Homes zoned forPaul R. Smith Middle School
Affordable Gulf-side living in west Pasco
351
Homes for sale
$230,000
Median list price
$177
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
The Paul R. Smith Middle School zone sits in Holiday, a quiet stretch of west Pasco County close to the Gulf and the Anclote River. It's a mix of older single-story homes, canal-front properties, and gated pockets, with plenty of modest ranch-style houses that make it one of the more reachable corners of the Tampa Bay region. Families here can look at feeder options like Gulf Trace Elementary School and Sunray Elementary School, with Anclote High School rounding out the path.
For buyers, the numbers are refreshingly grounded: the median list price across Holiday homes for sale in this zone is $229,900, and 819 homes sold over the past year at a median of $215,000. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking and homes take a median 63 days to move, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy of pricier Tampa neighborhoods. With 351 active listings on the live map, including 45 waterfront options, there's real selection at this price point.
Paul R. Smith Middle School is an attendance zone in Holiday, Florida.
Quick facts
$46,000 – $1.3M price range
1,152 sqft median home
$282/mo median HOA
$1,550/mo median rent
822 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone
The Paul R. Smith Middle School zone covers a slice of Holiday in west Pasco County, a quiet coastal-adjacent community a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and the Anclote River. The streets here are mostly older single-story homes — ranch and block-construction houses on manageable lots — with canal-front properties and a handful of gated communities threaded throughout. It's an unpretentious area that reads as practical and residential rather than resort-style.
This zone tends to attract buyers who prize affordability and proximity to the water over polish. First-time buyers, downsizers, investors, and families who want an entry point into the Tampa Bay region all find something workable here. With 351 active listings spread across price points, you can realistically compare a modest inland starter home against a canal-front property in a single search.
Because the housing stock skews older, you'll find character and value but should budget for the realities of mid-century construction — roofs, systems, and flood considerations near the water. Buyers who go in with clear eyes about the age of the homes tend to be the happiest here. The payoff is a lower cost of entry than almost anywhere else close to the Gulf and Tampa.
Schools for homes in the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone
Families buying in this zone will want to understand the feeder pattern. Elementary-age students are served by schools including Gulf Trace Elementary School, Gulfside Elementary School, and Sunray Elementary School, each drawing from different parts of the Holiday area.
At the high school level, Anclote High School rounds out the path for many families in the zone. Together these schools form the public-school framework most buyers here are weighing as they shop.
School attendance boundaries in Pasco County can and do change from year to year. Before you make an offer based on a particular school, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with Pasco County Schools, since two homes on the same street can occasionally fall into different zones.
Homes for sale in the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone: prices and housing
The headline numbers tell a clear story of affordability. The median list price is $229,900, and over the past 12 months 819 homes sold at a median of $215,000 — one of the lower price points you'll find this close to the Gulf. List prices range widely, from around $46,000 at the bottom to just under $1.3 million at the top, so the market spans everything from tiny fixers to a rare high-end waterfront home.
Average price per square foot sits near $176, with a median home size of about 1,152 square feet — a reminder that these are generally compact, single-story houses. Among active listings there are 45 waterfront homes, 26 with pools, and 52 in gated communities, giving buyers meaningful choice within the segment they care about. New construction is limited, with just 5 brand-new listings currently available, and only a single home priced above $1 million.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $282 per month, though many older non-gated homes carry no HOA fee at all; the gated and newer communities are where you'll see monthly dues. Median property tax is roughly $2,345 per year. With a median of 63 days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking, buyers here generally have time to think and some room to negotiate.
Getting around from the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone
Holiday sits on the far western edge of the Tampa metro, so commutes trend longer than closer-in suburbs — a trade-off that helps explain the lower home prices. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 47-minute drive, and Downtown Tampa is about 57 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.
The main arteries for getting out of the area are US-19, which runs north-south along the coast, and the Suncoast Parkway (Veterans Expressway) a bit inland, which offers the faster toll route toward Tampa and the airport. Most trips to the metro combine local roads with one of these two corridors.
