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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $990K | $1.01M |
| Price per sq ft | $446 | $500 |
| Avg days on market | 44 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 23 | 57 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 2% above Maryland Manor. Homes in Maryland Manor sell faster (44 days on market vs 65). Maryland Manor is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Maryland Manor and Palma Ceia Park are about 2 miles 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 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
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 14 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $588K to $2.7M | $575K to $1.95M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 1 |
| 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) | 732 | 666 |
| Built | 1910–2024 (median 1972) | 1911–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 2,357 sq ft | 2,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 79% |
| Vacant lots | 9 | 12 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Maryland Manor | Palma Ceia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.4% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,937 sq ft | 1,993 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
| 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, Maryland Manor is the lower entry point (median $990K 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 Maryland Manor; Palma Ceia Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Maryland Manor (44 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 Maryland Manor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $1,010,000 versus $990,000 in Maryland Manor, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Maryland Manor and Palma Ceia Park?
About 2 miles 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 1910–2024 with a median year of 1972, versus a median of 1964 in Palma Ceia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Palma Ceia Park — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.4% 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.