Meadow Lawn vs Sunset Palms
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Meadow Lawn | Sunset Palms |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $340K | $114K |
| Price per sq ft | $281 | $107 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 153 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 30 |
The verdict
Meadow Lawn carries the higher median price — about 198% above Sunset Palms. Homes in Meadow Lawn sell faster (46 days on market vs 153). Meadow Lawn is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Meadow Lawn and Sunset Palms are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Meadow Lawn | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | Pinellas Park |
| ZIP | 33702, 33712 | 33781 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 27% of 15 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 | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 7 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $550K | $85K to $235K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Meadow Lawn homes for sale · Sunset Palms homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Meadow Lawn | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,644 | 126 |
| Built | 1910–2024 (median 1958) | 1950–2024 (median 1974) |
| Typical living area | 1,345 sq ft | 1,221 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 30% |
| Vacant lots | 14 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Meadow Lawn median | Sunset Palms median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $108K (27 sales) | $42K (5 sales) |
| 2016 | $139K (28 sales) | $48K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $371K (36 sales) | $100K (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $349K (12 sales) | $166K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $332K (21 sales) | $150K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $350K (15 sales) | $120K (15 sales) |
| 2026 | $340K (27 sales) | $108K (28 sales) |
Since 2015, Meadow Lawn's median sale price is +215% and Sunset Palms's is +156% — Meadow Lawn has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Meadow Lawn | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.7% | 87.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,199 sq ft | 984 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 | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lynch Elementary-Pn | Pinellas Park Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | Pinellas Park Middle-Pn |
| High school | Northeast High-Pn | Pinellas Park 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, Sunset Palms is the lower entry point (median $114K 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 Sunset Palms; Meadow Lawn trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Meadow Lawn (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 Meadow Lawn more expensive than Sunset Palms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Meadow Lawn is $340,000 versus $114,000 in Sunset Palms, about 198% higher.
How far apart are Meadow Lawn and Sunset Palms?
About 2 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 Sunset Palms?
Sunset Palms: its homes were built 1950–2024 with a median year of 1974, versus a median of 1958 in Meadow Lawn (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Meadow Lawn or Sunset Palms?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 215% in Meadow Lawn and 156% in Sunset Palms (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Meadow Lawn — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 87.4% in Sunset Palms.
What high schools serve Meadow Lawn and Sunset Palms?
Listings in Meadow Lawn most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in Sunset Palms report Pinellas Park High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Meadow Lawn homes, photos & schools · Sunset Palms homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.