Sulphur Springs vs Tampa's North Side Country Club
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $251K | $440K |
| Price per sq ft | $230 | $266 |
| Avg days on market | 100 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 31 |
The verdict
Tampa's North Side Country Club carries the higher median price — about 75% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Tampa's North Side Country Club sell faster (94 days on market vs 100).
Where each one is
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604 | 33612 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 90% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 7 |
| Under contract | 6 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $235K to $400K | $374K to $700K |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sulphur Springs homes for sale · Tampa's North Side Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 563 | 506 |
| Built | 1915–2024 (median 1952) | 1925–2022 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,267 sq ft | 1,661 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 37% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 25 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sulphur Springs median | Tampa's North Side Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $185K (5 sales) | $345K (12 sales) |
| 2022 | $201K (50 sales) | $341K (40 sales) |
| 2023 | $180K (23 sales) | $400K (7 sales) |
| 2024 | $260K (29 sales) | $418K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $252K (35 sales) | $410K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $258K (37 sales) | $440K (13 sales) |
Since 2021, Sulphur Springs's median sale price is +39% and Tampa's North Side Country Club's is +28% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.6% | 99.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 8% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,134 sq ft | 1,616 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
| Sulphur Springs | Tampa's North Side Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sulphur Springs-Hb | not reported |
| Middle | Sligh-Hb | not reported |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | not reported |
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 $440K). 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's North Side Country Club; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tampa's North Side Country Club (94 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's North Side Country Club more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tampa's North Side Country Club is $440,000 versus $251,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 75% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sulphur Springs or Tampa's North Side Country Club?
Tampa's North Side Country Club: its homes were built 1925–2022 with a median year of 1961, versus a median of 1952 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Tampa's North Side Country Club. The typical home there is 1,661 sq ft of living area, versus 1,267 sq ft in Sulphur Springs.
Which has appreciated more, Sulphur Springs or Tampa's North Side Country Club?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 39% in Sulphur Springs and 28% in Tampa's North Side Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tampa's North Side Country Club — sellers there received 99.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Sulphur Springs.
Go deeper on each: Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools · Tampa's North Side Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.