Grand Central at Kennedy vs Grant Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $330K | $272K |
| Price per sq ft | $394 | $252 |
| Avg days on market | 93 days | 117 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 25 |
The verdict
Grand Central at Kennedy carries the higher median price — about 21% above Grant Park. Homes in Grand Central at Kennedy sell faster (93 days on market vs 117). Grand Central at Kennedy is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Grand Central at Kennedy and Grant Park are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33602 | 33612, 33619 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 18 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
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 8 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $990K | $165K to $389K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Grand Central at Kennedy homes for sale · Grant Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 494 |
| Built | n/a | 1920–2024 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,270 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 43 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Grand Central at Kennedy median | Grant Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $371K (12 sales) | $198K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $380K (24 sales) | $232K (30 sales) |
| 2023 | $449K (10 sales) | $216K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $433K (29 sales) | $270K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $460K (27 sales) | $275K (22 sales) |
| 2026 | $330K (26 sales) | $308K (16 sales) |
Since 2021, Grand Central at Kennedy's median sale price is -11% and Grant Park's is +55% — Grant Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.7% | 94.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 31% |
| Typical sold home | 945 sq ft | 1,415 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
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Grant Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Just-Hb | Palm River-Hb |
| Middle | Stewart-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Blake-Hb | Blake-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, Grant Park is the lower entry point (median $272K vs $330K). Sellers get a faster sale in Grand Central at Kennedy (93 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 Grand Central at Kennedy more expensive than Grant Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grand Central at Kennedy is $330,000 versus $272,000 in Grant Park, about 21% higher.
How far apart are Grand Central at Kennedy and Grant Park?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Grand Central at Kennedy or Grant Park?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -11% in Grand Central at Kennedy and 55% in Grant Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Grant Park — sellers there received 94.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.7% in Grand Central at Kennedy.
What high schools serve Grand Central at Kennedy and Grant Park?
Listings in Grand Central at Kennedy most often report Blake-Hb; listings in Grant Park report Blake-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Grand Central at Kennedy homes, photos & schools · Grant Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.