Homes zoned forCotee River Elementary School
Affordable New Port Richey living near the Cotee River
50
Homes for sale
$184,950
Median list price
$175
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
The Cotee River Elementary zone sits in the heart of New Port Richey, a west Pasco community built around the river that gives the school its name. It's a practical, down-to-earth pocket of town where older bungalows, mid-century ranches, and a few newer builds share the same streets, and where the Gulf is a short drive west. For buyers who want to be close to the action of downtown New Port Richey without paying coastal premiums, this zone hits a sweet spot. You can get a feel for the full picture on the live map or browse New Port Richey homes for sale more broadly.
The market here is one of the most affordable in the region, with a median list price of $184,450 and 50 active listings to choose from. Homes are moving at a reasonable clip — a median of 48 days on market, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking across the 180 sales in the past year. Middle-schoolers in this area may feed into Gulf Middle School or Seven Springs Middle School, so confirm the assignment for any specific address before you fall in love with a floor plan.
Cotee River Elementary School is an attendance zone in New Port Richey, Florida.
Quick facts
$89,900 – $522K price range
1,051 sqft median home
$304/mo median HOA
$1,450/mo median rent
180 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Cotee River Elementary zone
The Cotee River Elementary zone sits in the heart of New Port Richey, a west Pasco town organized around the river that winds through it toward the Gulf of Mexico. This is an established, unpretentious part of town where you'll find older bungalows, mid-century ranch homes, and a scattering of newer construction on the same block. It's close to downtown New Port Richey and the everyday conveniences of the Highway 19 corridor, which keeps daily errands short.
The area suits a broad range of buyers. First-time buyers are drawn by some of the most affordable price points in the region, downsizers like the compact, single-level homes, and investors appreciate the rental demand — the median rent sits around $1,395 a month. Because the housing stock is varied rather than cookie-cutter, each street has its own character.
If you want to see how the zone lays out and which streets fall inside it, the live map is the clearest starting point. From there you can compare active listings against the wider pool of New Port Richey homes for sale.
Schools for homes in the Cotee River Elementary zone
The zone is anchored by Cotee River Elementary School, which gives the attendance area its name. For older students, nearby schools include Gulf Middle School and Seven Springs Middle School at the middle level, with Gulf High School serving high-schoolers in the area.
Pasco County also operates Moore-Mickens Education Center, which serves students across the district in specialized programs. Families with specific needs should look into what each campus offers directly.
One important note: school attendance boundaries change from year to year, and a home's assignment can shift even without a move. Always confirm the exact zone for a specific address with Pasco County Schools before you make a purchase decision — don't rely on a listing's school claims alone.
Homes for sale in the Cotee River Elementary zone: prices and housing
Affordability is the headline here. The median list price is $184,450, with active listings ranging from about $94,900 at the entry end to $521,995 at the top. The average price works out to roughly $176 per square foot, and the typical home is compact at around 1,035 square feet — which is part of why the dollar figures stay low. Over the past 12 months, 180 homes sold at a median price of $211,000.
The inventory is modest and varied. Of the 50 active listings, 11 are in gated communities, 6 offer a pool, and just 2 sit directly on the water — waterfront is scarce in this particular zone. New construction is also limited to 2 active listings, so this is overwhelmingly a resale market of older and mid-century homes rather than fresh subdivisions.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $304 a month, though many of the older, non-association homes carry no HOA at all — it comes down to the specific community. The median annual property tax is around $2,127. Confirm both figures for any address you're serious about, since they vary widely across the zone.
Getting around from the Cotee River Elementary zone
This zone trades proximity to the big city for affordability and a quieter pace. Tampa International Airport is about a 45-minute drive, and downtown Tampa runs roughly 48 minutes, so a daily Tampa commute is doable but not short. Plan your schedule around rush-hour traffic on the main routes south.
Locally, the area is well connected to the Highway 19 corridor that runs north-south through west Pasco, putting shopping, dining, and services within a short drive. Downtown New Port Richey and the river are close at hand for errands and weekend outings.
