Longleaf — Hawk Longleaf by Homes by WestBay – New Construction Homes in New Port Richey, FL
Price Range
$600K to $900K
Square Footage
2,478 to 3,484 sq ft
Est. Monthly Fees
$360/mo
A neighborhood with a little more personality than the typical new-construction community. There are new-home communities where you drive through the entrance and see rows of houses. Then there are communities that actually feel like a neighborhood. Longleaf falls into the second category. Tree-lined streets. Front porches. Parks. Trails. A town center. Places to gather. And now, a new phase of single-family homes bringing another opportunity to live here without giving up the established character that made Longleaf attractive in the first place. That's an important distinction. You're not simply buying a new house in a new subdivision. You're buying into an existing neighborhood. And that changes the experience.
Quick answer
Longleaf — Hawk Longleaf is a new construction community in New Port Richey, FL, with homes priced $600K to $900K, HOA $185/yr, CDD/MUD $4,130.31/yr, flood Zone X (low risk).
- Price range
- $600K to $900K
- Home sizes
- 2,478 to 3,484 sq ft
- HOA
- $185/yr
- CDD / MUD
- $4,130.31/yr
- Flood zone
- Zone X (low risk)
- Builders
- Homes by WestBay
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True Monthly Cost
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HOA Fee
$185
annually
Last verified October 12, 2026
CDD / Stewardship
$4,130.31
Annually
Last verified October 12, 2026
Est. Monthly Total
$360
$15 HOA + $344 CDD per month
* Fees shown are the latest amounts supplied for this listing, not a final quote. Confirm the current HOA, district assessments and billing periods with the community before buying.
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Flood, Rental & Lifestyle Details
Flood Zone
Zone X - Low Risk
Last verified October 12, 2026
No lender flood insurance requirement
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Full-Time Living
Exterior Materials
The Vibe
Let's start with something that sounds simple but isn't: You can actually walk somewhere. Longleaf's town center gives the community a focal point that many newer subdivisions don't have. Coffee. Food. Local businesses. Places to meet. And a reason to get out of the house without automatically getting into the car. The neighborhood also has walking and biking trails, parks, a community pool, tennis and other recreational spaces. The newest phase adds its own pool with a covered cabana, playground and dog park. That combination creates a different rhythm. Kids can ride bikes. You can take the dog out. You can walk around the neighborhood after dinner. You can meet someone at the town center. And when you want more, you're close to the larger Trinity/New Port Richey area and major roads connecting you toward Tampa and the Gulf Coast. It's not urban living. It's not rural living. It's suburban living with a little more thought put into the neighborhood itself.
Construction Update
This is a coming soon phase
Pros & Cons
An honest look at this neighborhood
Pros
- You're buying into an established neighborhood, not just a new subdivision This may be Longleaf's biggest advantage. The town center, existing parks, trails and established neighborhood give the community a sense of place that a brand-new development has to create over time.
- The newest homes offer serious space With homes ranging from approximately 2,478 to 3,484 square feet and three-car garages, Hawk Longleaf is appealing to buyers who want a larger home without giving up the established Longleaf setting.
- The HOA is unusually low At approximately $185 annually, the HOA itself is a relatively small recurring expense. Just remember: The HOA is not the whole fee story. The CDD is much more significant.
Cons
- •The CDD is significant At approximately $4,130 annually, the current CDD assessment is around $344 per month. That's a number you need to put directly into your housing budget.
- •The newest phase is still becoming established One of the reasons people are attracted to Longleaf is its existing character. But Hawk Longleaf is new. That means construction will continue, landscaping will mature and the newest streets will take time to develop the same lived-in feeling as the older parts of Longleaf.
- •You're still car-dependent Longleaf does more than most suburban communities to create neighborhood connectivity. But you're not living in a walkable downtown. You will still drive for many errands, appointments and regional trips.
Things to Consider
Important factors to be aware of before making a decision
- Ongoing Construction Noise
- Limited Public Transit
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Community Amenities
- Dog-friendly areas
- New pool and covered cabana in the newest phase
- New playground
- New dog park
- Community swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Walking and biking trails
- Neighborhood parks
- Play areas
- Town Center
- Green spaces
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the schools zoned for this neighborhood?
Longleaf Elementary School Approximately 0.6 mile River Ridge Middle School Approximately 4 miles River Ridge High School Approximately 4 miles
Is Hawk Longleaf a completely new community?
No. Hawk Longleaf is the newest phase of the established Longleaf community in New Port Richey. That means buyers get new construction while becoming part of a neighborhood that already has established amenities, trails, parks and a town center.
Why is the HOA so low if there are amenities?
The current published HOA for Hawk Longleaf is only $185 annually. The community also has a substantial CDD assessment, currently published at $4,130.31 annually. That's why we recommend looking at HOA + CDD + taxes + insurance, rather than using the HOA alone to compare communities.
Can I walk to the Longleaf town center?
The newest homes are part of the broader Longleaf community, which includes a town center and interconnected neighborhood amenities. Exactly how convenient that walk is depends on your homesite. If the town center is important to you, walk the route from the actual homesite you're considering. That's going to tell you much more than the word “nearby.”
The Vicinity Take
Hawk Longleaf is one of those communities where the house isn't the whole story. And that's exactly why it's worth a closer look. You get a brand-new home. You get more space. You get a three-car garage. But you also get something that a brand-new subdivision can't manufacture overnight: a neighborhood with an identity. Longleaf already has the town center. It already has trails. It already has parks. People already live here. And there's already a rhythm to the place. That's valuable. But there's another number you need to keep in your head. The CDD. The current annual assessment of approximately $4,130 is a significant monthly cost, even though the HOA itself is only $185 a year. So don't let the $15-a-month HOA make you think you're getting an inexpensive community. You're not. You're getting a community where the amenity and infrastructure costs are structured differently. And that's okay—as long as you understand what you're buying. If you want a giant backyard and absolute privacy, this probably isn't your best match. If you want to live somewhere with a little personality, where your neighborhood gives you places to walk, gather, play and connect—and you like the idea of buying a new home inside an established community— Longleaf deserves a place on your list. Just don't choose your homesite based on the house alone. Walk the neighborhood. Walk to the things you care about. Look at the future development. Run the complete monthly numbers. And then ask yourself the question we think matters most: “Does this feel like somewhere I want to live—or just somewhere I can buy a house?” Because those are two very different decisions.
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