gina Burchenal purchased it for $360,000. Working with Preserve the 'Burg, they shepherded the home to local historic landmark designation by unanimous St. Petersburg City Council vote in June 2022.
Today operated by the nonprofit Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg Inc. as a cultural site — open for tours, literary readings, and overnight stays (tax-deductible donation of $250/night plus a cleaning fee). One of the most unexpected literary landmarks in Florida, sitting on a corner lot in a working-class mid-century subdivision.
5155 10th Avenue N
Built Early 1960s
The Kerouacs' first Disston Heights home — Jack and his mother Gabrielle moved here in the fall of 1964 with Stella joining the household after Jack and Stella married. They liked the quiet neighborhood and the walking distance to stores and a library. The house figures prominently in journalist Bob Kealing's book 'Kerouac in Florida: Where the Road Ends.' The family swapped to 5169 next door in 1968. Privately owned today; not open to the public, but adjacent to the landmark Kerouac House.
Block construction stock — typical example
Built 1947-1965
The defining Disston Heights home: 1,100-1,500 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 1-2 baths, concrete-block construction on a slab, terrazzo floors, single-car detached or attached garage, mature oak or palm in the front yard, citrus trees common in the back. Often built by small local contractors rather than a single master developer. These are the homes that built the neighborhood's reputation as durable, low-maintenance, and (critically) outside the flood zone. Pool homes in this stock generally trade $475K-$625K depending on renovation level.
Then & Now
1920Aerial view of St. Petersburg circa 1920 — the high ridge running through the center of the peninsula is the same Disston Ridge that defines today's neighborhood.
Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory — pha201
1926Aerial of the Pinellas peninsula, 1926 — the inland high ground (today's Disston Heights) is visible to the north and west of downtown.
Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory — pc13231
19641964 aerial showing the post-war suburban build-out across the Pinellas peninsula — the era when Disston Heights was filling in with concrete-block ranch homes.
Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory — dc072619
19761976 aerial of western St. Pete — by this point Disston Heights was largely built out, with its 5,000+ homes spread across more than 300 subdivisions.
Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory — k024244
19551955 aerial of St. Petersburg — the same year the Disston Heights Civic Association was officially founded.
Courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory — c20865
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Pros & Cons
The Pros
- Highest elevation in St. Petersburg (40-61 ft along the Disston Ridge) — Zone X across most blocks
- Outside mandatory hurricane evacuation zones — neighborhood was largely untouched by Helene's surge
- Concrete-block construction throughout — durable, hurricane-resistant, and lower insurance premiums than wood-frame neighborhoods
- Pool homes available under $600K — increasingly rare anywhere in St. Pete
- Halfway point between downtown St. Pete and the Gulf beaches — 15 minutes either direction
- Big lots (typically 6,000-10,000 sq ft), detached garages, suburban feel within city limits
- Crime index 34% lower than St. Petersburg average; ranked safer than 52% of city neighborhoods
- Largest and one of the most active neighborhood associations in St. Pete — porch parties, lake cleanups, monthly meetings
The Cons
- Walk Score in the upper 20s to high 30s — drive-everywhere neighborhood with no walkable commercial core
- Architecture is functional 1950s-60s ranch — limited historic character compared to Kenwood or Old Northeast
- No internal dining or entertainment district; most retail concentrated on 49th Street N and 34th Street N
- Roof age is the insurance variable — anything 15+ years on a mid-century home will narrow carrier options
- Original electrical (some homes still on fuses), galvanized supply lines, and aging cast-iron drains common in unrenovated stock
- Stormwater drainage is being tested by recent infill development — some 25-year residents reported new street flooding in 2025-26 tied to nearby construction
- Inventory is scattered across 300+ subdivisions, so 'Disston Heights' is a wide quality range — block-by-block due diligence matters
What You Need to Know
Who Should Live Here
Buyers running the math on total cost of ownership rather than just purchase price. First-time buyers who want into St. Pete proper but have been priced out of Kenwood, Crescent Lake, or the Old Northeast. Relocation buyers who want a pool, a yard, and a garage without taking on flood-zone risk or paying coastal premiums. Anyone who values storm safety and low insurance over walkability — if you're prepared to drive to dinner, you can buy meaningfully more house here than almost anywhere else in St. Pete. Also a strong fit for retirees who want a quiet, established neighborhood with active civic life and a hospital (HCA Florida St. Petersburg) just outside the perimeter.
What to Watch For
Verify the specific block — Disston Heights is huge, and block-by-block condition varies. Get a thorough inspection on roof age (under 15 years buys you the widest insurance options), electrical (some unrenovated homes are still on fuses or have undersized panels), plumbing (galvanized supply lines and original cast-iron drains are common and not dealbreakers but should be priced into your budget), and the slab itself for any settlement cracking. Pull insurance quotes before going under contract — premiums on a properly-updated block home here run dramatically lower than the wood-frame alternative, but only if the wind-mitigation and 4-point inspections come back clean. On stormwater: a handful of blocks near recent infill construction have reported new street flooding in 2025-26, so ask current neighbors about drainage history before you commit.
