PASCO COUNTY
Real Estate
|
2007 |
2008 |
4/2009 |
| Median Price* Single Family Home |
$208,900 |
$169,500 |
$135,200 |
| Median Price* Condominium |
$169,400 |
$142,500 |
$99,200 |
* Median Price of 101 homes sold would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher
than 50 of the prices. In other words, there are homes and condominiums available in every price range in
Pasco County. Median prices shown above are for the Tampa/Saint Petersburg/Clearwater MSA, of which Pasco
County is a part. The statistics are meant to give you a feel for the area as compared to others you may
be considering and to show the direction of the market.
Taxes
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Weather
Average High/Low in January 73/50, in July 90/72
Pasco County is one of three Counties that make up “Greater Tampa Bay”. It is home to Dade City, the County Seat, which dates back to the 19th Century and New Port Richey, which is young by comparison. A County of shady rivers and scenic coastline, Pasco County has more than enough natural beauty to share. Take a drive through the kumquat groves and rolling hills that give Pasco its personality. With plenty of parks and picnic areas, you can enjoy an afternoon lunch in the breezy Florida weather or a hike along one of the many trails. Further north, visit St. Leo Abby founded in 1889 by Benedictine Monks and the nearby Grotto, an outdoor chapel peacefully residing among towering trees in a serene atmosphere.
Events
Arts & Culture
In Pasco, visitors can experience Florida the way it used to be through historic tours, unique museums and cultural sites.
Travel back in time on the Dade City Trolley Tour or enjoy walking tours through New Port Richey and Zephyrhills. Experience Florida’s citrus history at the Citrus History Museum and visit the recently reopened Historic Train Depot. Tour the Pasco County Historic Courthouse, built in 1909 and restored to its original glory
In New Port Richey, the West Pasco Historical Society Museum & Library started as an old school house built in 1885. Now it holds many permanent displays of early businesses and a collection of novels, biographies, photographs and maps. Other popular historic sites are New Port Richey's downtown murals, the Zephyrhills Depot Museum and the World War II Barracks Museum.
Parks & Recreation
Pasco County boasts more than 30 visitor-friendly parks and preserves scattered throughout the county.
At Sims Park, bask in the sunshine on one of the many benches edging the river and bird watch. Perhaps you may even see a gentle manatee. A visit to Withlacoochee River Park brings foot trails, a fishing dock, picnic shelters and playgrounds and a canoe launch. The Withlacoochee, which means “little great water,” flows north past Dade City and Withlacoochee State Forest until it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. If you explore in a canoe, you will observe the “natives” of this river habitat. River otters, alligators, largemouth bass, bream, bluegill, bowfin and several other species of fish, all call the Withlacoochee home.
Pasco County’s only state park, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, is brand new and early in its development, but is open for public enjoyment.
James E. Grey Preserve is 50 acre of wetlands and 30 aces of uplands with an exceptional array of wildlife on a prehistoric hunting camp by American Indians. A canoe launch beckons you.
Pasco is home to many fresh and saltwater species of fish including:
largemouth bass, catfish, Spanish mackerel, snook, tarpon, cobia, trout, redfish, grouper. With 20 miles of shoreline and numerous lakes and rivers, fishing in Pasco County is a popular pastime. Spend the morning fishing or charter a trip where everything has been taken care of, including tackle, bait and licensing.
Devil’s Rock Yard is a favorite fishing spot for locals. So is Aripeka, a historic fishing village on the Gulf of Mexico, which attracts anglers from near and far.
A self-guided canoe tour along the Withlacoochee River offers a unique vantage point from which you can observe the animals, plants, and ecosystems that Pasco has preserved. If you prefer kayaking, glide through the canals of the Pithlachascotee (Cotee) River.
