Paul R. Smith Middle School

It's a solid fit if you want Gulf-side Pasco living at a reasonable price, with established neighborhoods feeding into schools like Sunray Elementary School and Anclote High. The area leans practical over flashy, with waterfront and gated options for buyers who want them. The beach and boating access nearby are a real draw.

No — this is one of the more affordable pockets in the Tampa Bay region, with a median list price of $225,000 and active listings ranging from $47,500 all the way up to $849,900. Median rent runs about $1,600 a month, which keeps investor math attractive too. There are currently no listings above $1M in the zone.

The median list price is $225,000 and homes average about $177 per square foot on a median size of 1,140 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 817 homes sold at a median price of $215,000, so list and sold prices are tracking closely.

It's balanced and steady, with 353 active listings and a median of 48 days on market. Sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, which means buyers have some negotiating room without the frenzy of a hot seller's market. You can track current inventory on the live map.

Median property tax here is about $2,093 per year, which is modest for the area. Where an HOA applies — often in the 50 gated communities — the median runs around $282 per month, so it's worth confirming fees on any specific home in the Gulf Trace Elementary School feeder area before you commit.