Hillandale vs Magnolia Valley
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Hillandale | Magnolia Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $243K | $255K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $183 |
| Avg days on market | 117 days | 111 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 36 |
The verdict
Magnolia Valley carries the higher median price — about 5% above Hillandale. Homes in Magnolia Valley sell faster (111 days on market vs 117). Magnolia Valley is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hillandale | Magnolia Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34653 | 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 10 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 16% of 19 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
| Hillandale | Magnolia Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 7 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $239K to $315K | $80K to $310K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hillandale homes for sale · Magnolia Valley homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hillandale | Magnolia Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 283 | 239 |
| Built | 1972–2004 (median 1974) | 1969–1989 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,526 sq ft | 1,609 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 53% | 61% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hillandale median | Magnolia Valley median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $54K (7 sales) | $48K (4 sales) |
| 2014 | $43K (13 sales) | $51K (14 sales) |
| 2015 | $58K (13 sales) | $60K (19 sales) |
| 2016 | $57K (19 sales) | $79K (42 sales) |
| 2017 | $80K (17 sales) | $108K (36 sales) |
| 2018 | $102K (8 sales) | $128K (17 sales) |
| 2019 | $115K (6 sales) | $133K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $214K (6 sales) | $233K (11 sales) |
| 2022 | $232K (33 sales) | $250K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $247K (14 sales) | $260K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $234K (22 sales) | $255K (27 sales) |
| 2025 | $230K (23 sales) | $258K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $240K (27 sales) | $255K (37 sales) |
Since 2012, Hillandale's median sale price is +341% and Magnolia Valley's is +426% — Magnolia Valley has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Hillandale | Magnolia Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,264 sq ft | 1,307 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 66 (hot) | 27 (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
| Hillandale | Magnolia Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Hillandale is the lower entry point (median $243K vs $255K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Magnolia Valley; Hillandale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Magnolia Valley (111 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 Magnolia Valley more expensive than Hillandale?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Magnolia Valley is $255,000 versus $243,000 in Hillandale, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hillandale or Magnolia Valley?
Magnolia Valley: its homes were built 1969–1989 with a median year of 1977, versus a median of 1974 in Hillandale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Hillandale or Magnolia Valley?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 341% in Hillandale and 426% in Magnolia Valley (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hillandale — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.7% in Magnolia Valley.
What high schools serve Hillandale and Magnolia Valley?
Listings in Hillandale most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in Magnolia Valley report Gulf High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hillandale homes, photos & schools · Magnolia Valley homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.