Eden Shores vs Shore Acres
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Eden Shores | Shore Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $695K | $296K |
| Price per sq ft | $456 | $254 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 5.7 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 19 | 54 |
The verdict
Eden Shores carries the higher median price — about 135% above Shore Acres. Homes in Shore Acres sell faster (50 days on market vs 87). Shore Acres is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Eden Shores | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 16 |
| Under contract | 4 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $4M | $215K to $1.45M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Eden Shores homes for sale · Shore Acres homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Eden Shores | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 260 | 633 |
| Built | 1952–2024 (median 1968) | 1920–2024 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 2,680 sq ft | 1,617 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 11 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Eden Shores | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore Elementary-Pn | Shore Acres Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | John Hopkins Middle-Pn | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn |
| High school | St. Petersburg High-Pn | Northeast 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, Shore Acres is the lower entry point (median $296K vs $695K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Shore Acres; Eden Shores trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Shore Acres (50 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 Eden Shores more expensive than Shore Acres?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Eden Shores is $695,000 versus $296,000 in Shore Acres, about 135% higher.
Which has newer homes, Eden Shores or Shore Acres?
Shore Acres: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1970, versus a median of 1968 in Eden Shores (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Eden Shores. The typical home there is 2,680 sq ft of living area, versus 1,617 sq ft in Shore Acres.
What high schools serve Eden Shores and Shore Acres?
Listings in Eden Shores most often report St. Petersburg High-Pn; listings in Shore Acres report Northeast High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Eden Shores homes, photos & schools · Shore Acres homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.