Bay Pines Estates vs Five Towns of St. Petersburg
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $462K | $100K |
| Price per sq ft | $339 | $80 |
| Avg days on market | 29 days | 199 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 5.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 47 |
The verdict
Bay Pines Estates carries the higher median price — about 362% above Five Towns of St. Petersburg. Homes in Bay Pines Estates sell faster (29 days on market vs 199). Bay Pines Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33708 | 33709 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 21 |
| Under contract | 1 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $3M | $70K to $350K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bay Pines Estates homes for sale · Five Towns of St. Petersburg homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 385 | n/a |
| Built | 1950–2024 (median 1959) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,477 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bay Pines Estates median | Five Towns of St. Petersburg median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $189K (4 sales) | $44K (30 sales) |
| 2017 | $252K (6 sales) | $59K (40 sales) |
| 2022 | $557K (4 sales) | $158K (78 sales) |
| 2024 | $560K (5 sales) | $145K (43 sales) |
| 2025 | $550K (3 sales) | $120K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $538K (4 sales) | $97K (40 sales) |
Since 2015, Bay Pines Estates's median sale price is +184% and Five Towns of St. Petersburg's is +121% — Bay Pines Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 81.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,506 sq ft | 1,125 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
| Bay Pines Estates | Five Towns of St. Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Orange Grove Elementary-Pn | Rawlings Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Osceola Middle-Pn | Pinellas Park Middle-Pn |
| High school | Seminole High-Pn | Dixie Hollins 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, Five Towns of St. Petersburg is the lower entry point (median $100K vs $462K). Sellers get a faster sale in Bay Pines Estates (29 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 Bay Pines Estates more expensive than Five Towns of St. Petersburg?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bay Pines Estates is $462,000 versus $100,000 in Five Towns of St. Petersburg, about 362% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bay Pines Estates or Five Towns of St. Petersburg?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 184% in Bay Pines Estates and 121% in Five Towns of St. Petersburg (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bay Pines Estates — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.5% in Five Towns of St. Petersburg.
What high schools serve Bay Pines Estates and Five Towns of St. Petersburg?
Listings in Bay Pines Estates most often report Seminole High-Pn; listings in Five Towns of St. Petersburg report Dixie Hollins High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bay Pines Estates homes, photos & schools · Five Towns of St. Petersburg homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.