Halls Central Avenue vs Lewis Island
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $612K | $405K |
| Price per sq ft | $358 | $306 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 26 |
The verdict
Halls Central Avenue carries the higher median price — about 51% above Lewis Island. Homes in Lewis Island sell faster (73 days on market vs 77). Halls Central Avenue is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Halls Central Avenue and Lewis Island are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33711, 33713 | 33705 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 29% of 17 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
| Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 11 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $1.33M | $254K to $1.6M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Halls Central Avenue homes for sale · Lewis Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,746 | 350 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1947) | 1935–2023 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | 1,286 sq ft | 1,387 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 65% |
| Vacant lots | 41 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Halls Central Avenue median | Lewis Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37K (5 sales) | $122K (13 sales) |
| 2014 | $63K (3 sales) | $108K (28 sales) |
| 2015 | $62K (17 sales) | $110K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $70K (27 sales) | $127K (45 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (14 sales) | $169K (31 sales) |
| 2018 | $159K (6 sales) | $177K (12 sales) |
| 2019 | $138K (4 sales) | $168K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $270K (9 sales) | $332K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $334K (30 sales) | $350K (29 sales) |
| 2023 | $330K (9 sales) | $348K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $350K (23 sales) | $390K (23 sales) |
| 2025 | $378K (26 sales) | $368K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (24 sales) | $410K (22 sales) |
Since 2013, Halls Central Avenue's median sale price is +886% and Lewis Island's is +236% — Halls Central Avenue has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.6% | 93.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,255 sq ft | 1,426 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 16 (cold) | 40 (normal) |
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
| Halls Central Avenue | Lewis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fairmount Park Elementary-Pn | Lakewood Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Azalea Middle-Pn | Bay Point Middle-Pn |
| High school | Gibbs 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, Lewis Island is the lower entry point (median $405K vs $612K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lewis Island; Halls Central Avenue trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lewis Island (73 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 Lewis Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halls Central Avenue is $612,000 versus $405,000 in Lewis Island, about 51% higher.
How far apart are Halls Central Avenue and Lewis Island?
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, Halls Central Avenue or Lewis Island?
Lewis Island: its homes were built 1935–2023 with a median year of 1959, versus a median of 1947 in Halls Central Avenue (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Halls Central Avenue or Lewis Island?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 886% in Halls Central Avenue and 236% in Lewis Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lewis Island — sellers there received 93.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.6% in Halls Central Avenue.
What high schools serve Halls Central Avenue and Lewis Island?
Listings in Halls Central Avenue most often report Gibbs High-Pn; listings in Lewis Island report Lakewood High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Halls Central Avenue homes, photos & schools · Lewis Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.