Halls Central Avenue vs Town Shores of Gulfport
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 | Town Shores of Gulfport |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $612K | $212K |
| Price per sq ft | $358 | $169 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 96 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 6.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 70 |
The verdict
Halls Central Avenue carries the higher median price — about 189% above Town Shores of Gulfport. Homes in Halls Central Avenue sell faster (77 days on market vs 96). Halls Central Avenue is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Halls Central Avenue and Town Shores of Gulfport are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Halls Central Avenue | Town Shores of Gulfport | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | Gulfport |
| ZIP | 33711, 33713 | 33707 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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 | Town Shores of Gulfport | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 40 |
| Under contract | 5 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $1.33M | $120K to $743K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Halls Central Avenue homes for sale · Town Shores of Gulfport homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Halls Central Avenue | Town Shores of Gulfport | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,746 | n/a |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1947) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,286 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 41 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Halls Central Avenue median | Town Shores of Gulfport median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $63K (3 sales) | $103K (7 sales) |
| 2015 | $62K (17 sales) | $131K (76 sales) |
| 2016 | $70K (27 sales) | $143K (79 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (14 sales) | $125K (59 sales) |
| 2019 | $138K (4 sales) | $200K (12 sales) |
| 2021 | $270K (9 sales) | $250K (23 sales) |
| 2022 | $334K (30 sales) | $286K (80 sales) |
| 2023 | $330K (9 sales) | $265K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $350K (23 sales) | $260K (73 sales) |
| 2025 | $378K (26 sales) | $228K (59 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (24 sales) | $198K (64 sales) |
Since 2014, Halls Central Avenue's median sale price is +479% and Town Shores of Gulfport's is +92% — Halls Central Avenue has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Halls Central Avenue | Town Shores of Gulfport | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,255 sq ft | 1,170 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 16 (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 | Town Shores of Gulfport | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Town Shores of Gulfport is the lower entry point (median $212K vs $612K). Sellers get a faster sale in Halls Central Avenue (77 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 Town Shores of Gulfport?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halls Central Avenue is $612,000 versus $212,000 in Town Shores of Gulfport, about 189% higher.
How far apart are Halls Central Avenue and Town Shores of Gulfport?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Halls Central Avenue or Town Shores of Gulfport?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 479% in Halls Central Avenue and 92% in Town Shores of Gulfport (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Halls Central Avenue — sellers there received 89.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 86.9% in Town Shores of Gulfport.
What high schools serve Halls Central Avenue and Town Shores of Gulfport?
Listings in Halls Central Avenue most often report Gibbs High-Pn; listings in Town Shores of Gulfport 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 · Town Shores of Gulfport homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.