Bahia Vista vs Maximo Moorings
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Bahia Vista | Maximo Moorings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $535K | $628K |
| Price per sq ft | $484 | $310 |
| Avg days on market | 159 days | 163 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 5.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 29 |
The verdict
Maximo Moorings carries the higher median price — about 17% above Bahia Vista. Homes in Bahia Vista sell faster (159 days on market vs 163). Bahia Vista is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bahia Vista | Maximo Moorings | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 13 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $575K to $725K | $464K to $3.35M |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bahia Vista homes for sale · Maximo Moorings homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bahia Vista | Maximo Moorings | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 595 |
| Built | n/a | 1956–2018 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,058 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bahia Vista median | Maximo Moorings median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $342K (20 sales) | $248K (26 sales) |
| 2016 | $290K (20 sales) | $242K (43 sales) |
| 2017 | $377K (15 sales) | $310K (17 sales) |
| 2019 | $388K (6 sales) | $665K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $490K (11 sales) | $520K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $640K (15 sales) | $577K (38 sales) |
| 2023 | $650K (4 sales) | $578K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $630K (11 sales) | $650K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $525K (13 sales) | $570K (15 sales) |
| 2026 | $528K (28 sales) | $525K (27 sales) |
Since 2015, Bahia Vista's median sale price is +54% and Maximo Moorings's is +112% — Maximo Moorings has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bahia Vista | Maximo Moorings | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.1% | 89.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,135 sq ft | 1,787 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 26 (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 | Maximo Moorings | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulfport Elementary-Pn | Gulfport Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | Bay Point Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | Lakewood 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 $535K vs $628K). Sellers get a faster sale in Bahia Vista (159 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 Maximo Moorings more expensive than Bahia Vista?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Maximo Moorings is $628,000 versus $535,000 in Bahia Vista, about 17% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bahia Vista or Maximo Moorings?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 54% in Bahia Vista and 112% in Maximo Moorings (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bahia Vista — sellers there received 94.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.6% in Maximo Moorings.
What high schools serve Bahia Vista and Maximo Moorings?
Listings in Bahia Vista most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in Maximo Moorings report Lakewood High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bahia Vista homes, photos & schools · Maximo Moorings homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.