Gulf Highlands vs Holiday Hill Estates
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Gulf Highlands | Holiday Hill Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $242K | $230K |
| Price per sq ft | $185 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 23 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 48 | 26 |
The verdict
Gulf Highlands carries the higher median price — about 5% above Holiday Hill Estates. Homes in Gulf Highlands sell faster (23 days on market vs 64). Holiday Hill Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gulf Highlands | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34668 | 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 76% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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 Highlands | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 4 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $384K | $219K to $245K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Highlands homes for sale · Holiday Hill Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Highlands | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 975 | 264 |
| Built | 1958–2023 (median 1977) | 1967–2018 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 1,471 sq ft | 1,370 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 51% | 50% |
| 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 | Holiday Hill Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $42K (17 sales) | $45K (11 sales) |
| 2015 | $57K (20 sales) | $47K (11 sales) |
| 2016 | $61K (64 sales) | $59K (25 sales) |
| 2017 | $84K (36 sales) | $85K (15 sales) |
| 2018 | $98K (18 sales) | $92K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $120K (3 sales) | $125K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $161K (7 sales) | $208K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $210K (61 sales) | $225K (19 sales) |
| 2023 | $236K (23 sales) | $220K (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $235K (37 sales) | $235K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $230K (40 sales) | $232K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $222K (37 sales) | $225K (19 sales) |
Since 2014, Gulf Highlands's median sale price is +430% and Holiday Hill Estates's is +400% — Gulf Highlands has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf Highlands | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.9% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,275 sq ft | 1,198 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 49 (normal) | 34 (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 | Holiday Hill Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulf Highland Elementary | Schrader Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Bayonet Point Middle-Po | Bayonet Point 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, Holiday Hill Estates is the lower entry point (median $230K vs $242K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Gulf Highlands; Holiday Hill Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Highlands (23 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 Highlands more expensive than Holiday Hill Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gulf Highlands is $242,000 versus $230,000 in Holiday Hill Estates, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Gulf Highlands or Holiday Hill Estates?
Gulf Highlands: its homes were built 1958–2023 with a median year of 1977, versus a median of 1972 in Holiday Hill Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Gulf Highlands or Holiday Hill Estates?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 430% in Gulf Highlands and 400% in Holiday Hill Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Gulf Highlands and Holiday Hill Estates?
Listings in Gulf Highlands most often report Fivay 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: Gulf Highlands homes, photos & schools · Holiday Hill Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.