Golden Acres vs Orchid Lake Village
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Golden Acres | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $408K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 108 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 38 |
The verdict
Golden Acres carries the higher median price — about 28% above Orchid Lake Village. Homes in Golden Acres sell faster (55 days on market vs 108). Orchid Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Golden Acres and Orchid Lake Village are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Golden Acres | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 64% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Golden Acres | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 2 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $385K to $950K | $275K to $320K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Golden Acres homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Golden Acres | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 97 |
| Built | n/a | 1980–1989 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,925 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Golden Acres | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cypress Elementary-Po | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | River Ridge Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | River Ridge 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, Orchid Lake Village is the lower entry point (median $320K vs $408K). Sellers get a faster sale in Golden Acres (55 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 Orchid Lake Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Golden Acres is $408,000 versus $320,000 in Orchid Lake Village, about 28% higher.
How far apart are Golden Acres and Orchid Lake Village?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Golden Acres and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Golden Acres most often report River Ridge 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: Golden Acres homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.