Neighborhood · St Petersburg, Florida
Blackburns
A small St Pete pocket with real value
2
Homes for sale
$369,500
Median list price
$269
Avg price / sqft
101
Median days on market
Blackburns is a compact St Petersburg neighborhood with the kind of quiet, established feel that draws buyers who want to be close to the action without paying for it. You're a short hop from the broader energy of St Petersburg homes for sale, and neighboring communities like Shore Acres and Greater Pinellas Point fill out this southern stretch of the city. Tampa International Airport sits about 27 minutes away, so travel and commuting stay manageable.
The market here is genuinely small — just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $369,500. That thinness cuts both ways: less competition on any given house, but also fewer options, so patience pays. Homes that do sell have been going for full asking, which tells you sellers aren't discounting, and buyers should come prepared to move when the right one lands.
Blackburns is a community in St Petersburg, Florida.
Quick facts
$309,000 – $430K price range
1,383 sqft median home
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Blackburns
$430,000
1743 YALE STREET S, ST PETERSBURG
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
$309,000$319,900
2560 QUEENSBORO AVENUE S, ST PETERSBURG
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,109 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Blackburns market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$279,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Blackburns vs St Petersburg
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Blackburns boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Blackburns is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Blackburns home
≈ $2,437/mo
$369,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
116
Median age
38
Median home value
$109,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Blackburns
Culture
Top 2% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Beliefs
Top 11% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Top 23% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
Blackburns FAQs
Is Blackburns a good place to live?+
It's a small, established residential pocket of St Petersburg that suits buyers who want a quiet base with quick access to the wider city and Tampa — the airport is about 27 minutes away. Assigned schools include Melrose Elementary, John Hopkins Middle and Gibbs High. If you like the feel of nearby Disston Heights but want something smaller, Blackburns is worth a look.
Is Blackburns expensive?+
No — it's one of the more approachable corners of St Petersburg, with a median list price of $369,500 and active listings ranging from $309,000 to $430,000. At an average of $269 per square foot, it undercuts the pricier waterfront enclaves like Winston Park and Bayway Isles nearby.
What do homes cost in Blackburns?+
Current active listings run from $309,000 to $430,000 with a median of $369,500, and the typical home is around 1,383 square feet. The single sale over the past year closed at $279,000, so pricing depends heavily on the specific home and its condition.
How is the market in Blackburns?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market — just two homes active now and one sold in the last 12 months, with a median 101 days on market. The upside for buyers is that there's little bidding pressure, though sellers have been getting 100% of asking, so realistic offers work best.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for Blackburns, which points to a neighborhood of individually owned homes without mandatory association dues. The median property tax runs about $3,361 per year, a manageable figure for this price range in Pinellas County.
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