Suburb Royal vs The Quarter at Ybor
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $792K | $182K |
| Price per sq ft | $407 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 7.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 32 |
The verdict
Suburb Royal carries the higher median price — about 335% above The Quarter at Ybor. Homes in The Quarter at Ybor sell faster (46 days on market vs 56). Suburb Royal is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Suburb Royal and The Quarter at Ybor are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33602, 33603 | 33605 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 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
| Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 19 |
| Under contract | 5 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $515K to $1.9M | $150K to $260K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Suburb Royal homes for sale · The Quarter at Ybor homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 436 | n/a |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1949) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,660 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 24 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Suburb Royal median | The Quarter at Ybor median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $207K (18 sales) | $93K (5 sales) |
| 2016 | $232K (32 sales) | $110K (17 sales) |
| 2017 | $263K (20 sales) | $99K (11 sales) |
| 2018 | $465K (5 sales) | $125K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $340K (7 sales) | $164K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $460K (7 sales) | $194K (22 sales) |
| 2022 | $803K (19 sales) | $241K (50 sales) |
| 2023 | $814K (11 sales) | $235K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $798K (20 sales) | $243K (20 sales) |
| 2025 | $650K (22 sales) | $193K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $720K (23 sales) | $171K (26 sales) |
Since 2015, Suburb Royal's median sale price is +247% and The Quarter at Ybor's is +84% — Suburb Royal has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 88.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 30% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,584 sq ft | 867 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 28 (cold) | 21 (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
| Suburb Royal | The Quarter at Ybor | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Graham-Hb | Booker T. Washington-Hb |
| Middle | Stewart-Hb | Madison-Hb |
| High school | Hillsborough-Hb | Middleton-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, The Quarter at Ybor is the lower entry point (median $182K vs $792K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Quarter at Ybor (46 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 Suburb Royal more expensive than The Quarter at Ybor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Suburb Royal is $792,000 versus $182,000 in The Quarter at Ybor, about 335% higher.
How far apart are Suburb Royal and The Quarter at Ybor?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Suburb Royal or The Quarter at Ybor?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 247% in Suburb Royal and 84% in The Quarter at Ybor (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Suburb Royal — sellers there received 95.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.9% in The Quarter at Ybor.
What high schools serve Suburb Royal and The Quarter at Ybor?
Listings in Suburb Royal most often report Hillsborough-Hb; listings in The Quarter at Ybor report Middleton-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Suburb Royal homes, photos & schools · The Quarter at Ybor homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.