RIDGE CREST GARDENS
Homes for Sale in PORT RICHEY, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
RIDGE CREST GARDENS right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: High (3 active and pending listings, 16 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($227K) is down 3.0% from the prior 12 months ($234K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (16 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
RIDGE CREST GARDENS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $227K ($189 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 26 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).
RIDGE CREST GARDENS is a community of 362 homes in PORT RICHEY, Pasco County, built between 1974 and 2019 (median 1977.0), with a median living area of about 1,467 square feet. 54% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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RIDGE CREST GARDENSPrice History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($227K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($234K) IS the -3.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 19 sales each (16 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Ridge Crest Gardens Market Scorecard
Ridge Crest Gardens is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $265,000, and homes go under contract in about 2 days.
Typical home value in the 34668 ZIP is $229,912, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in RIDGE CREST GARDENS, PORT RICHEY
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in RIDGE CREST GARDENS
Live MLS inventory for RIDGE CREST GARDENS. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 44 daysTop listing
Active · 0 days
Active · 43 days
Pending · 1 daysActive and pending RIDGE CREST GARDENS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
RIDGE CREST GARDENS on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Pasco County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Gulf Highlands Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade C · Elementary
- Chasco Middle School · Middle
- Gulf High SchoolFLDOE grade C · High
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Pasco County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any RIDGE CREST GARDENS address.
Recent Developments in Ridge Crest Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ridge Crest Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Pomelo Square mixed-use community advances in Wesley Chapel
Ryan Cos. and PulteGroup are advancing Pomelo Square, a mixed use development at the northeast corner of Old Pasco Road and Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel. Plans call for 415 residential units made up of 325 apartments and 90 townhomes, about 42,000 square feet of retail, and a hotel pad. Completion is targeted for the first quarter of 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a mixed use community of apartments and townhomes with retail space and a hotel pad, expanding housing and commercial supply in a growing Pasco County corridor. The project is about 23 miles east of Ridge Crest Gardens, elsewhere in Pasco County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The project is about 15 miles east of Ridge Crest Gardens, elsewhere in Pasco County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 11 miles east of Ridge Crest Gardens.
Source: WUSF - January 2026Development
Flagship breaks ground on 46,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Medical Pavilion in Wesley Chapel
Flagship Healthcare Properties broke ground in January 2026 on a 46,000-square-foot medical pavilion at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, adding outpatient medical space to the growing State Road 56 corridor.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient medical space along the State Road 56 corridor deepens healthcare access and professional employment in Wesley Chapel, an amenity factor that can support nearby housing demand. The project is about 22 miles east of Ridge Crest Gardens, elsewhere in Pasco County.
Source: HCO News
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The RIDGE CREST GARDENS buying strategy.
If we were buying in RIDGE CREST GARDENS today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in RIDGE CREST GARDENS.
A closer look at the RIDGE CREST GARDENS market
At a median of $189 per square foot, RIDGE CREST GARDENS prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median down 3% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 26 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 362 homes built between 1974 and 2019, and 54% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in RIDGE CREST GARDENS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in RIDGE CREST GARDENS buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction -3.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 54% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Tools for a RIDGE CREST GARDENS buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed RIDGE CREST GARDENS sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (18 streets, ZIP 34660/34668)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (140 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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