Baywood Village vs Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $548K | $150K |
| Price per sq ft | $303 | $148 |
| Avg days on market | 82 days | 107 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 5.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 51 |
The verdict
Baywood Village carries the higher median price — about 265% above Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village. Homes in Baywood Village sell faster (82 days on market vs 107). Baywood Village is the tighter market on inventory (5.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Baywood Village and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Harbor | Tarpon Springs |
| ZIP | 34683 | 34688 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 8% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 14% of 22 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
| Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 22 |
| Under contract | 2 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $375K to $1.85M | $135K to $250K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Baywood Village homes for sale · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 250 | 30 |
| Built | 1958–2023 (median 1970) | 1985–1987 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 1,819 sq ft | 1,041 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 47% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Baywood Village median | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $188K (9 sales) | $74K (48 sales) |
| 2016 | $288K (28 sales) | $76K (52 sales) |
| 2017 | $260K (27 sales) | $80K (40 sales) |
| 2019 | $240K (4 sales) | $99K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $390K (6 sales) | $169K (21 sales) |
| 2022 | $365K (15 sales) | $199K (68 sales) |
| 2023 | $440K (7 sales) | $219K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $590K (13 sales) | $210K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $578K (12 sales) | $189K (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $550K (25 sales) | $165K (41 sales) |
Since 2015, Baywood Village's median sale price is +193% and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village's is +121% — Baywood Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 89.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,791 sq ft | 1,041 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 22 (cold) | 12 (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
| Baywood Village | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sunset Hills Elementary-Pn | Cypress Woods Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Tarpon Springs Middle-Pn | Tarpon Springs Middle-Pn |
| High school | Tarpon Springs High-Pn | East Lake 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, Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village is the lower entry point (median $150K vs $548K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village; Baywood Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Baywood Village (82 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 Baywood Village more expensive than Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Baywood Village is $548,000 versus $150,000 in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village, about 265% higher.
How far apart are Baywood Village and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Baywood Village or Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village: its homes were built 1985–1987 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1970 in Baywood Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Baywood Village. The typical home there is 1,819 sq ft of living area, versus 1,041 sq ft in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village.
Which has appreciated more, Baywood Village or Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 193% in Baywood Village and 121% in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Baywood Village — sellers there received 92.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.4% in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village.
What high schools serve Baywood Village and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Listings in Baywood Village most often report Tarpon Springs High-Pn; listings in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village report East Lake High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Baywood Village homes, photos & schools · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.