Skyview Terrace vs Townes at Island Lake
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-26.
| Metric | Skyview Terrace | Townes at Island Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $300K | $381K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $260 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 29 |
The verdict
Townes at Island Lake carries the higher median price — about 27% above Skyview Terrace. Homes in Townes at Island Lake sell faster (50 days on market vs 79). Townes at Island Lake is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Skyview Terrace | Townes at Island Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Pinellas Park | Pinellas Park |
| ZIP | 33782 | 33781 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 83% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Skyview Terrace | Townes at Island Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 3 |
| Under contract | 6 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $277K to $395K | $383K to $408K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Skyview Terrace homes for sale · Townes at Island Lake homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Skyview Terrace | Townes at Island Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,154 | n/a |
| Built | 1948–2024 (median 1969) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,270 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Skyview Terrace | Townes at Island Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 99.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,150 sq ft | 1,464 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 | Townes at Island Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Skyview Terrace is the lower entry point (median $300K vs $381K). Sellers get a faster sale in Townes at Island Lake (50 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 Townes at Island Lake more expensive than Skyview Terrace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Townes at Island Lake is $381,000 versus $300,000 in Skyview Terrace, about 27% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Townes at Island Lake — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.5% in Skyview Terrace.
What high schools serve Skyview Terrace and Townes at Island Lake?
Listings in Skyview Terrace most often report Pinellas Park High-Pn; listings in Townes at Island Lake 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 · Townes at Island Lake homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.