Golden Acres vs Holiday Hill Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Golden Acres | Holiday Hill Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $436K | $225K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $198 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 27 |
The verdict
Golden Acres carries the higher median price — about 94% above Holiday Hill Estates. Homes in Holiday Hill Estates sell faster (62 days on market vs 71). Golden Acres is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Golden Acres and Holiday Hill Estates are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Golden Acres | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34654 | 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 67% of 12 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 17 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
| Golden Acres | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 5 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $398K to $1.1M | $219K to $265K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Golden Acres homes for sale · Holiday Hill Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Golden Acres | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 336 | 165 |
| Built | 1960–2023 (median 1981) | 1971–2018 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 2,608 sq ft | 1,437 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 86% | 50% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Golden Acres median | Holiday Hill Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $282K (4 sales) | $49K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $270K (3 sales) | $59K (24 sales) |
| 2017 | $300K (3 sales) | $85K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $564K (3 sales) | $225K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $660K (3 sales) | $245K (19 sales) |
Since 2015, Golden Acres's median sale price is +134% and Holiday Hill Estates's is +403% — Holiday Hill Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Golden Acres | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cypress Elementary-Po | Schrader Elementary-Po |
| Middle | River Ridge Middle-Po | Bayonet Point Middle-Po |
| High school | River Ridge High-Po | Fivay 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, Holiday Hill Estates is the lower entry point (median $225K vs $436K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Golden Acres; Holiday Hill Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Holiday Hill Estates (62 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 Golden Acres more expensive than Holiday Hill Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Golden Acres is $436,000 versus $225,000 in Holiday Hill Estates, about 94% higher.
How far apart are Golden Acres and Holiday Hill Estates?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Golden Acres or Holiday Hill Estates?
Golden Acres: its homes were built 1960–2023 with a median year of 1981, versus a median of 1972 in Holiday Hill Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Golden Acres. The typical home there is 2,608 sq ft of living area, versus 1,437 sq ft in Holiday Hill Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Golden Acres or Holiday Hill Estates?
From 2015 to 2024 the median sale price rose 134% in Golden Acres and 403% in Holiday Hill Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Golden Acres and Holiday Hill Estates?
Listings in Golden Acres most often report River Ridge High-Po; listings in Holiday Hill Estates report Fivay High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Golden Acres homes, photos & schools · Holiday Hill Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.