Gulf Harbors Woodlands vs Orchid Lake Village
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $540K | $322K |
| Price per sq ft | $279 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 35 |
The verdict
Gulf Harbors Woodlands carries the higher median price — about 68% above Orchid Lake Village. Homes in Gulf Harbors Woodlands sell faster (91 days on market vs 166). Orchid Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34652 | 34653, 34667, 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 10 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
| Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $2.08M | $265K to $500K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Harbors Woodlands homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 389 | 149 |
| Built | 1976–2024 (median 1981) | 1979–2002 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,184 sq ft | 1,908 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gulf Harbors Woodlands median | Orchid Lake Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $290K (7 sales) | $80K (8 sales) |
| 2015 | $200K (20 sales) | $124K (43 sales) |
| 2016 | $252K (37 sales) | $138K (47 sales) |
| 2017 | $290K (23 sales) | $145K (39 sales) |
| 2018 | $475K (3 sales) | $170K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $350K (9 sales) | $152K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $443K (3 sales) | $255K (18 sales) |
| 2022 | $475K (21 sales) | $295K (51 sales) |
| 2023 | $788K (6 sales) | $325K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $458K (17 sales) | $350K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $326K (24 sales) | $330K (38 sales) |
| 2026 | $315K (23 sales) | $320K (31 sales) |
Since 2014, Gulf Harbors Woodlands's median sale price is +9% and Orchid Lake Village's is +301% — Orchid Lake Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.2% | 96.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,765 sq ft | 1,697 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 48 (normal) | 52 (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
| Gulf Harbors Woodlands | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Richey Elementary School | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | Gulf 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 $322K vs $540K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Orchid Lake Village; Gulf Harbors Woodlands trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Harbors Woodlands (91 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 Gulf Harbors Woodlands more expensive than Orchid Lake Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gulf Harbors Woodlands is $540,000 versus $322,000 in Orchid Lake Village, about 68% higher.
Which has newer homes, Gulf Harbors Woodlands or Orchid Lake Village?
Orchid Lake Village: its homes were built 1979–2002 with a median year of 1985, versus a median of 1981 in Gulf Harbors Woodlands (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Gulf Harbors Woodlands. The typical home there is 2,184 sq ft of living area, versus 1,908 sq ft in Orchid Lake Village.
Which has appreciated more, Gulf Harbors Woodlands or Orchid Lake Village?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 9% in Gulf Harbors Woodlands and 301% in Orchid Lake Village (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Orchid Lake Village — sellers there received 96.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in Gulf Harbors Woodlands.
What high schools serve Gulf Harbors Woodlands and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Gulf Harbors Woodlands most often report Gulf 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: Gulf Harbors Woodlands homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.