Park East vs Varrea
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Park East | Varrea |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $354K | $353K |
| Price per sq ft | $157 | $194 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 159 |
The verdict
Park East carries the higher median price — about 0% above Varrea. Homes in Varrea sell faster (52 days on market vs 56). Park East is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Park East | Varrea | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 27 |
| Under contract | 1 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $394K | $285K to $500K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 16 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Park East homes for sale · Varrea homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Park East | Varrea | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 749 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,093 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Park East | Varrea | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Knights-Hb | Knights-Hb |
| Middle | Marshall-Hb | Marshall-Hb |
| High school | Plant City-Hb | Plant City-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, Varrea is the lower entry point (median $353K vs $354K). Sellers get a faster sale in Varrea (52 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 Park East more expensive than Varrea?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Park East is $354,000 versus $353,000 in Varrea, about 0% higher.
What high schools serve Park East and Varrea?
Listings in Park East most often report Plant City-Hb; listings in Varrea report Plant City-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Park East homes, photos & schools · Varrea homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.