Why We Love Florida and Live in New Port Richey

Loving where you live is important to ones

overall happiness and we Love Living in Florida and the cities of Port Richey and New Port Richey. Port Richey and New Port Richey are called the "Twin Cities of Florida" located along the Pithlachascote River and the Gulf of Mexico where you can enjoy boating, fishing, waterfront dining and more.  With many local parks, both city owned and state run you have a variety of choices in your outdoor activities. 

Just a few things we Love about Florida
We own more bathing suits than coats.
We Don't Shovel Snow
Our Seafood is caught and served to us the same day
Flip-Flops are acceptable shoes almost anywhere and almost year round
We have the Best Sunsets on Florida's west coast
We Don't Shovel Snow
Iced Tea is a year round beverage
Boating is a way life
We Don't Shovel Snow
We use our barbecue grills year round
It's never cold on Halloween
We Fry our Thanksgiving Turkey 
We Don't Shovel Snow

Living in the cities of Port Richey and New Port Richey Florida for over 20 years I can't think of a place I would rather be. We are located approximately 30 miles north of Tampa and St. Petersburg. We can be at Bush Gardens in about 40 minutes and Walt Disney World in about an hour and a half. Close to Tarpon Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs where the Mermaids live, there is no shortage of activities for you in the Port Richey Florida area.  I'm your local real estate professional in the Port Richey and New Port Richey Florida area and I am here to answer any of your questions.  Contact me online and I will respond within 24 hours or less. 

Information about the city of New Port Richey Flordia

Pasco county Florida has more than 470,000 residents and

approximately 15,000 of those residents live in the city of New Port Richey (proper) on the western coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico and approximately 5,000 more people live in the surrounding zip codes of New Port Richey which include Gulf Harbors, Green Key, MIllers Bayou and New Port Richey East.

The "Little City by The River" has definitely grown in population and home construction since it's inception when the the entire city was settled basically where main street now sits and west of the Pithlachascotee River and the town was named "Port Richey".  When the bridge was built to cross the river and people started settling across the river, the townspeople referred to the new area as "New" Port Richey. The number of wonderful city and county supported parks, beaches and urban development has made New Port Richey and Port Richey a wonderful place to live.  

With highly affordable property taxes, theatre and dining

options with a vibrant downtown, New Port Richey is a great city to call home.  Just 45 minutes to the Tampa International Airport and near attractions such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Beach, Fort Desoto Beach and many more wonderful places to visit in Florida.  I am very happy to live where I can enjoy dinner on the river at more than 5 restaurants and get to play on the Gulf of Mexico.  Helping people sell and buy their home in New Port Richey is the best career anyone can ask for and I am so happy that I get to be the person who helps you sell or buy your next home in New Port Richey Florida.

Contact Me Today if you or someone you know wants to sell or buy a home in New Port Richey, Port Richey ot Trinity Florida.  Request a comprehensive market analysis of your home by clicking the icon below.

            

written by, Michael J. Gallo

 

New Port Richey Home For Sale 6426 River Ridge Rd.

This beautiful New Port Richey home for sale is located at 6426

River Ridge Rd. and sits along the bank of the Pithlachascotee River.  Home features include hurricane rated windows and doors, Hickory kitchen cabinets with Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances and a pantry cabinet that your friends will be envious of.  

Enjoy lazy weekend mornings sipping coffee on your large pool patio while you take in the beauty and nature of the riverside.  The pool patio is partially covered by a solid roof as well as a screen enclosure over the entire pool area with access to the river by a paver path that wanders through flower beds of low maintenance, native landscaping. This home has many features and upgrades and has been impeccably maintained by the current owner.

The Pithlachascotee River does access the Gulf of Mexico and is

brackish water.  The seller tells me there is some wonderful fishing to be done along the river or right from your own covered dock.  The dock for this home is covered and stationary and you also have a floating dock should you need to tie down 2 crafts. You can take an enjoyable boat ride down the river to Hooters, Whisky River waterfront Bar & Grill or Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. 

 

Contact me today to schedule your viewing of this wonderful riverfront home in New Port Richey Florida.