Gulf Highlands vs Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club
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 Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220K | $220K |
| Price per sq ft | $179 | $269 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 149 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 6.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 27 |
The verdict
Homes in Gulf Highlands sell faster (37 days on market vs 149). Gulf Highlands is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gulf Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Port Richey | Hudson |
| ZIP | 34668 | 34667 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 71% of 21 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
| Gulf Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 15 |
| Under contract | 5 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $220K | $210K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Highlands homes for sale · Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 975 | n/a |
| Built | 1958–2023 (median 1977) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,471 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 13 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gulf Highlands median | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $57K (20 sales) | $142K (11 sales) |
| 2016 | $61K (64 sales) | $122K (28 sales) |
| 2017 | $84K (36 sales) | $153K (21 sales) |
| 2018 | $98K (18 sales) | $185K (10 sales) |
| 2019 | $120K (3 sales) | $146K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $161K (7 sales) | $200K (21 sales) |
| 2022 | $210K (61 sales) | $332K (22 sales) |
| 2023 | $236K (23 sales) | $331K (10 sales) |
| 2024 | $235K (37 sales) | $279K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $230K (40 sales) | $250K (10 sales) |
| 2026 | $222K (37 sales) | $215K (17 sales) |
Since 2015, Gulf Highlands's median sale price is +290% and Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club's is +51% — Gulf Highlands has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.9% | 84.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,275 sq ft | 733 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 49 (normal) | 23 (cold) |
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 Highlands | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Highland Elementary | Hudson Primary Academy (K-3) |
| Middle | Bayonet Point Middle-Po | Hudson Middle-Po |
| High school | Fivay 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, Gulf Highlands is the lower entry point (median $220K vs $220K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Highlands (37 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
Which has appreciated more, Gulf Highlands or Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 290% in Gulf Highlands and 51% in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Gulf Highlands — sellers there received 97.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 84.5% in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club.
What high schools serve Gulf Highlands and Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club?
Listings in Gulf Highlands most often report Fivay High-Po; listings in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club report Fivay High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gulf Highlands homes, photos & schools · Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.