Homes for sale in Northeast St. Petersburg, FL 33702 are mostly single-story concrete block houses on modest lots, set between Tampa Bay and the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges, north of downtown. Buyers get access to Weedon Island Preserve, Mangrove Bay Golf Course, the Gateway corridor and I-275, and should verify roof age, windows, insurance and permitted use before offering.
Northeast St. Petersburg is the section of the city north of downtown and east of I-275, bounded by Tampa Bay to the east and the Gandy Boulevard corridor to the north. We work this area as a listing team and as investors, so this guide covers what you actually see on the ground: the housing stock, the access, what to check, and how our listing at 7400 Locust St NE fits in.
Where exactly is 33702 in St. Petersburg?
ZIP code 33702 covers the northeast corner of St. Petersburg, running from the 4th Street North corridor east toward the bay and north toward Gandy Boulevard. It sits between the bay and the bridges, and that is the whole appeal.
From most streets in 33702 you can reach Gandy Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge, or I-275 and the Howard Frankland Bridge, without crossing downtown. That puts Tampa, Tampa International Airport and the Gateway business area within a short drive. Head south on 4th Street North and you land in downtown St. Petersburg with its waterfront, dining and arts district. Head east and you are at Weedon Island Preserve or Mangrove Bay Golf Course. For day-to-day errands, the 4th Street corridor carries the groceries, shopping and dining you will use most. St. Petersburg FL 33702 neighborhood guide
What kinds of homes are for sale in Northeast St. Pete?
Most of the housing stock is single-story concrete block construction from the era when this part of the city was built out, on lots sized for a house, a driveway and a yard. You will also see frame homes, a smaller number of newer infill builds, and waterfront or canal-front homes along the bay side.
What separates one block ranch from another is usually not the shell. It is the age of the roof, whether the windows have been replaced with impact glass, the condition of the electrical panel and A/C, and how much genuinely usable space the lot and outbuildings add. Two homes with the same living area can feel completely different once you count garage, carport, porch and workshop space. That is why we always look at living area and under-roof area separately. benefits of a concrete block home in Florida
| Home type in 33702 | What you typically get | What to verify first |
|---|---|---|
| Original block ranch | Single story, concrete block, carport or small garage, older systems | Roof age, window type, electrical panel, permits for any additions |
| Updated block ranch | Same shell with a newer roof, impact windows, updated A/C and panel | Permit history for the updates, wind-mitigation report, insurance quote |
| Frame home | Wood-frame construction, often with more architectural variety | Termite inspection, siding and moisture condition, insurance quote |
| Newer infill build | Modern layout, current code, sometimes elevated | Builder warranty terms, lot drainage, HOA or deed restrictions if any |
| Waterfront or canal-front | Direct water access, dock or seawall | Seawall condition, elevation certificate, flood insurance quote |
What should you check before you make an offer in 33702?
Check the building envelope, the insurance picture and the permitted use before you fall for the kitchen. Here is the order we use on our own purchases.
- Roof age and material. Ask for the permit date, not the seller's memory. Insurers care about this more than almost anything else.
- Windows and openings. Impact-rated windows and doors change both storm readiness and your insurance conversation. Get the wind-mitigation report.
- Electrical panel, A/C and water heater. Recent replacements reduce your first-year surprises. Confirm dates with permits or receipts.
- Insurance quotes. Get a homeowners quote and a flood quote from a licensed insurance agent before your inspection period ends. Do not rely on the seller's current premium.
- Taxes. Pull the Pinellas County property record and ask how the assessment may change after a sale.
- HOA and deed restrictions. Many streets in Northeast St. Pete have no HOA, which matters if you plan to rent rooms, park a trailer or run a workshop. Confirm with a title search. no HOA homes in St. Petersburg FL
- Permitted use. If you plan to rent the home, rent rooms or add a unit, ask the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County what is allowed at that address, and talk to a local attorney about anything beyond a standard lease.
How does 7400 Locust St NE compare with other homes for sale in 33702?
7400 Locust St NE is an updated block ranch, the second row of that table: five bedrooms and two baths, built in 1972 of concrete block, with a 2021 roof, 2023 impact windows, a 2024 A/C and water heater and an updated electrical panel. Those are the exact items on the checklist above, already handled.
The facts, from the MLS listing TB8544117 and public records: 1,824 sq ft of living area, 3,209 sq ft under roof, a 6,991 sq ft corner lot measuring 75 by 100, an oversized 2-car garage plus a 2-car carport, a workshop shed, a fenced yard and a screened front porch facing the preserve and park across the street. Solid block construction. No HOA. Taxes for 2025 were $4,948. The home is offered at $499,995, which works out to $274 per square foot of living area, against a stated opinion of value of $550,000. Seller projections put rent at up to $4,400 per month as a traditional rental or up to $6,400 per month with a co-living approach. Those are projections, not guarantees, so verify rents, insurance and permitted use independently before you run the numbers.
How is the commute from Northeast St. Petersburg?
Northeast St. Pete is one of the easier parts of the city to leave and return to, because both bay bridges are on your side of town. Gandy Boulevard leads straight to the Gandy Bridge and South Tampa. I-275 leads to the Howard Frankland Bridge, Tampa International Airport and the rest of the interstate system. St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport sits across the Gateway area to the west. We use relative terms on purpose: real drive times depend on the hour and the bridge, so test the commute yourself at the time of day you will actually make it.
If you are comparing homes for sale in Northeast St. Petersburg and want the disclosures, comps and showing code for a five-bedroom block home on a corner lot, we will send them the same day.
Ask about 7400 Locust St NEFrequently asked questions
A: Mostly, yes. ZIP 33702 covers the northeast section of the city between 4th Street North, Tampa Bay and Gandy Boulevard, and "Northeast St. Pete" is the everyday name for that area, though neighborhood boundaries and ZIP lines do not match exactly.
A: Many do not, especially on the older block-home streets, but some subdivisions and newer builds do. Ask for a title search and any recorded deed restrictions before you assume you can rent rooms or park a trailer.
A: Living area is the heated and cooled interior; under roof adds covered spaces such as the garage, carport and porch. Price per square foot is usually quoted on living area, so compare like with like.
A: Yes. Get one on any home you are serious about, regardless of what the seller says, and pair it with a homeowners quote from a licensed insurance agent during your inspection period.