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St. Pete · St. Pete Beach · Barrier Islands

St. Petersburg Waterfront Real Estate

Life is better on the water.

I’m Carly Majorana, a St. Petersburg waterfront Realtor specializing in homes where the water is part of the property, not just the view.

From St. Pete and the Gulf Beaches to Treasure Island and Tierra Verde, I help buyers and sellers understand the things that actually determine waterfront value: seawalls, docks, boat lifts, water depth, bridge clearance, flood exposure and where your boat can actually go.

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St. Petersburg ·
St. Pete Beach ·
Tierra Verde ·
Treasure Island ·
Waterfront Specialist ·
CLHMS Guild Member ·
NextHome Gulf Coast ·
St. Petersburg ·
St. Pete Beach ·
Tierra Verde ·
Treasure Island ·
Waterfront Specialist ·
CLHMS Guild Member ·
NextHome Gulf Coast ·
Carly Majorana, St. Petersburg waterfront Realtor, on a waterfront balcony overlooking the Intracoastal in St. Pete

"She found us the perfect house before it even hit the market."

— Anne

Why it's different here

Waterfront real estate works differently here.

Most agents can show you the house.

I’m paying attention to everything behind it.

The seawall. The dock. The lift. The depth at low tide. The bridges between you and open water. The flood history and elevation. The things that can turn the perfect waterfront house into either a very smart purchase or a very expensive surprise.

I live on the water and spend a lot of time boating it, so this isn’t a niche I picked for marketing. It’s the market I know best.

My practice is intentionally small, which means fewer clients, more involvement and no handing you off once the contract is signed.

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Waterfront Homes · St. Pete Beach · Tierra Verde · Treasure Island · Pinellas County

St. Pete waterfront neighborhoods are not interchangeable.

Two homes can both say “waterfront” in the listing and offer completely different lifestyles.

One may have deep, unrestricted boating access. Another may sit behind a fixed bridge. One canal may work perfectly for your boat while the next one doesn’t. Flood exposure, seawalls, docks, location and access can change dramatically within a few streets.

These are the St. Petersburg and Gulf Coast waterfront markets I know best.

St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
City living with some seriously good waterfront pockets.
From Snell Isle and Venetian Isles to Bayway Isles and Pinellas Point, St. Petersburg waterfront real estate ranges from protected canals to open-bay views and deep-water boating access. The right neighborhood depends heavily on how you actually plan to use the water.

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Barrier Island
St. Pete Beach
Beach town on one side. Boating access on the other.
St. Pete Beach offers Gulf-front, Intracoastal and canal-front homes, but water access varies significantly by street. If boating matters, depth, bridges and the route to open water matter just as much as the house.

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Barrier Island
Treasure Island
Laid-back barrier island with a lot more waterfront variety than people realize.
Treasure Island has canal homes, Intracoastal properties and Gulf-front living at several different price points. Elevation, flood history and boating access can vary dramatically even within the same neighborhood.

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Barrier Island
Tierra Verde
For buyers who take the boat part seriously.
Tierra Verde is one of the strongest boating-oriented waterfront markets in Pinellas County, with deep-water access and many properties that accommodate larger boats. If dockage, depth and access to the Gulf are high on the list, this is usually part of the conversation.

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Which part of the
Gulf Coast is yours?

A few honest questions about how you actually want to live. Find out which St. Pete community fits — then I'll send you a look at what's currently available there.

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Free Resource

Buying a waterfront home in St. Petersburg?

Start with the stuff the listing photos leave out.

My Waterfront Buyer Guide covers what I want my own clients to understand before making an offer, including seawalls, flood zones, docks, boat lifts, water depth, bridge clearance and boating access.

No generic “10 tips for homebuyers” nonsense. Just the things that matter when there’s a body of water behind the house.

Free Download
Tampa Bay
Waterfront Buyer Guide
Everything you actually need to know before buying on the water — from someone who lives on it.
  • What to look for on a waterfront property walkthrough
  • Flood zones, insurance & what they mean for your budget
  • Navigating water access, depth & boating rights
  • The questions most buyers forget to ask
  • Why St. Pete Beach & the barrier islands are different from the mainland

No spam. Just the guide.

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Client Experience

What clients say.

★★★★★

"She helped us purchase a home while we were literally on a ship off Antarctica. Not many agents would have handled that."

— Mike

★★★★★

"Carly found us the perfect house before it even hit the market. Her dedication and knowledge of the area made her the only choice for us."

