PATRIOT SQUARE, 55+ SENIOR CITIZENS CONDOMINIUMS, SW.St. Petersburg

Patriot Square is a middle sized over- 55 community (about 200 units) situated in the southwestern part of St Petersburg.  Located near the boat docks of Maximo Moorings, it is convenient to the Bay Way and St Pete Beach on the Gulf.  Patriot Square is an easy three mile drive from the heart of Gulfport and about equally distant from Historic Kenwood and the Grand Central districts of St. Petersburg.  The well-built two story red brick exterior buildings remind me of an apartment house in which I once lived in Columbus, Ohio, built in the early 1970's, about the time Patriot Square was built.  Of course, the ample grounds with attractive, mature landscaping softens the traditional red brick exteriors.

Patriot Square is in the 2 areas above bordered in red.

All the residential buildings in Patriot Square have two floors.  The individual units range from one bedroom and two bedroom condominiums on one level to townhomes on two levels. In addition, there are some three and four bedroom units of up to 1600+ square feet.   Prices in July 2016 are beginning to rise, but run from about $40-$80,000 depending on size and specific location.   There is a much higher demand for first floor units which often sell quickly and at higher prices. Virtually all second floor units have screened in decks while the first floor units have screened in porches. The Clubhouse and principal swimming pool is the dividing line between the two principal sections (or Phases) of the community.   There is a calendar of social activities which gets busiest during the winter and early spring when the many "snow bird" residents are present.

As with many other over-55 communities, HOA fees are based partly on the relative size of the individual unit.  They run from about $300 a month for one bedrooms in Phase One to $460 a month for four bedroom units.   HOA fees in Phase Two (the southern part of the complex) are relatively higher primarily because Phase Two is located just over the line in an area that requires flood insurance for the buildings.

Mature Landscaping at Patriot Square

A large proportion of Patriot Square's inhabitants are part year residents who typically come from the Northeastern states as well as Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada.  There are a lot of social activities available for those who want to.   Patriot Square is a well kept up and well governed community and conveniently located.  There are two potential drawbacks that should be mentioned:  There are no elevators between the first and second floors so that units on the second floor are only accessible by concrete stairs.   Also, there are assigned parking spaces and ample parking also for guests.  However, none of it is covered parking. 


Tony Branch
Earnest Realty, Inc.
3136 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
727-460-7887 direct line
727-323-1706 office
stpetetonybranch@gmail.com
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