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A luxury waterfront residential tower in St. Petersburg, Florida, photographed from a low angle at golden hour, showcasing a sleek modern high-rise with wraparound glass terraces overlooking Tampa Bay. The stone-clad entrance features dramatic 21-foot arched windows, elegant and inviting. In the foreground, a rooftop amenity deck reveals a glistening saltwater pool with a sun shelf and spa, surrounded by modern cabanas, lounge furniture, and glowing fire pits under a warm evening sky. Palm trees line a nearby street resembling Beach Drive, with glimpses of a waterfront park and pier in the soft-focus background. The architecture blends contemporary minimalism with coastal elegance—clean lines, warm stone textures, and expansive glass façades reflecting the pastel hues of a Florida sunset. Photorealistic, architectural photography style, high dynamic range, cinematic lighting, upscale and aspirational mood.
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The Nolen is a 23-story boutique condominium tower with 31 residences at 126 4th Avenue Northeast in downtown St. Petersburg, one block west of Beach Drive, completed in 2025 with private elevators opening directly into each home.

The Nolen building facts
Address 126 4th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Neighborhood Downtown St. Petersburg
Year built 2025
Floors 23
Residences 31
Parking Private garage; penthouses include a private two-car garage pre-wired for EV charging

The Nolen is in Downtown St. Petersburg.

Residences and views

Floors 5 through 15 hold two residences per floor of about 2,156 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths), and floors 16 through 23 are full-floor residences of about 3,344 square feet (three bedrooms plus den) with wraparound terraces and views over Beach Drive to Tampa Bay. Private elevators open directly into each residence. Fourth-floor amenities include a saltwater pool with sun shelf and spa, fitness center, club room, covered cabanas and fire pits, and a residents’ lounge; the stone-clad entry features 21-foot arched windows.

Location and access

The Nolen is a block from Beach Drive’s restaurants, North Straub Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Vinoy Resort, and a short walk to the Pier. I-275 is five to ten minutes west, the Gulf beaches are 20 to 30 minutes, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Concierge
  • Club room
  • Private storage
  • EV charging
  • Private elevator access

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Frequently asked questions

How is The Nolen spelled, and who is it named for?

Nolen, after John Nolen, the planner who drafted St. Petersburg’s 1923 city plan. It is sometimes misspelled Nolan.

Who developed The Nolen?

DDA Development of Tampa and Backstreets Capital of St. Petersburg, with PLACE Architecture, interiors by Melissa Kelly Design Studio, and Ellison Construction as builder. Residents began moving in during summer 2025.

What are the condo fees at The Nolen?

Fees are shown in the key-facts table when available, with the month confirmed. With 31 residences, per-unit fees reflect a small ownership base; review the association budget.

Sources

  1. St. Pete Rising: The Nolen opens to residents
  2. Business Observer: St. Pete luxury condo tower nearly sold out
  3. Stellar MLS

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