The Lakes, Port Richey, FL. A straight answer from licensed MLS data: what buyers actually paid in the last 6 months, how fast, at what share of asking — and how much is for sale today. Updated September 9, 2026.
Single-family homes · The Lakes
BALANCED
Over the last 6 months in The Lakes (Port Richey), buyers paid a median 100% of the original asking price and 30% of sellers cut price before finding their buyer; 19 are on the market today and 5 are already under contract. A balanced market: 4.9 months of inventory. Reasonable negotiation room on homes that have sat past the median 22 days.
19for sale now
5under contract
23sold · 6 mo
4.9months of inventory
22days to contract
$230,000median sold
$209per sq ft
100%of asking
100%of original ask
65% closed at or above the final list price · 30% cut price before selling · 39% went under contract within 14 days · median 100% of the original asking price
Questions buyers in The Lakes ask
Is now a good time to buy a house in The Lakes?
Over the last 6 months in The Lakes (Port Richey), buyers paid a median 100% of the original asking price and 30% of sellers cut price before finding their buyer; 19 are on the market today and 5 are already under contract. A balanced market: 4.9 months of inventory. Reasonable negotiation room on homes that have sat past the median 22 days.
How much under asking are buyers paying in The Lakes?
The median closed sale went for 100% of the original asking price (100% of the final list price after 30% of sellers cut); 65% still sold at or above the final list.
How much competition will I face in The Lakes?
The median house went under contract in 22 days and 39% were gone within two weeks; inventory stands at about 4.9 months.
What do houses cost in The Lakes?
The median closed price over the last 6 months was $230,000 (about 209 per square foot), across 23 sales.
How many houses are for sale in The Lakes right now?
As of September 9, 2026, 19 are for sale today and 5 are under contract.
What should I offer on a home in The Lakes?
That depends on the specific home — its condition, market time, and the closings around it. Ari Abdi pulls those numbers before you write the offer; send your details above.
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