LONG BAYOU ---Bay Pines/Seminole Area (most sections over 55)

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Long Bayou is a large and varied community originally built during the 1970's.  Some sections are strictly over- 55 while others are not age restricted.  The architectural style is largely low and medium rise Mediteranean with the majority of condominium buildings just two stories.  As the name implies, it is situated on the edge of a large bayou which is an off shoot of Lake Seminole immediately to its north.   It is a gated community with access controlled 24 hours a day.   

Townhome entrance at Long Bayou

There are many different varieties of accomodations ranging from one and two bedroom condominiums to town homes, villas, and there is even an area of single family homes.  List prices on the MLS range in November 2016 from $62,900 for a one bedroom of 790 square feet to well over $169,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo of 1130 square ft. with an extensive bayou water view.    Long Bayou is a gated community with a 24 hour guard at the entrance.  The extensive green space is impressive and the beauty of the bayou has largely been preserved.   You won't think you are in the middle of a major metropolitan area.  Furthermore, Long Bayou is only 2.5 miles from the beautiful Gulf beaches.

One of the condo buildings at Long Bayou

Recreational facilities abound at Long Bayou including a large club house, several swimming pools, tennis courts.  The club house includes a large banquet hall, library, card room, and fitness center.


Advantages of Long Bayou:

• Convenient to good shopping & Gulf beaches
• Unusually large natural green space in community
• Gated community with 24 hour guard house
• Outstanding recreational facilities
• Exceptional value for the price (my opinion)
• Pets allowed (under 25 lbs).

Potential Concerns:

• Automobile absolutely necessary
• Far from Interstate 275. Traffic time on busy surface streets to either downtown St Pete (11 miles) or Tampa (24 miles) can be lengthy.
• Many buildings have no covered parking