St. Petersburg, Florida
Maximo
Gateway to the Skyway
South St. Petersburg neighborhood near the Skyway and Eckerd College.
What Is Maximo Like?
Maximo sits at the southern tip of St. Petersburg, where the city meets the base of the Sunshine Skyway. The neighborhood is best known as home to Eckerd College, which began in 1960 as Florida Presbyterian College with 155 freshmen, moved to its current Boca Ciega Bay campus in 1961, and took its present name in 1972 after a major donation from drugstore magnate Jack Eckerd.
The neighborhood also anchors Maximo Park, a 70-acre waterfront park, and Maximo Marina, one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast, making the area a natural draw for boaters and college-adjacent buyers alike.
Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, and the area offers relatively easy access to the Skyway approach, Fort De Soto Park, and the rest of south St. Petersburg.
What Is the Maximo Real Estate Market Like Right Now?
Source: public IDX Broker listings for Maximo, St. Petersburg, checked August 20, 2026.
What Is Near Maximo in South St. Petersburg?
- ✔ Eckerd College's 188-acre Boca Ciega Bay campus, with the Wallace Boathouse and Activities Center
- ✔ Maximo Park, a 70-acre waterfront park
- ✔ Maximo Marina, one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast
- ✔ Skyway Fishing Pier State Park nearby
- ✔ Fort De Soto Park within a short drive
- ✔ The 39-mile Pinellas Trail runs through the area
- ✔ Maximo Elementary School (PK-5), with a Gifted and Talented program
- ✔ Direct access to the Sunshine Skyway approach
Why Do Buyers Choose Maximo?
Home to Eckerd College
Eckerd College's 188-acre Boca Ciega Bay campus anchors the north end of the neighborhood, adding a college-town energy along with lectures, events, and a scenic waterfront setting.
One of Florida's Largest Marinas
Maximo Marina, adjacent to the neighborhood, is regarded as one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast, alongside the 70-acre Maximo Park.
Gateway to the Skyway and Fort De Soto
Maximo sits at the base of the Sunshine Skyway, putting Fort De Soto Park, the Gulf beaches, and Bradenton within easy reach for day trips.
A College-Town Waterfront Feel
Eckerd College's campus, home to the Wallace Boathouse and Activities Center, gives the neighborhood a scenic, walkable waterfront backdrop most St. Petersburg neighborhoods do not have.
On the Pinellas Trail
The 39-mile Pinellas Trail runs through the area, giving residents a car-free route for biking or walking toward downtown St. Petersburg or south to Fort De Soto.
A Neighborhood School With a Gifted Program
Maximo Elementary serves the area with a dedicated Gifted and Talented program, a real draw for families evaluating south St. Petersburg.
What Should Buyers Know Before Buying in Maximo?
Flood Zone Varies by Block
Maximo includes both waterfront pockets near Maximo Marina and interior blocks further from the water, so flood zone and insurance costs can differ significantly from one street to the next.
Rental Demand Near Eckerd College
Proximity to Eckerd College can support rental demand for buyers considering an investment purchase, but check current city rules on short-term and long-term rentals before counting on that income.
HOA Coverage Is Not Universal
Maximo is made up of several smaller subdivisions, and not all of them carry a homeowners association. Confirm whether the specific address has an HOA, and what it covers, before assuming shared amenities apply.
Home Age and Condition
Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, a range wide enough that roof, HVAC, and system age should be verified individually rather than assumed from the neighborhood's general build era.
Your Maximo Real Estate Expert in St. Petersburg, Florida
2025 Broker of the Year (Tampa Bay Real Producers & STAR). RealTrends Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide. Nearly 500 transactions and almost $200M in career sales.
Who Is Liane Jamason?
Liane Jamason is the Broker/Owner of Corcoran Dwellings and a St. Petersburg waterfront and marina-area specialist, with nearly 500 transactions and almost $200 million in career sales.
What Does Liane Do at Maximo?
In Maximo, Liane helps buyers evaluate proximity to Eckerd College and Maximo Marina, compare flood zone exposure across the neighborhood's mix of home vintages, and understand which streets offer real boating or marina access. For sellers, she prices against the right comparable set in a neighborhood with genuinely mixed housing stock.
Who Does Liane Help at Maximo?
- ✔ Buyers searching for Maximo homes for sale
- ✔ Boaters interested in Maximo Marina slip and storage access
- ✔ Families evaluating Maximo Elementary and the surrounding schools
- ✔ Buyers drawn to the Eckerd College waterfront setting
- ✔ Sellers who want to know what their Maximo home is worth today
- ✔ Buyers comparing Maximo to nearby Broadwater and Coquina Key
What Maximo Problems Does Liane Help Solve?
- ✔ Flood zone designation and insurance costs near the Skyway approach
- ✔ Marina and dock access specifics for a particular boat size
- ✔ Comparable sales across a mix of home vintages and lot types
- ✔ Distance and noise considerations near the Skyway approach
- ✔ School zoning and enrollment for Maximo Elementary
- ✔ Property condition on older homes in parts of the neighborhood
What Does Liane Specialize In at Maximo?
Maximo and South St. Petersburg Homes
Liane helps buyers navigate the neighborhood's genuinely mixed housing stock and pricing.
Marina and Boating Real Estate
Her waterfront practice covers marina access, docks, and boating considerations across south St. Petersburg.
Buyer and Seller Representation
Liane represents both sides of a Maximo transaction, from the first showing through closing.
Why Work With Liane to Buy or Sell at Maximo?
Maximo's mix of a college campus, a major marina, and a genuine range of home types means no two streets are quite the same. Liane and her team bring that street-level knowledge to every Maximo transaction.
Maximo, Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maximo known for?
Maximo is the south St. Petersburg neighborhood home to Eckerd College, Maximo Park, and Maximo Marina, one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast, all near the base of the Sunshine Skyway.
What is the price range for homes in Maximo right now?
Listings we checked started around $139,900, with recent listings in our sample reaching as high as $3,350,000. There were 25 active or pending listings on the day we checked, ranging from smaller homes to larger waterfront properties.
Is Maximo a good area for boaters?
Yes. Maximo Marina is one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast, and the neighborhood's location near the Skyway approach gives boaters quick access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf.
How far is Maximo from downtown St. Petersburg?
Maximo sits at the southern tip of the city, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg depending on traffic.
Is Eckerd College's waterfront open to the public?
Eckerd College's Boca Ciega Bay campus is a private college campus, so its waterfront trails and boathouse are primarily for students, faculty, and campus visitors rather than a public amenity. Neighboring residents still benefit from the scenic, low-density setting it creates along the water.
Where Is Maximo Located in St. Petersburg?
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