St. Pete Beach Condos: A Building-by-Building Guide

Aktualisiert im Oktober 2026.

The short answer: St. Pete Beach condos fall into two groups. Gulf-front buildings line Gulf Boulevard and Sunset Way with direct beach access, and most of the well-known towers date from the 1970s. Bay side buildings sit on Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal, often with docks or water views instead of sand. In both groups, the building matters more than the city: each association sets its own rental minimum, pet policy, and reserve plan, and many Gulf-front associations require rentals of three months or longer.

We are John and Nicole Kavaliauskas, licensed Florida Realtors with LoKation Real Estate. We help buyers and sellers in St. Pete Beach condos every week. For the town itself, see our St. Pete Beach guide.

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How St. Pete Beach condos differ

Gulf-front versus bay side

Gulf-front condos give you the beach and sunset views, and you pay for both in price, insurance, and wind and flood exposure. Bay side condos on Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal tend to trade at lower prices per square foot, and some offer boat slips or water access, which Gulf-front towers rarely do.

Gebäudealter

Most of the Gulf-front towers in the table below were built between 1972 and 1977. Bay side buildings span a wider range, from the 1960s to 2006. Age drives what you should check: concrete restoration, windows, roof, elevators, plumbing risers, and reserve funding.

Rental rules by zoning and by association

The City of St. Pete Beach limits stays under 30 days in most residential areas. According to the Pinellas Realtor Organization and the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, rentals under 30 days are allowed in the Residential Medium (RM) district and the Pass-a-Grille overlay only three times in a 12-month period, and rentals of 30 days or longer are allowed in any district. Hotels and resort properties operate under their own zoning. In August 2026 the city commission declined a proposed rental registration program and directed staff to focus on enforcing the existing rules, as reported by FOX 13. On top of the city rules, many associations set longer minimums. Several Gulf-front buildings in the table carry a three-month minimum. Our short-term rental rules guide covers this city by city.

Überschwemmungsgebiete und Versicherungen

Nearly all of St. Pete Beach is low-lying barrier island, and flood insurance is part of the cost of every condo here. The association carries a master policy for the building; you carry an HO-6 policy for your unit interior and, in most cases, your own flood policy. Ask for the building’s elevation certificate, the master policy declarations, and the current premium allocation per unit. Our St. Pete Beach flood zones and insurance guide explains the zones and what drives premiums.

Repairs after the 2024 storms

Hurricanes Helene and Milton in fall 2024 flooded ground floors and damaged pools, parking areas, and building systems up and down the beach. Two years later, some associations have finished repairs and others are still working through insurance claims, contractor schedules, and permits. When you look at a building, ask what was damaged, what has been repaired, what is still open, and how it is being paid for. Storm repairs and new state reserve requirements are the two most common reasons for special assessments right now.

Notable St. Pete Beach condo buildings

Year built, unit counts, and rental minimums below come from agent building directories (see sources at the end of this section). We list only what we could source. Confirm everything with the association documents before you buy.

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Gebäude	Location/address	Lage	Notes
San Seair	3820 Gulf Blvd	Gulf-front, south end near Pass-a-Grille and the Don CeSar	Built 1974; 102 units per county records, 15 floors; 3-month rental minimum listed
Beau Monde	4950 Gulf Blvd	Gulf-front, central St. Pete Beach	Built 1972; 94 units, 11 floors; 3-month rental minimum listed; no pets
Seamark	5396 Gulf Blvd	Gulf-front, between TradeWinds Island Grand and Sirata	Built 1973; about 105 units, 12 floors; 3-month rental minimum listed; no pets
Jacaranda Beach Villas	5500 Gulf Blvd, within the TradeWinds Island Grand resort	Gulf-front resort setting	Built 1990; county records classify all 288 units as condo-hotel units in the resort rental program; listings report owner use of up to 28 days a year; no pets in most sources
Silver Sands Beach and Racquet Club	6595 Sunset Way	Gulf-front, north end	Built 1981 to 1991 per the association; 300 units in three buildings; beachfront pool and tennis
Envoy Point	7100 Sunset Way	Gulf-front, north end	Built 1977; gated with 24-hour security; mostly reported as no pets (service animals excepted), one source differs
Lido	4450 Gulf Blvd	Gulf-front, directly on the beach	Built 1985; 72 to 74 units reported, 5 or 6 stories; 3-month rental minimum listed; pet rules differ by source

