Country Place vs Northdale
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Country Place | Northdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $426K | $552K |
| Price per sq ft | $278 | $233 |
| Avg days on market | 31 days | 10 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 28 |
The verdict
Northdale carries the higher median price — about 30% above Country Place. Homes in Northdale sell faster (10 days on market vs 31). Northdale is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Country Place | Northdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 4 |
| Under contract | 8 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $650K | $255K to $669K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Country Place homes for sale · Northdale homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Country Place | Northdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 356 | 306 |
| Built | 1979–1987 (median 1984.0) | 1979–2006 (median 1982.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,855 sq ft | 2,387 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 78% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Country Place median | Northdale median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $140K (19 sales) | $136K (20 sales) |
| 2013 | $169K (34 sales) | $168K (41 sales) |
| 2014 | $165K (47 sales) | $199K (56 sales) |
| 2015 | $212K (64 sales) | $207K (93 sales) |
| 2016 | $213K (71 sales) | $225K (113 sales) |
| 2017 | $233K (81 sales) | $245K (97 sales) |
| 2018 | $267K (21 sales) | $265K (35 sales) |
| 2019 | $253K (17 sales) | $270K (19 sales) |
| 2021 | $390K (17 sales) | $360K (26 sales) |
| 2022 | $400K (60 sales) | $420K (109 sales) |
| 2023 | $466K (21 sales) | $468K (36 sales) |
| 2024 | $450K (40 sales) | $461K (76 sales) |
| 2025 | $456K (46 sales) | $450K (74 sales) |
| 2026 | $480K (39 sales) | $496K (76 sales) |
Since 2012, Country Place's median sale price is +243% and Northdale's is +264% — Northdale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Country Place | Northdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,792 sq ft | 2,037 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 56 (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
| Country Place | Northdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Northwest-Hb | Claywell-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-Hb | Hill-Hb |
| High school | Steinbrenner High School | Gaither-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, Country Place is the lower entry point (median $426K vs $552K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Country Place; Northdale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Northdale (10 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 Northdale more expensive than Country Place?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Northdale is $552,000 versus $426,000 in Country Place, about 30% higher.
Which has newer homes, Country Place or Northdale?
Country Place: its homes were built 1979–1987 with a median year of 1984.0, versus a median of 1982.0 in Northdale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Northdale. The typical home there is 2,387 sq ft of living area, versus 1,855 sq ft in Country Place.
Which has appreciated more, Country Place or Northdale?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 243% in Country Place and 264% in Northdale (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Northdale — sellers there received 97.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.4% in Country Place.
What high schools serve Country Place and Northdale?
Listings in Country Place most often report Steinbrenner High School; listings in Northdale report Gaither-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Country Place homes, photos & schools · Northdale homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.