Long Bayou in St. Petersburg

Long Bayou Homes for Sale in St. Petersburg, FL

Active-adult condo community · St. Petersburg, Pinellas County · ZIP 33708

A gated 55-plus condo value near Bay Pines, minutes from the Gulf beaches.

55-plus gatedAffordable condosNear the beaches
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Long Bayou is a 55-plus condo community where the building, the floor, and the monthly fee, not a community average, decide the buy.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Long Bayou is a gated 55-plus condo community near Bay Pines in west St. Petersburg, so the read is by building and unit rather than one number: mostly one and two-bedroom condos share a heated pool, fitness, tennis, and clubhouse amenities, and the building, the floor, the view, and the monthly fee drive value more than the community name. Your leverage is matching the right unit and building to real comps and reading the monthly cost and reserves honestly, with the affordable 55-plus lifestyle near the Gulf beaches as the draw."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Long Bayou is a gated 55-plus condominium community in west St. Petersburg, near Bay Pines and the Seminole area of Pinellas County, minutes from the Gulf beaches. It is a desirable active-adult community where the units are mainly one and two-bedroom condos (community sources, 2026).

The community offers a heated pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, an exercise room, a tennis court, a game room, and a library, with a gated entrance and a central Pinellas location near shopping and the beaches. Ownership is condo ownership with a monthly maintenance fee, and there is no CDD; the amenity package and the 55-plus lifestyle are the draw.

This is a value, lifestyle, and condition buy, so the money is made or lost on the building, the floor, the view, and an honest read of the unit's updates and the monthly fee, not the headline price.

The pitch is affordable, gated 55-plus living minutes from the Gulf beaches and central Pinellas amenities. The work is confirming the building's monthly fee and reserves, reading the unit's condition, and matching it to real comps before you buy.

Best for

  • Active adults 55 and over who want an affordable gated condo
  • Buyers who value a deep amenity package near the beaches
  • Value buyers comfortable updating an older condo unit
  • Buyers who want a central west St. Petersburg location

Probably not for

  • Buyers under the community's age requirement
  • Anyone who wants new construction or single-family ownership
  • Buyers unwilling to live with condo rules and a monthly fee
  • Buyers who want waterfront or new, uniform stock

How Long Bayou is performing right now

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momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Long Bayou listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Long Bayou buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • A gated entrance and clubhouse anchor the amenities
  • Heated pool, jacuzzi, and sauna
  • Exercise room, tennis, and game room
  • A library and social spaces
  • Fees and rules are set at the building level

Long Bayou is a gated 55-plus condominium community built around a shared amenity package near Bay Pines in west St. Petersburg. The amenities include a heated pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, an exercise room, a tennis court, a game room, and a library, behind a gated entrance, minutes from the Gulf beaches and central Pinellas shopping. Because amenities, monthly fees, and rules are set at the building and association level, confirm the specific building's fee, inclusions, reserves, and rules before you buy.

The takeaway

Long Bayou puts affordable gated 55-plus living minutes from the Gulf beaches, Bay Pines, and central Pinellas shopping, the active-adult value case near the water.

Bay Pines VA Medical Center~3 to 6 min · healthcare
Gulf beaches (Madeira, St. Pete Beach)~10 to 15 min · coast
Seminole City Center~5 to 10 min · shopping
Interstate 275~15 to 20 min · regional access
Downtown St. Petersburg~20 to 30 min · city center
Tampa International Airport~30 to 40 min · via I-275
Bay Pines and Boca Ciega waterfront~5 to 10 min · nature and water

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Long Bayou (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Long Bayou is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Long Bayou: steady active-adult demand near the Gulf beaches, the gated amenity package, and the resale-condo dynamics of an older 55-plus community. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Long Bayou

Our read on what is being built around Long Bayou, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishActive-adult demand and the central beach-adjacent location support value, with the watch items being building reserves, assessments, and condition across an older stock.

Active-adult demand near the beaches

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Affordable 55-plus condos minutes from the Gulf beaches keep drawing active-adult and seasonal buyers.

Gated amenity package

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A pool, fitness, tennis, and clubhouse behind a gate anchor the lifestyle value buyers pay for.

Older condo stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Older units mean updates and condition are the swing factor in value.

Building-specific fees and reserves

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Monthly fees, reserves, and any assessments are set per building, so carrying cost must be verified building by building.

Central Pinellas location

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A central west St. Petersburg location near shopping and the beaches supports steady demand.

Condo insurance and reserve scrutiny

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Statewide condo reserve and inspection scrutiny makes verifying the building's finances important.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Long Bayou, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2026
    Market

    Long Bayou remains an affordable gated 55-plus condo community

    Long Bayou is described as a gated 55-plus condominium community in west St. Petersburg with one and two-bedroom units, a heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, exercise room, tennis, game room, and library, minutes from the Gulf beaches. Why it matters: Affordable amenities and a beach-adjacent location keep the community a value anchor for active adults. Source

  2. January 2025
    Community

    Long Bayou amenities and gated access anchor the community

    Local profiles highlight Long Bayou's gated access and amenity package, including the pool, fitness, and tennis, as a draw for active adults seeking value near central Pinellas. Why it matters: The gated amenity package supports the community's value proposition for active-adult buyers. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Long Bayou, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the age requirement and rules. This is a 55-plus, gated condo community, so verify occupancy rules and restrictions for the specific building.

2

Read the monthly fee and reserves. Maintenance fees and reserves vary, so confirm the amount, what it covers, and any assessment risk.

3

Judge the unit by condition. An updated unit and an original one list close but are very different buys.

4

Pick the floor and view. The building, the floor, and the outlook drive value across similar units.

5

Use the 55-plus context, and cross-shop other active-adult options such as On Top of the World in Clearwater.

