El Portal vs Sulphur Springs
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 | Sulphur Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $378K | $251K |
| Price per sq ft | $277 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 49 |
The verdict
El Portal carries the higher median price — about 51% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in El Portal sell faster (37 days on market vs 99). El Portal is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| El Portal | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 6 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $550K | $235K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: El Portal homes for sale · Sulphur Springs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| El Portal | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 736 | 563 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1960.0) | 1915–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 1,310 sq ft | 1,267 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 37% |
| Vacant lots | 22 | 25 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | El Portal median | Sulphur Springs median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $96K (6 sales) | $36K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $125K (15 sales) | $45K (21 sales) |
| 2017 | $129K (19 sales) | $78K (36 sales) |
| 2018 | $102K (8 sales) | $128K (9 sales) |
| 2019 | $202K (5 sales) | $100K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $290K (5 sales) | $185K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $275K (25 sales) | $201K (50 sales) |
| 2023 | $348K (9 sales) | $180K (23 sales) |
| 2024 | $326K (17 sales) | $260K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $308K (16 sales) | $252K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $390K (17 sales) | $258K (37 sales) |
Since 2015, El Portal's median sale price is +305% and Sulphur Springs's is +610% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| El Portal | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 18% | 8% |
| Typical sold home | 1,334 sq ft | 1,134 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 36 (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
| El Portal | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Forest Hills-Hb | Sulphur Springs-Hb |
| Middle | Memorial-Hb | Sligh-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, Sulphur Springs is the lower entry point (median $251K vs $378K). 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; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in El Portal (37 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 El Portal more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in El Portal is $378,000 versus $251,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 51% higher.
Which has newer homes, El Portal or Sulphur Springs?
El Portal: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1960.0, versus a median of 1952 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, El Portal or Sulphur Springs?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 305% in El Portal and 610% in Sulphur Springs (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
El Portal — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve El Portal and Sulphur Springs?
Listings in El Portal most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Sulphur Springs report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: El Portal homes, photos & schools · Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.