After the storm surges of recent hurricane seasons, a lot of St. Petersburg owners are deciding whether to rebuild, raise or sell. A cash buyer in Pinellas County will look at a flooded or storm-damaged house as it stands today.
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Selling a house in St. Petersburg
St. Pete has 1920s frame bungalows around the Old Northeast, Kenwood and Crescent Lake, and 1950s block ranches across the south and west of the peninsula. Many low-lying streets near the bay sit in flood zones, so surge damage, drywall and electrical replacement, old roofs and the city's rules on substantial damage and elevation are common issues.
Buyers make offers on houses across Pinellas County, including:
- Childs Park
- Kenwood
- Old Northeast
- Crescent Lake
- Shore Acres
- Lakewood Estates
- Historic Uptown
- Gulfport
- Pinellas Park
Common situations in Pinellas County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Pinellas County probate cases are heard in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Until the court appoints a personal representative, nobody has authority to sign a deed for the estate.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
In Pinellas County the lender sues in circuit court; if it wins, the Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court auctions the house online. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
Unpaid Pinellas County taxes turn into certificates sold by the Pinellas County Tax Collector, and a certificate left unpaid can lead to a tax deed auction.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of St. Petersburg's codes compliance staff inspect neglected, unsecured and storm-damaged houses and can fine owners and record liens when violations aren't fixed.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
In Pinellas, an eviction is a case in the county court. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in St. Petersburg: questions
My St. Petersburg house flooded in a storm surge. Do I have to raise it before I sell?
No. Elevation or major repair rules apply to whoever rebuilds, and a cash buyer takes that on. You'll need to disclose the flooding and any insurance or FEMA claims you know about.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in St. Petersburg?
Florida sales close through a title company or a real estate attorney, which pays off the mortgage and any tax certificates. Once you accept an offer, most Pinellas County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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