- For Lease $23.00/SF/YR
- Property Type Retail - Street Retail
- Property Size 1,778 SF
- Units 1
- Lot Size 0.14 Acre
- Building Class C
- Year Built 1957
- Date Updated May 12, 2026
Description
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Positioned along the highly trafficked 49th Street South corridor in St. Petersburg, this property benefits from strong daily visibility, established surrounding neighborhoods, and convenient connectivity to some of the area’s most active commercial districts.
Located just south of Central Avenue and minutes from both Downtown St. Petersburg and Gulfport, the site sits within a well-traveled north-south artery carrying approximately 25,000 vehicles per day, making it an ideal destination for businesses that rely on visibility and drive-by traffic.
The immediate area is a blend of dense residential neighborhoods, neighborhood-serving retail, and service-oriented businesses, creating consistent daily demand for convenience retail, food & beverage, and personal services. Nearby Central Avenue and the Grand Central District are known for their mix of restaurants, boutiques, and creative businesses, drawing both local residents and visitors.
ZONING & USE"
The property is zoned CCS-1 (Corridor Commercial Suburban)—one of the more flexible commercial designations in St. Petersburg—designed to support a wide range of neighborhood and corridor-serving businesses.
This zoning allows for a broad mix of uses, including:
Restaurant / café / coffee shop
Brewpub or specialty food & beverage concepts
Medical or wellness office (doctor, chiropractor, therapy)
Retail (boutique, convenience, specialty goods)
Financial services (bank, tax, insurance)
Personal services (salon, spa, fitness)
Live/work or hybrid office-residential concepts
Flex/showroom or service-based operators
The zoning’s flexibility significantly lowers barriers to entry for tenants and allows businesses to evolve over time—an attractive feature for both startups and established operators.This 1,778 SF freestanding commercial building offers a highly functional layout and flexible configuration ideal for a wide range of retail, office, and light flex users. The space is comprised of approximately 1,182 +/- SF of flex space plus 551 +/- SF of garage space, providing a unique combination of customer-facing area and operational/storage capacity.
Positioned on a 0.14-acre corner parcel, the property provides strong physical presence with convenient access and efficient site circulation. The single-tenant configuration allows users to fully control their space, branding, and operations—an increasingly rare opportunity in today’s market.
Constructed of durable masonry, the building is well-suited for long-term occupancy. The layout lends itself well to a variety of uses, with the garage component ideal for storage, workshop space, or service-related operations.
The site features dual curb cuts, enabling smooth ingress and egress, along with on-site parking, supporting both customer-facing and service-based businesses.
Highlights
- 0.14-acre site with parking and yard potential
- 1,778 SF freestanding building (1,182 +/- SF flex retail space + 551 +/- SF garage space)
- 1. Strong Visibility & Access
- 2. Built-In Residential Demand
- 3. Proximity to Major Activity Centers
- 4. Ideal for Hybrid / Flex Users
- CCS-1 zoning supports live/work and mixed-use concepts
- Close to Gulfport’s waterfront dining and arts scene
- Corner lot with dual curb cuts for superior access
- Corner positioning with multiple curb cuts enhances ingress/egress
- Dual curb cuts for efficient access
- Flexible interior layout
- Garage/workshop component
- High daily traffic counts support signage exposure and impulse visits
- High visibility frontage along a major corridor
- Ideal for daily-use businesses (food, services, medical, convenience retail)
- Immediate availability with flexible lease terms
- Live/work opportunity for cost-efficient occupancy
- Masonry construction for durability and long-term use
- Minutes to Downtown St. Petersburg’s employment and entertainment core
True
1 Space Available
Retail Flex Space with Garage
Space Type
Retail
Lease Rate
$23.00/SF/YR
Total Space
1,778 SF
Divisible Space
1,778 - 1,778 SF
Available Date
Immediate
Lease Type
NNN
Renewal Option
Yes
Sublease
No
Contacts
Joe Esposito
Axxos Commercial Real Estate
Location
Located at 541 49th Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33707, this property is part of the Westminster Heights neighborhood and Tampa St Petersburg Clearwater market.
Contact Listing Broker
Joe Esposito
Axxos Commercial Real Estate