Anita vs Palma Ceia Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Anita | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $420K | $1.01M |
| Price per sq ft | $346 | $531 |
| Avg days on market | 118 days | 43 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 56 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 140% above Anita. Homes in Palma Ceia Park sell faster (43 days on market vs 118). Palma Ceia Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Anita | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 6 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $410K to $1.55M | $600K to $2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Anita homes for sale · Palma Ceia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Anita | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 411 | 740 |
| Built | 1951–2024 (median 1952) | 1900–2024 (median 1958.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,391 sq ft | 2,344 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 80% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 25 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Anita | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Anderson-Hb | Roosevelt-Hb |
| Middle | Madison-Hb | Coleman-Hb |
| High school | Robinson-Hb | Plant-Hb |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Anita is the lower entry point (median $420K vs $1.01M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Palma Ceia Park; Anita trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Palma Ceia Park (43 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Palma Ceia Park more expensive than Anita?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $1,010,000 versus $420,000 in Anita, about 140% higher.
Which has newer homes, Anita or Palma Ceia Park?
Palma Ceia Park: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1958.0, versus a median of 1952 in Anita (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Palma Ceia Park. The typical home there is 2,344 sq ft of living area, versus 1,391 sq ft in Anita.
What high schools serve Anita and Palma Ceia Park?
Listings in Anita most often report Robinson-Hb; listings in Palma Ceia Park report Plant-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Anita homes, photos & schools · Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.