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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.01M | $598K |
| Price per sq ft | $500 | $287 |
| Avg days on market | 65 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 57 | 77 |
The verdict
Palma Ceia Park carries the higher median price — about 69% above Port Tampa City. Homes in Palma Ceia Park sell faster (65 days on market vs 70). Port Tampa City is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Palma Ceia Park and Port Tampa City are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33629 | 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 | 14 | 18 |
| Under contract | 3 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $575K to $1.95M | $265K to $899K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 3 |
| 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) | 666 | 779 |
| Built | 1911–2024 (median 1964) | 1890–2024 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 2,249 sq ft | 1,788 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 79% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 12 | 26 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Palma Ceia Park | Port Tampa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,993 sq ft | 1,720 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
| 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 (65 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.
How far apart are Palma Ceia Park and Port Tampa City?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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 1996, versus a median of 1964 in Palma Ceia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Palma Ceia Park. The typical home there is 2,249 sq ft of living area, versus 1,788 sq ft in Port Tampa City.
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 96.7% 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.