Colonial Hills vs Embassy Hills
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $224K | $230K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 81 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 91 | 129 |
The verdict
Embassy Hills carries the higher median price — about 3% above Colonial Hills. Homes in Colonial Hills sell faster (70 days on market vs 81). Colonial Hills is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 32803, 34652, 34653 | 34667, 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 48 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
| Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 38 |
| Under contract | 5 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $214K to $369K | $175K to $330K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Colonial Hills homes for sale · Embassy Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 458 | 1,411 |
| Built | 1967–2024 (median 1970) | 1972–2017 (median 1976) |
| Typical living area | 1,365 sq ft | 1,554 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 57% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Colonial Hills median | Embassy Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $51K (17 sales) | $50K (23 sales) |
| 2013 | $53K (24 sales) | $63K (39 sales) |
| 2014 | $49K (40 sales) | $50K (64 sales) |
| 2015 | $72K (66 sales) | $69K (75 sales) |
| 2016 | $73K (84 sales) | $80K (142 sales) |
| 2017 | $96K (79 sales) | $98K (138 sales) |
| 2018 | $111K (21 sales) | $118K (36 sales) |
| 2019 | $129K (15 sales) | $122K (35 sales) |
| 2021 | $210K (22 sales) | $209K (58 sales) |
| 2022 | $235K (117 sales) | $245K (171 sales) |
| 2023 | $255K (50 sales) | $250K (51 sales) |
| 2024 | $248K (59 sales) | $250K (128 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (87 sales) | $243K (119 sales) |
| 2026 | $239K (69 sales) | $252K (112 sales) |
Since 2012, Colonial Hills's median sale price is +369% and Embassy Hills's is +404% — Embassy Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.6% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,310 sq ft | 1,350 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 40 (normal) | 63 (hot) |
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
| Colonial Hills | Embassy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Anclote Elementary-Po | Chasco Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | Gulf High-Po | Fivay 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, Colonial Hills is the lower entry point (median $224K vs $230K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Embassy Hills; Colonial Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Colonial Hills (70 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 Embassy Hills more expensive than Colonial Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Embassy Hills is $230,000 versus $224,000 in Colonial Hills, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Colonial Hills or Embassy Hills?
Embassy Hills: its homes were built 1972–2017 with a median year of 1976, versus a median of 1970 in Colonial Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Embassy Hills. The typical home there is 1,554 sq ft of living area, versus 1,365 sq ft in Colonial Hills.
Which has appreciated more, Colonial Hills or Embassy Hills?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 369% in Colonial Hills and 404% in Embassy Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Colonial Hills and Embassy Hills?
Listings in Colonial Hills most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Embassy Hills report Fivay High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Colonial Hills homes, photos & schools · Embassy Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.