Plantation Palms vs Willow Bend
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Plantation Palms | Willow Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $522K | $520K |
| Price per sq ft | $234 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 78 days | 19 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 27 |
The verdict
Plantation Palms carries the higher median price — about 0% above Willow Bend. Homes in Willow Bend sell faster (19 days on market vs 78). Plantation Palms is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Plantation Palms | Willow Bend | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Land O Lakes | Lutz |
| ZIP | 34639 | 33549 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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
| Plantation Palms | Willow Bend | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 6 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $900K | $495K to $800K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Plantation Palms homes for sale · Willow Bend homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Plantation Palms | Willow Bend | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 404 | n/a |
| Built | 2001–2020 (median 2003) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,058 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Plantation Palms median | Willow Bend median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $250K (31 sales) | $262K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $218K (44 sales) | $280K (28 sales) |
| 2017 | $305K (20 sales) | $269K (31 sales) |
| 2019 | $395K (5 sales) | $280K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $440K (9 sales) | $460K (7 sales) |
| 2022 | $482K (36 sales) | $486K (26 sales) |
| 2023 | $620K (15 sales) | $515K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $442K (32 sales) | $509K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $468K (30 sales) | $528K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $420K (29 sales) | $525K (23 sales) |
Since 2015, Plantation Palms's median sale price is +68% and Willow Bend's is +100% — Willow Bend has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Plantation Palms | Willow Bend | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,866 sq ft | 2,171 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 49 (normal) | 49 (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
| Plantation Palms | Willow Bend | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake Myrtle Elementary-Po | Lake Myrtle Elementary-Po |
| Middle | Charles S. Rushe Middle-Po | Charles S. Rushe Middle-Po |
| High school | Sunlake High School-Po | Sunlake High School-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, Willow Bend is the lower entry point (median $520K vs $522K). Sellers get a faster sale in Willow Bend (19 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 Plantation Palms more expensive than Willow Bend?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Plantation Palms is $522,000 versus $520,000 in Willow Bend, about 0% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Plantation Palms or Willow Bend?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 68% in Plantation Palms and 100% in Willow Bend (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Plantation Palms — sellers there received 97.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.4% in Willow Bend.
What high schools serve Plantation Palms and Willow Bend?
Listings in Plantation Palms most often report Sunlake High School-Po; listings in Willow Bend report Sunlake High School-Po. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Plantation Palms homes, photos & schools · Willow Bend homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.