Pasco County
Port Richey
An affordable Gulf Coast boating community along the Cotee River — waterfront homes, marinas, local seafood, and quick access to beaches, parks, and Tampa Bay.
An affordable Gulf Coast boating community along the Cotee River — waterfront homes, marinas, local seafood, and quick access to beaches, parks, and Tampa Bay.
Port Richey is a small waterfront city in Pasco County known for its boating access, Cotee River lifestyle, local seafood restaurants, and affordable Gulf Coast real estate. Located north of New Port Richey and west of U.S. 19, Port Richey offers a mix of canal-front homes, waterfront condos, older single-family neighborhoods, 55+ communities, and value-oriented homes close to shopping, medical services, and the Gulf.
The city's identity is closely tied to the water. Residents enjoy easy access to marinas, boat ramps, waterfront dining, fishing, kayaking, and nearby Gulf destinations such as Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, Anclote Key, and Hudson Beach. The Cotee River and surrounding canals give Port Richey a laid-back Old Florida feel that appeals to boaters, retirees, investors, and buyers looking for more affordable coastal living.
For buyers, Port Richey remains one of the more accessible waterfront markets in the Tampa Bay region. Median prices are in the mid-$200Ks, with waterfront and canal-access homes commanding premiums depending on condition, elevation, updates, dockage, and Gulf access. Older homes may offer negotiation opportunities, especially when insurance, roof age, flood zone, or renovation needs affect buyer demand.