Bay Island Group 9
Homes for Sale in South Pasadena, FL

Community in South Pasadena · Pinellas County
56 homesBuilt 1971–1980
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
61%
Owner-occupied · Bay Island Group 9
34 of 56 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · Bay Island Group 9
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 23% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · Bay Island Group 9
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
56
Homes in the community
56 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1971
Community established
homes built 1971-1980, median 1974 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2020
1.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 56 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Bay Island Group 9 is a compact pocket of 56 homes in South Pasadena, all built in a narrow window between 1971 and 1980. When the inventory is this uniform in age and size — the median living area sits right around 1,170 square feet — condition becomes the single biggest lever on price. Two homes with the same footprint can trade far apart depending on updates, systems, and finishes, so treat any one sale as a data point about that home, not a ceiling or floor for the group.

Roughly 61% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of longer-term ownership rather than heavy investor churn. For a seller, that means turnover is thin and each listing gets measured against a small comp set. For a buyer, it means patience: the right unit may not be on the market the week you start looking, and pricing conversations will hinge on what has actually been done to the house.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a compact, low-maintenance footprint and don't need square footage
  • Buyers willing to update a 1970s home and price the work realistically
  • Long-hold owners comfortable in a small, stable community with limited turnover

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need larger layouts or a newer, move-in-modern build
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who need multiple options on the market right now
  • Investors expecting frequent turnover and quick flips

The market around Bay Island Group 9

Bay Island Group 9 is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are condominium.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bay Island Group 9 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Bay Island Group 9 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bay Island Group 9.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an efficient, single-level footprint in South Pasadena and are comfortable with 1970s vintage.
Biggest Risk
Thin turnover and a small comp set can make timing and pricing tricky.
Sweet Spot
An updated home where systems and permits check out at a fair reflection of that work.
Avoid If
You need more space or a newer build and won't take on 1970s maintenance.

A condition-driven market in a fixed-age pocket

With every home built within a decade of each other and a median vintage of 1974, the questions that matter are mechanical and cosmetic: roof age, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, and whether the interior has been touched since the original build. In a group this tight, you are not choosing between neighborhoods or eras — you are choosing between a home that has been modernized and one that hasn't. Price the difference honestly.

The modest median footprint near 1,170 square feet keeps these homes efficient and manageable, which suits buyers who don't need or want sprawl. It also means additions and reconfigurations are rare, so the layouts tend to reflect their period. Verify permits on any renovation work, because in a 1970s-era home the value gap between properly permitted updates and improvised ones can be real at resale.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bay Island Group 9. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 56-home community with limited turnover, the comp set is small and each sale carries weight. We read those closings closely, separate condition from square footage when we price, and press on the details that move value in a 1970s home — roof, systems, and permitted work. That keeps sellers from leaving money on the table and keeps buyers from overpaying for cosmetics.

Bay Island Group 9 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an efficient, single-level footprint in South Pasadena and are comfortable with 1970s vintage.
Biggest advantageA uniform, established pocket where value is legible once you account for condition.
Biggest riskThin turnover and a small comp set can make timing and pricing tricky.
Sweet spotAn updated home where systems and permits check out at a fair reflection of that work.
Avoid ifYou need more space or a newer build and won't take on 1970s maintenance.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Bay Island Group 9 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Bay Island Group 9?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 56 homes in Bay Island Group 9 (public records).
What share of Bay Island Group 9 is owner-occupied?
61% of Bay Island Group 9 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bay Island Group 9 built?
Homes in Bay Island Group 9 were built between 1971 and 1980, with a median year built of 1974.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Bay Island Group 9?
Cash buyers took 50% of Bay Island Group 9 sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (2 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bay Island Group 9?
The best agent for Bay Island Group 9 is one who actively works South Pasadena and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Bay Island Group 9.
How do I find a top South Pasadena real estate agent who knows Bay Island Group 9?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Bay Island Group 9 and the wider South Pasadena area.
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Buyers who want a compact, low-maintenance footprint and don't need square footageExcellent fit
Buyers willing to update a 1970s home and price the work realisticallyExcellent fit
Long-hold owners comfortable in a small, stable community with limited turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers who need larger layouts or a newer, move-in-modern buildProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who need multiple options on the market right nowProbably not
Investors expecting frequent turnover and quick flipsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33707))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (14 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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