Pinellas Park vs Sunset Palms
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Pinellas Park | Sunset Palms |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375K | $104K |
| Price per sq ft | $283 | $107 |
| Avg days on market | 223 days | 156 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 32 |
The verdict
Pinellas Park carries the higher median price — about 261% above Sunset Palms. Homes in Sunset Palms sell faster (156 days on market vs 223). Pinellas Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Pinellas Park and Sunset Palms are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Pinellas Park | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Pinellas Park | Pinellas Park |
| ZIP | 33781 | 33781 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Pinellas Park | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 10 |
| Under contract | 1 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $295K to $799K | $85K to $235K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pinellas Park homes for sale · Sunset Palms homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pinellas Park | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,144 | 126 |
| Built | 1910–2024 (median 1968) | 1950–2024 (median 1974) |
| Typical living area | 1,306 sq ft | 1,221 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 30% |
| Vacant lots | 27 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Pinellas Park median | Sunset Palms median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $326K (4 sales) | $100K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $345K (4 sales) | $150K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $310K (3 sales) | $120K (15 sales) |
Since 2022, Pinellas Park's median sale price is -5% and Sunset Palms's is +20% — Sunset Palms has appreciated faster over that stretch.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Pinellas Park | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pinellas Park Elementary-Pn | Pinellas Park Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Pinellas Park Middle-Pn | Pinellas Park Middle-Pn |
| High school | Pinellas Park 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 $104K vs $375K). 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; Pinellas Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sunset Palms (156 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 Pinellas Park more expensive than Sunset Palms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pinellas Park is $375,000 versus $104,000 in Sunset Palms, about 261% higher.
How far apart are Pinellas Park and Sunset Palms?
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, Pinellas Park or Sunset Palms?
Sunset Palms: its homes were built 1950–2024 with a median year of 1974, versus a median of 1968 in Pinellas Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Pinellas Park or Sunset Palms?
From 2022 to 2025 the median sale price rose -5% in Pinellas Park and 20% in Sunset Palms (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Pinellas Park and Sunset Palms?
Listings in Pinellas Park most often report Pinellas Park 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: Pinellas Park homes, photos & schools · Sunset Palms homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.