Embassy Hills vs Orchid Lake Village
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $230K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $192 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 92 days | 114 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 130 | 38 |
The verdict
Orchid Lake Village carries the higher median price — about 39% above Embassy Hills. Homes in Embassy Hills sell faster (92 days on market vs 114). Orchid Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Embassy Hills and Orchid Lake Village are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34667, 34668 | 34653, 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 40 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 40 | 2 |
| Under contract | 9 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $360K | $275K to $320K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Embassy Hills homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,301 | 97 |
| Built | 1972–2024 (median 1976) | 1980–1989 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 1,546 sq ft | 1,925 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 55% | 67% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,325 sq ft | 1,634 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
| Embassy Hills | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Chasco Elementary-Po | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Chasco Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | Fivay High-Po | Gulf 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, Embassy Hills is the lower entry point (median $230K vs $320K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Orchid Lake Village; Embassy Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Embassy Hills (92 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 Orchid Lake Village more expensive than Embassy Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Orchid Lake Village is $320,000 versus $230,000 in Embassy Hills, about 39% higher.
How far apart are Embassy Hills and Orchid Lake Village?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Embassy Hills or Orchid Lake Village?
Orchid Lake Village: its homes were built 1980–1989 with a median year of 1985, versus a median of 1976 in Embassy Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Orchid Lake Village. The typical home there is 1,925 sq ft of living area, versus 1,546 sq ft in Embassy Hills.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Embassy Hills — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.5% in Orchid Lake Village.
What high schools serve Embassy Hills and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Embassy Hills most often report Fivay High-Po; listings in Orchid Lake Village report Gulf High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Embassy Hills homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.