What is the rental yield in Historic Uptown?

The gross yield in Historic Uptown is 2.1%. That comes with prices about 157% above the city median, a Red Flag score of 38, and a 50.0% rise over the past year.

How does Historic Uptown compare to Saint Petersburg, Florida?

Historic Uptown is priced about 157% above the city median and 239% above the state median. It has a gross yield of 2.1%, walkability of 92, and a Red Flag score of 38.

What is the price trend in Historic Uptown over the past year?

Prices in Historic Uptown have moved up 50.0% over the past year. The neighborhood also has a gross yield of 2.1%, walkability of 92, and a Red Flag score of 38.

How walkable is Historic Uptown in Saint Petersburg, Florida?

Historic Uptown has walkability of 92, which is a notable strength in the data. It also has a gross yield of 2.1%, prices about 157% above the city median, and a Red Flag score of 38.

Neighborhood

Historic Uptown

Saint Petersburg, Florida US

Historic Uptown in Saint Petersburg, Florida has an investment profile marked by a price level about 157% above the city median, a gross yield of 2.1%, and a Red Flag score of 38. Prices have moved up 50.0% over the past year, while walkability of 92 is a clear strength. Education is in the 50th percentile, indicating a midrange school-district test-score position.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.51 mi²

ZIP Code

33701

County

Pinellas County

State

Florida

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$1,420,128

YoY+50.0%

Gross Rental Yield

2.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

38 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

50 / 100

Fair · better than 50% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Historic Uptown Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Historic Uptown, Saint Petersburg.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,420,128	+50.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$788/sqft	+31.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,449/mo	+2.3%
Gross Rental Yield	2.1%	—
Liquidity Score	53 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	268	+137.2%

Is Historic Uptown Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Florida crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

38 / 100

Low Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Tornado60High

Hail40Moderate

Flood20Low

Wildfire20Low

Earthquake20Low

Heat20Low

Strong Wind20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Appreciating market — +50.0% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 92/100

Low natural-hazard risk — 38/100 composite

Liquid resale market — liquidity 53/100

Active transaction volume — 268 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Historic Uptown's live DistrictScore metrics.

Historic Uptown Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Florida-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+37.7% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Historic Uptown centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 52% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Historic Uptown inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Historic Uptown

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor2 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Historic Uptown: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Historic Uptown

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

92

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

29

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

4

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

6

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Historic Uptown's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Historic Uptown vs Saint Petersburg vs Florida

How Historic Uptown benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Historic Uptown, the median sale price sits about 157% above the median for Saint Petersburg neighborhoods and about 239% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.1%, against 6.1% for Saint Petersburg neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 50.0%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Saint Petersburg neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Historic Uptown	$788/sqft	2.1%	53
Saint Petersburg	$306/sqft	6.1%	38
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.76% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Florida property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Historic Uptown Real Estate FAQ

Historic Uptown in Saint Petersburg, Florida has a high-price, low-yield profile. Prices are about 157% above the city median, gross yield is 2.1%, and the Red Flag score is 38. Over the past year, prices have moved up 50.0%.

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