What to Expect
1950s-1960s concrete-block ranches on quiet residential streets, big yards, mature trees, peacocks on a few of the older blocks (a Disston Heights signature), and a strong civic association that hosts porch parties and lake cleanups. Pool homes are more common than in any other St. Pete neighborhood at this price point. Disston Plaza on 49th Street N — anchored by a 45,000+ sq ft Publix that's been there 40+ years — handles most weekly errands. 34th Street N has the broader retail strip. Walter Fuller Park and the Walter Fuller Recreation Center sit just northwest of the neighborhood with a 133-acre complex (pool, dog park, sports fields). This is not nightlife. It's quiet, residential, and engineered around the car. The character is mid-century suburban Florida — and on a ridge, dry, and increasingly in demand.
Aaron's Honest Take
Aaron & Aubrey Chand
Living in St. Pete · Excellecore Real Estate
Here's what I tell relocation buyers when Disston Heights comes up: this is the neighborhood you buy when you've done the math on insurance and elevation and decided the trendy zip codes don't pencil out anymore. We've helped over 50 buyers relocate to Tampa Bay in the past couple years, and post-Helene, this is the conversation we have over and over again. You can spend $750K on a pre-war bungalow in a coastal St. Pete neighborhood and pay $6K-$10K a year just for the privilege of being in a flood zone — or you can spend $525K in Disston Heights, get a pool, a block house, a garage, and an insurance bill that doesn't make you flinch. The math is brutal, and it's why this neighborhood has gotten attention.
The honest cons: it's a drive-everywhere neighborhood. Walk Score in the upper 20s to high 30s — you're not walking to coffee, you're not walking to dinner, you're not walking to the beach. The architecture is mid-century ranch, not historic charm. If you want brick streets and 1920s craftsman bungalows on hilly lots, this isn't your neighborhood and Roser Park or Kenwood is. And because it's the largest neighborhood in the city by land area, with 300+ subdivisions inside it, 'Disston Heights' is a wide quality range. The block matters. We've shown buyers houses three streets apart that felt like different neighborhoods.
But for buyers who want a pool home in flood zone X, on a ridge, with concrete-block construction, fifteen minutes from downtown and fifteen minutes from the Gulf — there's no other neighborhood in St. Pete that does what Disston Heights does at this price point. Aubrey and I send a lot of relocation buyers here as the financially-smart pick. The Kerouac House sits in the middle of it, which is its own kind of credibility. And the neighborhood is on the Disston Ridge — the same high ground every St. Petersburg city official points to when they tell low-lying neighborhoods where to evacuate during a storm. That's not a marketing line. It's geography, and geography is the one thing nobody can change.
The Buying Reality
~30-45 days for fairly-priced unrenovated homes; renovated pool homes under $600K go in 14 days or less
Healthy — typically 50-80 active listings across the broader neighborhood at any time, the deepest pool of any single St. Pete neighborhood
Common on renovated pool homes under $600K; less common on mid-tier unrenovated stock where buyers have negotiating room
Get pre-approved, line up insurance quotes before going under contract (especially if the roof is 12+ years old), and don't get distracted by cosmetics — the value here is in the bones (block construction, slab condition, elevation). Be willing to update kitchens and baths over time rather than overpaying for a flip. Walk the block at different times of day. And ask the seller and neighbors about stormwater on the specific street.
Schools & Zoning
Magnet Options
Private / Independent
Pinellas County uses a controlled-choice attendance system, so the zoned school for any given Disston Heights address depends on the specific block — confirm via the Pinellas County Schools school zone locator (https://www.pcsb.org/departments/district-services/student-registration/school-zone-locator/find-your-school-zone) before you make assumptions. Most central Disston Heights addresses zone to Northwest Elementary (5601 22nd Ave N), Tyrone Middle, and St. Petersburg High. Western edges may zone to Azalea Middle and Boca Ciega High. Magnet placements (Osceola Fundamental, St. Pete Collegiate, the Tyrone digital-learning track) are competitive but available regardless of base zoning. NOTE: Pinellas County Schools voted in January 2026 to close the legacy Disston Academy at the end of the 2025-26 school year — that decision affects an alternative-education site, not the zoned schools serving Disston Heights residents.
Insurance & Maintenance Reality
Pre-War Home Considerations
Insurance is the financial argument for Disston Heights, and it usually wins it. The combination of elevation (40-61 ft on the Disston Ridge), flood zone X for most blocks, and concrete-block construction means premiums here run materially lower than in any wood-frame coastal St. Pete neighborhood. Most homes don't require flood insurance at all — a $2,000-$5,000 annual savings versus an AE-zone equivalent.
