El Portal vs Golfland of Tampas North Side
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $393K | $418K |
| Price per sq ft | $275 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 60 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 33 |
The verdict
Golfland of Tampas North Side carries the higher median price — about 6% above El Portal. Homes in Golfland of Tampas North Side sell faster (60 days on market vs 74). Golfland of Tampas North Side is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
El Portal and Golfland of Tampas North Side are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604 | 33612 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 14 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
| El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $545K | $335K to $495K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: El Portal homes for sale · Golfland of Tampas North Side homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 736 | 255 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1960) | 1920–2023 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 1,310 sq ft | 1,429 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 22 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | El Portal median | Golfland of Tampas North Side median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $290K (7 sales) | $340K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $275K (23 sales) | $317K (23 sales) |
| 2023 | $326K (10 sales) | $380K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $348K (16 sales) | $382K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $308K (16 sales) | $380K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $393K (18 sales) | $404K (30 sales) |
Since 2021, El Portal's median sale price is +36% and Golfland of Tampas North Side's is +19% — El Portal has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 22% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,411 sq ft | 1,497 sq ft |
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
| El Portal | Golfland of Tampas North Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Forest Hills-Hb | Lamb Elementary |
| Middle | Memorial-Hb | Hill-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Chamberlain-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, El Portal is the lower entry point (median $393K vs $418K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in El Portal; Golfland of Tampas North Side trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Golfland of Tampas North Side (60 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 Golfland of Tampas North Side more expensive than El Portal?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Golfland of Tampas North Side is $418,000 versus $393,000 in El Portal, about 6% higher.
How far apart are El Portal and Golfland of Tampas North Side?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, El Portal or Golfland of Tampas North Side?
El Portal: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1960, versus a median of 1957 in Golfland of Tampas North Side (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, El Portal or Golfland of Tampas North Side?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 36% in El Portal and 19% in Golfland of Tampas North Side (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve El Portal and Golfland of Tampas North Side?
Listings in El Portal most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Golfland of Tampas North Side report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: El Portal homes, photos & schools · Golfland of Tampas North Side homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.