Gardens of Beacon Square vs Holiday Gardens Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $56K | $243K |
| Price per sq ft | $69 | $204 |
| Avg days on market | 205 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 35.0 mo | 9.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Holiday Gardens Estates carries the higher median price — about 334% above Gardens of Beacon Square. Homes in Holiday Gardens Estates sell faster (84 days on market vs 205). Holiday Gardens Estates is the tighter market on inventory (9.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Gardens of Beacon Square and Holiday Gardens Estates are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34652 | 34652, 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 26% of 42 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 16 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
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 35 | 9 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $46K to $140K | $168K to $300K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gardens of Beacon Square homes for sale · Holiday Gardens Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 348 |
| Built | 1970–1974 (median 1972) | 1971–2014 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 1,014 sq ft | 1,505 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 56% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gardens of Beacon Square median | Holiday Gardens Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $26K (22 sales) | $75K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $32K (35 sales) | $65K (4 sales) |
| 2017 | $34K (33 sales) | $118K (5 sales) |
| 2021 | $115K (6 sales) | $200K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $112K (53 sales) | $227K (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $130K (11 sales) | $252K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $114K (17 sales) | $248K (10 sales) |
| 2026 | $66K (30 sales) | $265K (11 sales) |
Since 2015, Gardens of Beacon Square's median sale price is +147% and Holiday Gardens Estates's is +255% — Holiday Gardens Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 82.3% | 93.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 975 sq ft | 1,336 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
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Gardens Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Trace Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Paul R. Smith Middle-Po | Gulf Middle-Po |
| High school | Anclote 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, Gardens of Beacon Square is the lower entry point (median $56K vs $243K). 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 Gardens Estates; Gardens of Beacon Square trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Holiday Gardens Estates (84 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 Gardens Estates more expensive than Gardens of Beacon Square?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Holiday Gardens Estates is $243,000 versus $56,000 in Gardens of Beacon Square, about 334% higher.
How far apart are Gardens of Beacon Square and Holiday Gardens 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, Gardens of Beacon Square or Holiday Gardens Estates?
Holiday Gardens Estates: its homes were built 1971–2014 with a median year of 1973, versus a median of 1972 in Gardens of Beacon Square (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Holiday Gardens Estates. The typical home there is 1,505 sq ft of living area, versus 1,014 sq ft in Gardens of Beacon Square.
Which has appreciated more, Gardens of Beacon Square or Holiday Gardens Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 147% in Gardens of Beacon Square and 255% in Holiday Gardens Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Holiday Gardens Estates — sellers there received 93.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 82.3% in Gardens of Beacon Square.
What high schools serve Gardens of Beacon Square and Holiday Gardens Estates?
Listings in Gardens of Beacon Square most often report Anclote High-Po; listings in Holiday Gardens Estates report Gulf High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gardens of Beacon Square homes, photos & schools · Holiday Gardens Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.