Skyview Terrace vs Sunset Palms
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Skyview Terrace | Sunset Palms |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $300K | $114K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $107 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 153 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 30 |
The verdict
Skyview Terrace carries the higher median price — about 163% above Sunset Palms. Homes in Skyview Terrace sell faster (86 days on market vs 153). Sunset Palms is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Skyview Terrace | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $395K | $85K to $235K |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Skyview Terrace homes for sale · Sunset Palms homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Skyview Terrace | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,154 | 157 |
| Built | 1948–2024 (median 1969.0) | 1950–2024 (median 1975) |
| Typical living area | 1,270 sq ft | 1,238 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 31% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 24 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Skyview Terrace median | Sunset Palms median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $90K (33 sales) | $42K (5 sales) |
| 2016 | $132K (32 sales) | $48K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $300K (43 sales) | $100K (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $325K (13 sales) | $166K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $315K (29 sales) | $150K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $335K (19 sales) | $125K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $310K (31 sales) | $105K (27 sales) |
Since 2015, Skyview Terrace's median sale price is +242% and Sunset Palms's is +150% — Skyview Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Skyview Terrace | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.6% | 86.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,151 sq ft | 960 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
| Skyview Terrace | Sunset Palms | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pinellas Central Elem-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 $114K vs $300K). 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; Skyview Terrace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Skyview Terrace (86 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 Skyview Terrace more expensive than Sunset Palms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Skyview Terrace is $300,000 versus $114,000 in Sunset Palms, about 163% higher.
Which has newer homes, Skyview Terrace or Sunset Palms?
Sunset Palms: its homes were built 1950–2024 with a median year of 1975, versus a median of 1969.0 in Skyview Terrace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Skyview Terrace or Sunset Palms?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 242% in Skyview Terrace and 150% in Sunset Palms (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Skyview Terrace — sellers there received 96.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 86.8% in Sunset Palms.
What high schools serve Skyview Terrace and Sunset Palms?
Listings in Skyview Terrace 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: Skyview Terrace homes, photos & schools · Sunset Palms homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.