Crest Ridge Gardens vs Holiday Lake Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $212K | $248K |
| Price per sq ft | $211 | $183 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 107 |
The verdict
Holiday Lake Estates carries the higher median price — about 17% above Crest Ridge Gardens. Homes in Crest Ridge Gardens sell faster (70 days on market vs 92). Crest Ridge Gardens is the tighter market on inventory (3.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Crest Ridge Gardens and Holiday Lake Estates are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Holiday | Holiday |
| ZIP | 34690 | 34690, 34691 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 79% of 42 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
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 32 |
| Under contract | 2 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $306K | $190K to $380K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Crest Ridge Gardens homes for sale · Holiday Lake Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 814 |
| Built | 1953–1973 (median 1966) | 1968–2006 (median 1971) |
| Typical living area | 1,245 sq ft | 1,311 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 46% | 54% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 4 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Crest Ridge Gardens median | Holiday Lake Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $35K (5 sales) | $34K (27 sales) |
| 2013 | $43K (7 sales) | $48K (37 sales) |
| 2014 | $45K (11 sales) | $55K (63 sales) |
| 2015 | $57K (18 sales) | $55K (56 sales) |
| 2016 | $68K (25 sales) | $68K (133 sales) |
| 2017 | $96K (15 sales) | $86K (108 sales) |
| 2018 | $104K (4 sales) | $95K (25 sales) |
| 2019 | $114K (5 sales) | $122K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $152K (8 sales) | $190K (42 sales) |
| 2022 | $214K (37 sales) | $239K (134 sales) |
| 2023 | $235K (14 sales) | $246K (45 sales) |
| 2024 | $232K (28 sales) | $239K (108 sales) |
| 2025 | $238K (28 sales) | $232K (104 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (25 sales) | $229K (84 sales) |
Since 2012, Crest Ridge Gardens's median sale price is +514% and Holiday Lake Estates's is +575% — Holiday Lake Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,008 sq ft | 1,104 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 48 (normal) | 44 (normal) |
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
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sunray Elementary-Po | Gulfside Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Paul R. Smith Middle-Po | Paul R. Smith Middle-Po |
| High school | Anclote High-Po | Anclote 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, Crest Ridge Gardens is the lower entry point (median $212K vs $248K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Holiday Lake Estates; Crest Ridge Gardens trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Crest Ridge Gardens (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 Holiday Lake Estates more expensive than Crest Ridge Gardens?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Holiday Lake Estates is $248,000 versus $212,000 in Crest Ridge Gardens, about 17% higher.
How far apart are Crest Ridge Gardens and Holiday Lake Estates?
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, Crest Ridge Gardens or Holiday Lake Estates?
Holiday Lake Estates: its homes were built 1968–2006 with a median year of 1971, versus a median of 1966 in Crest Ridge Gardens (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Crest Ridge Gardens or Holiday Lake Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 514% in Crest Ridge Gardens and 575% in Holiday Lake Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Crest Ridge Gardens — sellers there received 97.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.2% in Holiday Lake Estates.
What high schools serve Crest Ridge Gardens and Holiday Lake Estates?
Listings in Crest Ridge Gardens most often report Anclote High-Po; listings in Holiday Lake Estates report Anclote High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Crest Ridge Gardens homes, photos & schools · Holiday Lake Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.