Lakewood Estates (St. Petersburg Country Club) Homes for Sale, St. Petersburg FL

About Lakewood Estates (St. Petersburg Country Club)

Lakewood Estates is one of St. Petersburg's older planned neighborhoods, in the south part of the city off 31st Street South and Country Club Way. Charles Hall developed it in 1924 and hired architect Herbert Strong to route a golf course through the natural landscape, and that course became St. Petersburg Country Club. A century later the club and the neighborhood still grow together, with streets like Fairway Avenue South and Lakewood Drive South winding around the course. Lakewood Estates is mostly detached homes on generous lots, with styles ranging from 1920s Mediterranean Revival and Spanish-influenced houses to mid-century ranches and later rebuilds. Lots tend to be larger and greener than in many St. Pete neighborhoods, and mature trees are common. Because it is a city neighborhood rather than a single development, there is no master HOA covering every street. Condition varies widely, so plan for inspections that cover older plumbing, electrical, and roofs, and ask about flood zones on lower lots near Lake Maggiore and the bayous.

The golf at Lakewood Estates (St. Petersburg Country Club)

St. Petersburg Country Club dates to 1924, when Herbert Strong laid out the course for the Lakewood Estates development. The club says the original layout welcomed many well-known PGA players over the years. In 2024 the club completed a renovation of the Strong design with consultation from PGA Tour veteran and course designer Gary Koch, aimed at a modern take on a classic Old Florida course. The club highlights its sense of space: the layout has no parallel fairways and spreads across large grounds, so rounds feel quiet and secluded. It plays to par 72 with a slope rating in the 130s from the back tees, according to GolfN. The club is private and member-owned, with golf and racquet membership tracks. Racquet facilities include nine Har-Tru tennis courts and six pickleball courts, and the clubhouse has a ballroom, courtyard, and the 1924 Room for events.

Is club membership required in Lakewood Estates (St. Petersburg Country Club)?

Optional. Lakewood Estates is a city neighborhood on public streets, and St. Petersburg Country Club is a private, member-owned club with its own golf and racquet memberships. Buying a home does not include club privileges.

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Living in Lakewood Estates (St. Petersburg Country Club): location and lifestyle

Lakewood Estates sits in south St. Petersburg, about ten minutes from downtown's waterfront parks, museums, and restaurants. Lake Maggiore and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, with trails and boardwalks, are right next door, and Eckerd College and the Sunshine Skyway are a short drive south. Interstate 275 is close, which puts Tampa International Airport about 30 minutes away outside rush hour. Gulfport's casual waterfront district and the beaches at St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille are 15 to 20 minutes west. Grocery stores and everyday shopping are along 34th Street South and 4th Street South. Inside the neighborhood, the curving streets and the course itself give residents long, shaded walks. The Pinellas Trail's southern end and the waterfront paths along Tampa Bay are close for longer rides, and Tropicana Field and the Grand Prix circuit are within a short drive for game days.