Waters Edge

It's a gated New Port Richey community geared toward families who want space and amenities — the typical home is around 2,624 square feet, and 7 of 13 current listings have a pool. Assigned schools include River Ridge High School, River Ridge Middle School, and Cypress Elementary School, and Tampa is a manageable drive.

It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median list price of $495,000 and homes spanning $275,000 to $800,000. At an average of $183 per square foot, you're paying for size and the gated setting rather than luxury extras — there are currently no listings above $1 million.

The median list price is $495,000 and the median size is 2,624 square feet, working out to about $183 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, 33 homes sold at a median price of $474,000, so listing and sold prices track closely. Nearby Southeast New Port Richey offers alternatives if the range doesn't fit.

It's steady and competitive — homes go under contract in a median of 27 days and sellers collect 98% of their asking price on average. With just 13 active listings and 33 sales over the past year, inventory is tight enough that well-priced homes don't sit long.

The median HOA runs about $179 per month, which covers the gated community's shared upkeep, and the median annual property tax is roughly $5,417. If you're renting instead, the median rent in the area is around $2,050 per month.