Clair-Mel City vs Magnolia Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $320K |
| Price per sq ft | $289 | $169 |
| Avg days on market | 52 days | 53 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 9.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 47 | 24 |
The verdict
Clair-Mel City carries the higher median price — about 9% above Magnolia Park. Homes in Clair-Mel City sell faster (52 days on market vs 53). Clair-Mel City is the tighter market on inventory (4.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33609, 33619 | 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 25 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
| Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 18 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $235K to $445K | $185K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Clair-Mel City homes for sale · Magnolia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 627 | 316 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1959) | 2008–2017 (median 2013) |
| Typical living area | 1,293 sq ft | 1,279 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 65% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Clair-Mel City median | Magnolia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $76K (53 sales) | $132K (5 sales) |
| 2017 | $110K (71 sales) | $140K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $208K (14 sales) | $302K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $250K (60 sales) | $276K (10 sales) |
| 2023 | $265K (24 sales) | $360K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $295K (51 sales) | $330K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $296K (64 sales) | $265K (14 sales) |
| 2026 | $326K (33 sales) | $330K (11 sales) |
Since 2016, Clair-Mel City's median sale price is +328% and Magnolia Park's is +150% — Clair-Mel City has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,193 sq ft | 1,554 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 40 (normal) | 31 (cold) |
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
| Clair-Mel City | Magnolia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Clair Mel-Hb | Frost Elementary School |
| Middle | Giunta Middle-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Spoto High-Hb | Spoto High-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, Magnolia Park is the lower entry point (median $320K vs $350K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Magnolia Park; Clair-Mel City trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Clair-Mel City (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 Clair-Mel City more expensive than Magnolia Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Clair-Mel City is $350,000 versus $320,000 in Magnolia Park, about 9% higher.
Which has newer homes, Clair-Mel City or Magnolia Park?
Magnolia Park: its homes were built 2008–2017 with a median year of 2013, versus a median of 1959 in Clair-Mel City (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Clair-Mel City or Magnolia Park?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 328% in Clair-Mel City and 150% in Magnolia Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Clair-Mel City — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Magnolia Park.
What high schools serve Clair-Mel City and Magnolia Park?
Listings in Clair-Mel City most often report Spoto High-Hb; listings in Magnolia Park report Spoto High-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Clair-Mel City homes, photos & schools · Magnolia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.