Tierra Verde is a deed-restricted island community of about 667 acres at the southern tip of Pinellas County, in unincorporated county land between St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. The Pinellas Bayway connects it to both, and Fort De Soto Park sits at its south end. Most lots are on canals or open water with direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf.
Tierra Verde is one of the neighborhoods in St. Petersburg.
Tierra Verde is a deed-restricted island community of about 667 acres at the southern tip of Pinellas County, in unincorporated county land between St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. It was dredged from a group of small islands starting in the late 1950s, and the Tierra Verde Community Association recorded its deed restrictions in 1961. Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers in Tierra Verde from Engel & Völkers South Tampa, most often with boating buyers who want direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf.
Living in Tierra Verde
Tierra Verde was dredged from a group of small islands in the late 1950s and 1960s. The Tierra Verde Community Association formed in 1961 and recorded the deed restrictions that still govern the six neighborhoods: Monte Cristo, Entrada, Pinellas Bayway, Sands Point, East Shore, and West Shore. A 1984 exit ramp tied the Pinellas Bayway to Interstate 275, which put Downtown St. Petersburg about 15 minutes away. Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County’s largest park, is at the south end. Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach are across the Bayway to the west. Marinas, a few restaurants, and shops sit along the Bayway.
The Tierra Verde market
Tierra Verde is a boating market. Homes range from 1970s and 1980s waterfront ranches to new elevated construction, plus townhomes and condos along the Bayway. Water type sets the price: open-bay and pass-front lots with quick Gulf access trade above interior canal lots, and dock depth and lift capacity matter. The whole island is low and in a flood zone, so elevation certificates, the FEMA 50% rule, and insurance quotes come first. Read the waterfront homes guide, buying a dock or boat slip, and the FEMA 50% rule.
Boundaries
Southern tip of Pinellas County, reached by the Pinellas Bayway (State Road 679) from St. Petersburg to the east and St. Pete Beach to the west, with Fort De Soto Park at the south end. Six deed-restricted neighborhoods: Monte Cristo, Entrada, Pinellas Bayway, Sands Point, East Shore, and West Shore. ZIP 33715.
Homes in Tierra Verde
Waterfront single-family homes from 1970s and 1980s ranches to new elevated construction, plus townhomes and condominiums along the Bayway and at the marinas. Most lots are on canals, passes, or open bay with docks and lifts. The whole island is low and in a flood zone, so elevation, the FEMA 50% rule, and insurance shape renovation and rebuild decisions.
Nearby amenities
Fort De Soto Park, the largest park in Pinellas County; marinas and boat ramps along the Bayway; restaurants and shops on Pinellas Bayway; Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach to the west; Interstate 275 by the Bayway exit, with Downtown St. Petersburg typically 15 minutes and Tampa International Airport typically 35 to 45 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tierra Verde part of St. Petersburg?
No. Tierra Verde is in unincorporated Pinellas County. Residents have voted against incorporation, and a state law restricts annexation by neighboring cities. Pinellas County provides services.
Does Tierra Verde have an HOA?
It has a community association that enforces deed restrictions recorded in 1961 and maintains common areas. Townhome and condo communities on the island have their own associations on top of that. Ask for the current assessments and rules for any specific property.
Is Tierra Verde in a flood zone?
Yes. The island is low and surrounded by water, so homes are in FEMA flood zones. Get the elevation certificate, a flood insurance quote, and the seller flood disclosure before you make an offer, and read about the FEMA 50% rule if you plan to renovate.
