Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) vs Suburb Royal
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Suburb Royal |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $310K | $618K |
| Price per sq ft | $283 | $407 |
| Avg days on market | 29 days | 53 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 39 | 25 |
The verdict
Suburb Royal carries the higher median price — about 99% above Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa). Homes in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) sell faster (29 days on market vs 53). Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Suburb Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $1.12M | $550K to $1.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) homes for sale · Suburb Royal homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Suburb Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,234 | 574 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1955.0) | 1900–2024 (median 1950.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,411 sq ft | 1,660 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 47% | 69% |
| 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 | Suburb Royal median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $337K (10 sales) | $460K (7 sales) |
| 2022 | $369K (37 sales) | $803K (19 sales) |
| 2023 | $370K (16 sales) | $814K (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $315K (25 sales) | $798K (20 sales) |
| 2025 | $420K (30 sales) | $660K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $298K (28 sales) | $644K (24 sales) |
Since 2021, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa)'s median sale price is -12% and Suburb Royal's is +40% — Suburb Royal has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) | Suburb Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 86.9% | 95.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 29% |
| Typical sold home | 1,073 sq ft | 1,561 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) | Suburb Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | West Tampa-Hb | Graham-Hb |
| Middle | Madison-Hb | Stewart-Hb |
| High school | Jefferson | Hillsborough-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 $310K vs $618K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa); Suburb Royal 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 Suburb Royal more expensive than Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa)?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Suburb Royal is $618,000 versus $310,000 in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa), about 99% higher.
Which has newer homes, Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) or Suburb Royal?
Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa): its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1955.0, versus a median of 1950.0 in Suburb Royal (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Suburb Royal. The typical home there is 1,660 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 Suburb Royal?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -12% in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) and 40% in Suburb Royal (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Suburb Royal — sellers there received 95.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 86.9% in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa).
What high schools serve Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) and Suburb Royal?
Listings in Macfarlane's Addition (West Tampa) most often report Jefferson; listings in Suburb Royal report Hillsborough-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 · Suburb Royal homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.