Lewis Island vs Placido Bayou
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Lewis Island | Placido Bayou |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392K | $808K |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $381 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 87 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 9.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 12 |
The verdict
Placido Bayou carries the higher median price — about 106% above Lewis Island. Homes in Lewis Island sell faster (71 days on market vs 87). Lewis Island is the tighter market on inventory (4.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lewis Island | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| 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 | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 9 |
| Under contract | 0 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $254K to $1.6M | $225K to $2.19M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lewis Island homes for sale · Placido Bayou homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lewis Island | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 350 | 559 |
| Built | 1935–2023 (median 1959) | 1984–2006 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | 1,387 sq ft | 2,282 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lewis Island | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakewood Elementary-Pn | North Shore Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | Northeast 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 $808K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Placido Bayou; Lewis Island trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lewis Island (71 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 Placido Bayou more expensive than Lewis Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Placido Bayou is $808,000 versus $392,000 in Lewis Island, about 106% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lewis Island or Placido Bayou?
Placido Bayou: its homes were built 1984–2006 with a median year of 1991, versus a median of 1959 in Lewis Island (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Placido Bayou. The typical home there is 2,282 sq ft of living area, versus 1,387 sq ft in Lewis Island.
What high schools serve Lewis Island and Placido Bayou?
Listings in Lewis Island most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in Placido Bayou report Northeast High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lewis Island homes, photos & schools · Placido Bayou homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.