Bahia Vista vs Halls Central Avenue
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $538K | $612K |
| Price per sq ft | $484 | $358 |
| Avg days on market | 153 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 2.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 44 |
The verdict
Halls Central Avenue carries the higher median price — about 14% above Bahia Vista. Homes in Halls Central Avenue sell faster (65 days on market vs 153). Bahia Vista is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bahia Vista and Halls Central Avenue are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33708, 33715, 33785 | 33711, 33713 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 9 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $725K | $225K to $1.33M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bahia Vista homes for sale · Halls Central Avenue homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 1,746 |
| Built | n/a | 1915–2024 (median 1947) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,286 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 41 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bahia Vista median | Halls Central Avenue median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $342K (20 sales) | $62K (17 sales) |
| 2016 | $290K (21 sales) | $70K (27 sales) |
| 2017 | $373K (14 sales) | $130K (14 sales) |
| 2019 | $388K (6 sales) | $138K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $490K (11 sales) | $270K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $640K (15 sales) | $334K (30 sales) |
| 2023 | $650K (4 sales) | $330K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $630K (11 sales) | $350K (23 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (14 sales) | $378K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $530K (27 sales) | $365K (24 sales) |
Since 2015, Bahia Vista's median sale price is +55% and Halls Central Avenue's is +489% — Halls Central Avenue has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.7% | 89.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,135 sq ft | 1,255 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 16 (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
| Bahia Vista | Halls Central Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulfport Elementary-Pn | Fairmount Park Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | Azalea Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | Gibbs 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, Bahia Vista is the lower entry point (median $538K vs $612K). Sellers get a faster sale in Halls Central Avenue (65 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 Halls Central Avenue more expensive than Bahia Vista?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halls Central Avenue is $612,000 versus $538,000 in Bahia Vista, about 14% higher.
How far apart are Bahia Vista and Halls Central Avenue?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Bahia Vista or Halls Central Avenue?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 55% in Bahia Vista and 489% in Halls Central Avenue (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bahia Vista — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.6% in Halls Central Avenue.
What high schools serve Bahia Vista and Halls Central Avenue?
Listings in Bahia Vista most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in Halls Central Avenue report Gibbs High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bahia Vista homes, photos & schools · Halls Central Avenue homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.