Arcadia Annex vs Meadow Lawn
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $348K | $340K |
| Price per sq ft | $344 | $281 |
| Avg days on market | 59 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 31 |
The verdict
Arcadia Annex carries the higher median price — about 2% above Meadow Lawn. Homes in Meadow Lawn sell faster (46 days on market vs 59). Meadow Lawn is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Arcadia Annex and Meadow Lawn are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33703 | 33702, 33712 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 27% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $315K to $1.27M | $290K to $550K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Arcadia Annex homes for sale · Meadow Lawn homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 915 | 1,644 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1957) | 1910–2024 (median 1958) |
| Typical living area | 1,319 sq ft | 1,345 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 7 | 14 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Arcadia Annex median | Meadow Lawn median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $88K (3 sales) | $68K (3 sales) |
| 2013 | $125K (3 sales) | $87K (6 sales) |
| 2014 | $87K (19 sales) | $110K (13 sales) |
| 2015 | $130K (11 sales) | $108K (27 sales) |
| 2016 | $140K (24 sales) | $139K (28 sales) |
| 2017 | $138K (19 sales) | $165K (34 sales) |
| 2019 | $228K (3 sales) | $230K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $345K (29 sales) | $371K (36 sales) |
| 2023 | $345K (11 sales) | $349K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $430K (21 sales) | $332K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $365K (19 sales) | $350K (15 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (23 sales) | $340K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Arcadia Annex's median sale price is +317% and Meadow Lawn's is +400% — Meadow Lawn has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.3% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 17% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,120 sq ft | 1,199 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 37 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Arcadia Annex | Meadow Lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | John M Sexton Elementary-Pn | Lynch Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn |
| High school | Northeast High-Pn | Northeast High-Pn |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Meadow Lawn is the lower entry point (median $340K vs $348K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Meadow Lawn; Arcadia Annex trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Meadow Lawn (46 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Arcadia Annex more expensive than Meadow Lawn?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Arcadia Annex is $348,000 versus $340,000 in Meadow Lawn, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Arcadia Annex and Meadow Lawn?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Arcadia Annex or Meadow Lawn?
Meadow Lawn: its homes were built 1910–2024 with a median year of 1958, versus a median of 1957 in Arcadia Annex (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Arcadia Annex or Meadow Lawn?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 317% in Arcadia Annex and 400% in Meadow Lawn (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Meadow Lawn — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.3% in Arcadia Annex.
What high schools serve Arcadia Annex and Meadow Lawn?
Listings in Arcadia Annex most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in Meadow Lawn report Northeast High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Arcadia Annex homes, photos & schools · Meadow Lawn homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.