Sulphur Springs vs Temple Terrace Estates
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Sulphur Springs | Temple Terrace Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $251K | $472K |
| Price per sq ft | $230 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 46 | 44 |
The verdict
Temple Terrace Estates carries the higher median price — about 88% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Temple Terrace Estates sell faster (76 days on market vs 99). Temple Terrace Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sulphur Springs and Temple Terrace Estates are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Sulphur Springs | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Temple Terrace |
| ZIP | 33604 | 33617 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 8 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $229K to $400K | $285K to $1.05M |
| 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 · Temple Terrace Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sulphur Springs | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 728 | 424 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1957) | 1926–2024 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 1,296 sq ft | 2,496 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 42% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 30 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sulphur Springs median | Temple Terrace Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $38K (14 sales) | $192K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $46K (22 sales) | $218K (46 sales) |
| 2017 | $78K (34 sales) | $250K (45 sales) |
| 2018 | $128K (9 sales) | $241K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $100K (6 sales) | $278K (10 sales) |
| 2021 | $185K (5 sales) | $382K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $200K (51 sales) | $400K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $175K (22 sales) | $404K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $250K (30 sales) | $450K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $252K (35 sales) | $435K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $261K (36 sales) | $445K (31 sales) |
Since 2015, Sulphur Springs's median sale price is +579% and Temple Terrace Estates's is +132% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sulphur Springs | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.1% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 8% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,136 sq ft | 2,023 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 37 (cold) | 60 (hot) |
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 | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sulphur Springs-Hb | Temple Terrace-Hb |
| Middle | Sligh-Hb | Greco-Hb |
| High school | Chamberlain-Hb | King-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 $472K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Temple Terrace Estates; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Temple Terrace Estates (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 Temple Terrace Estates more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Temple Terrace Estates is $472,000 versus $251,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 88% higher.
How far apart are Sulphur Springs and Temple Terrace Estates?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Sulphur Springs or Temple Terrace Estates?
Temple Terrace Estates: its homes were built 1926–2024 with a median year of 1973, versus a median of 1957 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Temple Terrace Estates. The typical home there is 2,496 sq ft of living area, versus 1,296 sq ft in Sulphur Springs.
Which has appreciated more, Sulphur Springs or Temple Terrace Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 579% in Sulphur Springs and 132% in Temple Terrace Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Temple Terrace Estates — sellers there received 96.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.1% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve Sulphur Springs and Temple Terrace Estates?
Listings in Sulphur Springs most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Temple Terrace Estates report King-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools · Temple Terrace Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.