For sale

$289,950

1240 James Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

2beds

1,050sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1927

2,792 Square Feet Lot

$285,700 Zestimate^®

$276/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Be the one who owns this charming, historic, century-old home that’s been completely renovated for modern living. The house has undergone a complete transformation—everything is new, including fully permitted plumbing all the way to the city line. It features a new roof (2024), a new kitchen with brand-new stainless steel GE appliances, a new bathroom, new flooring and paint, and an updated electrical system brought up to code with new fixtures. Over 1,000 square feet of air-conditioned living area comes with brand-new ducting, including the laundry/mud room. The home boasts an open-concept layout with high ceilings, making it great for comfortable living and gatherings. Be a proud owner of this gem and become part of St. Petersburg’s history with its unique character and modern enhancements.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Built-in Closet
Level: First
Area: 99 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9x11

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 80 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8x10

Living room

Level: First
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10x12

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
Flooring: Hardwood
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,232
Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft

Property

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Awning(s), Private Mailbox, Sidewalk

Lot

Size: 2,792 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 57

Details

Parcel number: 253116176580030021
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame
Foundation: Crawlspace, Stem Wall
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1927

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

HOA

Has HOA: No
Pet fee: $0 monthly

Location

Region: Saint Petersburg

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $276/sqft
Tax assessed value: $119,815
Annual tax amount: $2,214
Date on market: 8/8/2025
Cumulative days on market: 106 days
Ownership: Fee Simple
Total actual rent: 0
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$285,700

$271,000 - $300,000

$1,997/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2025	Listed for sale	$289,950$276/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8414281 Report a problem
9/8/2025	Pending sale	$289,950$276/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8414281 Report a problem
8/9/2025	Listed for sale	$289,950+48.7%$276/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8414281 Report a problem
2/6/2024	Sold	$195,000+8.9%$186/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #T3494655 Report a problem
1/6/2024	Pending sale	$179,000$170/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #T3494655 Report a problem