Wind insurance is where the variables show up. Carriers will require a 4-point inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and a wind-mitigation report on every transaction. Roof age is the single biggest driver: anything under 10 years buys you the broadest carrier options and the strongest discounts (hip-roof credit, secondary water resistance, opening protection); 10-15 years narrows the field; 15+ years on a mid-century home pushes you toward Citizens or non-admitted markets and meaningfully raises premiums.
The most common surprises in unrenovated Disston Heights stock are old electrical (some homes still on fuses or with 60-amp service), galvanized supply lines reaching the end of their service life, and original cast-iron drains. None of these are dealbreakers, but each can affect your insurance binder. The smart move is to pull at least two quotes — one admitted, one Citizens — before you remove your inspection contingency, and to plan a path to roof + electrical updates within the first three to five years of ownership if they're not already done.
Storm Impact: Helene & Milton
Disston Heights came through both Helene and Milton significantly better than nearly any other St. Pete neighborhood. The combination of 40-61 ft elevation on the Disston Ridge, distance from open water, and predominantly concrete-block construction meant minimal storm-surge flooding and survivable wind damage. This is the neighborhood city officials have historically pointed low-lying residents toward in mandatory evacuations.
Hurricane Helene
Sep 2024Hurricane Helene (September 26, 2024) brought catastrophic surge flooding to Shore Acres, Snell Isle, the eastern edge of Old Northeast, and the entire Gulf-side strip from St. Pete Beach through Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. Disston Heights was effectively untouched by surge — the elevation simply put it out of reach. Wind impact was typical: downed limbs, scattered fence damage, some shingle loss on older roofs, and isolated tree-on-house events. Power outages of 2-5 days affected most of the neighborhood.
Hurricane Milton
Oct 2024Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024, two weeks after Helene) tracked inland from the south and brought primarily wind-driven rain and tree damage. With no surge component on this side of the bay, Milton's main impact in Disston Heights was on roofs already stressed by Helene and on saturated yards from compounding rainfall. Insurance claims were predominantly roof-related rather than structural or interior.
Blocks to Watch
A small cluster of blocks near the Palm Lake Christian Church infill development (vicinity of 22nd Avenue N between roughly 54th and 56th Streets) saw new street flooding events in 2025-26 that residents have tied to construction-stage stormwater management — Tampa Bay 28 covered the issue in January 2026. Project engineers attributed the events to a combination of an extreme rainfall while a retention pond was still being installed and a separate water-main break, both since corrected. Worth asking the seller and immediate neighbors about drainage history on any block within a few hundred feet of recent multifamily construction.
Community & Events
Disston Heights Civic Association meetings
Monthly
One of the oldest and largest neighborhood associations in St. Petersburg — founded 1955. Meetings cover infrastructure, code enforcement, development projects, and city updates. Has hosted city council candidate forums in election years.
Porch Parties & Potlucks
Semi-annual
Hosted by the civic association as a low-pressure way for new residents to meet neighbors — held at member homes and at a host church on 30th Avenue. The neighborhood's signature community-building tradition.
Lake & Pond Community Cleanups
Periodic, organized by the association
Disston Heights contains more than a dozen ponds and small lakes scattered through the 300+ subdivisions. The civic association coordinates volunteer cleanups around Sirmons Lake, Leslee Lake, Jungle Lake (in Walter Fuller Park), and others.
Jack Kerouac House Events
Year-round (tours, readings, overnight stays)
The nonprofit Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg hosts literary events, poetry readings, and tours at 5169 10th Ave N — Kerouac's final residence. Overnight stays available by tax-deductible donation.
Tour de Kerouac
Annual
Bike tour of Kerouac-related St. Petersburg sites organized by The Friends of Jack Kerouac, departing from or routing through Disston Heights and visiting other Kerouac haunts including Haslam's Bookstore.
What Residents Are Saying Online
Resident sentiment across Trulia (38+ verified reviews), Niche (38 reviews, 3.7/5), and Homes.com is consistent on three things: the neighborhood is quiet and safe, it sits squarely between downtown and the beach, and it's a drive-everywhere community. Recurring positives include friendly long-tenured neighbors, low crime, and the central location. Recurring concerns are the lack of sidewalks on some streets, occasional rush-hour traffic on 49th Street, and the aging electrical/plumbing in unrenovated mid-century stock. A few residents flagged perceived decline over a 20-year window, while many newer arrivals describe ongoing improvement as renovations and new construction increase block-by-block.
“It's safe, quiet and perfectly in between the beach and Downtown! Also there's a little lake with frogs, turtles and exotic birds.”
“I have lived here 11 years. I know all my neighbors and have a very quiet street. There is a true sense of family in this community.”
“Lots of Peacocks and old trees. No sidewalks, but safe to walk outside watch out for old electrical pannel. my house still uses fuses.”
