Homes zoned forCalusa Elementary School
Affordable New Port Richey living with waterfront options
45
Homes for sale
$245,999
Median list price
$215
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
The Calusa Elementary zone sits in the heart of New Port Richey, a Gulf-side pocket of Pasco County where modest ranch homes, a handful of waterfront lots, and a few gated streets share the same neighborhoods. It's the kind of place that suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want a short hop to the Gulf without a coastal price tag. Among New Port Richey homes for sale, this zone leans practical and attainable rather than showy.
The market reality is friendly to buyers: 44 active listings with a median list price of $247,950 give you real room to shop, and homes are selling at about 97% of asking over roughly 41 days. Nearby schools like Gulf Middle School and Gulf High School anchor the surrounding community, and you can track what's moving on the live map. With a price range stretching from $75,000 to nearly $1M, there's a wide spread of condition and style to sort through.
Calusa Elementary School is an attendance zone in New Port Richey, Florida.
Quick facts
$75,000 – $995K price range
1,325 sqft median home
$310/mo median HOA
$1,748/mo median rent
141 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Calusa Elementary zone
The Calusa Elementary zone sits within New Port Richey, a Gulf-side community in western Pasco County known for its affordability and easy access to the water. The housing here is largely established — ranch homes, a scattering of waterfront and pool properties, and a few gated streets — giving the area a settled, lived-in feel rather than a master-planned polish. It's the kind of place where everyday errands are close and the pace is unhurried.
This zone suits a broad mix of buyers. First-time buyers appreciate the entry prices, downsizers like the compact, single-level homes, and investors find rental demand supported by a median rent around $1,748 a month. If you want to be near the Gulf without a coastal premium, this part of New Port Richey delivers that balance.
Because the inventory skews toward older homes, condition varies widely from one listing to the next. Some properties are move-in ready, others are priced for buyers willing to renovate. That spread is part of what keeps the zone accessible across a range of budgets.
Schools for homes in the Calusa Elementary zone
This zone is anchored by Calusa Elementary School, with several other Pasco County schools serving the surrounding area. Families here often look to Gulf Middle School and Seven Springs Middle School for the middle grades, along with Gulf High School at the high school level.
The Moore-Mickens Education Center and James W. Mitchell High School are also part of the broader New Port Richey school picture. Which schools a given home feeds into depends entirely on its specific address.
School attendance boundaries change from year to year, so never assume a home falls into a particular zone based on a nearby neighbor. Confirm the exact assignment for any address directly with Pasco County Schools before you make a decision — it's the single most important step for buyers who care about a specific school.
Homes for sale in the Calusa Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 44 active listings in the zone with a median list price of $247,950, and the range runs from $75,000 all the way up to $995,000. The median home is about 1,324 square feet at an average of $218 per square foot, which points to compact, efficient floor plans rather than sprawling layouts. Over the past 12 months, 140 homes sold at a median price of $260,000, and sellers collected about 97% of asking on average.
The segment breakdown is modest but real: four waterfront listings, five homes with pools, and four in gated communities are active right now. There are no golf-course or 55+ properties in the current mix, and no homes above $1M, so this stays firmly in the attainable tier. Just one new-construction home is available, confirming that this is overwhelmingly a resale market.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $310 a month, though many homes here have no HOA at all depending on the community. Median property tax is roughly $1,935 a year, which is reasonable for Florida. Always verify the specific HOA and tax figures on any individual home, since they vary significantly across the zone.
Getting around from the Calusa Elementary zone
New Port Richey sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, and this zone is best for buyers whose daily life stays local. Reaching Tampa International Airport takes about 49 minutes, and Downtown Tampa is roughly 53 minutes away, so commuting into the city is doable but not short.
The area is served by well-known regional routes including U.S. 19 running north-south along the coast and the Suncoast Parkway (Veterans Expressway), which offers a faster toll route toward Tampa. These roads shape most trips in and out of the area.
If your work or lifestyle keeps you in the western Pasco area, the location is convenient. If you'll be making the Tampa drive several times a week, budget realistically for travel time, especially during rush hours.
Is the Calusa Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize affordability and Gulf-side proximity over new construction and amenity-rich communities. With a median list price of $247,950 and homes selling near 41 days at about 97% of asking, it's a balanced market that gives you time to shop and negotiate without feeling pressured.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Inventory is mostly older homes with varying condition, new construction is nearly nonexistent, and the Tampa commute is close to an hour. But in exchange you get genuine value, a few waterfront and pool options, and reasonable carrying costs.
If you're a first-time buyer, a downsizer, or an investor drawn to the roughly $1,748 median rent, this part of New Port Richey is worth a close look. Browse current listings on the live map and confirm school zoning for any address before you commit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$270,000
7886 RAINTREE DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft
$309,900
7303 VALLEY COURT, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft
$309,900
7615 CUMBER DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft
$259,900
8635 SABAL WAY, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sqft
$165,000
7131 BELLAIRE TERRACE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft
$160,000
6607 CELESTE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft
$75,000
7110 COGNAC DRIVE UNIT 3, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,096 sqft
$325,000
8811 LIDO LANE, PORT RICHEY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft
$245,999
7532 RED MILL CIRCLE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,513 sqft
$239,900
7512 HOLLY LAKE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft
$219,900$224,900
7101 FAIRFAX DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 973 sqft
$415,000
8112 GOLDEN BEAR LOOP, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,613 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Calusa Elementary School market
141
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
Calusa Elementary School vs New Port Richey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Calusa Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Calusa Elementary School home
≈ $1,975/mo
$245,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$310/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,748/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
12,614
Median age
48
Median income
$43,792
Median home value
$180,208
Beyond the listings
Living in Calusa Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
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Top 22% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
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Appearance oriented
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Active
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Entertainment
Party Life
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Straight answers
Calusa Elementary School FAQs
Is the Calusa Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want affordable New Port Richey living close to the Gulf and everyday conveniences. The zone offers a mix of ranch-style homes, a few waterfront and pool properties, and gated streets, so you can match the lifestyle to your budget. It suits first-timers, downsizers, and investors especially well.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable areas of New Port Richey, with a median list price of $247,950 and an average of $218 per square foot. Listings span from $75,000 up to $995,000, so there's genuine range depending on condition, size, and whether you want water access. You can compare the full spread among New Port Richey homes for sale.
What do homes cost in the Calusa Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $247,950 and the median home runs about 1,324 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 140 homes sold at a median price of $260,000, so sold values track close to current asking levels.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and workable for buyers, with 44 active listings and a median of about 41.5 days on market. Sellers are getting roughly 97% of asking on average, which signals realistic pricing rather than a frenzy. You can watch inventory update on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $310 per month, though many homes here carry no HOA at all — it depends on whether you're in a gated or managed community. Median property tax is around $1,935 per year, modest by Florida standards. Always confirm the specific fees on any home before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone centers on Calusa Elementary, with nearby schools including Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, and Gulf High School. Boundaries shift over time, so confirm the exact assignment for any address with Pasco County Schools before you commit.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
Expect roughly 49 minutes to Tampa International Airport and about 53 minutes to Downtown Tampa. That's a real commute, so this zone works best for buyers who stay local most days or don't mind a longer drive a few times a week. Factor traffic during peak hours into your planning.
Is there new construction here?+
New construction is scarce — just one new-build is active right now, so this is primarily a resale market of established homes. If a brand-new house is your priority, you'll have limited options and may need patience. Most buyers here are weighing older ranch homes and the occasional updated property instead.
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