For day-to-day errands, the area is car-dependent, as most of west Pasco is. Buyers who work in or regularly commute to Tampa should test-drive the route at rush hour before committing, since the distance is real even if the roads are straightforward.
Is the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers whose top priorities are affordability and being close to the Gulf. With a median sold price of $215,000 and starting prices far below that, it's a genuine entry point into Florida homeownership near Tampa Bay — rare at this distance from the water. Investors and value-focused buyers also find a deep pool of 351 active listings to work from.
The honest trade-offs are the age of the housing stock and the commute. Many homes are older single-story builds that may need updates, and waterfront buyers should factor in flood and insurance considerations. Commutes to Tampa and the airport run close to an hour, so this is better suited to remote workers, retirees, and locally based buyers than to daily downtown commuters.
If those trade-offs work for you, the upside is real: a steady, buyer-friendly market where homes sit a median 63 days and sellers accept about 96% of asking, plus genuine choice across waterfront, pool, and gated options. Browse the current Holiday homes for sale or explore the live map to see how your budget stretches here.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$347,000
5653 FESTIVO DRIVE, HOLIDAY
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,608 sqft
$250,000
3421 ROXBURY DRIVE, HOLIDAY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft
$239,900
4915 N GASLIGHT AVENUE, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 984 sqft
$229,000
3334 COLDWELL DRIVE, HOLIDAY
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,185 sqft
$208,500
5320 RIDDLE ROAD, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$195,000
3528 WINDER DRIVE, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,012 sqft
$175,000
1824 DIXIE LANE, HOLIDAY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$160,000
3651 PECONIC WAY, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,048 sqft
$124,900
3407 TIKI DRIVE, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 2 ba · 900 sqft
$75,000
4120 BUENA VISTA LANE, HOLIDAY
2 bd · 1 ba · 692 sqft
$649,900
3083 MARISA PLACE, HOLIDAY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,880 sqft
$579,900
2123 BAYOU DRIVE, HOLIDAY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,962 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Paul R. Smith Middle School market
822
Sold, last 12 months
$215,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Paul R. Smith Middle School vs Holiday
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Paul R. Smith Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Paul R. Smith Middle School home
≈ $1,901/mo
$230,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$282/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,550/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
36,206
Median age
48
Median income
$48,180
Median home value
$167,423
Beyond the listings
Living in Paul R. Smith Middle School
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Straight answers
Paul R. Smith Middle School FAQs
Is the Paul R. Smith Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want affordable, low-key living near the Gulf without Tampa prices. The area is largely quiet residential streets of single-story homes, with waterfront and gated pockets mixed in. Browse current Holiday homes for sale to get a feel for the range.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of west Pasco. The median list price is $229,900 and homes sold over the past year at a median of $215,000, with active listings starting as low as $46,000.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect a median around $215,000 for recent sales, with list prices spanning $46,000 to just under $1.3 million. At roughly $176 per square foot and a median home size of 1,152 sqft, most buyers are looking at compact single-story houses.
How is the market right now?+
Steady and buyer-friendly. Homes take a median 63 days to sell and sellers net about 96% of asking, and 819 homes closed over the past 12 months, so there's healthy activity across all 351 active listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $282/month, though many older non-gated homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $2,345 a year — always confirm the exact figures for the specific home you're considering.
What are the schools?+
The zone's feeder schools include Gulf Trace Elementary School, Gulfside Elementary School and Sunray Elementary School, with Anclote High School at the high school level. Boundaries change, so confirm the assignment for any specific address with Pasco County Schools.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
Tampa International Airport is about 47 minutes away and Downtown Tampa roughly 57 minutes, typically via US-19 and the Suncoast Parkway. It's a longer haul than closer suburbs, which is part of what keeps prices here low.
Is there new construction?+
There's a modest amount — 5 of the current active listings are new construction. Most of the housing stock here is established older homes, so buyers seeking brand-new builds will have limited but real options.
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