Meadow Lawn vs Shore Acres
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $340K | $315K |
| Price per sq ft | $281 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 54 |
The verdict
Meadow Lawn carries the higher median price — about 8% above Shore Acres. Homes in Meadow Lawn sell faster (91 days on market vs 99). Shore Acres is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Meadow Lawn and Shore Acres are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| ZIP | 33702 | 33703 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 25% 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
| Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 10 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $279K to $550K | $290K to $1.45M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Meadow Lawn homes for sale · Shore Acres homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 878 | 633 |
| Built | 1950–2022 (median 1958) | 1920–2024 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 1,393 sq ft | 1,617 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.4% | 94.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 8% |
| Typical sold home | 1,170 sq ft | 1,169 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
| Meadow Lawn | Shore Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lynch Elementary-Pn | Shore Acres Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn |
| High school | Northeast 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, Shore Acres is the lower entry point (median $315K vs $340K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Shore Acres; Meadow Lawn trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Meadow Lawn (91 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 Meadow Lawn more expensive than Shore Acres?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Meadow Lawn is $340,000 versus $315,000 in Shore Acres, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Meadow Lawn and Shore Acres?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Meadow Lawn or Shore Acres?
Shore Acres: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1970, versus a median of 1958 in Meadow Lawn (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Shore Acres. The typical home there is 1,617 sq ft of living area, versus 1,393 sq ft in Meadow Lawn.
What high schools serve Meadow Lawn and Shore Acres?
Listings in Meadow Lawn most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in Shore Acres report Northeast High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Meadow Lawn homes, photos & schools · Shore Acres homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.