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A Seminole community surrounded by bayous, beaches and boat life
Cradled by a bayou of the same name, the Long Bayou community offers laid-back waterfront living, urban convenience and opportunities to explore the outdoors. West of Central St. Petersburg in Seminole, Florida, Long Bayou residents enjoy access to the Boca Ciega Bay, waterfront parks and a bevy of beaches. “It’s a great location; it’s within miles of popular Gulf beaches, and some places are walkable to grocery stores,” says Kristin Zimmerman, a Realtor at Keller Williams who has served the Pinellas County area since 2021. Although surrounded by a bayou and a nature preserve, the gated community’s proximity to Highway 19 allows residents to reach shopping, dining and entertainment within a few miles. “It’s a really quiet, off-the-beaten-path community, but then you go out past the gated part and you’re in Seminole, in the middle of everything,” says Mary Butler, an associate broker at Realty Experts. Butler has nearly 40 years of experience and has been selling in Long Bayou for three decades. Long Bayou’s diverse selection of townhouses, single-family homes and condo communities offers options for retirees, second-home investors, families and everyone in between.
Bask in the sun in Meridia beach near Long Bayou.
Long Bayou has bridges connecting the neighborhood to other neighborhoods nearby.
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Boating on the bay and 3 miles from Gulf beaches
The neighborhood sits along a bayou of the same name – an arm of Lake Seminole that flows into Boca Ciega Bay – so boating and deep-sea fishing are common. Bay Pines Marina, 3 miles away, has served the community for over 150 years and offers 360 boat storage spaces and 600 feet of floating dock space. Blossom Lake Park has lakeside walking paths, a playground and a basketball court. St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday Campground hugs the eastern edge of Long Bayou and offers cabins, hook-ups for RV camping and sites for tents. The campground also has an outdoor pool, kayak rentals and volleyball courts. Lake Seminole Park sits directly above the neighborhood. The 258-acre waterfront park stretches 2 miles along the lake’s shore. Lake Seminole offers a wildlife habitat, 2 miles of trails, ballfields, a playground and a boat launch. Three miles west, the 186-acre Boca Ciega Millennium Park has a dog park, an observation tower and wooden walkways that look out over the bay and marshland. Madeira Beach is 3 miles from Long Bayou’s heart, and Redington Beach is 4 miles south. The 112-acre War Veterans Memorial Park also is 4 miles south. It has five plaques honoring each U.S. military branch, along with boat ramps and kayak rentals. Turtle Crawl Point sits at the tip of the park and provides scenic views of the bay and various wildlife and nature paths. The Pinellas Trail, a 38-mile, multi-use path popular with cyclists and hikers, runs from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs and cuts through the neighborhood. It also crosses the Long Bayou Footbridge. Seminole Lake Country Club is 4 miles east and has an 18-hole course and a dozen tennis and pickleball courts. Membership is tiered, and the semi-private club offers single and family memberships for golf, tennis or both.
Long Bayou residents love going to the beach during the day.
Boating is a fun activity that Long Bayou residents enjoy.
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A diverse mix of condos, single-family homes and townhouses near the water
The palm and oak-lined neighborhood is a mix of single-family homes, condos, townhouses and manufactured homes. “It has so many price points, so people can find what’s affordable for them,” says Zimmerman. Single-family homes, including ranch-styles and coastal contemporaries, are sprinkled throughout the community. Most single-family properties were built in the early 1960s and range from the low-$300,000s for a two-bedroom more than 1,000 square feet to the mid-$800,000s for a four-bedroom more than 2,400 square feet. Most homes have multi-car garages, spacious driveways for boats or RVs, and backyards with in-ground pools. Residents enjoy large lot sizes. Most measure around 12,000 square feet, but many stretch to nearly a half-acre. Some have private docks with direct access to the bay. While Butler says home prices in Long Bayou are higher than those in the surrounding area, homeowners’ association fees vary based on home values and include many services. “It includes water, garbage, flood insurance, insurance on the building, your gas for cooking, heating, hot water, internet and cable, too,” she says.
