Condo in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · 184 units · built 1965
The Beacon on Third
470 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Overview
The Beacon on Third Condos offers a highly convenient location within walking distance of downtown dining, museums, universities, and hospitals, featuring great city and water views. The building has undergone significant improvements over time, including new hurricane-rated windows, an updated air conditioning system, new elevators, and exterior renovations. While historical concerns regarding noise and guest parking have been noted, the community benefits from responsive management and overall well-maintained common areas.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1965
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 4 themes
184 residential units on record.
Is The Beacon on Third safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at The Beacon on Third?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly
What is the flood risk at The Beacon on Third?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What residents say about living at The Beacon on Third
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Noise — raised repeatedly, 2021
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is The Beacon on Third safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at The Beacon on Third?
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Does The Beacon on Third require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is The Beacon on Third in a flood zone?
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