Homes zoned forGulf Highlands Elementary School
Affordable Gulf-side living in west Pasco
125
Homes for sale
$209,000
Median list price
$167
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
The Gulf Highlands Elementary zone sits in the heart of Port Richey, a west Pasco community close to the Gulf and built for people who want space without a big-city price tag. It's a practical, unpretentious slice of Florida — ranch homes, a handful of waterfront homes, and pockets of gated and pool properties that suit first-time buyers, retirees and families looking for room to breathe.
For buyers today, the math is friendly: a median list price of $209,000 and an average of $167 per square foot keep this one of the more reachable corners of the Tampa Bay region. Homes take a median of about 48 days to sell and sellers are netting roughly 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a frenzy. Browse Port Richey homes for sale or scan the full picture on the live map before you plan a tour.
Gulf Highlands Elementary School is an attendance zone in Port Richey, Florida.
Quick facts
$40,000 – $469K price range
1,210 sqft median home
$435/mo median HOA
$1,550/mo median rent
254 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone
The Gulf Highlands Elementary zone sits in Port Richey, a west Pasco County community set back just off the Gulf of Mexico. It's an unpretentious, practical place — single-story ranch homes, some with pools, a handful on the water, and a few gated pockets for buyers who want extra privacy. The overall feel is quiet and residential, the kind of area where your dollar stretches further than it would closer to Tampa.
Who does it suit? First-time buyers drawn by the low entry prices, retirees who want a compact home that's easy to maintain, and families looking for affordable square footage. The median home here is about 1,210 square feet, so these are right-sized properties rather than sprawling estates. You can get a feel for the range by scanning Port Richey homes for sale.
Because this is a west Pasco location rather than an urban core, life here leans toward the relaxed and self-contained. Buyers who prioritize affordability and proximity to the Gulf over a short city commute tend to be happiest. It's worth walking a few neighborhoods in person — the character shifts between gated communities, waterfront streets and standard ranch subdivisions.
Schools for homes in the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone
Homes in this zone are assigned to Gulf Highlands Elementary School, the namesake of the attendance area. For older students, nearby schools in the Port Richey area include Chasco Middle School and Bayonet Point Middle School at the middle-school level, and Ridgewood High School for high school.
Other elementary options in the surrounding Port Richey area include Schrader Elementary School and Fox Hollow Elementary School, which serve neighboring attendance zones. Each school draws from its own boundary, so the right assignment depends entirely on the specific street and address.
School attendance boundaries in Pasco County are reviewed and can 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 — don't rely on a listing or a general map alone.
Homes for sale in the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone: prices and housing
The numbers tell the affordability story clearly. There are 126 active listings with a median list price of $209,000, and prices run from about $40,000 at the low end to $469,000 at the top. The average works out to roughly $167 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,210 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 255 homes sold at a median price of $215,000.
The market offers more than plain ranch homes. Currently there are 12 waterfront listings, 15 homes with pools and 14 gated-community properties — a meaningful mix of lifestyle options at modest prices. New construction, however, is nearly absent, with just one new-build listing active, so buyers who want brand-new will have to be patient or flexible.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $435 per month, though that figure reflects the gated and managed communities — many homes carry no HOA at all, so it varies widely. Median property tax is roughly $1,990 per year, and the median rent in the area is about $1,550 per month, which gives investors a useful benchmark. Always verify HOA dues and tax amounts for a specific property before committing.
Getting around from the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone
This is a west Pasco location, so plan your commute realistically. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 50-minute drive, and Downtown Tampa is about 58 minutes away. That makes trips into the city a commitment rather than a quick errand, which is part of why prices here stay low.
Day-to-day travel leans on the main north-south and east-west arterials that connect Port Richey to the broader Tampa Bay region. Most daily needs — groceries, errands, services — are handled locally without touching the highway, which keeps routine driving short.
If a daily Tampa commute is non-negotiable for your household, weigh those drive times carefully before buying here. For buyers who work locally, remotely, or on a hybrid schedule, the trade-off of a longer city trip in exchange for lower prices tends to make a lot of sense.
Is the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone a good fit?
If affordability near the Gulf is your top priority, this zone deserves a serious look. A median list price of $209,000 and an average of $167 per square foot put homeownership within reach for buyers who'd be priced out closer to Tampa. The balanced market — about 48 days on market and sellers netting roughly 97% of asking — gives you real room to negotiate rather than bidding against a crowd.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Homes are compact, averaging around 1,210 square feet, and new construction is almost nonexistent with a single active new-build. The commute to Tampa runs close to an hour, so this works best for buyers whose work doesn't tie them to a daily city drive.
For first-time buyers, downsizers, retirees and investors, the combination of low prices, a median rent near $1,550 and modest taxes around $1,990 a year makes a compelling case. Confirm school assignments and carrying costs for any specific address, and use the live map to track what's active before you tour.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$160,000
10908 UNION DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft
$89,900
11221 RAMPART LANE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 672 sqft
$320,000
7541 ILEX DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,543 sqft
$309,000
11041 ZIMMERMAN ROAD, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,511 sqft
$299,000
7403 FOXBLOOM DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,875 sqft
$290,000
7735 HAWTHORN DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft
$285,000
9416 PALM AVENUE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,466 sqft
$279,900
11524 NEWELL DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft
$209,900
11716 OCEANSIDE DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
$209,000
11041 MARTHA AVENUE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft
$185,000
6639 SANDRA DRIVE, PORT RICHEY
3 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft
$159,000
11311 DOLLAR LAKE DRIVE UNIT 6, PORT RICHEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,210 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Gulf Highlands Elementary School market
254
Sold, last 12 months
$215,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Highlands Elementary School vs Port Richey
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Highlands Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Highlands Elementary School home
≈ $1,911/mo
$209,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$435/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,550/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
11,960
Median age
52
Median income
$39,543
Median home value
$122,866
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Highlands Elementary School
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Film Lovers
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Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
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Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
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Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Straight answers
Gulf Highlands Elementary School FAQs
Is the Gulf Highlands Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick for buyers who want affordable, low-key Florida living near the Gulf in Port Richey. The mix of ranch homes, pool properties and a few waterfront options suits first-timers, retirees and families alike. You can see the full set of active listings on the live map.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of the region. The median list price is $209,000 and homes average about $167 per square foot, with active listings ranging from $40,000 to $469,000.
What do homes cost in the Gulf Highlands zone?+
The median list price is $209,000 and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $215,000. With 126 active listings spanning $40,000 to $469,000, there's a range of Port Richey homes for sale to fit different budgets.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and negotiable. Homes take a median of about 48 days to sell, 255 closed in the past year, and sellers are getting roughly 97% of asking on average — meaning buyers can usually negotiate.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $435 per month, though many non-gated homes carry no HOA at all, so it varies by community. Median property tax is about $1,990 per year — confirm the exact figure for any specific address before you buy.
What are the schools in this zone?+
Homes here are assigned to Gulf Highlands Elementary, and nearby options include Chasco Middle School, Bayonet Point Middle School and Ridgewood High School. School boundaries change, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with Pasco County Schools.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
Plan on about 50 minutes to Tampa International Airport and roughly 58 minutes to Downtown Tampa. This is a west Pasco location, so it's a reasonable reverse commute but not a quick hop into the city.
Is there new construction here?+
New construction is scarce in this zone — just one new-build listing is active right now. Most inventory is existing homes, so buyers seeking brand-new will have limited choices and should move quickly when something comes up.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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