Holiday Gardens Estates vs New Port Richey
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $256K | $262K |
| Price per sq ft | $205 | $228 |
| Avg days on market | 42 days | 47 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 44 |
The verdict
New Port Richey carries the higher median price — about 2% above Holiday Gardens Estates. Homes in Holiday Gardens Estates sell faster (42 days on market vs 47). New Port Richey is the tighter market on inventory (2.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34652, 34653 | 34652, 34653 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 87% of 23 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
| Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $300K | $290K to $825K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Holiday Gardens Estates homes for sale · New Port Richey homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 348 | 522 |
| Built | 1971–2014 (median 1973) | 1906–2024 (median 1960) |
| Typical living area | 1,505 sq ft | 1,537 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 12 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Holiday Gardens Estates median | New Port Richey median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $75K (6 sales) | $64K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $65K (4 sales) | $75K (36 sales) |
| 2017 | $118K (5 sales) | $88K (38 sales) |
| 2021 | $200K (3 sales) | $264K (13 sales) |
| 2022 | $227K (11 sales) | $240K (66 sales) |
| 2023 | $252K (6 sales) | $294K (14 sales) |
| 2024 | $248K (10 sales) | $285K (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $265K (11 sales) | $268K (38 sales) |
Since 2015, Holiday Gardens Estates's median sale price is +255% and New Port Richey's is +315% — New Port Richey has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 94.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,336 sq ft | 1,147 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
| Holiday Gardens Estates | New Port Richey | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cotee River Elementary-Po | Richey Elementary School |
| Middle | Gulf Middle-Po | Gulf 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, Holiday Gardens Estates is the lower entry point (median $256K vs $262K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Holiday Gardens Estates; New Port Richey trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Holiday Gardens Estates (42 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 New Port Richey more expensive than Holiday Gardens Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in New Port Richey is $262,000 versus $256,000 in Holiday Gardens Estates, about 2% higher.
Which has newer homes, Holiday Gardens Estates or New Port Richey?
Holiday Gardens Estates: its homes were built 1971–2014 with a median year of 1973, versus a median of 1960 in New Port Richey (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Holiday Gardens Estates or New Port Richey?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 255% in Holiday Gardens Estates and 315% in New Port Richey (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
New Port Richey — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.7% in Holiday Gardens Estates.
What high schools serve Holiday Gardens Estates and New Port Richey?
Listings in Holiday Gardens Estates most often report Gulf High-Po; listings in New Port Richey report Gulf High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Holiday Gardens Estates homes, photos & schools · New Port Richey homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.