Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Brightwood
Compact St. Pete living close to the action
3
Homes for sale
$220,000
Median list price
$269
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Brightwood sits within St Petersburg, the kind of established neighborhood where smaller homes and short blocks keep things walkable and low-key. You're close to the same central-city energy that draws people to nearby communities like Winston Park and Disston Heights, with downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport each about 29 minutes away when you need to travel. It's a practical, connected pocket rather than a resort enclave — a good fit for buyers who want proximity without a premium.
Inventory here is thin: just three active listings right now, with a median list price of $220,000 and a range that stretches from $215,000 up to $450,000. Homes are moving fast — the median days on market is one — so when something fits, you'll want to be ready to act. Buyers eyeing waterfront alternatives nearby, like Shore Acres or Bayway Isles, should treat Brightwood as the value-minded counterpoint.
Brightwood is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $450K price range
925 sqft median home
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Brightwood
$220,000
2021 16TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft
$450,000
1550 21ST STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft
$215,000$225,000
1946 15TH AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
Every active listing inside the Brightwood boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Brightwood market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$122,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
0 days
Median time to sell
Brightwood vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Brightwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Brightwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Brightwood home
≈ $1,556/mo
$220,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
16
Median age
56
Median income
$11,385
Beyond the listings
Living in Brightwood
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Beliefs
Top 22% 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.
Active
Top 24% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Emotional
Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Straight answers
Brightwood FAQs
Is Brightwood a good place to live?+
It's an established, connected St. Pete neighborhood with easy access to the wider city and quick drives to both downtown Tampa and the airport, each about 29 minutes out. Assigned schools include Melrose Elementary, John Hopkins Middle, and Gibbs High. It suits buyers who value location and walkable scale over resort-style amenities.
Is Brightwood expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end for the area, with a median list price of $220,000 and current listings ranging from $215,000 to $450,000. The average price per square foot is about $269. For comparison, waterfront-focused neighborhoods like Bayway Isles command far higher prices.
What do homes cost in Brightwood?+
Right now the median list price is $220,000, with homes running from $215,000 to $450,000 and averaging around $269 per square foot. The median home size is roughly 925 square feet. Over the past 12 months, the one home that sold closed at a median of $122,000.
How is the market in Brightwood?+
It's tight and fast — only three homes are active, and the median days on market is just one. Sellers have been getting 100% of their asking price on average, so buyers should come prepared to move quickly and negotiate cleanly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for Brightwood, which is typical for this kind of established, non-gated neighborhood. The median property tax runs about $2,243 per year. Always confirm current figures for a specific property before you write an offer.
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