Balm Grove vs Carlton Lakes
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $368K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $166 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 44 days | 58 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 40 | 29 |
The verdict
Balm Grove carries the higher median price — about 4% above Carlton Lakes. Homes in Balm Grove sell faster (44 days on market vs 58). Carlton Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Balm Grove and Carlton Lakes are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33579 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 4 |
| Under contract | 8 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $415K | $349K to $550K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Balm Grove homes for sale · Carlton Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 518 |
| Built | n/a | 2016–2020 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,528 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 178 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 99.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,174 sq ft | 2,324 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
| Balm Grove | Carlton Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Summerfield Crossing Elementary |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | Sumner High School |
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, Carlton Lakes is the lower entry point (median $355K vs $368K). Sellers get a faster sale in Balm Grove (44 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 Balm Grove more expensive than Carlton Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Balm Grove is $368,000 versus $355,000 in Carlton Lakes, about 4% higher.
How far apart are Balm Grove and Carlton Lakes?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Carlton Lakes — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.3% in Balm Grove.
What high schools serve Balm Grove and Carlton Lakes?
Listings in Balm Grove most often report Sumner High School; listings in Carlton Lakes report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Balm Grove homes, photos & schools · Carlton Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.