The Beacon is centrally located in the heart of downtown St Petersburg and is directly across from the USF campus! This condo was beautifully renovated in 2015. This unit features an open galley style kitchen with high-end granite counters, on-trend cabinetry, beautiful tile backsplash, neutral tile flooring, updated lighting, stainless steel appliances, and an inside air conditioning unit-all new in 2015! Convenient and ample sized dinette has a table and chairs that come with the home as well. Sliders lead to an oversized balcony to enjoy the sights and sounds of life in the city. Enjoy the furniture on the balcony as all of the outdoor furniture is included. The maintenance fee includes 24-hour building security, hot and cold water, building insurance, salt water pool, and roof. Residents have access to the fitness center and the building offers main floor and top floor lounges with kitchen and TVs. For convenience, the laundry facilities are located on each floor. The rooftop lounge offers beautiful panoramic views of the city and the bay! The location is close to all that downtown St. Pete had to offer including a vibrant nightlife, tons of restaurants, museums, shopping, and 3 airports. This is a great, well-maintained condo and The Beacon is a St. Pete icon. One of the best values in downtown! This unit has an underground parking space, #26 which allows easy access to the back of the building via the underground parking.
Welcome to the Beacon located in the heart of downtown St Petersburg directly across from the USF campus! This listing is an optionally furnished; beautifully renovated condo that was completed in 2015. This unit features a stunning new kitchen with high end granite counters, new cabinetry, flooring, lighting, new stainless steel appliances, and new inside air conditioning unit. You have your own balcony to view all the events of the city. The maintenance fee includes 24 hour building security, hot and cold water with a central boiler system water heating, building insurance, salt water pool, roof, power to the AC unit , fitness center, main floor and top floor lounges with kitchen and TVs. Laundry facilities are located on each floor. The building exterior has been newly renovated. The rooftop lounge to be renovated soon and offers beautiful panoramic views of the city and the bay! The location is close to schools, Shoppe’s, restaurants, museums, fine and casual dining and 3 airports. This is a great property has something special for all types of buyers. One of the best values still in downtown!
Property Description
High Rise
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7756985
Jan 21, 2016
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7612615
May 19, 2014
Sold
$100,000
$123/sq ft
May 1, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2014
Listed
$115,000
$142/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7388739
Mar 13, 2009
Sold
$80,500
$99/sq ft
Dec 15, 2008
Listed
$87,900
$108/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7358030
Oct 23, 2008
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7320459
Mar 14, 2008
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7154844
Mar 10, 2006
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,747 (−5.6%)
$238,320
2024
$5,031 (+4.3%)
2023
$4,823 (+14.1%)
2022
$4,229 (+10.0%)
2021
$3,844 (+4.2%)
$182,872
2020
$3,690 (+24.9%)
$172,527
2019
$2,955 (+80.4%)
$137,067
2018
$1,637 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,612 (−31.6%)
$115,242
2016
$2,355 (+10.7%)
2015
$2,128 (+44.6%)
2014
$1,472 (+25.6%)
2013
$1,172 (+14.7%)
2012
$1,022
Tax history for 470 3rd St S #214
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,747 (−5.6%)
$238,320
2024
$5,031 (+4.3%)
2023
$4,823 (+14.1%)
2022
$4,229 (+10.0%)
2021
$3,844 (+4.2%)
$182,872
2020
$3,690 (+24.9%)
$172,527
2019
$2,955 (+80.4%)
$137,067
2018
$1,637 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,612 (−31.6%)
$115,242
2016
$2,355 (+10.7%)
2015
$2,128 (+44.6%)
2014
$1,472 (+25.6%)
2013
$1,172 (+14.7%)
2012
$1,022
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
811
Year built
1965
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Pinellas County
APN
173119060190000214
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DC-2
Downtown Center-2 District
This district provides for intense residential development that still allows for a mixture of uses that enhance and support the core and surrounding neighborhoods, including the domed stadium. The district also allows support retail and office uses which assist the residents with the daily needs of living within this highly urbanized neighborhood. The district establishes performance standards and design guidelines appropriate to urban form residential buildings. Heights in this district begin to taper down as development sites become less proximate to the core and transition to surrounding neighborhoods. However, base setbacks still apply, creating a pedestrian-scale environment at the sidewalk level.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Medical office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Assigned
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Elevator, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s)
Montly Maintenance Amount In Addition To HOA Dues: 0
Association Approval Required Y/N: 1
Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool
Association Fee Includes: Pool, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
School Information
Elementary School: Campbell Park Elementary-PN
Middle Or Junior High School: John Hopkins Middle-PN
High School: St. Petersburg High-PN
Location Information
Directions: The Beacon located on the corner of 3rd Street S & 5th Ave. S. For parking space, Right on Delmar Terrace, take second Right which is the 1st entrance to underground parking. Parking space is the last one on the left, #26.
Condo Information
Floor Number: 2
Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 539
Condo Land Included Y/N: 0
Condo Fees Term: Monthly
Condo Fees: 539
Community Information
Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool
Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Max Pet Weight: 50
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 811
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Pinellas County
APN: 173119060190000214
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026