Halls Central Avenue vs Pasadena Heights
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $560K | $452K |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $335 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 21 |
The verdict
Halls Central Avenue carries the higher median price — about 24% above Pasadena Heights. Homes in Halls Central Avenue sell faster (39 days on market vs 67). Halls Central Avenue is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | Gulfport |
| ZIP | 33711, 33713 | 33707 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Pasadena Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 6 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.33M | $250K to $499K |
| 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 · Pasadena Heights homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,746 | 563 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1947) | 1920–2024 (median 1955) |
| Typical living area | 1,286 sq ft | 1,134 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 41 | 3 |
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 Heights median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37K (5 sales) | $57K (5 sales) |
| 2014 | $63K (3 sales) | $75K (10 sales) |
| 2015 | $52K (15 sales) | $81K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $70K (29 sales) | $106K (22 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (14 sales) | $154K (22 sales) |
| 2018 | $159K (6 sales) | $142K (4 sales) |
| 2019 | $138K (4 sales) | $185K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $270K (9 sales) | $262K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $334K (30 sales) | $329K (25 sales) |
| 2023 | $330K (9 sales) | $329K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $350K (23 sales) | $330K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $380K (25 sales) | $323K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (25 sales) | $385K (16 sales) |
Since 2013, Halls Central Avenue's median sale price is +873% and Pasadena Heights's is +581% — Halls Central Avenue has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Halls Central Avenue | Pasadena Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.0% | 94.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 12% |
| Typical sold home | 1,226 sq ft | 1,225 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 19 (cold) | 37 (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 Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fairmount Park Elementary-Pn | Gulfport 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 Heights is the lower entry point (median $452K 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 Heights; 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 Heights?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halls Central Avenue is $560,000 versus $452,000 in Pasadena Heights, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, Halls Central Avenue or Pasadena Heights?
Pasadena Heights: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1955, versus a median of 1947 in Halls Central Avenue (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Halls Central Avenue. The typical home there is 1,286 sq ft of living area, versus 1,134 sq ft in Pasadena Heights.
Which has appreciated more, Halls Central Avenue or Pasadena Heights?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 873% in Halls Central Avenue and 581% in Pasadena Heights (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pasadena Heights — sellers there received 94.2% 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 Heights?
Listings in Halls Central Avenue most often report Gibbs High-Pn; listings in Pasadena Heights 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 Heights homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.