Magnolia Valley vs Orchid Lake Village
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Magnolia Valley | Orchid Lake Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $258K | $330K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 37 |
The verdict
Orchid Lake Village carries the higher median price — about 28% above Magnolia Valley. Homes in Orchid Lake Village sell faster (94 days on market vs 130). Orchid Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Magnolia Valley | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $85K to $313K | $225K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Magnolia Valley homes for sale · Orchid Lake Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Magnolia Valley | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 273 | 185 |
| Built | 1969–1989 (median 1976) | 1979–2002 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 1,609 sq ft | 1,914 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Magnolia Valley median | Orchid Lake Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $48K (4 sales) | $75K (3 sales) |
| 2014 | $55K (13 sales) | $80K (8 sales) |
| 2015 | $60K (20 sales) | $124K (43 sales) |
| 2016 | $79K (38 sales) | $138K (46 sales) |
| 2017 | $106K (40 sales) | $147K (40 sales) |
| 2018 | $128K (17 sales) | $170K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $133K (7 sales) | $152K (11 sales) |
| 2021 | $233K (11 sales) | $255K (17 sales) |
| 2022 | $250K (47 sales) | $296K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $260K (14 sales) | $325K (17 sales) |
| 2024 | $255K (27 sales) | $350K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $258K (30 sales) | $330K (39 sales) |
| 2026 | $255K (35 sales) | $320K (30 sales) |
Since 2012, Magnolia Valley's median sale price is +426% and Orchid Lake Village's is +327% — Magnolia Valley has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Magnolia Valley | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.5% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,307 sq ft | 1,689 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 27 (cold) | 48 (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
| Magnolia Valley | Orchid Lake Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Calusa Elementary-Po | Calusa Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Chasco 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, Magnolia Valley is the lower entry point (median $258K vs $330K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Orchid Lake Village; Magnolia Valley trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Orchid Lake Village (94 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 Magnolia Valley?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Orchid Lake Village is $330,000 versus $258,000 in Magnolia Valley, about 28% higher.
Which has newer homes, Magnolia Valley or Orchid Lake Village?
Orchid Lake Village: its homes were built 1979–2002 with a median year of 1985, versus a median of 1976 in Magnolia Valley (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Orchid Lake Village. The typical home there is 1,914 sq ft of living area, versus 1,609 sq ft in Magnolia Valley.
Which has appreciated more, Magnolia Valley or Orchid Lake Village?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 426% in Magnolia Valley and 327% in Orchid Lake Village (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Orchid Lake Village — sellers there received 96.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.5% in Magnolia Valley.
What high schools serve Magnolia Valley and Orchid Lake Village?
Listings in Magnolia Valley most often report Gulf 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: Magnolia Valley homes, photos & schools · Orchid Lake Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.