“Quiet, safe, good looking neighborhood. Safe to walk anywhere after dark. Nice, polite neighbors. Zero crime or problems. Absolutely love it.”
“Neighborhood is rapidly going downhill. 20 years ago it was the place to live. Not now. Get out while you can.”
“I have lived here for almost 12 years now and considering this area in general it is great. There are many things close by: the mall, movie theaters, restaurants, downtown St. Pete, the beach, and much more!”
Further Reading & Resources
Civic & Preservation
City of St. Petersburg — Parks & Recreation
Official city department managing Walter Fuller Park, Gladden Park Recreation Center, and the smaller neighborhood parks within Disston Heights.
City of St. Petersburg — Walter Fuller Recreation Complex
133-acre park complex on the northwest edge of Disston Heights — playgrounds, ball fields, tennis, pickleball, community pool, dog park, and a 1.89-mile paved walking loop around Jungle Lake.
Journalism
WUSF — St. Petersburg's Kerouac House Designated Historic Site (2022)
WUSF news coverage of the June 2022 City Council vote designating the Kerouac House as a local historic landmark.
Tampa Bay Times — The Peak of Pinellas Tied to Man Who Saved State (1990)
Definitive long-form on Hamilton Disston, the Disston Ridge, and the early history of the neighborhood and 49th Street (Disston Boulevard). Primary-source quality.
Tampa Bay Times — Disston Heights Civic Association coverage (1999)
Archive piece on the Disston Heights Civic Association — calls it 'the oldest neighborhood association' in St. Pete with 3,000 homes at the time (now over 5,000).
St Pete Catalyst — Construction Begins on Palm Lake Affordable Housing (2025)
Coverage of the 86-unit Palm Lake Urban Sanctuary project — the largest recent development inside the neighborhood, on land owned by Palm Lake Christian Church.
St Pete Rising — Palm Lake Urban Sanctuary Groundbreaking (2026)
Detailed reporting on the groundbreaking, financing structure, and 50-year affordability commitment for the Palm Lake project at 5401 22nd Avenue N.
Creative Loafing — St. Pete City Council Greenlights Palm Lake Affordable Housing (2023)
Coverage of the contentious 2023 city council approval — useful for understanding neighborhood politics and the HB 1339 zoning override.
Tampa Bay 28 — Disston Heights Flooding Concerns (2026)
January 2026 follow-up on resident flooding complaints near the Palm Lake construction site — includes engineer and resident perspectives. Read before buying within a few blocks of recent infill.
Neighborhood Association
Disston Heights Civic Association
Official neighborhood association founded 1955 — meetings, events, civic news, and the porch party / potluck schedule.
St. Petersburg CONA Neighborhoods Directory
Council of Neighborhood Associations directory listing all recognized St. Pete neighborhood associations including Disston Heights.
Schools
Pinellas County Schools — School Zone Locator
Confirm the zoned schools for any specific Disston Heights address — Pinellas uses controlled choice and zoning varies by block.
Pinellas County Schools — January 2026 Approved Recommendations
Official PCSB document detailing the January 2026 board decisions, including the closure of Disston Academy at the end of 2025-26 (an alternative-ed site, not a zoned neighborhood school).
Cultural
Preserve the 'Burg — Jack Kerouac House
Local preservation nonprofit's project page on the Kerouac House at 5169 10th Ave N — designation history, partnership details, and significance.
Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg
Nonprofit operating the Kerouac House — tours, literary events, and overnight stays at the writer's final residence.
More
JLL — Disston Plaza Sale Press Release (2025)
August 2025 announcement of the Disston Plaza sale — confirms the 129,150 sq ft Publix-anchored center, 40+ year Publix tenure, and 130,000-resident, $87K-AHI trade area.
Hamilton Disston — Wikipedia
Comprehensive biography of the namesake — the 1881 four-million-acre purchase, his Tarpon Springs and Disston City development, and the indirect role in the rise of St. Petersburg.
Disston Heights — Wikipedia
Wikipedia entry on the neighborhood — population 18,776, demographic mix, and historical naming context.
What's Nearby
Disston Plaza (Publix)
in neighborhood
Walter Fuller Park & Recreation Complex
0.5 mi
Gladden Park Recreation Center
in neighborhood
Jack Kerouac House
in neighborhood
Tyrone Square Mall
1.5 mi
Sunken Gardens
3 mi
Downtown St. Pete waterfront & The Pier
5 mi
Treasure Island Beach
5 mi
St. Pete Beach
6 mi
Madeira Beach
5 mi
Haslam's Bookstore (historic Kerouac haunt)
3 mi
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital
1 mi
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Elevation & Flood Risk
61ft average elevation
FEMA Flood Zone X (minimal risk across the bulk of the neighborhood) — flood insurance required
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