Carlton Lakes vs Spencer Glen South
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 | Spencer Glen South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $343K | $457K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $200 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 9.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 12 |
The verdict
Spencer Glen South carries the higher median price — about 33% above Carlton Lakes. Homes in Carlton Lakes sell faster (64 days on market vs 73). Carlton Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Carlton Lakes and Spencer Glen South are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Carlton Lakes | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 9 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $335K to $535K | $431K to $538K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 9 |
| 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 South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Carlton Lakes | Spencer Glen South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 518 | n/a |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2019) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,528 sq ft | n/a |
| 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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 2,262 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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $343K vs $457K). Sellers get a faster sale in Carlton Lakes (64 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 South more expensive than Carlton Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spencer Glen South is $457,000 versus $343,000 in Carlton Lakes, about 33% higher.
How far apart are Carlton Lakes and Spencer Glen South?
About 2 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 98.7% in Spencer Glen South.
What high schools serve Carlton Lakes and Spencer Glen South?
Listings in Carlton Lakes most often report Sumner High School; listings in Spencer Glen South 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 South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.