Sulphur Springs vs Tampa Overlook
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Sulphur Springs | Tampa Overlook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $251K | $309K |
| Price per sq ft | $230 | $238 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 46 |
The verdict
Tampa Overlook carries the higher median price — about 23% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Tampa Overlook sell faster (76 days on market vs 99). Tampa Overlook is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 10 |
| Under contract | 6 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $235K to $400K | $192K to $670K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sulphur Springs homes for sale · Tampa Overlook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 563 | 399 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1952) | 1925–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,267 sq ft | 1,276 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 37% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sulphur Springs median | Tampa Overlook median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $36K (14 sales) | $54K (20 sales) |
| 2016 | $45K (21 sales) | $65K (20 sales) |
| 2017 | $78K (36 sales) | $100K (20 sales) |
| 2018 | $128K (9 sales) | $70K (8 sales) |
| 2019 | $100K (6 sales) | $139K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $185K (5 sales) | $207K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $201K (50 sales) | $232K (54 sales) |
| 2023 | $180K (23 sales) | $229K (7 sales) |
| 2024 | $260K (29 sales) | $287K (25 sales) |
| 2025 | $252K (35 sales) | $253K (24 sales) |
| 2026 | $258K (37 sales) | $305K (37 sales) |
Since 2015, Sulphur Springs's median sale price is +610% and Tampa Overlook's is +465% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 98.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 8% | 3% |
| Typical sold home | 1,134 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 36 (cold) | 48 (normal) |
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
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sulphur Springs-Hb | Witter-Hb |
| Middle | Sligh-Hb | Adams-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | Chamberlain-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, Sulphur Springs is the lower entry point (median $251K vs $309K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tampa Overlook; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tampa Overlook (76 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 Tampa Overlook more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tampa Overlook is $309,000 versus $251,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 23% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sulphur Springs or Tampa Overlook?
Tampa Overlook: its homes were built 1925–2024 with a median year of 1964, versus a median of 1952 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Sulphur Springs or Tampa Overlook?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 610% in Sulphur Springs and 465% in Tampa Overlook (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tampa Overlook — sellers there received 98.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve Sulphur Springs and Tampa Overlook?
Listings in Sulphur Springs most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Tampa Overlook report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools · Tampa Overlook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.