Woodlawn: History of a St. Petersburg Neighborhood Built One Section At A Time

Woodlawn is a residential neighborhood on St. Petersburg's north side. Platted between 1912 and 1950 across eleven separate subdivisions, it's known today for Craftsman and bungalows, Tudor and Colonial Revival homes, brick streets, and a mature oak canopy about a mile from downtown St. Petersburg.

Most people who ask about Woodlawn after visiting the circle and wonder why a neighborhood this established with it's large green spaces never comes up in the usual conversations about Historic Old Northeast or Historic Kenwood. The short answer: Woodlawn was never one development. It was eleven, built out over nearly four decades.

Where is Woodlawn in St. Petersburg?

Greater Woodlawn sits between 22nd Avenue North on the south and 30th Avenue North on the north, with 16th Street North as its western edge and 9th Street North as its eastern one. Close to downtown St. Petersburg, Crescent Lake and easy access to I-275 for a quick commute to Tampa or Sarasota. 

What is the history of Woodlawn?

The earliest of its component subdivisions was platted in February 1912, and new sections filled in through 1950. The name comes from the Woodlawn Subdivision itself, platted in 1924 by the Consolidated Development and Engineering Corporation, whose entrance pillars gave the surrounding area its identity long after the rest of the streets filled in around it.

That piecemeal history is why Woodlawn's housing stock has real range. Homes from the 1920s and '30s sit alongside houses built in the 1940s and '50s. A neighborhood association first organized in 1995, went dormant, and was restarted and incorporated in 2016 to look after the area's quality of life. Woodlawn is now known for having 

What does Woodlawn look like architecturally?

Woodlawn is a catalog of the styles that defined early to mid-century St. Petersburg: Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Masonry Vernacular construction, set along streets still paved in brick in places and shaded by mature live oaks.

What are Woodlawn's demographics?

Greater Woodlawn has roughly 1,300 to 1,345 residents, with a median age in the high 30s to low 40s — noticeably more settled than the citywide average. Other figures worth knowing:

• Median household income runs around $75,000 to $78,000, roughly in line with national norms and above the city as a whole
• Homeownership runs close to two-thirds of households, with the balance renting
• Households average about two people, and families with school-age children make up a smaller share of the population than in St. Petersburg's suburban neighborhoods

Woodlawn reads less like a first-time-buyer starter neighborhood and more like a place that draws established households — professionals and downsizers who want proximity to downtown without downtown's density.

What are home prices like in Woodlawn today?

Sale prices in Woodlawn currently range from the mid-$500,000s to well over $1.5 million for the largest or most extensively updated properties, reflecting the mix of original bungalows and newer or renovated homes on the same blocks. Per-square-foot values have climbed meaningfully year over year even as the pace of sales has slowed, a pattern showing up across much of the Tampa Bay resale market in 2026. Inventory has always been tight here simply because there isn't much of it with roughly half a square mile and a few hundred homes, Woodlawn rarely produces a large number of listings at once, which keeps well-maintained, well-located properties competitive even in a cooler market.

Is Woodlawn a good place to live?

It offers four decades of incremental building, a walkable relationship to downtown St. Petersburg, and a housing stock varied enough that no two blocks look quite alike.

If you're curious what's currently available in Woodlawn or want a closer look at a specific block, I'm happy to walk through it with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Woodlawn located in St. Petersburg? Woodlawn is on St. Petersburg's north side, bounded by 22nd Avenue North, 30th Avenue North, 16th Street North, and 9th Street North, about a mile north of downtown.

When was Woodlawn built? Woodlawn was platted across eleven subdivisions between 1912 and 1950. The Woodlawn Subdivision that gave the neighborhood its name was platted in 1924.

What architectural styles are found in Woodlawn? Craftsman and Florida-style bungalows, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Masonry Vernacular homes, many along brick streets under mature live oaks.

What is the median home price in Woodlawn, St. Petersburg? As of 2026, sale prices in Woodlawn range from the mid-$400,000s to well over $1.5 million, depending on the home's age, size, and condition, with a recent median sale price near $885,000.

Is Woodlawn St. Petersburg a historic district? Woodlawn is a historic residential neighborhood with homes dating to the 1920s, though it is not currently a designated local or National Register historic district.

About Ashley

Ashley Marbet Nuccio is a St. Petersburg native and second-generation real estate professional with a deep appreciation for architecture, design, and the landscapes of Florida's Gulf Coast. A Broker Associate with Michael Saunders & Company, Ashley represents buyers and sellers throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, with particular expertise in historic homes, architecturally significant properties, modern residences, waterfront homes, condominiums, and new construction.