Carlton Lakes vs FishHawk Ranch
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $343K | $564K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $225 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 92 |
The verdict
FishHawk Ranch carries the higher median price — about 64% above Carlton Lakes. Homes in FishHawk Ranch sell faster (52 days on market vs 64). Carlton Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Carlton Lakes and FishHawk Ranch are about 8 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Lithia |
| ZIP | 33579 | 33547 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 97% of 38 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
| Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 13 |
| Under contract | 0 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $335K to $535K | $360K to $2.75M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carlton Lakes homes for sale · FishHawk Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 518 | 617 |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2019) | 1999–2018 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 2,528 sq ft | 2,434 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carlton Lakes median | FishHawk Ranch median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $370K (10 sales) | $418K (96 sales) |
| 2024 | $385K (3 sales) | $488K (68 sales) |
| 2026 | $350K (5 sales) | $500K (77 sales) |
Since 2022, Carlton Lakes's median sale price is -5% and FishHawk Ranch's is +20% — FishHawk Ranch has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 2,405 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
| Carlton Lakes | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Summerfield Crossing Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | not reported |
| High school | Sumner High School | 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, Carlton Lakes is the lower entry point (median $343K vs $564K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Carlton Lakes; FishHawk Ranch trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in FishHawk Ranch (52 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 FishHawk Ranch more expensive than Carlton Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in FishHawk Ranch is $564,000 versus $343,000 in Carlton Lakes, about 64% higher.
How far apart are Carlton Lakes and FishHawk Ranch?
About 8 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Carlton Lakes or FishHawk Ranch?
Carlton Lakes: its homes were built 2016–2020 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2004 in FishHawk Ranch (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Carlton Lakes or FishHawk Ranch?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -5% in Carlton Lakes and 20% in FishHawk Ranch (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 95.5% in FishHawk Ranch.
Go deeper on each: Carlton Lakes homes, photos & schools · FishHawk Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.