Tampa metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to South Pasadena, FL
About South Pasadena
South Pasadena is a small city of roughly 5,000 on the Boca Ciega Bay in southern Pinellas County. It is largely a residential community of condos and apartments along Pasadena Avenue South and Shore Drive, serving as a gateway between St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches of St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island. The bayfront setting gives many homes water views, and wading birds like the great egret are common along the shoreline.
Home prices in South Pasadena
The median listing price in South Pasadena is $216,500.
Top places in South Pasadena
- Boca Ciega Bay waterfront along Shore Drive (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The South Pasadena city sign corridor on Pasadena Avenue South (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Great egret and wading-bird viewing along the bay (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Nearby St. Pete Beach Gulf beaches to the west.
- Nearby Treasure Island beaches to the south.
- Bear Creek Park in neighboring St. Petersburg.
- Corey Avenue shops and dining in nearby St. Pete Beach.
Commuting from South Pasadena
- Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 25–35 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Pasadena Avenue to I-275, then over the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Schools in South Pasadena
Public schools: Pinellas County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
South Pasadena FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Pasadena, FL?
The median listing price in South Pasadena is $216,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from South Pasadena, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 25–35 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Pasadena Avenue to I-275, then over the Howard Frankland Bridge. - Which school district serves South Pasadena, FL?
South Pasadena is served by Pinellas County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.