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For sale
$494,900
1249 ESSEX DRIVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710
3beds
1,141sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,497 Square Feet Lot
$488,600 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolPrivate backyard retreatInviting outdoor living spaceStainless steel appliances
- 16 days
- 539
- 85
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrycja Henderson 727-772-3972,
LUXURY & BEACH REALTY INC 727-800-5906
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8455341
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,221
- Total interior livable area: 1,141 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 7,497 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 116
Details
- Parcel number: 173116929340090030
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: TYRONE GARDENS SEC 2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Petersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $362,375
- Annual tax amount: $7,051
- Date on market: 12/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 251 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$488,600
$464,000 - $513,000
$3,052/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $494,900-1%$434/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $499,900$438/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $499,900-2%$438/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Price change | $509,900-5.2%$447/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $537,900-0.4%$471/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Price change | $539,900-0.9%$473/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $544,900-0.7%$478/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000+89.3%$481/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $290,000-42%$254/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Sold | $500,000-4.8%$438/sqft |
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| 7/1/2023 | Pending sale | $525,000$460/sqft |
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| 6/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000-2.8%$460/sqft |
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| 5/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $540,000+86.9%$473/sqft |
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| 10/5/2021 | Sold | $289,000-0.3%$253/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Pending sale | $290,000$254/sqft |
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| 9/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $290,000+123.1%$254/sqft |
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| 3/28/2016 | Sold | $130,000-3.6%$114/sqft |
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| 2/12/2016 | Pending sale | $134,900$118/sqft |
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| 1/7/2016 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$118/sqft |
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| 11/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $139,900+16.6%$123/sqft |
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| 4/25/2015 | Listing removed | $120,000$105/sqft |
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| 3/19/2015 | Price change | $120,000-2.8%$105/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Price change | $123,500-1.1%$108/sqft |
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| 2/12/2015 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$109/sqft |
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| 1/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,900+9.1%$114/sqft |
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| 12/4/2003 | Sold | $119,100+237.4%$104/sqft |
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| 7/8/1994 | Sold | $35,300-9.3%$31/sqft |
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| 3/16/1994 | Sold | $38,900$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,218 +2.4% | $362,375 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $7,052 +55% | $361,335 +59.8% |
| 2023 | $4,549 +10.4% | $226,174 +10% |
| 2022 | $4,119 +38.1% | $205,613 +45% |
| 2021 | $2,982 +5.3% | $141,844 +9% |
| 2020 | $2,832 +11.1% | $130,097 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,550 | $118,270 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $2,550 +5.7% | $111,040 +7.9% |
| 2017 | $2,411 +18.9% | $102,917 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $2,028 +218.1% | $90,869 +54.7% |
| 2015 | $638 +0.1% | $58,756 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $637 -0.1% | $58,290 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $638 +1% | $57,429 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $631 | $56,469 -11.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,023 -13.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,835 -12.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $84,673 -20.3% |
| 2008 | $1,413 | $106,241 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,147 -3.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $107,000 +14.6% |
| 2004 | $1,663 +172.3% | $93,400 +26.7% |
| 2003 | $611 +6.4% | $73,700 +21.4% |
| 2002 | $574 | $60,700 +12.2% |
| 2001 | $574 +6.2% | $54,100 -6.2% |
| 2000 | $540 | $57,700 |
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Neighborhood: 33710
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northwest Elementary-PN
- Middle: Tyrone Middle-PN
- High: Boca Ciega High-PN
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






