River Ridge Middle School

It's a solid pick for families who want suburban New Port Richey living with school choices nearby, including Gulf High School and other assigned campuses. The area balances everyday convenience with access to the Gulf and Tampa, which is about 44 minutes to downtown. With 49 pool homes and 56 gated listings currently active, there's variety for different lifestyles.

Not by Tampa Bay standards — the median list price is $305,000 and active listings run from $95,000 up to about $1,395,500. At an average of $200 per square foot on a median 1,618-square-foot home, it remains one of the more affordable west Pasco options. Only 5 active listings are priced above $1 million, so the market skews toward mainstream buyers.

Over the last 12 months, 665 homes sold at a median price of $324,500, slightly above the current median list of $305,000. Sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price on average, which points to realistic pricing and room for measured negotiation. You can filter current inventory on the live map to compare listings by segment.

It's balanced and moving at a healthy clip, with a median of 33 days on market and 230 active listings to choose from. The 97% average sale-to-list ratio tells you sellers aren't slashing prices, but well-prepared buyers still have leverage. New construction is a small but real slice at 14 active listings.

Median HOA dues run about $203 per month, though many non-gated neighborhoods carry little or no fee — the 56 gated listings tend to sit at the higher end. Median property tax is around $2,640 per year, which is reasonable for the price point. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent here is about $2,100 per month.