Long Bayou Acres
Homes for Sale in Seminole, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Long Bayou Acres in Seminole, FL since 2006, the most recent in August 2024. Across Seminole as a whole, 603 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $396,500, 50 median days on market, with 157 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,690 ($6,870 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Long Bayou master-planned community in Seminole, FL — see all Long Bayou homes for sale (14 listings across 5 villages and sections in the MLS).
Price in Long Bayou Acres is driven by condition and updates, not by a tidy age bracket. With a median build year of 1966 and homes spanning from 1947 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a pocket where a carefully renovated mid-century block home and a newer rebuild can sit on the same street. That mix produces a wide spread, so the number that matters most is what a given house has actually had done to it.
At roughly 1,475 square feet median, this is a modest-footprint market, and 206 homes total means inventory is thin by nature. About 68% of owners hold homestead here, which points to a settled, owner-occupied posture rather than a churn of quick flips. For a seller, that means fewer directly comparable listings at any moment and real leverage if your home is updated. For a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to judge each house on its own merits.
The 60-Second Overview
Long Bayou Acres is a small, established Seminole enclave in Pinellas County where a mostly owner-occupied base and a broad range of build years put the emphasis squarely on the individual house rather than a uniform product.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Long Bayou Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a manageable single-story home and willing to weigh renovation status over headline price
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold who value a stable, established block
- Renovation-minded buyers hunting an original-condition house to update
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantially more than roughly 1,475 square feet of living space
- Shoppers who want many nearly identical listings to compare at once
- Investors chasing high turnover and quick flips in a heavily homesteaded pocket
The market around Long Bayou Acres
Long Bayou Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33772, 145 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Seminole.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Long Bayou Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Long Bayou Acres by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Long Bayou Acres subdivision: 15 homes on record; built 1947–1980; typical size about 1,291 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $141,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $128,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | $164,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | $250,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | $345,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | $499,900 |
Newest recorded sale: $499,900 on 2024-08-08.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Long Bayou Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Long Bayou Acres today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Long Bayou Acres.
A condition market, not an age market
The 1947-to-2024 build range is the single most important thing to understand here. A 1966 median tells you the core of the neighborhood is mid-century, but the presence of homes built as recently as 2024 means you will encounter everything from original-condition houses to full rebuilds. Two homes of similar size can be worlds apart on price depending on roof, systems, and kitchen. Do not shop this community on price per square foot alone.
The modest median living area, near 1,475 square feet, sets expectations: these are right-sized homes, not sprawling ones. That footprint favors buyers who want a manageable single-story layout and sellers who have expanded or updated within the existing envelope. With only 206 homes and a high homestead share, turnover is limited, so the right listing tends to stand out rather than get lost in a crowd.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Long Bayou Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven pocket like this, the value comes from reading each house correctly, not from a formula. We underwrite the specific home in front of you against a thin and varied set of comparables, so buyers do not overpay for cosmetics and sellers price to what they have actually invested. That local, house-by-house judgment is where we earn our keep in Long Bayou Acres.
Long Bayou Acres in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Long Bayou Acres buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (12 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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