St. Pete's "KENWOOD" Neighborhood (to rent, insurance, houses)

[Ace-of-Stars]

Took a little time out of my last full day in the Bay Area to scope out the "Kenwood" neighborhood in St.P. which a couple of forum members suggested might fit the simple housing & economic bills I'm most interested in when I plan to relocate to this region before the end of the year, and I must say that it certainly does look like an ideal area where I could comfortably and quietly settle into. One thing is concerning me, though: It would appear that quite a number of the houses in that particular district may have encountered significant flooding, perhaps recently -- judging this based upon what appear to be the muddy remnants of high water marks approximately 2-3 feet high on the outsides of some of the buildings. Can anyone verify if this is the case or not? Is the "Kenwood" area (or has it been) prone to flooding? If so, how serious of a problem is it? If not, what then accounts for what appear to be muddy water marks on the sides of many of the home structures there? Thanks again.

[gypsychic]

Maybe staining from irrigation wells? I'm not aware of any flooding there. I don't live in St. Pete, though.

[cybersecretary]

I am looking to rent something in that area . I am hoping it is safe.

[alaskan adventurer]

Its a city, use your head and its safe

[modlifecrisis]

Originally Posted by Ace-of-Stars

Took a little time out of my last full day in the Bay Area to scope out the "Kenwood" neighborhood in St.P. which a couple of forum members suggested might fit the simple housing & economic bills I'm most interested in when I plan to relocate to this region before the end of the year, and I must say that it certainly does look like an ideal area where I could comfortably and quietly settle into. One thing is concerning me, though: It would appear that quite a number of the houses in that particular district may have encountered significant flooding, perhaps recently -- judging this based upon what appear to be the muddy remnants of high water marks approximately 2-3 feet high on the outsides of some of the buildings. Can anyone verify if this is the case or not? Is the "Kenwood" area (or has it been) prone to flooding? If so, how serious of a problem is it? If not, what then accounts for what appear to be muddy water marks on the sides of many of the home structures there? Thanks again.

I have lived here for 17 years. On the FEMA scale, Historic Kenwood is considered an non evacuation zone. We do not get flooding and most houses are about 3-4 feet off the ground. I do not even have flood insurance.

However all the waterfront areas, whether is the bay or gulf can have flooding if there is only high humidity. Another reason Kenwood is so great.

[Zambon]

Kenwood has not flooded at all in recent years let alone 2-3 feet. What you are observing is not the result of flooding. Don't worry. Kenwood has a lot of old wood frame houses because it is a historic neighborhood, and many of them need some updating, which is why you can get good deals on houses there. A fresh coat of paint is all most of those houses need to bring back the shine. Historic Kenwood is a cool neighborhood in the center of town.