Briar Patch vs Park Lake Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Briar Patch | Park Lake Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $174K | $280K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $204 |
| Avg days on market | 126 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 4.4 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 30 |
The verdict
Park Lake Estates carries the higher median price — about 61% above Briar Patch. Homes in Park Lake Estates sell faster (51 days on market vs 126). Park Lake Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Briar Patch | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 7 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $180K to $337K | $275K to $445K |
| 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 · Park Lake Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Briar Patch | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 142 |
| Built | n/a | 1978–1994 (median 1984.0) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,792 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Briar Patch | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po | Deer Park Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | River Ridge Middle-Po |
| High school | Gulf High-Po | River Ridge 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 $174K vs $280K). Sellers get a faster sale in Park Lake Estates (51 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 Park Lake Estates more expensive than Briar Patch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Park Lake Estates is $280,000 versus $174,000 in Briar Patch, about 61% higher.
What high schools serve Briar Patch and Park Lake Estates?
Listings in Briar Patch most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Park Lake Estates report River Ridge High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Briar Patch homes, photos & schools · Park Lake Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.