Sulphur Springs vs Terrace Park
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Sulphur Springs | Terrace Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $248K | $362K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $242 |
| Avg days on market | 95 days | 113 days |
| Months of supply | 16.0 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 51 |
The verdict
Terrace Park carries the higher median price — about 46% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Sulphur Springs sell faster (95 days on market vs 113). Terrace Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sulphur Springs and Terrace Park are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Sulphur Springs | Terrace Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604 | 33617 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 10 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 | Terrace Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $180K to $410K | $278K to $650K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sulphur Springs homes for sale · Terrace Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sulphur Springs | Terrace Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,180 | 407 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1958) | 1943–2021 (median 1976) |
| Typical living area | 1,275 sq ft | 1,552 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 41% | 62% |
| Vacant lots | 51 | 7 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Sulphur Springs | Terrace Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.6% | 99.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,085 sq ft | 1,152 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 | Terrace Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $248K vs $362K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Terrace Park; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sulphur Springs (95 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 Terrace Park more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Terrace Park is $362,000 versus $248,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 46% higher.
How far apart are Sulphur Springs and Terrace Park?
About 3 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 Terrace Park?
Terrace Park: its homes were built 1943–2021 with a median year of 1976, versus a median of 1958 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Terrace Park. The typical home there is 1,552 sq ft of living area, versus 1,275 sq ft in Sulphur Springs.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Terrace Park — sellers there received 99.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.6% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve Sulphur Springs and Terrace Park?
Listings in Sulphur Springs most often report Chamberlain-Hb; listings in Terrace Park report King-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools · Terrace Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.