Bay side and Intracoastal

Gebäude	Location/address	Lage	Notes
Sylvette	6161 Gulf Winds Dr area	Bay side waterfront	Built 1965 to 1968; among the lower-priced options in the city; pet rule unconfirmed
Weatherly	9415 Blind Pass Rd, inside the Yacht and Tennis Club	Intracoastal waterfront, gated	Built 1977; 70 units; mostly 2-bed, 2-bath units of 1,160 to 1,310 sq ft; 3 month rental minimum; no pets
Intrepid	9495 Blind Pass Rd, inside the Yacht and Tennis Club	Intracoastal waterfront, gated	Built 1979; 93 units, 13 stories; 3 month rental minimum; no pets
Coral Pointe	St. Pete Beach	Bay side waterfront	Built 1990 to 1992; 140 units in six buildings; 3 month rental minimum; one pet up to 20 lbs in most sources
Mirabella Townhomes	Boca Ciega Bay	Bay side townhomes	Built 1995 to 1997 per listings; 76 townhome lots; 3 month rental minimum reported; two pets
Boca Sands	Boca Ciega Bay	Bay side with boat slips	Built 2006; pet limits differ by source; boat slips with Intracoastal access
Three Palms Pointe	400 and 420 64th Ave	On Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, a few blocks from the Gulf beach	Built 1974; two buildings, about 197 residential units; 3-month rental minimum listed; pet rules differ by source
Captiva Cay	9357 and 9359 Blind Pass Rd	Intracoastal waterfront with a private marina, north end	Built 1996 to 2000; 50 condos in two buildings plus 55 townhomes; 4 month rental minimum; 2 pets up to 100 lbs

Not on the water

Gebäude	Location/address	Lage	Notes
Andalusian	8151 Blind Pass Rd	Blind Pass Road, north end of St. Pete Beach, not on the water	Built 1972; 20 units, two stories; rental minimum and pet rules differ by source
Chateau Pelham (Gulf Key)	3575 Gulf Blvd	Across Gulf Blvd from the beach, south end near the Don CeSar	Built 1971; 27 units; 2 year ownership before leasing reported; no pets
Gulf Winds	6800 Sunset Way	Across Sunset Way from the Gulf beach, near Upham Beach	Built 1977; 111 small units; nightly and weekly rentals reported through an on-site rental program; no pets in most sources
Marina Park	9150 to 9178 Blind Pass Rd	Blind Pass Road, north end of St. Pete Beach	Built 1988; 15 fee simple townhomes, not a condominium; rental minimum and pet rules differ by source

Sources for the table: the St. Pete Beach condo directory at mygulfcoastproperty.com and its individual San Seair, Seamark, and Beau Monde pages; the Silver Sands Beach and Racquet Club association contact page for its address.

Pet rules vary by building, and public sources often disagree. See how ten St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille buildings compare on our condo pet rules page.

What to check before you buy a condo here

• Inspections, reserves, and SIRS. Florida now requires milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for condo buildings three stories and taller. Ask for both, plus the current budget and any pending special assessments. Our condo inspections, reserves, and SIRS guide lists what to request.
• Flood and insurance costs. Get the master policy, your projected HO-6 and flood premiums, and the elevation certificate before you write an offer. See our flood zones and insurance guide.
• Rental rules. Read the declaration and rules for minimum stays, the number of rentals per year, and any waiting period for new owners. Then confirm the city rule for that parcel. Start with our short-term rental rules guide.
• Storm repair status. Ask for board minutes from the last 24 months, the status of any 2024 insurance claims, and open permits.
• Approval and pets. Many associations require buyer approval and limit pets.

Own a condo in St. Pete Beach?

If you are thinking about selling, we can show you recent sales in your building and what buyers are asking about right now. Start with our guide to selling a St. Pete Beach condo, or call us at (727) 955-1222.

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Tell us your budget, Gulf or bay preference, and rental plans, and we will narrow the list. Contact us and ask us for current listings and recent sales in any building.

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This page is general information, not legal, tax, or insurance advice. Building details come from third-party directories and may be out of date. City rules and association rules change; verify current rental, pet, and approval rules with the City of St. Pete Beach and the condo association before you buy. Team BeachSide, John and Nicole Kavaliauskas, LoKation Real Estate, (727) 955-1222.