For buyers who work from home or within Pasco County, the location is convenient and low-stress. Those commuting into Tampa or Pinellas should test-drive the route at their actual travel times before committing, since the distance adds up over a work week.
Is the Cotee River Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong fit for value-focused buyers: first-timers who want to get into the market, downsizers who want a manageable single-level home, and investors eyeing a rental market where the median rent is about $1,395 a month. With a median list price of $184,450 and listings starting under $100,000, the entry point is genuinely accessible — a rarity in much of Florida today.
The trade-offs are real. Homes are compact, the housing stock is older, new construction is nearly nonexistent at just 2 active listings, and waterfront options are scarce. The commute to Tampa is on the longer side at roughly 45 to 48 minutes. If you need a large, brand-new home or a short city commute, you may want to look elsewhere.
But if your priorities are affordability, a steady and balanced market where homes sell in a median of 48 days at about 96% of asking, and a location near downtown New Port Richey and the Gulf-coast corridor, this zone delivers. Browse the current listings on the live map and confirm the school assignment for any address before you make your move.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$279,900
5022 BROOKSIDE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,038 sqft
$259,999
7311 CEDAR POINT DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$249,900
5708 CONGRESS STREET, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$199,900
5051 BROOKSIDE LANE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft
$176,000
6634 HICKORYWOOD LN UNIT 4A, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 sqft
$169,000
6632 HICKORYWOOD LN UNIT 4B, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 sqft
$150,000
4925 MYRTLE OAK DRIVE UNIT 25, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 835 sqft
$94,900
5293 POINCIANA CIRCLE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$155,000
6509 SPRING FLOWER DRIVE UNIT 25, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,055 sqft
$249,500
6662 HOMEBOUND WAY, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft
$89,900$94,900
4916 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE UNIT 15, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 835 sqft
$299,000
5818 BAKER RD, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Cotee River Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Cotee River Elementary School market
180
Sold, last 12 months
$211,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
42 days
Median time to sell
Cotee River Elementary School vs New Port Richey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 26.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Cotee River Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Cotee River Elementary School home
≈ $1,671/mo
$184,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$304/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
13,364
Median age
53
Median income
$48,195
Median home value
$151,117
Beyond the listings
Living in Cotee River Elementary School
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Straight answers
Cotee River Elementary School FAQs
Is the Cotee River Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be near downtown New Port Richey and the river without stretching their budget. With 50 active listings and a median price under $185,000, it's a realistic entry point for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. The neighborhoods mix older homes with a few newer builds, so there's variety across streets.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable zones in the area, with a median list price of $184,450 and listings ranging from $94,900 to $521,995. The average price works out to about $176 per square foot. Compared with waterfront pockets closer to the Gulf, you get more home for your money here.
What do homes cost in the Cotee River Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $184,450 and the median sold price over the past year was $211,000 across 180 sales. Most homes are compact, with a median size around 1,035 square feet. You'll find everything from sub-$100,000 starter properties up to the low $500,000s at the top of the range.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and fairly balanced. Homes take a median of 48 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price, which tells you there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale. With 50 homes active, buyers have genuine choice without feeling overwhelmed.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $304 per month, though plenty of older homes in the zone carry no HOA at all — it depends on the community, and 11 of the active listings are in gated neighborhoods. The median annual property tax runs around $2,127. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any address before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Cotee River Elementary, and nearby schools include Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, Gulf High School, and Moore-Mickens Education Center. Because attendance boundaries shift, confirm the exact assignment for any specific address with Pasco County Schools before you buy.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
Tampa International Airport is about a 45-minute drive and downtown Tampa roughly 48 minutes, making this a workable base for commuters who don't mind a longer haul. Most of that route runs south toward the Tampa metro via the main west Pasco corridors. It's a trade-off: you pay less here, but you're farther from the city core.
Is there new construction available?+
There's a little — just 2 of the 50 active listings are new construction, so this is primarily a resale market of older and mid-century homes. If a brand-new build is a must, you'll have more options in the newer subdivisions farther out in Pasco County. Here, the appeal is value and location rather than fresh inventory.
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