Carrollwood vs Grove Park Estates
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $630K | $405K |
| Price per sq ft | $261 | $283 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 28 |
The verdict
Carrollwood carries the higher median price — about 56% above Grove Park Estates. Homes in Grove Park Estates sell faster (52 days on market vs 54). Grove Park Estates is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33618 | 33604, 33605, 33614 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 2 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $455K to $2.95M | $390K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carrollwood homes for sale · Grove Park Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 408 | 316 |
| Built | 1941–2023 (median 1964) | 1949–2017 (median 1955) |
| Typical living area | 2,576 sq ft | 1,487 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 85% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carrollwood median | Grove Park Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $275K (9 sales) | $66K (13 sales) |
| 2013 | $245K (19 sales) | $111K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $242K (14 sales) | $109K (14 sales) |
| 2015 | $270K (34 sales) | $135K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $305K (33 sales) | $135K (27 sales) |
| 2017 | $322K (35 sales) | $160K (40 sales) |
| 2018 | $318K (5 sales) | $186K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $430K (5 sales) | $202K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $440K (7 sales) | $260K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $494K (23 sales) | $335K (32 sales) |
| 2023 | $615K (9 sales) | $325K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $597K (20 sales) | $395K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $620K (25 sales) | $415K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $590K (26 sales) | $432K (20 sales) |
Since 2012, Carrollwood's median sale price is +115% and Grove Park Estates's is +555% — Grove Park Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.2% | 99.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,093 sq ft | 1,473 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 57 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Carrollwood | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Carrollwood K-8 School | Oak Grove Elem |
| Middle | Carrollwood K-8 School | Memorial-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Hillsborough-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, Grove Park Estates is the lower entry point (median $405K vs $630K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Carrollwood; Grove Park Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Grove Park Estates (52 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 Carrollwood more expensive than Grove Park Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Carrollwood is $630,000 versus $405,000 in Grove Park Estates, about 56% higher.
Which has newer homes, Carrollwood or Grove Park Estates?
Carrollwood: its homes were built 1941–2023 with a median year of 1964, versus a median of 1955 in Grove Park Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Carrollwood. The typical home there is 2,576 sq ft of living area, versus 1,487 sq ft in Grove Park Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Carrollwood or Grove Park Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 115% in Carrollwood and 555% in Grove Park Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Grove Park Estates — sellers there received 99.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.2% in Carrollwood.
What high schools serve Carrollwood and Grove Park Estates?
Listings in Carrollwood most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Grove Park Estates report Hillsborough-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carrollwood homes, photos & schools · Grove Park Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.