Briar Patch vs Colonial Hills
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | Briar Patch | Colonial Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $172K | $240K |
| Price per sq ft | $169 | $185 |
| Avg days on market | 236 days | 63 days |
| Months of supply | 6.0 mo | 14.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Colonial Hills carries the higher median price — about 40% above Briar Patch. Homes in Colonial Hills sell faster (63 days on market vs 236). Briar Patch is the tighter market on inventory (6.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Briar Patch | Colonial Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34655 | 32803, 34652, 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 82% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 96% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Briar Patch | Colonial Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 14 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $179K to $310K | $200K to $375K |
| Property types listed | Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Briar Patch homes for sale · Colonial Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briar Patch | Colonial Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 51 | 458 |
| Built | 2001–2005 (median 2003) | 1967–2024 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 1,542 sq ft | 1,365 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Briar Patch | Colonial Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po | Anclote Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | Gulf Middle-Po |
| High school | Gulf High-Po | Gulf High-Po |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Briar Patch is the lower entry point (median $172K vs $240K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Briar Patch; Colonial Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Colonial Hills (63 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Colonial Hills more expensive than Briar Patch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Colonial Hills is $240,000 versus $172,000 in Briar Patch, about 40% higher.
Which has newer homes, Briar Patch or Colonial Hills?
Briar Patch: its homes were built 2001–2005 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1970 in Colonial Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Briar Patch. The typical home there is 1,542 sq ft of living area, versus 1,365 sq ft in Colonial Hills.
What high schools serve Briar Patch and Colonial Hills?
Listings in Briar Patch most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Colonial Hills report Gulf High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Briar Patch homes, photos & schools · Colonial Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.