Palma Ceia Gardens Condo
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
49 homesBuilt 1969–2001Median sale $170K
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Live Market Pulse
42/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2015 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Palma Ceia Gardens Condo's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 42. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Palma Ceia Gardens Condo Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$170K
Median sold · 12 mo
$242/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $287 in 2024
91.7%
Sale vs ask
Hillsborough median: 95.9%
Tempo
49days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2022 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
31%
Owner-occupied · Palma Ceia Gardens Condo
15 of 49 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
69%
Non-owner-occupied · Palma Ceia Gardens Condo
incl. 20% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Palma Ceia Gardens Condo
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
49
Homes in the community
49 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1969
Community established
homes built 1969-2001, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
6
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 11 in 2025
702sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 49 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by the fundamentals of a small condo community: compact floor plans around 783 square feet, buildings dating from 1969, and a median that sits at $170,000. At roughly $242 per square foot, the value is in the location and the size efficiency rather than square footage. Condition and interior updates will move a given unit above or below that median more than anything else.

The market posture is middle-of-the-road. A heat score of 42 and a median 49 days on market tell you this is neither a bidding-war environment nor a stalled one. Sellers should price to the condition of the unit and expect a measured timeline; buyers have room to evaluate and negotiate without the pressure of a fast-moving market.

The 60-Second Overview

Palma Ceia Gardens Condo market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $170K ($242 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales.

Palma Ceia Gardens Condo is a community of 49 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1969 and 2001 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 783 square feet. 31% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Palma Ceia Gardens Condo is a small, established condo community of 49 homes in Tampa's Hillsborough County, built between 1969 and 2001. It trades on efficient, smaller footprints and an in-town location rather than scale.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance condo near the median $170,000 price point
  • Investors comfortable reviewing association rules and rental restrictions before offering
  • Buyers who value an in-town Tampa location over interior square footage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need more than roughly 783 square feet of living space
  • Anyone wanting new construction or move-in-ready without checking the age of building systems
  • Sellers expecting a quick sale in a fast, competitive market rather than a roughly 49-day timeline

Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K2014201620182020202220242026
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$3002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $96 in 2014 to a $287 peak in 2024; $242 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2022 low; 49 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%100%2014201620182020202220242026
91.7% now vs Hillsborough 95.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0242014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102010201420162018202220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 11 quit in 2025; 6 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 16 in the troughs, 42 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an in-town condo footprint at an accessible median.
Biggest Risk
Older 1969-era bones mean condition and association reserves vary widely.
Sweet Spot
An updated, well-maintained unit priced honestly to the $170,000 median.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a fast, competitive resale market.

A small condo pool with a wide condition spread

With only 49 homes and a build range stretching from 1969 to 2001, inventory here is limited and inconsistent unit to unit. The median year built lands at 1969, so many units carry the bones of their original era; how much a given seller has invested in updates is the single biggest variable in where a price lands. There is no reliable ceiling or floor to quote — just a median and a genuinely condition-driven spread around it.

A homestead share near 31% suggests a meaningful portion of these units are not owner-occupied as a primary residence, which is common in a smaller-footprint condo community. For a buyer, that means paying close attention to the association's rules, reserves, and any rental restrictions before writing an offer. For a seller, it means your buyer pool includes both those looking to live here and those weighing the unit as an investment.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 49-home community where price hinges on condition and the association's financial health, the difference between a good deal and a mistake is homework. We read the condo docs, compare recent closings unit by unit, and price to reality rather than hope — so sellers set a number that moves in a roughly 49-day market and buyers know exactly what they are stepping into.

Palma Ceia Gardens Condo in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an in-town condo footprint at an accessible median.
Biggest advantageA measured market that gives buyers time to evaluate and negotiate.
Biggest riskOlder 1969-era bones mean condition and association reserves vary widely.
Sweet spotAn updated, well-maintained unit priced honestly to the $170,000 median.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a fast, competitive resale market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Palma Ceia Gardens Condo sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo?
The median sale price in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo was $170K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 49 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 49 homes in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo (public records).
What share of Palma Ceia Gardens Condo is owner-occupied?
31% of Palma Ceia Gardens Condo parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo built?
Homes in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo were built between 1969 and 2001, with a median year built of 1969 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Palma Ceia Gardens Condo?
Cash buyers took 33% of Palma Ceia Gardens Condo sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Palma Ceia Gardens Condo?
The best agent for Palma Ceia Gardens Condo is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Palma Ceia Gardens Condo.
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Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance condo near the median $170,000 price pointExcellent fit
Investors comfortable reviewing association rules and rental restrictions before offeringExcellent fit
Buyers who value an in-town Tampa location over interior square footageExcellent fit
Buyers who need more than roughly 783 square feet of living spaceProbably not
Anyone wanting new construction or move-in-ready without checking the age of building systemsProbably not
Sellers expecting a quick sale in a fast, competitive market rather than a roughly 49-day timelineProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (26 streets, ZIP 33609))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (25 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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