Longleaf 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 | Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $432K | $322K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 166 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 43 | 35 |
The verdict
Longleaf carries the higher median price — about 34% above Orchid Lake Village. Homes in Longleaf sell faster (39 days on market vs 166).
Where each one is
Longleaf and Orchid Lake Village are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| ZIP | 34655 | 34653, 34667, 34668 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 37% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $970K | $265K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Longleaf homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 115 | 149 |
| Built | 2001–2021 (median 2016) | 1979–2002 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,906 sq ft | 1,908 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Longleaf median | Orchid Lake Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $222K (8 sales) | $80K (8 sales) |
| 2015 | $245K (29 sales) | $124K (43 sales) |
| 2016 | $265K (52 sales) | $138K (47 sales) |
| 2017 | $260K (26 sales) | $145K (39 sales) |
| 2018 | $266K (8 sales) | $170K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $330K (11 sales) | $152K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $390K (12 sales) | $255K (18 sales) |
| 2022 | $500K (41 sales) | $295K (51 sales) |
| 2023 | $541K (21 sales) | $325K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $540K (27 sales) | $350K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $559K (26 sales) | $330K (38 sales) |
| 2026 | $495K (34 sales) | $320K (31 sales) |
Since 2014, Longleaf's median sale price is +122% and Orchid Lake Village's is +301% — Orchid Lake Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 96.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 1,697 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 41 (normal) | 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
| Longleaf | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Longleaf Elementary-Po | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | River Ridge Middle-Po | Chasco Middle-Po |
| High school | River Ridge 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, Orchid Lake Village is the lower entry point (median $322K vs $432K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Longleaf; Orchid Lake Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Longleaf (39 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 Longleaf more expensive than Orchid Lake Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Longleaf is $432,000 versus $322,000 in Orchid Lake Village, about 34% higher.
How far apart are Longleaf and Orchid Lake Village?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pasco County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Longleaf or Orchid Lake Village?
Longleaf: its homes were built 2001–2021 with a median year of 2016, versus a median of 1985 in Orchid Lake Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Longleaf. The typical home there is 2,906 sq ft of living area, versus 1,908 sq ft in Orchid Lake Village.
Which has appreciated more, Longleaf or Orchid Lake Village?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 122% in Longleaf and 301% in Orchid Lake Village (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Longleaf and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Longleaf most often report River Ridge 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: Longleaf homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.