Chapel Crossings vs Watergrass
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Chapel Crossings | Watergrass |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $560K | $525K |
| Price per sq ft | $223 | $201 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 28 |
The verdict
Chapel Crossings carries the higher median price — about 7% above Watergrass. Homes in Watergrass sell faster (65 days on market vs 87). Chapel Crossings is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Chapel Crossings and Watergrass are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Chapel Crossings | Watergrass | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel |
| ZIP | 33545 | 33545 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Chapel Crossings | Watergrass | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 9 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $650K | $335K to $750K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Chapel Crossings homes for sale · Watergrass homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Chapel Crossings | Watergrass | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 214 | 397 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023) | 2006–2023 (median 2014) |
| Typical living area | 2,238 sq ft | 2,471 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 39% | 78% |
| Vacant lots | 170 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Chapel Crossings median | Watergrass median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $514K (8 sales) | $375K (7 sales) |
| 2024 | $512K (4 sales) | $416K (10 sales) |
| 2026 | $495K (6 sales) | $385K (12 sales) |
Since 2023, Chapel Crossings's median sale price is -4% and Watergrass's is +3% — Watergrass has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Chapel Crossings | Watergrass | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.7% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,210 sq ft | 2,216 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Chapel Crossings | Watergrass | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | New River Elementary | Watergrass Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Thomas E Weightman Middle-Po | Thomas E Weightman Middle-Po |
| High school | Wesley Chapel High-Po | Wesley Chapel 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, Watergrass is the lower entry point (median $525K vs $560K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Chapel Crossings; Watergrass trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Watergrass (65 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 Chapel Crossings more expensive than Watergrass?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Chapel Crossings is $560,000 versus $525,000 in Watergrass, about 7% higher.
How far apart are Chapel Crossings and Watergrass?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Chapel Crossings or Watergrass?
Chapel Crossings: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2014 in Watergrass (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Watergrass. The typical home there is 2,471 sq ft of living area, versus 2,238 sq ft in Chapel Crossings.
Which has appreciated more, Chapel Crossings or Watergrass?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Chapel Crossings and 3% in Watergrass (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Chapel Crossings — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.1% in Watergrass.
What high schools serve Chapel Crossings and Watergrass?
Listings in Chapel Crossings most often report Wesley Chapel High-Po; listings in Watergrass report Wesley Chapel High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Chapel Crossings homes, photos & schools · Watergrass homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.