— Anne

★★★★★

"Carly doesn't just help you find a house — she helps you make a smart, informed, empowered decision. It shows in every email, every walk-through, every conversation."

— Becky

★★★★★

"We navigated what is usually a stressful process with ease and confidence knowing she always had our best interest at heart."

— Audrey & Justin

★★★★★

"She provided a detailed market analysis, smart pricing strategy, and a strong marketing plan that brought in multiple offers. Impressed with how she handled negotiations and every aspect of the sale."

— Jorge & Pay

Your home is worth more than its square footage.

Selling a waterfront home in St. Pete?

Waterfront value can change based on things automated estimates barely understand: view, orientation, dockage, seawall condition, depth, bridge restrictions, flood history and actual boating access.

I price waterfront property using the house and the water behind it.

What you get
A real human valuation — not an automated guess
Turnaround
Usually same day
Cost
Free, no strings

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Carly Majorana of NextHome Gulf Coast sitting on a dock over the water in St. Petersburg, Florida

Carly Majorana · St. Petersburg Waterfront Realtor

I got into real estate the same way I do most things — all in.

No backup plan, no slow ramp. Just work. That's what happens when you know the market and treat every transaction like it's your own money.

I spend a lot of time on the water myself, which gives me a perspective most agents don't have. I'm not guessing at how waterfront homes work. I already know.

Designation
CLHMS Guild Member
Brokerage
NextHome Gulf Coast
Specialty
Waterfront & Luxury Real Estate
Market
St. Petersburg · St. Pete Beach · Treasure Island · Tierra Verde
Work With Carly
Carly Majorana, waterfront real estate agent for St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island and Tierra Verde

Media & Features

In the Press

Realtor.com
Americans Want Walkable Neighborhoods, but Not the Density That Comes With Them
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Voyage Tampa
Exploring Life & Business with Carly Majorana
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Homebuyer Wallet
How Buyers Enter St. Petersburg Without Overpaying for the Wrong Lifestyle
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Homebuyer Wallet
Waterfront Real Estate in Tampa Bay Is a Lifestyle Decision First
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Real Estate Radar Florida
St. Petersburg Waterfront Real Estate After Hurricane Helene
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Real Estate Radar Florida
Waterfront Homes Without Flood History Command Premium Prices
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Real Estate Radar Florida
St. Pete Home Insurance Costs Are Climbing — What Buyers and Owners Need to Know
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Key Crew
St. Petersburg Waterfront Real Estate After Hurricane Helene
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Waterfront, Demystified

The questions buyers
should be asking.

The stuff that actually matters on the water — and that most listings gloss over.

What does "sailboat water" or "no fixed bridges" actually mean?

It means you can reach the open Gulf without passing under a fixed (non-opening) bridge that caps your mast or hardtop height. "Sailboat water" is the gold standard — no clearance limit between your dock and open water. It's rare in St. Pete, and it's one of the single biggest value drivers on a waterfront home.

How do I know if a canal is deep enough for my boat?

Depth changes with the tide, so a canal that floats your boat at high tide can trap it at low. Ask for the mean low water (MLW) depth, not a listing's vague "deep water" claim. Most center-consoles and cruisers want 4–5+ feet at MLW. I check actual soundings, not assumptions.

What should I check on a seawall before buying?

Age, material, visible cracks, and whether the tieback system is failing — look for soil sinking behind the cap. A seawall replacement can run $1,000+ per linear foot, so a tired wall is a six-figure negotiation point. Not a deal-killer if you know going in; a disaster if you don't.

Do I need flood insurance on a waterfront home in St. Pete?

If there's a mortgage and the home sits in a FEMA high-risk flood zone — most waterfront here does — the lender requires it. Even paying cash, you want it. The number that really drives your premium is the elevation certificate; it can swing your cost by thousands a year, so get it early.

Is a boat lift's rated capacity what it can actually hold?

Not exactly. A lift's rating is the weight it can lift — but your boat's loaded weight (fuel, water, gear, the lower unit) runs heavier than the brochure dry weight. Size up. An undersized lift is how people end up with bent beams and a boat in the canal.

Let's Talk

Looking for waterfront real estate in St. Petersburg?

No sales pitch.

Tell me what you’re looking for, where you want to be and, if there’s a boat involved, tell me about that too.

I’ll tell you what makes sense, what doesn’t and where I would start.

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Brokerage
NextHome Gulf Coast
Designation
CLHMS | Guild Member
Serving
St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Tierra Verde and waterfront communities throughout Pinellas County.

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