Carlton Lakes vs Panther Trace
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Carlton Lakes | Panther Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $344K | $332K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $184 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 57 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 42 |
The verdict
Carlton Lakes carries the higher median price — about 4% above Panther Trace. Homes in Panther Trace sell faster (57 days on market vs 70). Carlton Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Carlton Lakes and Panther Trace are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carlton Lakes | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33579 | 33579 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 23 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
| Carlton Lakes | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 13 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $349K to $535K | $275K to $530K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carlton Lakes homes for sale · Panther Trace homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carlton Lakes | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 518 | 634 |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2019) | 2003–2014 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,528 sq ft | 2,592 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 62% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Carlton Lakes median | Panther Trace median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $370K (10 sales) | $404K (14 sales) |
| 2024 | $385K (3 sales) | $388K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $350K (5 sales) | $299K (3 sales) |
Since 2022, Carlton Lakes's median sale price is -5% and Panther Trace's is -26% — Carlton Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Carlton Lakes | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 93.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 1,401 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 | Panther Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Summerfield Crossing Elementary | Collins Prek-8 School |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | Collins Prek 8 School |
| High school | Sumner High School | Riverview-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, Panther Trace is the lower entry point (median $332K vs $344K). 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; Panther Trace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Panther Trace (57 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 Carlton Lakes more expensive than Panther Trace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Carlton Lakes is $344,000 versus $332,000 in Panther Trace, about 4% higher.
How far apart are Carlton Lakes and Panther Trace?
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, Carlton Lakes or Panther Trace?
Carlton Lakes: its homes were built 2016–2020 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2007 in Panther Trace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Carlton Lakes or Panther Trace?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -5% in Carlton Lakes and -26% in Panther Trace (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 93.0% in Panther Trace.
What high schools serve Carlton Lakes and Panther Trace?
Listings in Carlton Lakes most often report Sumner High School; listings in Panther Trace report Riverview-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carlton Lakes homes, photos & schools · Panther Trace homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.