Maryland Manor vs Palma Ceia Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-10.
| Metric | Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $990K | $964K |
| Price per sq ft | $446 | $542 |
| Avg days on market | 14 days | 41 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 57 |
The verdict
Maryland Manor carries the higher median price — about 3% above Palma Ceia Park. Homes in Maryland Manor sell faster (14 days on market vs 41). Maryland Manor is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Maryland Manor and Palma Ceia Park are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33629 | 33629 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 19 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
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 11 |
| Under contract | 1 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $750K to $2.5M | $600K to $1.82M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Maryland Manor homes for sale · Palma Ceia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 965 | 873 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1964) | 1900–2024 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | 2,244 sq ft | 2,297 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 82% | 79% |
| Vacant lots | 9 | 30 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Maryland Manor median | Palma Ceia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $228K (10 sales) | $386K (16 sales) |
| 2013 | $287K (14 sales) | $348K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $312K (19 sales) | $442K (38 sales) |
| 2015 | $459K (29 sales) | $455K (52 sales) |
| 2016 | $458K (48 sales) | $450K (64 sales) |
| 2017 | $469K (54 sales) | $536K (50 sales) |
| 2018 | $650K (24 sales) | $515K (17 sales) |
| 2019 | $785K (12 sales) | $500K (13 sales) |
| 2021 | $752K (6 sales) | $680K (26 sales) |
| 2022 | $967K (27 sales) | $850K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.12M (15 sales) | $845K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.24M (21 sales) | $1.15M (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $899K (17 sales) | $1.05M (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $845K (18 sales) | $999K (53 sales) |
Since 2012, Maryland Manor's median sale price is +270% and Palma Ceia Park's is +159% — Maryland Manor has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.2% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 17% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,755 sq ft | 2,076 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 25 (cold) | 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
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dale Mabry Elementary-Hb | Roosevelt-Hb |
| Middle | Coleman-Hb | Coleman-Hb |
| High school | Plant-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, Palma Ceia Park is the lower entry point (median $964K vs $990K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Maryland Manor; Palma Ceia Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Maryland Manor (14 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 Maryland Manor more expensive than Palma Ceia Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Maryland Manor is $990,000 versus $964,000 in Palma Ceia Park, about 3% higher.
How far apart are Maryland Manor and Palma Ceia Park?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Maryland Manor or Palma Ceia Park?
Maryland Manor: its homes were built 1900–2024 with a median year of 1964, versus a median of 1959 in Palma Ceia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Maryland Manor or Palma Ceia Park?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 270% in Maryland Manor and 159% 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 95.2% in Maryland Manor.
What high schools serve Maryland Manor and Palma Ceia Park?
Listings in Maryland Manor most often report Plant-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: Maryland Manor homes, photos & schools · Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.