Grand Central at Kennedy vs The Quarter at Ybor
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Grand Central at Kennedy | The Quarter at Ybor |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $292K | $182K |
| Price per sq ft | $394 | $214 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 34 |
The verdict
Grand Central at Kennedy carries the higher median price — about 60% above The Quarter at Ybor. Homes in The Quarter at Ybor sell faster (55 days on market vs 96). Grand Central at Kennedy is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Grand Central at Kennedy | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 14 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $274K to $835K | $150K to $295K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Grand Central at Kennedy homes for sale · The Quarter at Ybor homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Grand Central at Kennedy median | The Quarter at Ybor median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $376K (9 sales) | $187K (16 sales) |
| 2022 | $379K (27 sales) | $238K (55 sales) |
| 2023 | $449K (10 sales) | $235K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $432K (28 sales) | $240K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $462K (28 sales) | $193K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $331K (24 sales) | $171K (26 sales) |
Since 2021, Grand Central at Kennedy's median sale price is -12% and The Quarter at Ybor's is -9% — The Quarter at Ybor has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Grand Central at Kennedy | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 88.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,050 sq ft | 867 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 | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Just-Hb | Booker T. Washington-Hb |
| Middle | Stewart-Hb | Madison-Hb |
| High school | Blake-Hb | Middleton-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, The Quarter at Ybor is the lower entry point (median $182K vs $292K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Quarter at Ybor (55 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 The Quarter at Ybor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grand Central at Kennedy is $292,000 versus $182,000 in The Quarter at Ybor, about 60% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Grand Central at Kennedy or The Quarter at Ybor?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -12% in Grand Central at Kennedy and -9% in The Quarter at Ybor (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Grand Central at Kennedy — sellers there received 92.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.9% in The Quarter at Ybor.
What high schools serve Grand Central at Kennedy and The Quarter at Ybor?
Listings in Grand Central at Kennedy most often report Blake-Hb; listings in The Quarter at Ybor report Middleton-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Grand Central at Kennedy homes, photos & schools · The Quarter at Ybor homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.