Gardens of Beacon Square vs Holiday Lake Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $56K | $256K |
| Price per sq ft | $62 | $205 |
| Avg days on market | 100 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 13.5 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 111 |
The verdict
Holiday Lake Estates carries the higher median price — about 357% above Gardens of Beacon Square. Homes in Holiday Lake Estates sell faster (95 days on market vs 100). Holiday Lake Estates is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Holiday |
| ZIP | 34652 | 34690, 34691 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 27% of 45 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 80% of 45 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
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 37 | 30 |
| Under contract | 4 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $42K to $140K | $190K to $380K |
| 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 Lake Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 325 | 814 |
| Built | 1970–1974 (median 1972) | 1968–2006 (median 1971) |
| Typical living area | 1,014 sq ft | 1,311 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 57% | 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 | Gardens of Beacon Square median | Holiday Lake Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $26K (22 sales) | $55K (58 sales) |
| 2016 | $31K (34 sales) | $68K (126 sales) |
| 2017 | $35K (34 sales) | $86K (115 sales) |
| 2019 | $46K (8 sales) | $122K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $125K (5 sales) | $190K (39 sales) |
| 2022 | $110K (53 sales) | $238K (135 sales) |
| 2023 | $130K (12 sales) | $250K (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $114K (17 sales) | $240K (105 sales) |
| 2025 | $115K (9 sales) | $230K (106 sales) |
| 2026 | $66K (28 sales) | $226K (83 sales) |
Since 2015, Gardens of Beacon Square's median sale price is +147% and Holiday Lake Estates's is +313% — Holiday Lake Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 81.3% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 975 sq ft | 1,099 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 19 (cold) | 42 (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
| Gardens of Beacon Square | Holiday Lake Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Trace Elementary | 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, Gardens of Beacon Square is the lower entry point (median $56K vs $256K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Gardens of Beacon Square; Holiday Lake Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Holiday Lake Estates (95 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 Gardens of Beacon Square?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Holiday Lake Estates is $256,000 versus $56,000 in Gardens of Beacon Square, about 357% higher.
Which has newer homes, Gardens of Beacon Square or Holiday Lake Estates?
Gardens of Beacon Square: its homes were built 1970–1974 with a median year of 1972, versus a median of 1971 in Holiday Lake Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Holiday Lake Estates. The typical home there is 1,311 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 Lake Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 147% in Gardens of Beacon Square and 313% in Holiday Lake Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Holiday Lake Estates — sellers there received 96.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 81.3% in Gardens of Beacon Square.
What high schools serve Gardens of Beacon Square and Holiday Lake Estates?
Listings in Gardens of Beacon Square 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: Gardens of Beacon Square homes, photos & schools · Holiday Lake Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.