Halls Central Avenue vs Pasadena Estates
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $560K | $426K |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $339 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 108 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 71 |
The verdict
Halls Central Avenue carries the higher median price — about 31% above Pasadena Estates. Homes in Halls Central Avenue sell faster (39 days on market vs 108). Pasadena Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 11 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.33M | $275K to $1.75M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| 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 · Pasadena Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,746 | 2,396 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1947.0) | 1910–2024 (median 1954.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,286 sq ft | 1,381 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 72% |
| Vacant lots | 41 | 30 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Halls Central Avenue median | Pasadena Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37K (5 sales) | $244K (4 sales) |
| 2014 | $63K (3 sales) | $128K (6 sales) |
| 2015 | $52K (15 sales) | $142K (40 sales) |
| 2016 | $70K (29 sales) | $155K (87 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (14 sales) | $186K (55 sales) |
| 2018 | $159K (6 sales) | $196K (24 sales) |
| 2019 | $138K (4 sales) | $185K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $270K (9 sales) | $377K (24 sales) |
| 2022 | $334K (30 sales) | $367K (85 sales) |
| 2023 | $330K (9 sales) | $420K (48 sales) |
| 2024 | $350K (23 sales) | $413K (57 sales) |
| 2025 | $380K (25 sales) | $425K (52 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (25 sales) | $418K (58 sales) |
Since 2013, Halls Central Avenue's median sale price is +873% and Pasadena Estates's is +72% — Halls Central Avenue has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.0% | 92.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,226 sq ft | 1,291 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 19 (cold) | 21 (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
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fairmount Park Elementary-Pn | Bear Creek Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Azalea Middle-Pn | Azalea Middle-Pn |
| High school | Gibbs High-Pn | Boca Ciega 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, Pasadena Estates is the lower entry point (median $426K vs $560K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pasadena Estates; Halls Central Avenue trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Halls Central Avenue (39 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 Pasadena Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halls Central Avenue is $560,000 versus $426,000 in Pasadena Estates, about 31% higher.
Which has newer homes, Halls Central Avenue or Pasadena Estates?
Pasadena Estates: its homes were built 1910–2024 with a median year of 1954.0, versus a median of 1947.0 in Halls Central Avenue (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Halls Central Avenue or Pasadena Estates?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 873% in Halls Central Avenue and 72% in Pasadena Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pasadena Estates — sellers there received 92.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Halls Central Avenue.
What high schools serve Halls Central Avenue and Pasadena Estates?
Listings in Halls Central Avenue most often report Gibbs High-Pn; listings in Pasadena Estates report Boca Ciega High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Halls Central Avenue homes, photos & schools · Pasadena Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.