Grove Park Estates 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 | Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $383K | $926K |
| Price per sq ft | $283 | $542 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 57 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 55 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 142% above Grove Park Estates. Grove Park Estates is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604, 33605, 33614 | 33629 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 10 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
| Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 12 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $390K to $500K | $600K to $1.82M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Grove Park Estates homes for sale · Palma Ceia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 316 | 873 |
| Built | 1949–2017 (median 1955) | 1900–2024 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | 1,487 sq ft | 2,297 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 79% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 30 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Grove Park Estates median | Palma Ceia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $66K (13 sales) | $386K (16 sales) |
| 2013 | $111K (12 sales) | $348K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $109K (14 sales) | $442K (38 sales) |
| 2015 | $135K (31 sales) | $455K (52 sales) |
| 2016 | $135K (27 sales) | $450K (64 sales) |
| 2017 | $160K (40 sales) | $536K (50 sales) |
| 2018 | $186K (11 sales) | $515K (17 sales) |
| 2019 | $202K (9 sales) | $500K (13 sales) |
| 2021 | $260K (6 sales) | $680K (26 sales) |
| 2022 | $335K (32 sales) | $850K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $325K (9 sales) | $845K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $395K (19 sales) | $1.15M (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $415K (23 sales) | $1.05M (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $432K (20 sales) | $999K (53 sales) |
Since 2012, Grove Park Estates's median sale price is +555% and Palma Ceia Park's is +159% — Grove Park Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.0% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,473 sq ft | 2,076 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 57 (normal) | 41 (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
| Grove Park Estates | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Oak Grove Elem | Roosevelt-Hb |
| Middle | Memorial-Hb | Coleman-Hb |
| High school | Hillsborough-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, Grove Park Estates is the lower entry point (median $383K vs $926K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Palma Ceia Park; Grove Park Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Grove Park Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $926,000 versus $383,000 in Grove Park Estates, about 142% higher.
Which has newer homes, Grove Park Estates or Palma Ceia Park?
Palma Ceia Park: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1959, versus a median of 1955 in Grove Park Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Palma Ceia Park. The typical home there is 2,297 sq ft of living area, versus 1,487 sq ft in Grove Park Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Grove Park Estates or Palma Ceia Park?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 555% in Grove Park Estates and 159% in Palma Ceia Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Grove Park Estates — sellers there received 99.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.2% in Palma Ceia Park.
What high schools serve Grove Park Estates and Palma Ceia Park?
Listings in Grove Park Estates most often report Hillsborough-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: Grove Park Estates homes, photos & schools · Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.