Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) vs Palma Ceia Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $338K | $1.01M |
| Price per sq ft | $280 | $531 |
| Avg days on market | 29 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 39 | 56 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 199% above Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa). Homes in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) sell faster (29 days on market vs 46). Palma Ceia Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) and Palma Ceia Park are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33607 | 33629 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 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
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $195K to $1.12M | $600K to $2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) homes for sale · Palma Ceia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,234 | 873 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1955) | 1900–2024 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | 1,411 sq ft | 2,297 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 47% | 79% |
| Vacant lots | 71 | 30 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) median | Palma Ceia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $326K (12 sales) | $680K (26 sales) |
| 2022 | $378K (36 sales) | $850K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $365K (15 sales) | $845K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $312K (26 sales) | $1.15M (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $430K (29 sales) | $1.05M (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $300K (29 sales) | $999K (53 sales) |
Since 2021, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa)'s median sale price is -8% and Palma Ceia Park's is +47% — Palma Ceia Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.0% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 3% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,078 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
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Tampa-Hb | Roosevelt-Hb |
| Middle | Madison-Hb | Coleman-Hb |
| High school | Jefferson | 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, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) is the lower entry point (median $338K vs $1.01M). 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; Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) (29 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 Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa)?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $1,010,000 versus $338,000 in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa), about 199% higher.
How far apart are Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) and Palma Ceia Park?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) 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 Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Palma Ceia Park. The typical home there is 2,297 sq ft of living area, versus 1,411 sq ft in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa).
Which has appreciated more, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) or Palma Ceia Park?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -8% in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) 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 88.0% in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa).
What high schools serve Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) and Palma Ceia Park?
Listings in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) most often report Jefferson; listings in Palma Ceia Park report Plant-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) homes, photos & schools · Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.