El Portal vs Grove Park Estates
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | El Portal | Grove Park Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $378K | $383K |
| Price per sq ft | $277 | $291 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 23 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 27 |
The verdict
Grove Park Estates carries the higher median price — about 1% above El Portal. Homes in Grove Park Estates sell faster (23 days on market vs 37). Grove Park Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| El Portal | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 5 |
| Under contract | 6 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $550K | $390K to $515K |
| 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 · Grove Park Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| El Portal | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 736 | 316 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1960.0) | 1949–2017 (median 1955) |
| Typical living area | 1,310 sq ft | 1,487 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 22 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | El Portal median | Grove Park Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $77K (6 sales) | $111K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $72K (11 sales) | $109K (14 sales) |
| 2015 | $96K (6 sales) | $135K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $125K (15 sales) | $135K (27 sales) |
| 2017 | $129K (19 sales) | $160K (40 sales) |
| 2018 | $102K (8 sales) | $186K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $202K (5 sales) | $202K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $290K (5 sales) | $260K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $275K (25 sales) | $335K (32 sales) |
| 2023 | $348K (9 sales) | $325K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $326K (17 sales) | $395K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $308K (16 sales) | $415K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $390K (17 sales) | $432K (20 sales) |
Since 2013, El Portal's median sale price is +406% and Grove Park Estates's is +290% — El Portal has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| El Portal | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 99.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 18% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,334 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
| El Portal | Grove Park Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Forest Hills-Hb | Oak Grove Elem |
| Middle | Memorial-Hb | 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, El Portal is the lower entry point (median $378K vs $383K). 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; Grove Park Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Grove Park Estates (23 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 Grove Park Estates more expensive than El Portal?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grove Park Estates is $383,000 versus $378,000 in El Portal, about 1% higher.
Which has newer homes, El Portal or Grove Park Estates?
El Portal: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1960.0, versus a median of 1955 in Grove Park Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Grove Park Estates. The typical home there is 1,487 sq ft of living area, versus 1,310 sq ft in El Portal.
Which has appreciated more, El Portal or Grove Park Estates?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 406% in El Portal and 290% 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 97.5% in El Portal.
What high schools serve El Portal and Grove Park Estates?
Listings in El Portal 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: El Portal homes, photos & schools · Grove Park Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.