El Portal vs Tampa Overlook
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | El Portal | Tampa Overlook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $393K | $309K |
| Price per sq ft | $275 | $238 |
| Avg days on market | 49 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 47 |
The verdict
El Portal carries the higher median price — about 27% above Tampa Overlook. Homes in El Portal sell faster (49 days on market vs 65). El Portal is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
El Portal and Tampa Overlook are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| El Portal | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604 | 33612 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 61% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $549K | $160K to $449K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| 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 · Tampa Overlook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| El Portal | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 736 | 399 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1960) | 1925–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,310 sq ft | 1,276 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 22 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | El Portal median | Tampa Overlook median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $77K (6 sales) | $46K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $72K (11 sales) | $50K (12 sales) |
| 2015 | $96K (6 sales) | $54K (20 sales) |
| 2016 | $125K (15 sales) | $65K (20 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (20 sales) | $100K (20 sales) |
| 2018 | $99K (7 sales) | $70K (8 sales) |
| 2019 | $202K (5 sales) | $139K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $290K (7 sales) | $196K (11 sales) |
| 2022 | $275K (23 sales) | $238K (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $326K (10 sales) | $246K (10 sales) |
| 2024 | $348K (16 sales) | $288K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $308K (16 sales) | $253K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $393K (18 sales) | $305K (35 sales) |
Since 2013, El Portal's median sale price is +410% and Tampa Overlook's is +556% — Tampa Overlook has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| El Portal | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 22% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,411 sq ft | 1,184 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 44 (normal) | 54 (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 | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Forest Hills-Hb | Witter-Hb |
| Middle | Memorial-Hb | Adams-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, Tampa Overlook is the lower entry point (median $309K vs $393K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tampa Overlook; El Portal trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in El Portal (49 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 Tampa Overlook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in El Portal is $393,000 versus $309,000 in Tampa Overlook, about 27% higher.
How far apart are El Portal and Tampa Overlook?
About 2 miles 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 Tampa Overlook?
Tampa Overlook: its homes were built 1925–2024 with a median year of 1964, versus a median of 1960 in El Portal (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, El Portal or Tampa Overlook?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 410% in El Portal and 556% in Tampa Overlook (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tampa Overlook — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.8% in El Portal.
What high schools serve El Portal and Tampa Overlook?
Listings in El Portal most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Tampa Overlook report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: El Portal homes, photos & schools · Tampa Overlook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.