Briar Patch vs Holiday Gardens Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Briar Patch | Holiday Gardens Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $172K | $236K |
| Price per sq ft | $173 | $212 |
| Avg days on market | 144 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 40 |
The verdict
Holiday Gardens Estates carries the higher median price — about 37% above Briar Patch. Homes in Holiday Gardens Estates sell faster (73 days on market vs 144). Holiday Gardens Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Briar Patch and Holiday Gardens Estates are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Briar Patch | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34655 | 34652, 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 84% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 17 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $179K to $317K | $215K to $300K |
| 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 · Holiday Gardens Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briar Patch | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 51 | 348 |
| Built | 2001–2005 (median 2003) | 1971–2014 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 1,542 sq ft | 1,505 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 56% |
| 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 | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po | Cotee River 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 $236K). 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; Holiday Gardens Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Holiday Gardens Estates (73 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 Holiday Gardens Estates more expensive than Briar Patch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Holiday Gardens Estates is $236,000 versus $172,000 in Briar Patch, about 37% higher.
How far apart are Briar Patch and Holiday Gardens Estates?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Briar Patch or Holiday Gardens Estates?
Briar Patch: its homes were built 2001–2005 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1973 in Holiday Gardens Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
What high schools serve Briar Patch and Holiday Gardens Estates?
Listings in Briar Patch most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Holiday Gardens Estates 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 · Holiday Gardens Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.