Arcadia Annex vs North Shore
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Arcadia Annex | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $348K | $1.29M |
| Price per sq ft | $355 | $582 |
| Avg days on market | 102 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 43 |
The verdict
North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) carries the higher median price — about 270% above Arcadia Annex. Homes in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) sell faster (76 days on market vs 102). North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Arcadia Annex and North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Arcadia Annex | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33703 | 33704 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 62% of 13 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 | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 5 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $1.25M | $1.49M to $2.58M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 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 · North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arcadia Annex | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 915 | 1,147 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1957) | 1910–2024 (median 1938) |
| Typical living area | 1,319 sq ft | 1,965 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 7 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Arcadia Annex median | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $130K (11 sales) | $635K (4 sales) |
| 2016 | $140K (24 sales) | $660K (5 sales) |
| 2017 | $138K (19 sales) | $677K (5 sales) |
| 2021 | $270K (5 sales) | $2.5M (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $345K (29 sales) | $1.77M (4 sales) |
| 2024 | $430K (21 sales) | $2.25M (3 sales) |
| 2025 | $365K (19 sales) | $1.2M (3 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (23 sales) | $975K (5 sales) |
Since 2015, Arcadia Annex's median sale price is +181% and North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)'s is +54% — Arcadia Annex has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Arcadia Annex | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.3% | 81.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 17% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,120 sq ft | 2,064 sq ft |
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 | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | John M Sexton Elementary-Pn | North Shore Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | John Hopkins Middle-Pn |
| High school | Northeast High-Pn | St. Petersburg 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, Arcadia Annex is the lower entry point (median $348K vs $1.29M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Arcadia Annex; North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) (76 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 North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) more expensive than Arcadia Annex?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) is $1,288,000 versus $348,000 in Arcadia Annex, about 270% higher.
How far apart are Arcadia Annex and North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
About 2 miles 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 North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
Arcadia Annex: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1957, versus a median of 1938 in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition). The typical home there is 1,965 sq ft of living area, versus 1,319 sq ft in Arcadia Annex.
Which has appreciated more, Arcadia Annex or North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 181% in Arcadia Annex and 54% in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Arcadia Annex — sellers there received 93.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.2% in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition).
What high schools serve Arcadia Annex and North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
Listings in Arcadia Annex most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) report St. Petersburg High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Arcadia Annex homes, photos & schools · North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.