Lake St George vs Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Lake St George | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $394K | $155K |
| Price per sq ft | $294 | $151 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 6.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 16 | 48 |
The verdict
Lake St George carries the higher median price — about 154% above Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village. Homes in Lake St George sell faster (46 days on market vs 80). Lake St George is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake St George | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Harbor | Tarpon Springs |
| ZIP | 34684 | 34688 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 12% of 26 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
| Lake St George | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 27 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $600K | $125K to $250K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake St George homes for sale · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake St George | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 153 | 28 |
| Built | 1979–2013 (median 1981) | 1985–1987 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 1,827 sq ft | 1,041 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 46% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake St George | Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake St George Elementary-Pn | Cypress Woods Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Palm Harbor Middle-Pn | Tarpon Springs Middle-Pn |
| High school | Countryside High-Pn | East Lake 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, Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village is the lower entry point (median $155K vs $394K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village; Lake St George trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lake St George (46 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 Lake St George more expensive than Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake St George is $394,000 versus $155,000 in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village, about 154% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lake St George or Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village: its homes were built 1985–1987 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1981 in Lake St George (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake St George. The typical home there is 1,827 sq ft of living area, versus 1,041 sq ft in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village.
What high schools serve Lake St George and Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village?
Listings in Lake St George most often report Countryside High-Pn; listings in Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village report East Lake High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake St George homes, photos & schools · Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.