Crest Ridge Gardens vs Park Lake Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Crest Ridge Gardens | Park Lake Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $225K | $287K |
| Price per sq ft | $220 | $212 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 71 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 30 |
The verdict
Park Lake Estates carries the higher median price — about 28% above Crest Ridge Gardens. Homes in Park Lake Estates sell faster (71 days on market vs 90). Crest Ridge Gardens is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Crest Ridge Gardens and Park Lake Estates are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Holiday | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34690 | 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 67% of 18 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 | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 6 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $190K to $280K | $255K to $435K |
| 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 · Park Lake Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 142 |
| Built | 1953–1973 (median 1966) | 1978–1994 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 1,245 sq ft | 1,792 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 46% | 73% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Crest Ridge Gardens median | Park Lake Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $35K (5 sales) | $79K (3 sales) |
| 2013 | $43K (7 sales) | $91K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $45K (11 sales) | $110K (20 sales) |
| 2015 | $57K (18 sales) | $134K (24 sales) |
| 2016 | $68K (25 sales) | $135K (49 sales) |
| 2017 | $96K (15 sales) | $151K (37 sales) |
| 2018 | $104K (4 sales) | $155K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $114K (5 sales) | $182K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $152K (8 sales) | $290K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $214K (37 sales) | $335K (33 sales) |
| 2023 | $235K (14 sales) | $325K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $232K (28 sales) | $320K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $238K (28 sales) | $299K (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (25 sales) | $317K (26 sales) |
Since 2012, Crest Ridge Gardens's median sale price is +514% and Park Lake Estates's is +302% — Crest Ridge Gardens has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Crest Ridge Gardens | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 95.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,008 sq ft | 1,512 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 | Park Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sunray Elementary-Po | Deer Park Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Paul R. Smith Middle-Po | River Ridge Middle-Po |
| High school | Anclote 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, Crest Ridge Gardens is the lower entry point (median $225K vs $287K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Park Lake Estates; Crest Ridge Gardens trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Park Lake Estates (71 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 Crest Ridge Gardens?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Park Lake Estates is $287,000 versus $225,000 in Crest Ridge Gardens, about 28% higher.
How far apart are Crest Ridge Gardens and Park Lake Estates?
About 5 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 Park Lake Estates?
Park Lake Estates: its homes were built 1978–1994 with a median year of 1984, versus a median of 1966 in Crest Ridge Gardens (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Park Lake Estates. The typical home there is 1,792 sq ft of living area, versus 1,245 sq ft in Crest Ridge Gardens.
Which has appreciated more, Crest Ridge Gardens or Park Lake Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 514% in Crest Ridge Gardens and 302% in Park 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 95.2% in Park Lake Estates.
What high schools serve Crest Ridge Gardens and Park Lake Estates?
Listings in Crest Ridge Gardens most often report Anclote 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: Crest Ridge Gardens homes, photos & schools · Park Lake Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.