Highland Trails vs Zephyr Lakes
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $313K | $321K |
| Price per sq ft | $156 | $156 |
| Avg days on market | 52 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 63 |
The verdict
Zephyr Lakes carries the higher median price — about 3% above Highland Trails. Homes in Highland Trails sell faster (52 days on market vs 70). Highland Trails is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Dade City | Zephyrhills |
| ZIP | 33525 | 33540 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 79% of 24 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
| Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 14 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $365K | $290K to $385K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Highland Trails homes for sale · Zephyr Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 335 |
| Built | n/a | 2020–2023 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,101 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 171 | 52 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,874 sq ft | 2,034 sq ft |
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
| Highland Trails | Zephyr Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pasco Elementary School-Po | Woodland Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Pasco Middle-Po | Centennial Middle-Po |
| High school | Pasco High-Po | Zephryhills High School-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, Highland Trails is the lower entry point (median $313K vs $321K). Sellers get a faster sale in Highland Trails (52 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 Zephyr Lakes more expensive than Highland Trails?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Zephyr Lakes is $321,000 versus $313,000 in Highland Trails, about 3% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Highland Trails — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Zephyr Lakes.
What high schools serve Highland Trails and Zephyr Lakes?
Listings in Highland Trails most often report Pasco High-Po; listings in Zephyr Lakes report Zephryhills High School-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Highland Trails homes, photos & schools · Zephyr Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.