Park Lake Estates vs Starkey Ranch
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $287K | $540K |
| Price per sq ft | $212 | $235 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 84 |
The verdict
Starkey Ranch carries the higher median price — about 88% above Park Lake Estates. Homes in Park Lake Estates sell faster (74 days on market vs 84).
Where each one is
Park Lake Estates and Starkey Ranch are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | New Port Richey | Odessa |
| ZIP | 34653 | 33556 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 67% of 18 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 26 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
| Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 17 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $255K to $435K | $360K to $1.57M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Park Lake Estates homes for sale · Starkey Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 142 | 357 |
| Built | 1978–1994 (median 1984) | 2016–2023 (median 2018) |
| Typical living area | 1,792 sq ft | 2,661 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 73% | 90% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Park Lake Estates median | Starkey Ranch median |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $151K (37 sales) | $575K (9 sales) |
| 2019 | $182K (6 sales) | $357K (5 sales) |
| 2021 | $290K (10 sales) | $600K (21 sales) |
| 2022 | $335K (33 sales) | $647K (57 sales) |
| 2023 | $325K (19 sales) | $650K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $320K (31 sales) | $642K (44 sales) |
| 2025 | $299K (27 sales) | $619K (47 sales) |
| 2026 | $317K (26 sales) | $598K (45 sales) |
Since 2017, Park Lake Estates's median sale price is +110% and Starkey Ranch's is +4% — Park Lake Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.2% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,512 sq ft | 2,414 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
| Park Lake Estates | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Deer Park Elementary-Po | Starkey Ranch K-8 |
| Middle | River Ridge Middle-Po | Starkey Ranch K-8 |
| High school | River Ridge High-Po | River Ridge 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, Park Lake Estates is the lower entry point (median $287K vs $540K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Starkey Ranch; Park Lake Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Park Lake Estates (74 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 Starkey Ranch more expensive than Park Lake Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Starkey Ranch is $540,000 versus $287,000 in Park Lake Estates, about 88% higher.
How far apart are Park Lake Estates and Starkey Ranch?
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, Park Lake Estates or Starkey Ranch?
Starkey Ranch: its homes were built 2016–2023 with a median year of 2018, versus a median of 1984 in Park Lake Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Starkey Ranch. The typical home there is 2,661 sq ft of living area, versus 1,792 sq ft in Park Lake Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Park Lake Estates or Starkey Ranch?
From 2017 to 2026 the median sale price rose 110% in Park Lake Estates and 4% in Starkey Ranch (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Park Lake Estates and Starkey Ranch?
Listings in Park Lake Estates most often report River Ridge High-Po; listings in Starkey Ranch report River Ridge High-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Park Lake Estates homes, photos & schools · Starkey Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.