Palma Ceia Park vs Port Tampa City
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.01M | $598K |
| Price per sq ft | $531 | $246 |
| Avg days on market | 42 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 56 | 76 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 69% above Port Tampa City. Homes in Palma Ceia Park sell faster (42 days on market vs 54). Palma Ceia Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33629 | 33613, 33616 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 21 |
| Under contract | 5 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $600K to $2M | $300K to $897K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Palma Ceia Park homes for sale · Port Tampa City homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 740 | 816 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1958) | 1890–2024 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 2,344 sq ft | 1,870 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 80% | 60% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Palma Ceia Park median | Port Tampa City median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $386K (16 sales) | $96K (10 sales) |
| 2013 | $348K (22 sales) | $155K (17 sales) |
| 2014 | $439K (37 sales) | $170K (38 sales) |
| 2015 | $447K (52 sales) | $230K (38 sales) |
| 2016 | $460K (63 sales) | $214K (62 sales) |
| 2017 | $527K (50 sales) | $269K (59 sales) |
| 2018 | $555K (19 sales) | $200K (12 sales) |
| 2019 | $500K (13 sales) | $376K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $638K (24 sales) | $449K (25 sales) |
| 2022 | $850K (39 sales) | $478K (84 sales) |
| 2023 | $740K (15 sales) | $498K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.15M (33 sales) | $665K (63 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.09M (45 sales) | $618K (63 sales) |
| 2026 | $999K (53 sales) | $532K (64 sales) |
Since 2012, Palma Ceia Park's median sale price is +159% and Port Tampa City's is +452% — Port Tampa City has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 94.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,076 sq ft | 1,698 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 41 (normal) | 20 (cold) |
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
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Roosevelt-Hb | West Shore-Hb |
| Middle | Coleman-Hb | Madison-Hb |
| High school | Plant-Hb | Robinson-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, Port Tampa City is the lower entry point (median $598K 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 Port Tampa City; Palma Ceia Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Palma Ceia Park (42 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 Port Tampa City?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palma Ceia Park is $1,010,000 versus $598,000 in Port Tampa City, about 69% higher.
Which has newer homes, Palma Ceia Park or Port Tampa City?
Port Tampa City: its homes were built 1890–2024 with a median year of 2001, versus a median of 1958 in Palma Ceia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Palma Ceia Park. The typical home there is 2,344 sq ft of living area, versus 1,870 sq ft in Port Tampa City.
Which has appreciated more, Palma Ceia Park or Port Tampa City?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 159% in Palma Ceia Park and 452% in Port Tampa City (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 94.4% in Port Tampa City.
What high schools serve Palma Ceia Park and Port Tampa City?
Listings in Palma Ceia Park most often report Plant-Hb; listings in Port Tampa City report Robinson-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Palma Ceia Park homes, photos & schools · Port Tampa City homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.