Carlton Lakes vs Spencer Glen
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 | Spencer Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $344K | $590K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $201 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 69 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 37 |
The verdict
Spencer Glen carries the higher median price — about 72% above Carlton Lakes. Homes in Spencer Glen sell faster (69 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 Spencer Glen are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carlton Lakes | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Riverview | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33579 | 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 17 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 | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 9 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $349K to $535K | $565K to $828K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Carlton Lakes homes for sale · Spencer Glen homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carlton Lakes | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 518 | 10 |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2019) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,528 sq ft | 2,729 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 240 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Carlton Lakes | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 3,076 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 | Spencer Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Summerfield Crossing Elementary | Doby Elementary-Hb |
| Middle | Eisenhower-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 $344K vs $590K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Spencer Glen; Carlton Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Spencer Glen (69 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 Spencer Glen more expensive than Carlton Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spencer Glen is $590,000 versus $344,000 in Carlton Lakes, about 72% higher.
How far apart are Carlton Lakes and Spencer Glen?
About 2 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 Spencer Glen?
Spencer Glen: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2019 in Carlton Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Spencer Glen. The typical home there is 2,729 sq ft of living area, versus 2,528 sq ft in Carlton Lakes.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Spencer Glen — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 99.4% in Carlton Lakes.
What high schools serve Carlton Lakes and Spencer Glen?
Listings in Carlton Lakes most often report Sumner High School; listings in Spencer Glen report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Carlton Lakes homes, photos & schools · Spencer Glen homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.