Condos are available in a subdivision called Long Bayou, a gated 55-plus community along 62nd and 66th Avenues, several miles from the water. Prices range from the low-$100,000s for a one-bedroom around 800 square feet to the mid-$200,000s for a two-bedroom over 1,000 square feet. Long Bayou subdivision offers bocce ball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, a pool and an active clubhouse. “The clubhouse has a fitness center, a library and a craft room,” Butler says. “They also have a room with a bar, and they host bingo nights and holiday parties.” The Shores of Long Bayou offer waterfront condos sitting on a 77-acre nature preserve along Shoreline Drive. Properties in this guarded subdivision start in the low-$300,000s for a two-bedroom more than 1,000 square feet to the mid-$700,000s for a two or three-bedroom more than 2,800 square feet with direct water access. This community offers 2 miles of nature trails, 25 acres of lakes, two pools and a clubhouse. The gated Seminole Isle community, in the northeastern arm of Long Bayou, offers resort-style townhouses and condos. The Townhomes of Seminole Isle are under construction. A three-bedroom townhouse is priced in the low-$800,000s. The townhouse community contains walking trails, a clubhouse with a fitness center, a resort-style pool and two pickleball courts. Townhouses also are available in the gated Bayou Grande subdivision, starting in the mid-$400,000s for a three-bedroom to the mid-$500,000s for a 2,000-square-foot, four-bedroom. Manufactured houses are also available in the senior community of Harbor Lights Mobile Home Park. Prices start around $50,000 for a one-bedroom and go up to the low $200,000s for a two-bedroom near the water.
Long Bayou is home to many townhomes by the water's edge.
Townhome and condo communities provide scenic views of the water's edge.
Condos give residents of Long Bayou a variety of housing options.
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Close to shopping, dining and other amenities
Most shopping and dining options are along Highway 19, which surrounds the community. Pipo’s “The Original Cuban” Café has served its popular deviled crab dish and Cuban sandwiches since 1979. Savanh of Laos is known for its papaya salad and purple, sticky rice dessert. The neighborhood’s only waterfront restaurant – Harbor Master Tiki Grille – is a favorite local spot for fresh fish tacos, burgers and live music. Aloha to Go – Hale is another popular spot for poke bowls, Huli Huli chicken and other authentic Polynesian recipes. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is a 3-mile drive east down Highway 19. The eatery offers Caribbean and South American dishes, margaritas, and views of the bay. Walmart is in Long Bayou’s southern corner, and Sprout’s Farmer’s Market, inside Seminole Plaza, is in the northwestern corner. The plaza also provides Home Depot, Burlington, T. J. Maxx and Sally Beauty. Seminole City Center is a major shopping mall less than 3 miles away with a Publix, Wells Fargo, HomeGoods and other big-box retailers and restaurants.
Harbor Master Tiki Grille is a hidden gem in Long Bayou.
A man orders food at Pipo's Cafe in Long Bayou.
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Long Bayou offers the third-best high school in the county
Pinellas County Schools serves the area and is ranked the top district in the Tampa area, according to Niche. Students can attend Orange Grove Elementary, which offers summer camp, earns an A-minus on Niche and ranks as the No. 1 standout elementary school in the Tampa area. After Orange Grove, kids can attend Osceola Middle, which scores a B, before moving on to Osceola Fundamental High School. Receiving an A grade from Niche, and ranked the third-best public high in the county, Osceola Fundamental has a journalism program, a medical career club and basketball teams. It’s also the first fundamental high school in Florida, with an education model centered around parent involvement. There are mandatory monthly parent meetings, regular communication with teachers and a homework-heavy curriculum. Students must apply to attend the school.
Osceola High School is known for its prestegious academics.
Osceola Middle School is proud of its innovative young minds.
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Three miles from Bay Pines and 13 miles from Downtown St. Pete
Highway 19 loops around Long Bayou, providing access to the rest of the area. Bay Pines is 3 miles away, Downtown St. Petersburg is 13 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is a 12-mile drive. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority serves the community, with bus stops up and down Seminole Boulevard. HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is the closest medical facility, 6 miles east.
Long Bayou is on the west coast of St. Petersburg, a short drive away from Downtown.
Transit runs throughout Long Bayou, giving passengers the ability to commute to nearby towns.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Seminole Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Madeira Beach Dog Park
Seminole Waterfront Park
Bicentennial Park
Blossom Lake Park
Abercrombie Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
32 min drive
Bus
54th Ave N & 106th St N
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54th Ave N & Seminole Blvd
Bus
100th Way N & Bay Pines Blvd
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Seminole Blvd & 70St Ave
Bus
100th Way N & 47th Ave N
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Seminole Blvd & Pineapple Rd
Bus
54th Ave N & 100th Way N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Long Bayou
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Long Bayou Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Bayou, Bay Pines sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Long Bayou, Bay Pines over the last 12 months is $369,900, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,958
Median Age
54
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,485
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,364
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.9%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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