Lewis Island vs Madison at St. Pete
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392K | $472K |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $478 |
| Avg days on market | 84 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 25 |
The verdict
Madison at St. Pete carries the higher median price — about 20% above Lewis Island. Homes in Lewis Island sell faster (84 days on market vs 100). Madison at St. Pete is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lewis Island and Madison at St. Pete are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33705 | 33701 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 31% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 3 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $254K to $1.6M | $340K to $529K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lewis Island homes for sale · Madison at St. Pete homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 268 | n/a |
| Built | 1950–2022 (median 1961) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,367 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 16 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.2% | 98.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,156 sq ft | 1,128 sq ft |
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
| Lewis Island | Madison at St. Pete | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakewood Elementary-Pn | Campbell Park Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | John Hopkins Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | St. Petersburg 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 $392K vs $472K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lewis Island (84 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 Madison at St. Pete more expensive than Lewis Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Madison at St. Pete is $472,000 versus $392,000 in Lewis Island, about 20% higher.
How far apart are Lewis Island and Madison at St. Pete?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Madison at St. Pete — sellers there received 98.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.2% in Lewis Island.
What high schools serve Lewis Island and Madison at St. Pete?
Listings in Lewis Island most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in Madison at St. Pete report St. Petersburg High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lewis Island homes, photos & schools · Madison at St. Pete homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.