# What ZIP Code Is Snell Isle In? St. Pete Guide

> Snell Isle is in ZIP code 33704, St. Petersburg, FL. Learn what that means for home values, flood zones, schools, and selling your property on the island.

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**Author**: Luke Salm
**Published**: 2026-10-31
**Updated**: 2026-10-31
**Intent**: seller
**Keywords**: Snell Isle zip code, 33704 zip code St. Pete, Snell Isle St. Petersburg Florida, Snell Isle real estate, Snell Isle home values, Snell Isle flood zone, custom home builders Snell Isle


## Snell Isle ZIP Code: The Quick Answer

Snell Isle is in **ZIP code 33704**, St. Petersburg, Florida. The island shares that postal code with adjacent Old Northeast — but in terms of home prices, lot sizes, and flood exposure, Snell Isle is its own world. If you own here, that address carries serious weight with buyers.

## What's Actually Inside ZIP 33704

ZIP 33704 covers a roughly two-mile corridor running north from downtown St. Pete, along the western shore of Tampa Bay. The main neighborhoods inside it are:

- **Snell Isle** — the 275-acre island bounded by Coffee Pot Bayou and Tampa Bay, accessed primarily off Snell Isle Boulevard NE
- **Old Northeast** — the walkable historic grid between 4th Street N and the waterfront, loaded with Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Eclectic homes from the 1920s
- **Portions of Historic Uptown** — the blocks south of 18th Avenue N that blend into the 33704 boundary

Within that ZIP, Snell Isle sits at the high end on almost every metric: lot size, list price, flood exposure, and insurance cost. A bungalow on 22nd Avenue NE in Old Northeast and a waterfront estate on Brightwaters Boulevard NE are both "33704" — but they're priced in different universes.

## Snell Isle Home Values in 2026

The Pinellas County single-family median was **$469,900 in April 2026 (Florida Realtors)**, up roughly 1.1% year-over-year. Snell Isle pulls well above that countywide figure.

Non-waterfront homes on the interior of the island — think quiet streets like Snell Isle Boulevard and North Shore Drive NE — are typically priced in the **$700,000–$1.2 million** range depending on lot size and condition. Canal-front and open-bay homes regularly list from **$1.5 million to $4 million+**, and teardown lots on the water have traded above $700,000 on their own.

One of the search signals I track shows significant search volume for "custom home builders Snell Isle" — and that makes sense on the ground. The island has been an active teardown-and-rebuild market for years. Wide bayfront lots, 75-to-100-foot canal frontage, and the island's deed-restricted character attract high-end builders completing projects in the $1.5M–$4M range. If you own an older home on a desirable lot, buyers may be pricing the land, not the structure.

A Zestimate won't capture that nuance — Zillow's automated valuations carry a **~7% median error rate for off-market homes in Florida markets** like this one, where a 10-foot difference in lot elevation or 20 feet of additional water frontage can swing value by six figures. Real comps from a local agent are the only way to know.

## Flood Zones in 33704 / Snell Isle

This is the single most consequential homeownership cost factor for Snell Isle buyers and sellers. Here's the breakdown:

**Most of Snell Isle is FEMA Zone AE** — the 1%-annual-chance floodplain. That means:

- Federally backed mortgage holders (FHA, VA, conventional with Fannie/Freddie) are **required to carry flood insurance**
- NFIP premiums run **$1,200–$3,500 per year** for a standard $250,000 building policy on a St. Pete single-family home under Risk Rating 2.0
- Under Risk Rating 2.0, pricing is individual, not zonal — two homes on the same Snell Isle canal can pay $1,400 and $2,800 per year, based on finished-floor height relative to Base Flood Elevation (BFE), distance to open water, and foundation type
- Below-BFE finished floors or VE-zone exposure (coastal wave action) push premiums above that range — sometimes significantly

The post-Helene and post-Milton environment (September and October 2024) has made flood insurance a first-line buyer objection on Snell Isle. Sellers who have an **Elevation Certificate** on file — which costs **$400–$900** from a licensed Florida surveyor — can document favorable floor elevation to buyers and potentially reduce the insurance quote a buyer faces at closing. That piece of paper can directly affect how many offers you get and at what price.

For the full flood-zone breakdown by street, see [Snell Isle flood zone and insurance](/questions/snell-isle-flood-zone-and-insurance).

## Schools Serving the 33704 / Snell Isle Area

The public school assignment for Snell Isle runs through three Pinellas County schools:

| Level | School | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore Elementary | One of St. Pete's highest-rated public elementaries |
| Middle | John Hopkins Middle School | Located near the 4th Street N corridor |
| High School | St. Petersburg High School | Historic campus near downtown |

Some families opt for Northeast High (also strong), and private options within a short drive include Admiral Farragut Academy on the island itself, plus several Catholic and independent schools along the 4th Street N corridor.