Best Buy
An updated unit in a sound building matched to real comps
Biggest Risk
Underreading the monthly fee, reserves, and any assessments
Best Lot
A higher floor with a preferred view in a well-run building
Smart Timing
Confirm the fee, rules, and reserve status before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Gated 55-plus condominium units

Size

Mostly one and two-bedroom units

Fees

Monthly maintenance fee, varies by building

Status

Established, resale market

Costs & Fees

Monthly fee

Condo maintenance fee, varies by building

CDD

None

Worth noting

Confirm reserves and any special assessments

Amenities

Pool

Heated pool, jacuzzi, and sauna

Fitness

Exercise room

Recreation

Tennis, game room, and library

Access

Gated entrance

Location

Area

West St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, ZIP 33708

Access

Near Bay Pines and Seminole

Beaches

Gulf beaches minutes away

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry Unit

Original one-bedroom and smaller units, the most affordable way into the gated 55-plus community.

Lowest entry
The Updated Core

Renovated one and two-bedroom units on good floors in sound buildings, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top

The larger, fully updated units on preferred floors and views, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Entry Unit
Original one-bedroom and smaller units, the most affordable way into the gated 55-plus community.
The Updated Core
Renovated one and two-bedroom units on good floors in sound buildings, the heart of the resale market here.
The Top
The larger, fully updated units on preferred floors and views, the ones that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within St. PetersburgStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Long Bayou

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The gate, the pool, and the beaches nearby are shared. The deal is won or lost on the building, the unit's condition, and the monthly fee.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.6/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Long Bayou is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The building and the floor drive value
  • Preferred views command a premium
  • Updated units resell faster than original ones
  • A well-run building with healthy reserves matters most
  • Read the unit and the building before the price

In a condo community the unit, not a lot, is the asset, and the building, the floor, and the view are what the market gives back at resale. A higher floor with a preferred outlook in a well-run building with healthy reserves holds value better than an original unit in a building facing assessments. The interior can be updated; the building and the floor cannot. Read the building and the unit first, then price the condition against comparable sales.

Long Bayou in 15 seconds.

Best forActive adults who want an affordable gated condo with amenities near the beaches.
Biggest advantageA deep amenity package and central Pinellas location near the Gulf, at condo value.
Biggest riskOlder units and building-specific fees, reserves, and possible assessments.
Sweet spotAn updated unit on a good floor in a well-run building, matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, single-family ownership, or no monthly fee.

Condo Fees & What They Cover

15-Second Take
  • Condo ownership with a monthly maintenance fee
  • Fees and inclusions vary by building
  • No CDD on these condos
  • Gated entrance and shared amenities included
  • Confirm reserves and any special assessments

Long Bayou is condo ownership with a monthly maintenance fee that varies by building and unit. There is no CDD. Confirm the exact monthly amount, what it includes, and the building's reserve and assessment status for the specific unit.

Maintenance fees typically cover building exterior and grounds, the gated entrance, and shared amenities such as the pool, fitness, tennis, and clubhouse, plus certain utilities depending on the building. Inclusions vary, so verify them in writing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Long Bayou, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping On Top of the World, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,026/mo
Pinellas County typical true cost to own
$159/mo
Pinellas County typical home insurance
No CDD
No community development district bond

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Long Bayou Market Scorecard

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Long Bayou?
Long Bayou is a gated 55-plus condominium community in west St. Petersburg, near Bay Pines and Seminole in Pinellas County, minutes from the Gulf beaches, ZIP 33708.
Is Long Bayou a 55-plus community?
Yes. It is an age-restricted, gated active-adult condo community. Confirm the exact occupancy requirements for the specific building.
What kind of homes are in Long Bayou?
Mainly one and two-bedroom condominium units in a gated community.
What are the monthly fees?
Each building has its own monthly maintenance fee covering the gated entrance, grounds, and shared amenities. There is no CDD. Confirm the exact amount and inclusions for the specific unit.
What amenities does Long Bayou have?
A heated pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, an exercise room, a tennis court, a game room, and a library, behind a gated entrance.
Is there a CDD?
No. These are condominiums with a monthly maintenance fee, not a CDD-assessed community.
How close is Long Bayou to the beach?
It is in west St. Petersburg minutes from the Gulf beaches and central Pinellas shopping. Confirm the route and time for your destination.
What schools serve the area?
Long Bayou is part of Pinellas County Schools, though as a 55-plus community it is oriented to active adults. Confirm zoning for any specific need.
Can I rent out a unit?
Rental rules vary by building and are set by the association. Confirm the specific building's leasing rules before buying if rental is part of your plan.
Is Long Bayou a good value?
It offers a deep amenity package and central Pinellas location near the beaches at condo pricing, which is the value case. Because the stock is older, condition and the monthly fee drive the real cost; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying a unit here?
The age and occupancy rules, the building's monthly fee and inclusions, the reserve and assessment status, the unit's condition, and the floor and view.
Who is the best real estate agent for Long Bayou?
The best agent for Long Bayou is one who actively works St. Petersburg and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Long Bayou.
How do I find a top St. Petersburg real estate agent who knows Long Bayou?
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 Long Bayou and the wider St. Petersburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Long Bayou?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Long Bayou purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Active adults 55 and over who want an affordable gated condoExcellent fit
Buyers who value a deep amenity package near the beachesExcellent fit
Value buyers comfortable updating an older unitExcellent fit
Buyers who want a central west St. Petersburg locationExcellent fit
Buyers who will verify the building's fee and reservesExcellent fit
Buyers under the community's age requirementProbably not
Anyone who wants new construction or single-family ownershipProbably not
Buyers unwilling to live with condo rules and a monthly feeProbably not
Buyers who want waterfront or new, uniform stockProbably not
Buyers unwilling to read reserves and assessment riskProbably not

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