Condo apartments in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL · built 2014

Cottonwood Bayview Apartments

235 3rd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Built 2014 Condo apartments

Records last updated Aug 2026 · Sources: FL DOR Statewide Cadastral · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Cottonwood Bayview Apartments offers a prime downtown St. Petersburg location within walking distance of the pier, restaurants, and local parks. The building features a heated pool, spacious common areas, and well-maintained modern living spaces. While many residents praise the prompt maintenance team and welcoming community atmosphere, recurring concerns across the timeline include elevator reliability issues, noise transmission between units, and significant lease renewal rate increases. Overall, the community provides a walkable urban lifestyle with attentive on-site service.

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At a glance

Facts, not verdicts

Records verified 2 of 4

Structure: Built 2014
Flood: Being verified
Wind: Being verified
Reviews: 7 themes

Cottonwood Bayview Apartments — structure & age

Stories Being verified

Year built 2014 Source: County property records

Structure type Being verified

Local condo market — Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Median sale price $765,000 Source: Redfin

Median days on market 102 days Source: Redfin

Year-over-year price change -11.1% Source: Redfin

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What is the flood risk at Cottonwood Bayview Apartments?

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Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What residents say about living at Cottonwood Bayview Apartments

What works

Responsive managementWell maintainedStrong amenitiesGood locationClean common areasFair fees

What doesn't

Elevator outagesNoiseFee hikesDeferred maintenance

Ongoing, not one-off

Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2021-2025
Noise — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
Fees — raised repeatedly, 2020-2024

Recently addressed

Amenities

Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.

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Frequently asked

Is Cottonwood Bayview Apartments safe to live in?

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