River Heights Estate
Homes for Sale in Dade City, FL
All 354 homes for sale in Dade City, FL · median $397,500 · 68 homes for sale in 33523 · Hernando County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $245,000, $132 per square foot, a median 71 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1957–2008; none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 59 ft). At the median price and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,570 ($3,800 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Dade City, Hernando County, FL · ZIP 33523 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 192 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1940–2024 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,206 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 75%, manufactured homes 12%, mobile homes 12% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Handicap Modified |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $245,000 median across 3 closed sales · $132 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 71 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 68% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “River Heights Estate key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/river-heights-estate, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in River Heights Estate: 2 new listings (median asking $204,450), 1 under contract right now. As of October 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
River Heights Estate is a wide-spread market by age and by price. Homes here run from 1940-era construction through 2024 builds, with a median year built of 1981 — so buyers are choosing between original mid-century stock, decades of in-between construction, and newer infill, all trading in the same pool. That range is the real driver of value, more than any single feature or amenity, since the community currently shows no identified shared amenities on MLS.
At a $245,000 median price and a median 71 days on market, this is not a fast-clearing, bid-up environment — it rewards patience and a clear-eyed view of condition. With homestead exemptions in place on roughly 70% of homes, a large share of this inventory is owner-occupied rather than turned over as investment stock, which tends to keep pricing tied to livability and upkeep rather than rental math.
The 60-Second Overview
River Heights Estate market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $245K ($132 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 71 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33523 (Dade City), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $220K ($183/sq ft), up 0.0% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 34 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33523 housing market and the Pasco County market.
County records show 13 qualified sales in River Heights Estate across 2024–2025 (10 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $285,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
River Heights Estate is a community of 192 homes in Dade City, Hernando County, built between 1940 and 2024 (median 1981.0), with a median living area of about 2,206 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
River Heights Estate in Dade City (Hernando County) spans over eight decades of construction, giving buyers unusually broad choice in home age and layout within a single, moderately sized market of 173 homes.
The setting & the homes.
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Who River Heights Estate is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on livability and long-term ownership rather than fast resale, given the high homestead share.
- Buyers comfortable commissioning a thorough inspection on homes that may date back to 1940.
- Buyers who value larger living space (median near 2,200 sq ft) over a shared-amenity package.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community with established shared amenities or a clubhouse/pool package.
- Buyers seeking a narrow, consistent range of home ages or construction styles.
- Buyers expecting a fast-turnover market; the median 71-day timeline calls for patience.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($245K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 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 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 33523 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).
River Heights Estate Market Scorecard
River Heights Estate is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 5 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in River Heights Estate, Dade City
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in River Heights Estate
Live MLS inventory for River Heights Estate. 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 and pending River Heights Estate listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in River Heights Estate Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending River Heights Estate listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 32350 Marchmont Circle · $259,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 21, 2026 · listed by Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.
- 5364 Cyril Drive · $149,900 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by Archer Realty Solutions Llc
- 5175 Olivet Drive · $299,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
River Heights Estate 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.
The River Heights Estate buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Heights Estate 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 River Heights Estate.
A market defined by age spread, not amenities
The most useful number in this market isn't the median price — it's the year-built range. A home built in 1940 and a home built in 2024 can sit on comparable lots here, and that means condition and system age do more to set value than location within the community. At a median living size just under 2,200 square feet and a median price per square foot of $132.05, this reads as a market where the physical bones of the house — roof, electrical, plumbing, additions — matter more than curb appeal or shared amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.
A median 71 days on market signals a measured pace rather than a rush. Combined with a modest three-month closings window in the current snapshot, that points to a market where sellers should price to condition rather than to hope, and buyers have room to inspect thoroughly and negotiate on findings rather than compete on speed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Heights Estate. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market spanning original 1940s construction to recent builds, the difference between a fair deal and an overpay usually comes down to reading condition and system age correctly — that's where we spend our diligence time with buyers here, and where we help sellers position a listing against a genuinely wide range of comparable ages and price points.
River Heights Estate in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $1/month · median of 7 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $1 per month — the median AssociationFee across 7 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a River Heights Estate buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33523)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (18 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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