Zephyrhills vs Lake Bernadette
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $209K | $322K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $179 |
| Avg days on market | 133 days | 85 days |
| Months of supply | 4.4 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 27 |
The verdict
Lake Bernadette carries the higher median price — about 54% above Zephyrhills. Homes in Lake Bernadette sell faster (85 days on market vs 133). Lake Bernadette is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Zephyrhills and Lake Bernadette are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills |
| ZIP | 33542 | 33541 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 92% of 12 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
| Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $142K to $362K | $275K to $629K |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Zephyrhills homes for sale · Lake Bernadette homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,114 | 114 |
| Built | 1901–2024 (median 1967) | 1979–2008 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,301 sq ft | 2,016 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 55% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 27 | 4 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.3% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,091 sq ft | 2,098 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
| Zephyrhills | Lake Bernadette | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Woodland Elementary-Po | New River Elementary |
| Middle | Raymond B Stewart Middle-Po | Raymond B Stewart Middle-Po |
| High school | Zephryhills High School-Po | Zephryhills High School-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, Zephyrhills is the lower entry point (median $209K vs $322K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lake Bernadette; Zephyrhills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Bernadette (85 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 Lake Bernadette more expensive than Zephyrhills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Bernadette is $322,000 versus $209,000 in Zephyrhills, about 54% higher.
How far apart are Zephyrhills and Lake Bernadette?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Zephyrhills or Lake Bernadette?
Lake Bernadette: its homes were built 1979–2008 with a median year of 1998, versus a median of 1967 in Zephyrhills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake Bernadette. The typical home there is 2,016 sq ft of living area, versus 1,301 sq ft in Zephyrhills.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Bernadette — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.3% in Zephyrhills.
What high schools serve Zephyrhills and Lake Bernadette?
Listings in Zephyrhills most often report Zephryhills High School-Po; listings in Lake Bernadette report Zephryhills High School-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Zephyrhills homes, photos & schools · Lake Bernadette homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.