If schools are a deciding factor in your purchase or pricing strategy, worth noting: North Shore Elementary attendance-zone addresses carry a measurable premium in this part of 33704.

## How Snell Isle Compares to Neighboring ZIP Codes

Buyers researching 33704 often compare it to adjacent ZIP codes. Here's a quick reference:

| ZIP Code | Key Neighborhoods | Single-Family Price Range (approx. 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| **33704** | Snell Isle, Old Northeast | $500K–$4M+ (wide range) |
| **33703** | Shore Acres, Venetian Isles, Riviera Bay | $350K–$1.5M+ |
| **33701** | Downtown St. Pete, Edge District | $300K–$1.2M (condos + SFR) |
| **33705** | Historic Kenwood, Roser Park, Old SE | $300K–$700K |

33703 and 33704 share the most overlap in buyer intent — both include waterfront neighborhoods with significant flood exposure. See the [33703 zip code real estate guide](/questions/33703-zip-code-real-estate-guide) for a detailed look at what's happening just across Coffee Pot Bayou from Snell Isle.

## Selling a Home in 33704: What Actually Matters

If you own on Snell Isle and are thinking about selling in 2026, here's what I'm seeing move the needle with buyers right now:

1. **Flood insurance documentation** — Buyers are asking for it on the first showing. If your current annual premium is below $1,500, that's a marketable data point. If it's above $3,000, be prepared for buyer negotiation on price or seller concessions.
2. **Elevation Certificate** — If you have one, pull it. If you don't, consider getting one before listing. At $400–$900, it often pays for itself in reduced buyer risk perception.
3. **Lot specifics for teardown buyers** — Canal-front homes under 2,000 square feet on 80+ foot lots are drawing serious attention from custom builders. The right comp set needs to account for land value, not just living area.
4. **Custom build demand** — The search data is clear: there is sustained buyer interest in custom-home lots on Snell Isle. If your property has tear-down potential, I'll structure the comp pull to reflect that buyer pool, not just the retail end-user pool.
5. **Comparable sales, not Zestimates** — The algorithm doesn't know your specific bay view, your lot orientation, or that the home two doors down just sold as a teardown for land value. I will.

## Get a Real 33704 Valuation

If you want to know what your Snell Isle home is actually worth in this market — not what an algorithm guesses — drop your address and I'll pull 3 real MLS comps and text them to you within 24 hours. Free, no pressure, no obligation. [Request your free home valuation here.](/contact)


## Frequently asked questions

**Q: What ZIP code is Snell Isle in?**

Snell Isle is in ZIP code 33704, St. Petersburg, Florida. The neighborhood shares this ZIP with Old Northeast and parts of Historic Uptown, though Snell Isle's luxury waterfront segment tends to pull the 33704 median sale price above the ZIP-wide average.

**Q: What are home values like in 33704 / Snell Isle?**

The Pinellas County single-family median was $469,900 as of April 2026 (Florida Realtors). Snell Isle waterfront and deep-lot tear-down parcels frequently clear $1 million to $3 million, well above the countywide median, driven by Tampa Bay views, navigable canals, and the prestige of living on the island.

**Q: Is Snell Isle in a flood zone?**

Most of Snell Isle sits in FEMA Zone AE — the 1%-annual-chance floodplain — which means federally backed mortgage holders are required to carry flood insurance. Expect NFIP premiums of $1,200–$3,500 per year for a standard single-family home under Risk Rating 2.0; two houses on the same canal can differ by $1,000+ based on finished-floor elevation alone.

**Q: What schools serve the 33704 / Snell Isle area?**

Snell Isle feeds into North Shore Elementary (one of St. Pete's top-rated public elementaries), John Hopkins Middle School, and St. Petersburg High School. Many families in the neighborhood also choose Northeast High or private options like Admiral Farragut Academy nearby.

**Q: Are there custom home builders active in Snell Isle?**

Yes — Snell Isle is one of the most active custom and semi-custom build markets in St. Pete. Teardown lots on the canals and Tampa Bay-facing streets regularly sell for $400,000–$800,000+, and several local luxury builders complete projects in the $1.5M–$4M range annually. The island's wide lots and deed-restricted character make it a perennial target for high-end new construction.

**Q: How do I find out what my Snell Isle home is worth?**

The most accurate valuation comes from pulling recent MLS closed sales on the island — not a Zestimate, which carries a 7–12% error rate in Florida. Drop your address and I'll text you 3 real comps within 24 hours, free.


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