Pasco’s coast offers some of the best diving in Florida. From 10 to 35 miles offshore, at depths of 20 to 90 feet, divers can observe numerous fish species in all colors, shapes and sizes and explore diverse sunken treasures. There are several ledges with colorful sponge gardens to discover, as well as a sunken freighter and crane. Experienced divers can challenge their senses at Hudson Grotto, a Gulf Coast sinkhole with 110-foot walls. This deep-water experience is a challenge for any skilled diver – daylight disappears 50 feet down.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for more information on fishing and our Guide to Establishing Florida Residency for Florida fishing license information.
Beaches
Enjoy lounging in the Florida sun or swimming in the Gulf waters at the Anclote River Park, Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park or Robert K. Rees Memorial Park.
For comprehensive information on all Florida beaches and gift certificates to the best Florida restaurants on or near them, check out The Florida Beach Book!
Golf
There are over 30 public, semi-private and private courses in Pasco County. Play a few holes at Lake Jovita – The Florida Course that plays like North Carolina. The rolling hills, undulating valleys, ancient hardwood forests dotted with freshwater lakes are far more typical of North Carolina than they are of Florida. But, make no mistake; this is Florida at its finest. You'll be interested to know that the Lake Jovita South Golf Course features the longest natural drop of any golf course in the state – 94 feet from tee to green on the Par 5 11th hole.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional golf information.
Sports
Enjoy the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightening, Tampa Bay Downs, Tampa Bay Storm, Tampa Bay Greyhound Track, University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees Spring Training.
Visit The Tampa Bay Sports Commission to learn more about events in the Tampa Bay area: http://www.tampabaysports.org/
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional sports information.
Hospitals
Colleges
For information on Lifelong Learning, visit Your Florida Lifestyle.
Airports
Shopping
Pasco County offers shopping for all tastes ranging from quirky mom 'n pop shops to upscale boutiques and new pedestrian malls. Travel back in time as you visit shops housed in early 20th century cottages and homes.
New Port Richey specialty shops have everything from collectible dolls, folk art, vintage clothing to handmade chocolates. On the other side of the county, Dade City offers a different pace and different collectibles, with 50 shops and knowledgeable collectors.
In Zephyrhills you’ll find craft stores, specialty antiques shops and jewelers.
Have a ball at Pasco County’s Gulf Square Mall, conveniently located off US 19 in Port Richey. Visit more than 100 specialty shops and five major department stores including Macy's and Dillard’s.
If Flea markets are more your style, the USA Flea Masters in Hudson is the place to be. This indoor/outdoor market offers a range of goods not found elsewhere.
Pasco County, Florida, Cities & Towns
Incorporated municipalities of Pasco County
Unincorporated
Additional Resources
Pasco County Government http://portal.pascocountyfl.net
Pasco County Visitor Info http://visitpasco.net/
Featured Towns/Cities
New Port Richey
Pasco County is ranked as one the fasting growing counties in Florida, according to The St. Petersburg Times. Pasco’s City of New Port Richey attracts new residents and visitors at an increasing rate each year based on several factors. New Port Richey’s geography blends nature, beaches and great shopping with restaurants, culture and business - all with a small-town feel. Major attractions are nearby. New Port Richey is rich in history and a town alive with happenings.
In New Port Richey, the crystal blue waters of the meandering Cotee River weave through the center of town. Incorporated in 1924, it was expected that the lovely city would become the future home site for famous stars of silent films, making the town another Hollywood. The advent of "talkies" and the depression changed the economic direction of the city. Nonetheless, several of the buildings and homes that still remain in New Port Richey were built in the early 1900s giving the town a touch of old-fashioned charm. It is also the only city along the West Pasco coast with a downtown business district offering streetscapes and charming retail shops.
Housing is affordable in New Port Richey. A one bedroom condo with gulf views is listed for under $60,000. Of course, you can spend more than $1 million for a gulf front estate, but there are single family homes in every price range in a variety of neighborhoods.
If you would like to get a feel for home prices in New Port Richey or Pasco County, visit www.zillow.com and search for recent homes sold.
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