Salem Townhomes vs Starkey Ranch
Two Pasco communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $328K | $540K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $235 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 15.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 75 | 12 |
The verdict
Starkey Ranch carries the higher median price — about 65% above Salem Townhomes. Homes in Salem Townhomes sell faster (91 days on market vs 94). Salem Townhomes is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Salem Townhomes and Starkey Ranch are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pasco County.
| Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pasco County, FL | Pasco County, FL |
| City / area | Land O Lakes | Odessa |
| ZIP | 34638 | 33556 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 15 |
| Under contract | 7 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $303K to $350K | $360K to $1.57M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Salem Townhomes homes for sale · Starkey Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 69 | 542 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2016–2023 (median 2018) |
| Typical living area | 1,748 sq ft | 2,923 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 14% | 89% |
| Vacant lots | 174 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 95.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,673 sq ft | 2,011 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
| Salem Townhomes | Starkey Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wesley Chapel Elementary-Po | Starkey Ranch K-8 |
| Middle | Thomas E Weightman Middle-Po | Starkey Ranch K-8 |
| High school | Wesley Chapel 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, Salem Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $328K 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 Salem Townhomes; Starkey Ranch trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Salem Townhomes (91 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 Salem Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Starkey Ranch is $540,000 versus $328,000 in Salem Townhomes, about 65% higher.
How far apart are Salem Townhomes 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, Salem Townhomes or Starkey Ranch?
Salem Townhomes: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2018 in Starkey Ranch (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Starkey Ranch. The typical home there is 2,923 sq ft of living area, versus 1,748 sq ft in Salem Townhomes.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Salem Townhomes — sellers there received 97.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.9% in Starkey Ranch.
What high schools serve Salem Townhomes and Starkey Ranch?
Listings in Salem Townhomes most often report Wesley Chapel 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: Salem Townhomes homes, photos & schools · Starkey Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.