Lewis Island vs Waterside at Coquina Key South
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Lewis Island | Waterside at Coquina Key South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $368K | $226K |
| Price per sq ft | $306 | $314 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 117 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 29 |
The verdict
Lewis Island carries the higher median price — about 63% above Waterside at Coquina Key South. Homes in Lewis Island sell faster (55 days on market vs 117). Lewis Island is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lewis Island | Waterside at Coquina Key South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 29 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $254K to $1.7M | $180K to $475K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lewis Island homes for sale · Waterside at Coquina Key South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lewis Island | Waterside at Coquina Key South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 241 | 193 |
| Built | 1950–2023 (median 1960) | 1959–2024 (median 1979) |
| Typical living area | 1,394 sq ft | 1,709 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lewis Island median | Waterside at Coquina Key South median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $168K (6 sales) | $247K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $332K (10 sales) | $317K (17 sales) |
| 2022 | $350K (29 sales) | $359K (67 sales) |
| 2023 | $348K (12 sales) | $300K (26 sales) |
| 2024 | $390K (22 sales) | $335K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $362K (22 sales) | $255K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $410K (22 sales) | $256K (28 sales) |
Since 2019, Lewis Island's median sale price is +143% and Waterside at Coquina Key South's is +4% — Lewis Island has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lewis Island | Waterside at Coquina Key South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 85.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,426 sq ft | 824 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 | Waterside at Coquina Key South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakewood Elementary-Pn | Lakewood Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | Bay Point Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | Lakewood 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, Waterside at Coquina Key South is the lower entry point (median $226K vs $368K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Waterside at Coquina Key South; Lewis Island trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lewis Island (55 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 Lewis Island more expensive than Waterside at Coquina Key South?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lewis Island is $368,000 versus $226,000 in Waterside at Coquina Key South, about 63% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lewis Island or Waterside at Coquina Key South?
Waterside at Coquina Key South: its homes were built 1959–2024 with a median year of 1979, versus a median of 1960 in Lewis Island (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Waterside at Coquina Key South. The typical home there is 1,709 sq ft of living area, versus 1,394 sq ft in Lewis Island.
Which has appreciated more, Lewis Island or Waterside at Coquina Key South?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 143% in Lewis Island and 4% in Waterside at Coquina Key South (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lewis Island — sellers there received 93.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.0% in Waterside at Coquina Key South.
What high schools serve Lewis Island and Waterside at Coquina Key South?
Listings in Lewis Island most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in Waterside at Coquina Key South report Lakewood High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lewis Island homes, photos & schools · Waterside at Coquina Key South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.