Placido Bayou vs Sun-Lit Shores
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Placido Bayou | Sun-Lit Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $808K | $486K |
| Price per sq ft | $381 | $292 |
| Avg days on market | 124 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 29 |
The verdict
Placido Bayou carries the higher median price — about 66% above Sun-Lit Shores. Homes in Sun-Lit Shores sell faster (51 days on market vs 124). Sun-Lit Shores is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Placido Bayou | Sun-Lit Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 4 |
| Under contract | 5 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $222K to $2.19M | $424K to $1.45M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Placido Bayou homes for sale · Sun-Lit Shores homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Placido Bayou | Sun-Lit Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 559 | n/a |
| Built | 1984–2006 (median 1991) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,282 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Placido Bayou | Sun-Lit Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore Elementary-Pn | Sawgrass Lake 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, Sun-Lit Shores is the lower entry point (median $486K vs $808K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sun-Lit Shores (51 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 Sun-Lit Shores?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Placido Bayou is $808,000 versus $486,000 in Sun-Lit Shores, about 66% higher.
What high schools serve Placido Bayou and Sun-Lit Shores?
Listings in Placido Bayou most often report Northeast High-Pn; listings in Sun-Lit Shores report Northeast High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Placido Bayou homes, photos & schools · Sun-Lit Shores homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.