Former New Port Richey Hospital Site Poised for $150 Million Transformation

A major redevelopment project could soon transform one of New Port Richey’s most recognizable vacant properties.

Plans are moving forward for the proposed Villa del Sol redevelopment, a $150 million project that would redevelop the former HCA hospital property near downtown New Port Richey into a new residential community.

The 24-acre site along Grand Boulevard has remained mostly vacant since the hospital closed in 2012. City leaders say the redevelopment has been years in the making and could help revitalize a key area of the city.

According to recent city discussions, the project would include a mix of housing types and significant infrastructure improvements throughout the property. Officials are also considering changes to portions of High Street, Grand Boulevard and Water Street to better accommodate the new development layout.

Local leaders view the redevelopment as an important opportunity to bring new investment, housing and long-term economic activity to the area.

The former hospital property has long been considered one of the city’s most visible underutilized sites. Redeveloping the land could help attract additional growth and redevelopment nearby as Pasco County continues to see rapid population increases.

While several approvals tied to the project are moving forward, some details have not yet been finalized. Information regarding the total number of residential units, construction phases and project timeline has not been fully released.

Even so, Villa del Sol is already shaping up to be one of the larger redevelopment projects currently planned in Pasco County.

The proposal also reflects a broader trend happening across the Tampa Bay region, where aging commercial and institutional properties are increasingly being redeveloped into housing-focused projects to meet rising demand.

If approved and completed, Villa del Sol could significantly reshape this section of New Port Richey and bring new life to a property that has sat vacant for more than a decade.