Bay Island
South Pasadena, Pinellas County
55+ community · Gated, guarded
One of the largest waterfront condo communities on Florida's Gulf Coast, Bay Island occupies a narrow peninsula in South Pasadena with over 700 units across fifteen buildings, most offering direct views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
25 homes for sale right now, at a median asking price of $259,000. Association dues run about $840 a month.
Amenities and daily life
Built between 1971 and 1980, it sits about 20 minutes south of downtown St. Petersburg and a half-mile from St. Pete Beach. The amenity package is unusually deep for a condo community: six heated pools, a two-story clubhouse with separate men's and women's gyms, a marina with boat slips, tennis courts, and a mile-and-a-half waterfront walking path. It's a strong option for buyers who want coastal living and a social atmosphere without single-family home maintenance.Full-time activities director. Very active — regular events, social gatherings, clubs, day trips. Highly rated community (4.8/5 on 55places).
22 amenities on site
- Pools
- Six heated pools and two spas throughout the community. Year-round heated.
- Fitness
- Separate gyms for men and women in clubhouse; fitness equipment and classes
- Dining on site
- No full-service restaurant, but catering kitchen in clubhouse for events
- Clubhouse
- Two-story clubhouse (exact sqft unconfirmed — large facility for the community)
- Also here
- 1.5-mile waterfront walkway on Intracoastal Waterway · fishing dock and marina · tiki areas with gas grills overlooking the bay · 24-hour security · just 1/2 mile to St. Pete Beach · spectacular Intracoastal Waterway views
What's nearby
Bay Island is 33 min from the airport, in South Pasadena, Pinellas County. Here's how long the drives you'll make most actually take.
Drive times from Bay Island
Approximate drive, closest first, all on the same 0–60 minute scale.
- Nearest hospitalPalms of Pasadena Hospital5 min · 2 mi
- Nearest beachSt. Pete Beach10 min · 5 mi
- Downtown St. Pete12 min · 7 mi
- Downtown Tampa32 min · 24 mi
- Tampa International (TPA)33 min · 25 mi
What’s close by
Pick what matters to you: groceries, doctors, a beach. Tap Route on any place for the actual drive.
Grocerywithin about 3 miles
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Medicalwithin about 3 miles
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Places, ratings and photos are live from Google. Distances are straight-line from the community center; tap Route for the actual drive.
Places we like nearby
Homes for sale
25 condos listed right now, newest first.
Each price is a home for sale. Tap one to open it.
- Homes for sale
- 25
- Median asking
- $259,000
- Closed sales
- 50
- Median sold price
- $217,500
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51Closed sales from October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026. Matched to the community's MLS subdivision names and location.
| Home type | For sale now | Closed sales | Median sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos | 25 | 50 | $217,500 |
Home types are classified by the listing agent. Closed-sale figures use the period shown above; small samples may not represent typical pricing.
Counted from every MLS listing whose subdivision name contains “Bay Island”. Stellar records one community under many plat names, so this is the closest attribution we can make.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 10, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
HOA dues
See what the dues include, how they vary by home type, and where to check the exact amount for a property.
Monthly association dues
$840
Median of 17 listings. All reported association fees combined.
MLS costs by home type
| Home type | Association dues / month |
|---|---|
| Condos | $84017 listings |
Listing-reported amounts, grouped by home type. Fewer than three reports is a small sample, not a typical community fee.
What the dues include: Most listings that say what the dues cover list the pools, grounds maintenance, exterior maintenance, security, trash and water.
MLS data updated Oct 10, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. 18 active listings examined (up to 100). Fees vary by association, lot and home type. Ask for the current budget, fee schedule and any special assessments for the address you choose.
Nearby 55+ communities
The closest alternatives to Bay Island, side by side. Distances are straight-line from the community center.
| Community | Distance | For sale | Median asking | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Islandthis guide | — | 25 | $259K | 708 |
| Town Shores of GulfportGulfport, gated | 2 mi | 35 | $230K | 1,327 |
| Bayway Isles Point BrittanySt. Petersburg, gated | 3.5 mi | 30 | $299K | 740 |
| Patriot SquareSt. Petersburg, gated | 4 mi | 6 | $149K | 232 |
| Harshaw Lake ParkSt. Petersburg | 4.1 mi | 2 | $205K | 63 |
- Town Shores of Gulfport2 mi
- For sale
- 35
- Median
- $230K
- Homes
- 1,327
- Bayway Isles Point Brittany3.5 mi
- For sale
- 30
- Median
- $299K
- Homes
- 740
- Patriot Square4 mi
- For sale
- 6
- Median
- $149K
- Homes
- 232
- Harshaw Lake Park4.1 mi
- For sale
- 2
- Median
- $205K
- Homes
- 63
Community website and activities
Community information
Association documents, resident services and community contacts.
Bay Island official websiteActivities and events
See what is happening in the community, from clubs and classes to social events.
A public events calendar has not been verified. Some communities keep event details in a resident portal.
Flood zones
What FEMA says about the homes for sale in Bay Island right now. Zones change from one property to the next.
Checking 18 more.
- Minimal (Zone X)
- Moderate (shaded X)
- High (A zones)
- Extreme (V zones)
Reported on current MLS listings: FEMA flood zone AE on 17 of 18 and VE on 1 of 18 current listings. Zones starting with A or V are FEMA high-risk areas, where a lender requires flood insurance.
Each dot is a home for sale, colored by the FEMA zone at its address. Tap one to open it. Flood maps are a screening tool: confirm the designation for a specific address with FEMA and an insurance professional. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
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