Briar Patch vs Hillandale
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Briar Patch | Hillandale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $172K | $247K |
| Price per sq ft | $173 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 141 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 31 |
The verdict
Hillandale carries the higher median price — about 44% above Briar Patch. Homes in Hillandale sell faster (94 days on market vs 141). Hillandale is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Briar Patch | Hillandale | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34655 | 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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 | Hillandale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 8 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $179K to $330K | $239K to $315K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Briar Patch homes for sale · Hillandale homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briar Patch | Hillandale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 51 | 283 |
| Built | 2001–2005 (median 2003) | 1972–2004 (median 1974) |
| Typical living area | 1,542 sq ft | 1,526 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 53% |
| 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 | Hillandale | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po | Richey Elementary School |
| 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 $247K). 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; Hillandale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hillandale (94 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 Hillandale more expensive than Briar Patch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hillandale is $247,000 versus $172,000 in Briar Patch, about 44% higher.
Which has newer homes, Briar Patch or Hillandale?
Briar Patch: its homes were built 2001–2005 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1974 in Hillandale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
What high schools serve Briar Patch and Hillandale?
Listings in Briar Patch most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Hillandale 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 · Hillandale homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.