Sunset Lakes
Homes for Sale in New Port Richey, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Sunset Lakes Ph 1A in New Port Richey, FL since 2007, the most recent in February 2026. Across New Port Richey as a whole, 1,245 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $267,000, 45 median days on market, with 426 homes for sale today. At that median and Pasco County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,310 ($3,660 with the full homestead exemption).
Sunset Lakes Ph 1A is a larger established section — 251 homes — with a build era that spans from 1988 through 2023, though the typical home here dates to 2004. That mix means condition and updates, not just square footage, do a lot of the work in setting value on any given listing.
Living space runs large for the area, with a median just over 3,200 square feet, and homestead exemptions cover close to 89% of the community. That combination points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a rotating rental stock, which tends to support steadier upkeep and more consistent showing condition across the neighborhood.
The 60-Second Overview
Sunset Lakes Ph 1A in New Port Richey (Pasco County) combines a wide build-year spread with a consistently large median home size, giving buyers a range of vintages to choose from without sacrificing square footage.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Sunset Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing larger interior square footage over a newer build date
- Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and update history across a wide range of construction years
- Buyers who value a section with a high share of owner-occupied homes
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a guaranteed, documented amenity package as part of the purchase
- Buyers seeking only new-construction homes
- Buyers who want a narrow, uniform build-year profile rather than a mixed-vintage section
The market around Sunset Lakes
Sunset Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34638, 328 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of New Port Richey.
Across Pasco County, 4,382 homes are active and 1,285 pending (23% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunset Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Sunset Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunset Lakes 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 Sunset Lakes.
Size and Age Spread Set the Terms
The build timeline here runs from 1988 to 2023, so buyers touring the community will see everything from original construction to comparatively recent builds. The median year built of 2004 puts the typical home solidly in a mid-life stage — old enough to have gone through at least one round of major system replacements, young enough that layouts still tend toward larger open footprints.
At a median of just over 3,200 living square feet, homes here skew larger than a typical starter product. Current MLS data doesn't identify a formal amenity package for this section, so buyers should treat any pool, clubhouse, or recreation feature as something to verify listing by listing rather than assume as a community-wide given.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunset Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With homes spanning three-plus decades of construction in one section, the difference between a well-maintained 2004 build and a home from the same year that's deferred updates can be significant. We walk that distinction with buyers line by line, and help sellers position condition and updates clearly against what else is active in Sunset Lakes Ph 1A.
Sunset Lakes in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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 Sunset Lakes buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sunset Lakes sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (15 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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