Mobel Americana vs Placido Bayou
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Mobel Americana | Placido Bayou |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $118K | $808K |
| Price per sq ft | $115 | $381 |
| Avg days on market | 127 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 9.6 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 51 |
The verdict
Placido Bayou carries the higher median price — about 585% above Mobel Americana. Homes in Placido Bayou sell faster (88 days on market vs 127). Placido Bayou is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Mobel Americana | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 40 | 10 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $69K to $480K | $225K to $2.29M |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, Modular Home | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mobel Americana homes for sale · Placido Bayou homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mobel Americana | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 559 |
| Built | n/a | 1984–2006 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,282 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Mobel Americana | Placido Bayou | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Shore Acres Elementary-Pn | North Shore 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, Mobel Americana is the lower entry point (median $118K vs $808K). Sellers get a faster sale in Placido Bayou (88 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 Mobel Americana?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Placido Bayou is $808,000 versus $118,000 in Mobel Americana, about 585% higher.
What high schools serve Mobel Americana and Placido Bayou?
Listings in Mobel Americana most often report Northeast 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: Mobel Americana homes, photos & schools · Placido Bayou homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.