Golden Acres vs Palm Wind
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 | Palm Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $436K | $350K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 93 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 59 |
The verdict
Golden Acres carries the higher median price — about 25% above Palm Wind. Homes in Golden Acres sell faster (71 days on market vs 93). Palm Wind is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Golden Acres | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Hudson |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 67% of 12 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 69% of 13 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
| Golden Acres | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 10 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $398K to $1.1M | $278K to $363K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Golden Acres homes for sale · Palm Wind homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Golden Acres | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 336 | 172 |
| Built | 1960–2023 (median 1981) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,608 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 86% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Golden Acres | Palm Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cypress Elementary-Po | Moon Lake-Po |
| Middle | River Ridge Middle-Po | Crews Lake Middle-Po |
| High school | River Ridge High-Po | Hudson 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, Palm Wind is the lower entry point (median $350K vs $436K). Sellers get a faster sale in Golden Acres (71 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 Palm Wind?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Golden Acres is $436,000 versus $350,000 in Palm Wind, about 25% higher.
What high schools serve Golden Acres and Palm Wind?
Listings in Golden Acres most often report River Ridge High-Po; listings in Palm Wind report Hudson High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Golden Acres homes, photos & schools · Palm Wind homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.