Homes for sale · New Port Richey, FloridaThe Heights
Affordable living in the heart of Pasco County
11
Homes for sale
$89,900
Median list price
$149
Avg price / sqft
104
Median days on market
The Heights sits in the older, central part of New Port Richey, a pocket of compact single-family homes and quiet streets within easy reach of the city's shops and services. It's the kind of neighborhood that appeals to first-time buyers, downsizers and investors — people who want an entry point into the Tampa Bay area without the entry price of the coast. If you want a feel for the surrounding area, browse the broader market of New Port Richey homes for sale and nearby communities like Beacon Woods Village and Heritage Lake.
For a buyer today, The Heights is one of the most affordable corners of the region, with a median list price of $89,900 and 11 homes currently on the market. Homes here are small — a median of 792 square feet — and they move slowly, sitting a median of 104 days before selling. With sellers getting about 93% of asking, there's real room to negotiate, and buyers willing to look at modest, older homes near Moon Lake Estates and Flor-a-mar will find some of the lowest prices in Pasco County.
The Heights is a community in New Port Richey, Florida.
Quick facts
$73,500 – $384K price range
792 sqft median home
$345/mo median HOA
$1,300/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in The Heights
The Heights is a compact, established neighborhood in the central part of New Port Richey, a Pasco County city on Florida's Gulf Coast side of the Tampa Bay region. It's an older residential pocket defined by small single-family homes on quiet streets, close to the city's everyday shops and services. The character here is practical and unpretentious — this is a working neighborhood, not a resort enclave.
The appeal is accessibility in every sense: prices are low, homes are manageable in size, and the location keeps you near the heart of New Port Richey. That makes it a natural landing spot for first-time buyers stretching a budget, downsizers who want less to maintain, and investors looking for rental yield. The median rent of around $1,300 a month reflects steady demand from people who want to live in the area affordably.
It suits buyers who prioritize value and location over square footage and modern finishes. If you want space, a pool, or a newer build, you'll be looking at a narrow slice of the inventory here. But if you want an affordable foothold in the Tampa Bay region, The Heights delivers that better than most.
Neighborhoods and communities in The Heights
The Heights sits among a cluster of established New Port Richey communities, each with its own character and price point. Nearby Flor-a-mar is a well-known waterfront-oriented area that draws buyers looking for canal access, offering a different lifestyle than the inland streets of The Heights. Exploring these adjacent communities helps you understand where The Heights fits on the local spectrum.
To the east and inland, Beacon Woods Village and Heritage Lake represent more amenity-driven, planned-community living, while Moon Lake Estates offers a more rural, spread-out feel further from the city center. Each trades off differently between price, lot size and community features.
For buyers, the takeaway is to compare carefully. The Heights and Southeast New Port Richey tend to be among the most affordable options, while the surrounding named communities may offer more amenities at a higher price. Touring several of these areas in one trip is the fastest way to calibrate what your budget buys.
Homes for sale in The Heights: prices and housing
The numbers tell a clear story of affordability. There are 11 active listings with a median list price of $89,900, ranging from $73,500 up to $384,000. Average price per square foot is about $149, and the median home size is roughly 792 square feet — these are small, efficient homes rather than sprawling floor plans. Over the past 12 months, 22 homes sold at a median price of $115,000.
The market moves slowly and favors buyers. Listings sit a median of 104 days before selling, and sellers are netting about 93% of their asking price on average. That combination gives a prepared buyer genuine negotiating room, especially on homes that have lingered. New construction is almost nonexistent here, with just 1 new-construction home currently active, so expect to buy an existing, older property.
On carrying costs, the median HOA fee is about $345 per month and the median property tax is roughly $1,865 per year — but both vary widely by property, and some homes carry no HOA at all. The segment data shows no active waterfront, pool, gated, golf or 55+ listings at the moment, underscoring that this is a straightforward neighborhood of modest homes. Always verify the specific HOA and tax figures for any home before making an offer.
Schools in The Heights
The Heights falls within the Pasco County school district. The most commonly assigned schools for this area include James M. Marlowe Elementary School, Gulf Middle School and Gulf High School, along with Moore-Mickens Education Center.
School attendance zones can and do change over time, and assignments can vary by the exact street address. If schools factor into your decision, confirm the current zoning for any specific property directly with the Pasco County school district rather than relying on a general neighborhood assignment.
Families should also weigh proximity and transportation when touring homes, since the neighborhood's compact size means short local distances but district boundaries still govern where children attend. Verifying the zone early in your search avoids surprises later.
