St. Petersburg FL 33702 is the Northeast St. Petersburg ZIP running from the Tampa Bay shoreline toward I-275, anchored by Weedon Island Preserve, Mangrove Bay and the 4th Street North corridor. Housing is mostly single-story concrete block on platted lots, with direct routes to Tampa over the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges and a short drive to downtown.
Northeast St. Petersburg is the part of the city between the bay and the bridges: water and preserve land on the east, the interstate and the Gateway commercial district on the west, downtown to the south and the Gandy corridor to the north. We describe it here the way we would to a buyer on the phone: what is where, what the houses are like, how you get in and out, and what to verify before you write an offer.
Where exactly is 33702 and how do you get around?
It sits in the northeast quadrant of the St. Petersburg peninsula. The two spines are 4th Street North, which runs north and south through the middle of the ZIP, and Gandy Boulevard, which runs east to the Gandy Bridge and west to I-275.
Most residential streets branch off those two corridors on a grid. Head east and the streets end at the bay, at Weedon Island Preserve or at the canals and residential streets that line the shore. Head west and you reach I-275, with the Gateway area's offices, shopping and distribution centers on the far side. Downtown St. Petersburg is a straight shot south down 4th Street or the interstate. Locust Street NE, where our listing sits, is on the bay side of 4th Street near the Weedon Island end of the neighborhood.
What is the housing stock like in Northeast St. Petersburg?
Mostly single-story concrete block homes built out lot by lot over the postwar decades, on rectangular platted lots with driveways, garages or carports and fenced yards. Associations are uncommon on these streets.
Expect block walls with stucco or painted finishes, low-slope or gable roofs, terrazzo or tile underfoot in the originals, and a mix of one-car garages, carports and later additions. Because these homes were built across several decades and updated at different rates, the spread between a tired original and a fully renovated home on the same street can be wide, which is exactly where an informed buyer finds value. For a broader look at inventory, start with Homes for sale in Northeast St. Petersburg FL 33702.
What is there to do near 33702?
The water is the headline. Weedon Island Preserve offers kayak launches, fishing and boardwalk trails; Mangrove Bay Golf Course is minutes away; and the 4th Street North corridor handles groceries, dining and errands. Downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront, museums and restaurants are a short drive south.
| Place | What it is | How residents of 33702 use it |
|---|---|---|
| Weedon Island Preserve | Coastal preserve on Tampa Bay with mangroves, trails and paddling launches | Morning kayaking, fishing, walking the boardwalks, sunrise over the bay |
| Mangrove Bay Golf Course | Public golf course on the bay side of the neighborhood | A round after work without leaving the ZIP |
| 4th Street North corridor | The main north-south commercial street through Northeast St. Pete | Groceries, hardware, coffee, dining, everyday errands |
| Gateway area | Office, retail and distribution district near I-275 and Gandy Boulevard | Employment, big-box shopping, quick highway access |
| Gandy Boulevard and Gandy Bridge | East-west corridor crossing the bay to South Tampa | Commuting to Tampa, reaching the causeway waterfront |
| I-275 and the Howard Frankland Bridge | Interstate route across Tampa Bay | Tampa International Airport, Westshore, downtown Tampa |
| Downtown St. Petersburg | Waterfront core with parks, museums, dining and the pier | Weekend outings, arts, events, the waterfront trail |
| St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport | Regional airport on the north side of the county | Short-hop flights and low-hassle departures |
How is the commute from 33702 to Tampa and downtown St. Pete?
Northeast St. Pete is the closest part of the city to both bay crossings, so Tampa-bound drivers have two routes: Gandy Boulevard to the Gandy Bridge for South Tampa, or I-275 over the Howard Frankland Bridge for the airport, Westshore and downtown Tampa. Downtown St. Petersburg is a short drive south.
We will not quote minute counts, because they change with the hour, the bridge and the weather. What we can say is structural: from 33702 you reach the bridge approaches without crossing the rest of the city, and you have a choice of crossings when one is congested. For the full commute breakdown, see Gateway area St. Petersburg commute to Tampa.
What should a buyer verify before purchasing in 33702?
The same list we use for our own purchases. Every item below is a question to put to the right office, not a fact we can state for you.
- Flood zone and elevation. Ask a licensed insurance agent to pull the current flood map determination for the specific parcel and quote flood coverage, and request the seller's elevation certificate if one exists.
- Wind and homeowners insurance. Get written quotes using the wind mitigation report and the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC condition report.
- Permit history. Search the City of St. Petersburg's permit records for the roof, windows, electrical and any additions, and confirm they were finaled.
- Association status and deed restrictions. Have your title company search for recorded covenants even if the listing says no HOA.
- Rental and occupancy rules. If you plan to rent, by the house or by the room, ask the city's planning and zoning staff and a local attorney what applies to that parcel.
- Taxes. Pull the current bill from the Pinellas County tax collector and ask how a sale resets the assessment.
Where does 7400 Locust St NE fit in the neighborhood?
It is a representative example of the best of the local housing stock, updated. 7400 Locust St NE is a five-bedroom, two-bath concrete block home built in 1972 on a fenced corner lot near the end of the street, on the bay side of 4th Street close to Weedon Island Preserve and Mangrove Bay.
The facts, from the MLS listing TB8544117 and public records: 1,824 square feet of living area, 3,209 square feet under roof, a 6,991 square foot corner lot measuring seventy-five by one hundred feet, an oversized two-car garage and a two-car carport, a workshop shed, a screened front porch facing the preserve and park across the street, a 2021 roof, 2023 impact windows, a 2024 A/C and water heater and an updated electrical panel. No HOA. Taxes for 2025 were $4,948. It 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. Every one of those figures should be independently verified by the buyer. What they add up to is a home with genuinely usable space, in the part of the city that puts the water on one side and the bridges on the other.
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Ask about 7400 Locust St NEFrequently asked questions
A: It is Northeast St. Petersburg, the section between Tampa Bay and I-275 north of downtown, centered on the 4th Street North corridor and reaching the Gandy Boulevard area.
A: Yes. The east side of the ZIP meets Tampa Bay at Weedon Island Preserve and Mangrove Bay Golf Course, and many residential streets end within a short walk or bike ride of the shoreline.
A: Flood zones vary parcel by parcel, so do not rely on a neighborhood-level answer. Ask a licensed insurance agent to pull the current flood map determination and an elevation certificate for the specific address.
A: Most of the original single-story homes are concrete block, though additions and some newer builds may be framed. Confirm construction type through the property appraiser record and your inspector.