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Alex Plotkin

Principal Agent & Investor at Plotkin Homes

Social Media

Revenue

Plotkin Homes 2024: Sales $50M 

Awards

2024 RealTrends Verified List
2024 Compass Florida Top 100 Team

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting, Property Management, Landlord
About Alex

Alex Plotkin’s journey into real estate is anything but ordinary. It began over 40 years ago, when, at age 12, he immigrated to the United States from Russia and settled in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Even then, Alex showed early signs of entrepreneurial drive—selling candy, juices, and sodas by the time he was 10. After earning his undergraduate degree from Penn State and being accepted into law school, he quickly realized that wasn’t the right path. So, he and a close friend packed up everything they owned and moved to South Tampa with nothing but determination and a dream of building something of their own.

That dream became PhillySwirl, a frozen treat company inspired by Alex’s love for Philly-style Italian ice. Over the years, he grew it from a scrappy startup into a household name with $24 million in sales. Alex wasn’t just the face of the company—he was in the trenches, doing everything from handing out samples and designing packaging to creating new flavors and negotiating with major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Sam’s Club. His hands-on, all-in approach helped make PhillySwirl a success, eventually leading to a sale ta private equity firm.

After exiting the business, Alex turned his attention to real estate—first as a hard money lender in the house flipping business. Over time, his team flipped more than 1,000 homes in the Tampa Bay area. Always eager to understand the full scope of an industry, he earned his real estate license to gain deeper insight and expertise. A Tampa Bay resident for more than 30 years, Alex brings a deep understanding of the local market and a strong network of community connections to everything he does. After his time in flipping, he shifted to rental property investing and became a hands-on landlord. Many of his tenants returned to him years later for advice when they were ready to buy a home—and helping them make that leap felt like a natural next step. Since becoming a full-time agent, Alex has quickly risen to the top 1% of all real estate professionals in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee Counties. He also invests in land for new development and partners with one of the area’s top builders on high-end spec homes.

Now, Alex is fully committed to real estate with a renewed sense of purpose—his daughter Mya has joined him in the business. Together, they form a fun, dynamic father-daughter duo, combining Alex’s decades of experience with Mya’s fresh perspective. She’s learning firsthand the art of negotiation, marketing strategy, and what it means to truly serve clients. And Alex gets the rare joy of watching his daughter grow professionally while working side-by-side with her. In just the past three years, this powerhouse team has closed over $150 million in sales—a reflection of their dedication, expertise, and results-driven approach.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or simply exploring your options, Alex and Mya Plotkin are the team you can trust to guide you through one of life’s biggest decisions—with skill, honesty, and results you can count on.

 

Alex Plotkin’s Listings

front view of a house with a yard
1/7
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,895,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,204
Acres
0.20
front view of a house with a yard
1/3
Listed By Compass

$1,795,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,465
Acres
0.18
$1,675,000 | 116 19th Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
1/17
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,675,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,434
Acres
0.16
$1,595,000 | 510 35th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
1/3
Listed By Compass

$1,595,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,573
Acres
0.14
a front view of a house with garden
1/17
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,395,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,362
Acres
0.13
front view of house with a yard
1/2
Listed By CompassPending

$1,325,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,964
Acres
0.15
$795,000 | 3901 Pompano Drive Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
1/61
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$795,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,496
Acres
0.29
front view of a house
1/44
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$475,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,635
Acres
0.02
$449,000 | 555 52nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
1/45
Listed By Compass

$449,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,480
Acres
0.02
a view of outdoor space yard and yard
1/38
Listed By CompassPending

$399,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,468
Acres
0.16
$265,000 | 4681 1st Street Northeast, Unit 306, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
1/39
Listed By CompassPending

$265,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,050

Alex Plotkin’s Transactions

Past Sales
$2,920,000 | 206 13th Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

$2,920,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,777
Acres
0.18
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,825,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,539
Acres
0.15
$2,225,000 | 138 16th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

$2,225,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,400
Acres
0.25
front view of a house with a yard

$1,971,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,600
Acres
0.12
a front view of house with yard and green space

$1,950,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,786
Acres
0.15
$1,875,000 | 555 5th Avenue Northeast, Unit 414, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

$1,875,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,373
a front view of a house with a garden and plants

$1,850,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,202
Acres
0.15
$1,850,000 | 115 11th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

$1,850,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,421
Acres
0.15
$1,844,000 | 146 32nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

$1,844,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,718
Acres
0.18
$1,749,000 | 2590 Sunrise Drive Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

$1,749,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,343
Acres
0.18
$1,650,000 | 8190 Causeway Boulevard South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

$1,650,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,607
Acres
0.23
$1,480,000 | 2436 Burlington Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

$1,480,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,947
Acres
0.13
$1,450,000 | 545 19th Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

$1,450,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,638
Acres
0.15
a view of a house with a yard and a garden

$1,399,990

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,486
Acres
0.18
front view of a house with a yard

$1,395,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,442
Acres
0.13
$1,375,000 | 201 34th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

$1,375,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,871
Acres
0.14
$1,370,000 | 428 11th Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

$1,370,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,251
Acres
0.04
$1,352,000 | 203 34th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

$1,352,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,834
Acres
0.14