Grand Central at Kennedy vs Palma Ceia 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 | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $330K | $926K |
| Price per sq ft | $394 | $542 |
| Avg days on market | 93 days | 57 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 55 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 181% above Grand Central at Kennedy. Homes in Palma Ceia Park sell faster (57 days on market vs 93). Palma Ceia Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Grand Central at Kennedy and Palma Ceia Park are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33602 | 33629 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 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
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 12 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $990K | $600K to $1.82M |
| 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 · Palma Ceia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 873 |
| Built | n/a | 1900–2024 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,297 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 30 |
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 | Palma Ceia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $371K (12 sales) | $680K (26 sales) |
| 2022 | $380K (24 sales) | $850K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $449K (10 sales) | $845K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $433K (29 sales) | $1.15M (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $460K (27 sales) | $1.05M (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $330K (26 sales) | $999K (53 sales) |
Since 2021, Grand Central at Kennedy's median sale price is -11% and Palma Ceia Park's is +47% — Palma Ceia Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Grand Central at Kennedy | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.7% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 945 sq ft | 2,076 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 | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Just-Hb | Roosevelt-Hb |
| Middle | Stewart-Hb | Coleman-Hb |
| High school | Blake-Hb | Plant-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, Grand Central at Kennedy is the lower entry point (median $330K vs $926K). Sellers get a faster sale in Palma Ceia Park (57 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 Palma Ceia Park more expensive than Grand Central at Kennedy?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $926,000 versus $330,000 in Grand Central at Kennedy, about 181% higher.
How far apart are Grand Central at Kennedy and Palma Ceia 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 Palma Ceia Park?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -11% in Grand Central at Kennedy and 47% in Palma Ceia Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Palma Ceia Park — sellers there received 97.2% 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 Palma Ceia Park?
Listings in Grand Central at Kennedy most often report Blake-Hb; listings in Palma Ceia Park report Plant-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Grand Central at Kennedy homes, photos & schools · Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.