Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club 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 Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220K | $322K |
| Price per sq ft | $269 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 149 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 6.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 35 |
The verdict
Orchid Lake Village carries the higher median price — about 46% above Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club. Homes in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club sell faster (149 days on market vs 166). Orchid Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club and Orchid Lake Village are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Hudson | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34667 | 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 Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $500K | $265K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 149 |
| Built | n/a | 1979–2002 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,908 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club median | Orchid Lake Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $142K (11 sales) | $124K (43 sales) |
| 2016 | $122K (28 sales) | $138K (47 sales) |
| 2017 | $153K (21 sales) | $145K (39 sales) |
| 2018 | $185K (10 sales) | $170K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $146K (14 sales) | $152K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $200K (21 sales) | $255K (18 sales) |
| 2022 | $332K (22 sales) | $295K (51 sales) |
| 2023 | $331K (10 sales) | $325K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $279K (19 sales) | $350K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (10 sales) | $330K (38 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (17 sales) | $320K (31 sales) |
Since 2015, Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club's median sale price is +51% and Orchid Lake Village's is +158% — Orchid Lake Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 84.5% | 96.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 733 sq ft | 1,697 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 23 (cold) | 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 Island Beach and Tennis Club | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hudson Primary Academy (K-3) | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Hudson Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | Fivay 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, Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club is the lower entry point (median $220K vs $322K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club (149 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 Orchid Lake Village more expensive than Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Orchid Lake Village is $322,000 versus $220,000 in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club, about 46% higher.
How far apart are Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club and Orchid Lake Village?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club or Orchid Lake Village?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 51% in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club and 158% 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 84.5% in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club.
What high schools serve Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Club most often report Fivay 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 Island Beach and Tennis Club homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.