Golfland of Tampas North Side vs Sulphur Springs
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $418K | $248K |
| Price per sq ft | $255 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 0.7 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 48 |
The verdict
Golfland of Tampas North Side carries the higher median price — about 69% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Golfland of Tampas North Side sell faster (46 days on market vs 86). Golfland of Tampas North Side is the tighter market on inventory (0.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Golfland of Tampas North Side and Sulphur Springs are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33612 | 33604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 15 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $488K to $495K | $165K to $426K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Golfland of Tampas North Side homes for sale · Sulphur Springs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 255 | 728 |
| Built | 1920–2023 (median 1957) | 1900–2024 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 1,429 sq ft | 1,296 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 42% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 30 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Golfland of Tampas North Side median | Sulphur Springs median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $340K (6 sales) | $185K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $317K (23 sales) | $200K (51 sales) |
| 2023 | $380K (16 sales) | $175K (22 sales) |
| 2024 | $382K (22 sales) | $250K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $380K (23 sales) | $252K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $404K (30 sales) | $261K (36 sales) |
Since 2021, Golfland of Tampas North Side's median sale price is +19% and Sulphur Springs's is +41% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.1% | 94.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 8% |
| Typical sold home | 1,497 sq ft | 1,136 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
| Golfland of Tampas North Side | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lamb Elementary | Sulphur Springs-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-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 $248K vs $418K). Sellers get a faster sale in Golfland of Tampas North Side (46 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 Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Golfland of Tampas North Side is $418,000 versus $248,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 69% higher.
How far apart are Golfland of Tampas North Side and Sulphur Springs?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Golfland of Tampas North Side or Sulphur Springs?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 19% in Golfland of Tampas North Side and 41% in Sulphur Springs (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Golfland of Tampas North Side — sellers there received 97.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.1% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve Golfland of Tampas North Side and Sulphur Springs?
Listings in Golfland of Tampas North Side 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: Golfland of Tampas North Side homes, photos & schools · Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.