Getting around The Heights
The Heights benefits from a central New Port Richey location that puts the city's everyday shops and services within a short drive. Day to day, most errands are quick, and the neighborhood's position keeps you connected to the broader Pasco County road network.
For trips into the Tampa metro, plan on about 44 minutes to Tampa International Airport and roughly 53 minutes to downtown Tampa. That's a comfortable distance for occasional travel or a periodic commute, though a daily downtown-Tampa drive would be a meaningful haul. Most residents orient their daily lives toward New Port Richey and nearby Pasco towns rather than the city.
As with much of the area, a car is essential — this is a suburban Gulf Coast neighborhood, not a walkable urban core. Factoring commute times into your search is wise if you work in Tampa or rely on the airport frequently.
Is The Heights a good place to live?
For the right buyer, yes. The Heights offers one of the most affordable ways into the Tampa Bay region, with a median list price of $89,900 and a median sold price of $115,000 over the past year. The slow market — a median of 104 days on market and sellers accepting about 93% of asking — means buyers hold real leverage, which is unusual and valuable.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Homes are small, with a median around 792 square feet, and they're older rather than new, with essentially no new-construction or amenity-rich inventory currently available. This is a practical neighborhood, so buyers wanting space, pools, gated entries or waterfront will need to look elsewhere or to adjacent communities.
If your priorities are affordability, a central location and room to negotiate, The Heights is a strong candidate — particularly for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors. Pair a clear-eyed view of the housing stock with careful verification of HOA fees, taxes and school zoning, and it can be a smart, low-cost entry into the area.
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Heights
$280,000
5330 POINSETTIA DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft
$175,000
5321 TANGERINE DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft
$83,000$84,000
4746 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 109, NEW PORT RICHEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$73,500$74,000
4744 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 204, NEW PORT RICHEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft
$85,000
4747 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 231, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft
$75,000
4747 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 229, NEW PORT RICHEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft
$89,900$90,000
4746 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 213, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft
$384,000
5422 CHARLES STREET, NEW PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft
$79,900
4742 AZALEA DRIVE UNIT 205, NEW PORT RICHEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft
$109,900$115,000
5433 PALM DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft
$145,000
5045 GRAND BOULEVARD, NEW PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The The Heights market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$115,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
The Heights vs New Port Richey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 44.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Heights home
≈ $1,184/mo
$89,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$345/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,184
Median age
37
Median income
$42,344
Median home value
$166,500
Beyond the listings
Living in The Heights
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
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Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Beliefs
Top 2% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
The Heights FAQs
Is The Heights a good place to live?+
The Heights suits buyers who value affordability and a quiet, central New Port Richey location over size and new finishes. It's a strong fit for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors, with a median sold price of $115,000 over the past year. Homes are modest, so set expectations around space — the median is about 792 square feet.
Is The Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the area, with a median list price of $89,900 and listings ranging from $73,500 to $384,000. Average price per square foot sits around $149. For comparison, you can see how it stacks up against the wider New Port Richey homes for sale market.
What do homes cost in The Heights?+
Current active listings carry a median list price of $89,900, and homes sold over the last 12 months had a median price of $115,000. Prices span a wide range — from $73,500 up to $384,000 — reflecting a mix of small cottages and a few larger properties. Budget around $149 per square foot as a rough guide.
How is the market in The Heights?+
It's a slower, buyer-friendly market: 11 homes are active, 22 sold over the past year, and the median listing sits 104 days before selling. Sellers are getting about 93% of their asking price on average, so there's meaningful room to negotiate. Patience and a sharp offer tend to pay off here.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $345 per month, though this varies by property and whether a home belongs to an association at all. Median property tax is roughly $1,865 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures on any home before you write an offer, since they differ across the neighborhood.
What schools serve The Heights?+
The most commonly assigned schools include James M. Marlowe Elementary School, Gulf Middle School and Gulf High School, along with Moore-Mickens Education Center. School zones can change, so verify the exact assignment for any specific address with the Pasco County school district before buying.
What's the commute like from The Heights?+
The neighborhood's central New Port Richey position keeps you close to local shops while giving reasonable access to the Tampa metro. Tampa International Airport is about 44 minutes away, and downtown Tampa is roughly 53 minutes by car. It's a workable commute for occasional trips rather than a daily downtown grind.
Is there new construction in The Heights?+
New construction is scarce here — there's currently 1 new-construction home among the active listings. The Heights is an established, older neighborhood, so most inventory is existing homes. Buyers wanting brand-new builds will likely need to look at newer communities elsewhere in Pasco County.
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