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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $400,000, $309 per square foot, a median 35 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-24% versus the prior year). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,750 ($6,940 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Vista Bay Condo Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$400K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 24.5% vs the prior 12 months
-24.5%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
$309/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $397 in 2024
93.5%
Sale vs ask
Pinellas median: 93.6%
Tempo
35days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2022 low
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
1,295sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

This is a small, single-vintage condo community — every unit dates to 1983, and the whole picture is drawn from just seven homes with six recent closings. At a median of $475,500, or about $351 per square foot on roughly 1,265 square feet, price here is driven far more by unit condition, floor, and view than by any age or square-footage story, since those variables barely move across the building.

The median sat around 49.5 days to contract, which is a measured, not frantic, pace. For a buyer that means room to inspect and negotiate rather than a bidding sprint. For a seller it means presentation and realistic pricing carry the sale; an updated, well-shown unit separates itself, and a dated one waits.

Vista Bay Condo Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Vista Bay Condo right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($400K) is down 24.5% from the prior 12 months ($530K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Vista Bay Condo I Ph I right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

19111 VISTA BAY DRIVE #304
$525K · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,345 sqft
19111 VISTA BAY DRIVE #304
Listed by COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
19111 VISTA BAY DRIVE #204
$389K · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
19111 VISTA BAY DRIVE #204
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL REALTY
19101 GULF BOULEVARD
$1.80M · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft
19101 GULF BOULEVARD
Listed by COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
19236 GULF BOULEVARD #104
$850K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,265 sqft
19236 GULF BOULEVARD #104
Listed by BRIGHT REALTY GROUP LLC
18838 GULF BOULEVARD #202
$999K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,575 sqft
18838 GULF BOULEVARD #202
Listed by SANTANA AND COMPANY REAL ESTATE
8046 BAYHAVEN DRIVE
$899K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft
8046 BAYHAVEN DRIVE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS GULF BEACHES

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Vista Bay Condo market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $400K ($309 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 35 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 24% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33785 (Indian Shores), 168 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $528K ($480/sq ft), down 3.0% year over year, with a median 74 days on market. Right now 44 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33785 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Vista Bay Condo that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1983 and 1983 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,345 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Vista Bay Condo Ph I is a compact 1983-vintage condo community in Indian Shores, where the small unit count makes each individual sale a meaningful data point rather than a footnote.

Best for

  • A buyer targeting a low-maintenance coastal condo near the mid-$470s who values location over size
  • A second-home buyer comfortable with condo-association documents and reserve review
  • An investor checking rental rules who wants a simple, uniform floor plan to underwrite

Probably not for

  • A buyer who needs more than roughly 1,265 square feet of living space
  • Anyone wanting new construction or a building with no deferred-maintenance risk
  • A buyer who needs a deep pool of comparable sales before committing

Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 24.5% year over year.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $222 in 2012 to a $397 peak in 2024; $309 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2022 low; 35 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.5% now vs Pinellas 93.6%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

9% of homes for sale in ZIP 33785 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-08).

If we were buying in Vista Bay Condo 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 Vista Bay Condo.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact coastal condo and will weigh a unit on its condition and view.
Biggest Risk
The tiny sample means one outlier sale can distort the apparent market.
Sweet Spot
An updated unit with a strong outlook, priced near the $475,500 median.
Avoid If
You need a large floor plan or want to steer clear of aging-building assessments.

A small, uniform building where condition is everything

With seven homes all built in 1983 and a median footprint near 1,265 square feet, the floor plans and bones are largely a known quantity. That uniformity is useful: it means the spread you see in asking prices should reflect updates, floor level, and outlook rather than fundamentally different products. Buyers should read each listing on its finishes and its view, not on square footage alone.

Owner-occupancy is on the lighter side here, with a homestead share near 29 percent, which points to a mix of second-home and rental use common to the barrier-island coast. Buyers should budget time to review condo association documents, reserves, and any assessment history for a building of this age, and confirm rental rules if income use is part of the plan.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Vista Bay Condo. 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 community this small, a single recent sale swings the read, so we price and negotiate off the actual comparable units — floor, view, and condition — rather than a blunt average. We also know the questions to ask about a 1983 coastal building: reserves, assessment history, insurance, and rental rules that can make or break the numbers.

Vista Bay Condo in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact coastal condo and will weigh a unit on its condition and view.
Biggest advantageA single-vintage building makes it easy to compare one unit against another.
Biggest riskThe tiny sample means one outlier sale can distort the apparent market.
Sweet spotAn updated unit with a strong outlook, priced near the $475,500 median.
Avoid ifYou need a large floor plan or want to steer clear of aging-building assessments.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Vista Bay Condo?
The median sale price in Vista Bay Condo was $400K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Vista Bay Condo take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 35 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Vista Bay Condo?
The best agent for Vista Bay Condo is one who actively works Indian Shores 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 Vista Bay Condo.
How do I find a top Indian Shores real estate agent who knows Vista Bay Condo?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Vista Bay Condo and the wider Indian Shores area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Vista Bay Condo?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Vista Bay Condo purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer targeting a low-maintenance coastal condo near the mid-$470s who values location over sizeExcellent fit
A second-home buyer comfortable with condo-association documents and reserve reviewExcellent fit
An investor checking rental rules who wants a simple, uniform floor plan to underwriteExcellent fit
A buyer who needs more than roughly 1,265 square feet of living spaceProbably not
Anyone wanting new construction or a building with no deferred-maintenance riskProbably not
A buyer who needs a deep pool of comparable sales before committingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (29 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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