Flor-A-Mar vs Gardens of Beacon Square
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Flor-A-Mar | Gardens of Beacon Square |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $520K | $56K |
| Price per sq ft | $312 | $62 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 8.4 mo | 13.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 91 | 33 |
The verdict
Flor-A-Mar carries the higher median price — about 829% above Gardens of Beacon Square. Homes in Gardens of Beacon Square sell faster (100 days on market vs 129). Flor-A-Mar is the tighter market on inventory (8.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Flor-A-Mar | Gardens of Beacon Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 64 | 37 |
| Under contract | 18 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $1.4M | $42K to $140K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Flor-A-Mar homes for sale · Gardens of Beacon Square homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Flor-A-Mar | Gardens of Beacon Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,254 | 325 |
| Built | 1957–2024 (median 1972.0) | 1970–1974 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 1,804 sq ft | 1,014 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 16 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Flor-A-Mar median | Gardens of Beacon Square median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $255K (41 sales) | $26K (22 sales) |
| 2016 | $270K (85 sales) | $31K (34 sales) |
| 2017 | $310K (84 sales) | $35K (34 sales) |
| 2019 | $295K (17 sales) | $46K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $529K (22 sales) | $125K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $565K (77 sales) | $110K (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $545K (29 sales) | $130K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $550K (57 sales) | $114K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $413K (48 sales) | $115K (9 sales) |
| 2026 | $545K (84 sales) | $66K (28 sales) |
Since 2015, Flor-A-Mar's median sale price is +114% and Gardens of Beacon Square's is +147% — Gardens of Beacon Square has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Flor-A-Mar | Gardens of Beacon Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.2% | 81.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,706 sq ft | 975 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 54 (normal) | 19 (cold) |
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
| Flor-A-Mar | Gardens of Beacon Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Richey Elementary School | Gulf Trace Elementary |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | Paul R. Smith Middle-Po |
| High school | Gulf 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, Gardens of Beacon Square is the lower entry point (median $56K vs $520K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gardens of Beacon Square (100 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 Flor-A-Mar more expensive than Gardens of Beacon Square?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Flor-A-Mar is $520,000 versus $56,000 in Gardens of Beacon Square, about 829% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Flor-A-Mar. The typical home there is 1,804 sq ft of living area, versus 1,014 sq ft in Gardens of Beacon Square.
Which has appreciated more, Flor-A-Mar or Gardens of Beacon Square?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 114% in Flor-A-Mar and 147% in Gardens of Beacon Square (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Flor-A-Mar — sellers there received 90.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.3% in Gardens of Beacon Square.
What high schools serve Flor-A-Mar and Gardens of Beacon Square?
Listings in Flor-A-Mar most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Gardens of Beacon Square report Anclote High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Flor-A-Mar homes, photos & schools · Gardens of Beacon Square homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.