Placido Bayou vs North Shore
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Placido Bayou | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $715K | $1.29M |
| Price per sq ft | $381 | $591 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 109 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 46 |
The verdict
North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) carries the higher median price — about 80% above Placido Bayou. Homes in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) sell faster (109 days on market vs 115). North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Placido Bayou | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Petersburg |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 67% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Placido Bayou | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 5 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $1.65M | $1.17M to $2.58M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Placido Bayou homes for sale · North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Placido Bayou | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 559 | 1,147 |
| Built | 1984–2006 (median 1991) | 1910–2024 (median 1938) |
| Typical living area | 2,282 sq ft | 1,965 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Placido Bayou | North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore Elementary-Pn | North Shore Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | John Hopkins Middle-Pn |
| High school | Northeast High-Pn | St. Petersburg 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, Placido Bayou is the lower entry point (median $715K vs $1.29M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Placido Bayou; North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) (109 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 North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) more expensive than Placido Bayou?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) is $1,288,000 versus $715,000 in Placido Bayou, about 80% higher.
Which has newer homes, Placido Bayou or North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
Placido Bayou: its homes were built 1984–2006 with a median year of 1991, versus a median of 1938 in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Placido Bayou. The typical home there is 2,282 sq ft of living area, versus 1,965 sq ft in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition).
What high schools serve Placido Bayou and North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition)?
Listings in Placido Bayou most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) report St. Petersburg High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Placido Bayou homes, photos & schools · North Shore (Snell and Hamletts Addition) homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.